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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. Borys Grabowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Ernst's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Ernst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ernst connects with a body shot.
Grabowski punishes Ernst's body with a nice straight punch.
Ernst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grabowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ernst moves away.
Ernst slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski thuds his right hand into Ernst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ernst misses with an uppercut.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a body shot.
Ernst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grabowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ernst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Ernst moved away.
Grabowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ernst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Grabowski walks into a jab.
Ernst clinches up with Grabowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Ernst misses with a knee strike.
Ernst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grabowski cracks Ernst with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses the body punch
and Ernst counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grabowski thinking.
Ernst scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ernst, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grabowski swinging wildly here.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ernst.
Grabowski is looking to land body kicks.
Grabowski lands a really nice looking cross but Ernst seems unphased.
Ernst throws a right and a left that Grabowski avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski scores with a nice right hand.
Ernst throws a body punch but Grabowski moves out of range.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernst definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grabowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ernst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grabowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Ernst.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Ernst defending well as Grabowski loads up on a big left hand.
Grabowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ernst counters with a nice uppercut.
Borys Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grabowski.
Grabowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Ernst moves in looking to clinch but Grabowski pushes him off.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Ernst.
Grabowski moves forwards but Ernst connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ernst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ernst at a distance.
Grabowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ernst is just out of range.
Grabowski connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ernst takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grabowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ernst.
Grabowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ernst manages to avoid it.
Grabowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ernst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ernst throws a solid leg kick but Grabowski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ernst.
Grabowski misses with a hook.
Ernst is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grabowski with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst dodges the punch combination from Grabowski.
Grabowski ducks right into an uppercut from Ernst.
Ernst moves away from the strike by Grabowski.
Ernst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grabowski throws a shot from downtown. Ernst moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski misses with a looping right.
Ernst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ernst slips a jab and a cross from Grabowski.
Ernst slips a straight right by Grabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grabowski.
Grabowski wants to slow Ernst down by chopping away at his legs.
Ernst clinches up with Grabowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Grabowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Ernst.
Ernst connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ernst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernst moves to clinch but Grabowski breaks away
and Grabowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ernst is rocked!
Grabowski throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Ernst is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabowski cracks Ernst with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ernst tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grabowski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ernst is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borys Grabowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Borys Grabowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arial Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones slips a jab from Anderson.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
Anderson seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maverick Anderson.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maverick Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Jones tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones working Anderson over with strikes.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Jones is stalling here. Anderson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anderson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Jones tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson with a hook.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Jones is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arial Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Anderson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maverick Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arial Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position.
Jones keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson'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!
Jones trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arial Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Anderson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Anderson's brow.
Anderson is controlling Jones's posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maverick Anderson.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!
Jones has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Anderson doesn't defend quickly enough and Jones has managed to lock this one up! Can Anderson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jones on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arial Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Goldust theme as his entrance music. Ollie Strauss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamie Gold's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ollie Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamie Gold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strauss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strauss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Gold.
Strauss jumps guard.
Strauss wants to sweep but no luck.
Gold tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
Strauss looking for a sweep. Not yet Strauss, not yet.
Gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss is not content to let Gold control the position.
Strauss is trying to get back to full guard.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard but Gold has passed into side control.
Gold landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss regains half guard.
Gold working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gold thows a huge punch but Strauss dodges it nicely.
Strauss is trying to get back to full guard.
Gold trying to control the pace.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Gold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gold with the ground and pound but Strauss uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strauss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gold stands and throws Strauss's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strauss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Strauss is looking to regain half guard here but Gold keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss stops Gold from passing to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strauss wants to control but Gold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Strauss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strauss can't keep his opponent in guard - Gold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gold trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is looking to improve his position.
Gold is trying to work for a kimura but Strauss is defending well.
Strauss tries to roll over but Gold keeps him under control.
Strauss moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strauss looking for a guillotine here but Gold defends easily.
Strauss pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
Gold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Strauss is looking to regain half guard here but Gold keeps moving and retains side control.
Strauss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gold lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold wants to take a breather but Strauss is having none of it.
Gold lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strauss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strauss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Gold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strauss takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strauss.
Strauss throws a right hand that misses
and Gold counters with a thumping low kick.
Gold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gold looking to score a takedown here. Strauss is defending well but Gold drives through and ends up in Strauss's guard.
Strauss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gold trying to control the position from guard on top but Strauss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold forces his way into half guard.
Gold wants to free his trapped foot but Strauss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Strauss actively working from the bottom here.
Gold stalling away here and it's allowed Strauss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strauss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strauss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands a couple of digs.
Gold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strauss is keeping the position for now.
Gold is working Strauss over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold looking to pass the guard.
Gold trying to control but Strauss is working from the bottom.
Strauss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gold has passed into side control.
Jamie Gold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strauss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Strauss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold moves into full guard.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strauss scoring with some ground and pound.
Strauss wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Gold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strauss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gold!
Gold scores with a couple of short elbows.
Strauss is looking for a sweep.
Gold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is looking to regain half guard here but Gold keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss looks to move to half guard but instead Gold has passed into mount! Damn!
Strauss is trying to escape the mount.
Strauss wants to hold on but Gold pushes him away.
Strauss is looking to get to half guard.
Strauss is in a horrible position here. Gold smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Strauss is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gold lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strauss hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strauss tries to clinch up
and Gold counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strauss blocks a head kick by Gold.
Gold defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strauss.
Gold closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold uses his free foot to push down on Strauss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strauss.
Strauss tries to reverse the position but Gold maintains control.
Gold landing punches.
Strauss wants to hold on but Gold pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss working to try and regain half guard.
Strauss slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold wants to take a breather but Strauss is having none of it.
Gold lands strikes from half guard.
Gold is looking to take a break and control but Strauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Gold trying to control from half guard but Strauss is working away.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back.
Gold prevents Strauss from improving his position.
Jamie Gold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Strauss gets full guard.
Strauss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gold won't allow Strauss to sweep him here.
Gold is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strauss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gold is aware though and is defending well.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but Gold is proving a slippery customer.
Gold scoring with some ground and pound.
Gold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gold works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is refusing to be controlled, as Gold sits in half guard.
Strauss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Gold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Strauss is not content to let Gold control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jamie Gold has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gold throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strauss doesn't manage to clinch there - Gold circles away.
Strauss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strauss somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ollie Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gold keeps the fight on the outside.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strauss.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gold shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strauss eats them both and turns towards Gold to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gold enables Strauss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gold is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gold has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Gold!
A very excited looking Jamie Gold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az A Ridah. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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202 lbs
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193 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangabeira wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangabeira is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy with a nice cross.
Mangabeira throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Mangabeira staying out of range there.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Mangabeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangabeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangabeira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangabeira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangabeira on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangabeira tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy throws the left hand but Mangabeira avoids the punch easily.
Mangabeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mangabeira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangabeira.
A head punch on the inside from Mangabeira fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Mangabeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangabeira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangabeira.
Mangabeira stalls.
Mangabeira has Hardy pressed against the cage, preventing Hardy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira lands a left hand.
Mangabeira misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Mangabeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Mangabeira has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangabeira.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mangabeira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangabeira.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Mangabeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Mangabeira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Mangabeira ducks down to avoid it.
Mangabeira moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Hardy throws a combination. Mangabeira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andre Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy misses with a hook. Mangabeira ducked under it nicely.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mangabeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangabeira avoids the body shot from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangabeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mangabeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mangabeira misses with some punches.
Mangabeira lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira misses with the head strike.
Mangabeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangabeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mangabeira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangabeira.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Mangabeira.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mangabeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mangabeira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Mangabeira tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy is trying to force a seperation but Mangabeira has the dominant position.
Mangabeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Mangabeira tries to stall but Hardy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangabeira won't allow it.
Mangabeira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangabeira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Mangabeira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Mangabeira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigo Mangabeira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mangabeira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Mangabeira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mangabeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Mangabeira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Mangabeira keeps him there for the moment.
Mangabeira misses with the head strike.
Mangabeira working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mangabeira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Mangabeira is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Mangabeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andre Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangabeira moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Mangabeira closes the distance but Hardy moves to the side
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Mangabeira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mangabeira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangabeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangabeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangabeira is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mangabeira has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mangabeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangabeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangabeira.
Andre Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo Mangabeira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangabeira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
Mangabeira lands with a right to the head.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but Mangabeira is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangabeira.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Mangabeira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangabeira prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
Mangabeira keeps control of Hardy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mangabeira lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mangabeira has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mangabeira on the inside.
Hardy misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodrigo Mangabeira.
I've got Mangabeira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Raveneye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lassi Lambada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Raveneye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Raveneye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lassi Lambada!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raveneye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Raveneye's head coaches at Beast farming that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lambada misses with an uppercut. Raveneye saw that one coming.
Raveneye throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raveneye gets caught flat footed, as Lambada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lambada postures up.
Lambada advances to half guard.
Raveneye is trying to control but can't.
Lambada decides to stand up.
Lambada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambada tries to close the distance and clinch but Raveneye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lambada drives through and clinches with Raveneye against the cage.
Lambada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lassi Lambada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Raveneye. Beautiful body shot.
Lambada has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raveneye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Odin Raveneye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada cracks Raveneye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lambada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raveneye.
Lambada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lambada tries a low kick but Raveneye avoids it.
Raveneye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lambada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raveneye is fending him off so far but Lambada persists. Nope, Raveneye circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raveneye. Raveneye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lambada tries to clinch up.
Lambada shoots in and drives through. Raveneye sprawls well.
Raveneye slaps away a takedown attempt from Lambada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Odin Raveneye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lassi Lambada.
Lambada gets a takedown into half guard.
Raveneye trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambada tries to control but Raveneye wriggling away.
Lambada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raveneye is trying desperately to improve position.
Lambada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lambada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raveneye is looking to improve his position but Lambada isn't that keen on the idea.
Raveneye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambada on the ground.
Lambada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lambada controlling the pace for now.
Raveneye tries to lock up and control but Lambada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lambada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raveneye is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lambada landing punches.
Lambada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambada working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lambada putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Lambada trying to control but Raveneye is having none of it.
Raveneye wants to control but Lambada is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lambada working Raveneye over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lassi Lambada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lambada tries to clinch up
and Raveneye counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lambada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambada swings for the body but Raveneye moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lambada. Those never looked like landing.
Raveneye feints and then cracks Lambada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lambada down.
Raveneye staying out of range there.
Lambada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lambada wants to clinch up but Raveneye keeps it at a distance.
Lambada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raveneye circles away.
That kick from Raveneye tenderised Lambada's leg. Lambada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raveneye throws a leg kick but Lambada moved away.
Lambada closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raveneye after a bit of a struggle.
Lambada breaks the clinch.
Lassi Lambada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambada misses with a looping right.
A big right from Lambada misses.
Lambada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lambada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raveneye scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Raveneye as Lambada shoots in.
Odin Raveneye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lassi Lambada.
Lambada is breathing heavily.
Lambada looks to land a combination but Raveneye avoids it well.
Lambada misses with a wild combination.
Raveneye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lambada fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Lambada misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambada lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lassi Lambada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lambada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Raveneye throws an overhand right that lands on Lambada's shoulder, as Lambada tries to avoid the shot.
Lambada tests Raveneye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lambada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raveneye swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambada.
Lambada throws a hook to the side of Raveneye's head but Raveneye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lambada is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambada misses with a looping left.
Lambada throws a big shot that misses.
Lambada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raveneye is fending him off so far but Lambada persists. Nope, Raveneye circles away and we're back to standing.
Lambada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raveneye.
Lambada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lambada scores with a hook.
Raveneye scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Lassi Lambada has been cut.
Lambada clinches up with Raveneye and pushes him back against the cage.
Lambada lands a hook that snaps the head of Raveneye backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Lambada.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lambada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lambada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raveneye throws a punch but it's blocked by Lambada.
Raveneye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lambada misses with a two punch combination.
Lambada shoots in for a double leg but Raveneye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lambada tries to clinch up but Raveneye circles away and keeps his distance.
Lambada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raveneye.
Lambada throws out a leg kick but Raveneye moves out of range and Lambada only half commits.
Lambada cracks Raveneye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raveneye attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raveneye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lambada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lambada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raveneye counters with a leg kick.
Lambada has a takedown stuffed.
Lambada dives in and grabs Raveneye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raveneye pushes down on Lambada's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lassi Lambada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lassi Lambada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lambada looks to throw the jab but Raveneye is out of range.
Raveneye wants to land a leg kick but Lambada is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Raveneye.
Lambada ducks under a wild hook from Raveneye.
Lambada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lambada throws a jab when Raveneye was well out of range.
Lambada tries for a takedown but Raveneye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Raveneye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lambada misses with a right hand
and Raveneye scores with a counter punch that sends Lambada to the canvas! Raveneye smells blood - he's punishing Lambada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lambada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odin Raveneye!
A victorious Odin Raveneye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronaldo Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silva is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silva seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee wants to stand but Silva has his arm trapped.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Silva tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Silva is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Asher Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva slips under a jab from Lee.
Silva takes one on the button.
Lee throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Lee throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Lee cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva slips a straight right by Lee.
Asher Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Silva misses.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Ronaldo Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is trying to keep Lee in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ronaldo Silva.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee walks into a jab.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Ronaldo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Lee thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Lee tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Jab by Silva.
Lee throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Lee closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asher Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silva looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Silva looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva working Lee over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lee has worked his arm free - good work by Lee!
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Silva!
An out of breath Ronaldo Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo has chosen Numb as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo walks into a stiff left hand from Menace.
Eduardo works over Menace's head and body with a nice combination.
Menace with a nice cross.
It looks like Carlos Eduardo has been cut.
Eduardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menace misses with a looping left.
Menace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menace misses the shot to the body.
Menace swats away the attempt to clinch by Eduardo.
Menace circles away from the clinch attempt
and Menace counters with a single leg into guard. Eduardo didn't expect that.
Eduardo pulls Menace in close to his closed guard and prevents Menace from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eduardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo wants to stand but Menace is controlling the position.
Eduardo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Menace trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo controlling Menace's posture.
Eduardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menace manages to get himself to full guard.
Eduardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menace working for a triangle but Eduardo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Menace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eduardo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Menace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace wants to sweep here but Eduardo controlling him for the moment.
Menace is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menace stuns Eduardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eduardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Menace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Eduardo.
Eduardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eduardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eduardo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menace misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace is trying to maintain a safe position but Eduardo gets an underhook and turns Menace into the cage.
Menace pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eduardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menace lands a nice uppercut.
Eduardo prevents the takedown attempt.
Eduardo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Eduardo trying to land knees to the body.
Eduardo looking to throw knees to the head but Menace is blocking nicely.
Eduardo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menace avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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 round but I would say that Phantom Menace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Eduardo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eduardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eduardo's waist but Eduardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menace off to one side.
Eduardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menace misses with a double jab.
Menace checks a low kick from Eduardo.
Carlos Eduardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Menace misses
and Eduardo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menace is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Menace throws a jab but it's blocked by Eduardo.
Menace thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Menace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eduardo - the referee stops the clock and Menace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eduardo. Menace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Eduardo does no damage.
Menace shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eduardo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Menace working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace tries to advance to mount but Eduardo denies him.
Menace misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Eduardo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eduardo gets full guard.
Menace trying to control the position from guard on top but Eduardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eduardo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Menace stops Eduardo from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eduardo is on top in guard.
Eduardo preventing the sweep.
Eduardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Menace pulls Eduardo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eduardo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Menace throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Menace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo looks to clinch
and Menace counters with a head kick.
Menace thows a body shot but no joy.
Menace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eduardo staying out of range there.
Menace dives in for a single leg takedown but Eduardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eduardo lands a right hand.
Eduardo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menace as Eduardo tries to tie him up.
Eduardo prevents a body shot from Menace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eduardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menace wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phantom Menace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eduardo scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Phantom Menace has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menace is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eduardo stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eduardo tries a knee to the head but Menace blocks it.
Menace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eduardo is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Eduardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Menace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Menace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Menace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eduardo.
Menace avoids the head kick by Eduardo.
Menace throws a lazy uppercut
and Eduardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Eduardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Eduardo throws a right and a left that Menace avoids nicely.
Eduardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menace swings widly with a right hand
and Eduardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Menace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Eduardo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menace tries to land a front kick but Eduardo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Eduardo.
Eduardo tries to clinch up.
Menace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eduardo can pounce on him.
Eduardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Menace circles away.
Eduardo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menace's hands.
Menace keeps the fight on the outside.
Eduardo lands with a nice body punch.
Carlos Eduardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo is looking to clinch but Menace is avoiding it.
Menace misses with a kick to the body.
Eduardo tries to clinch up.
Eduardo jabs at Menace's body.
Eduardo throws a series of punches but Menace moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eduardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Menace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Menace.
Eduardo tests Menace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menace takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menace misses with a body kick.
Eduardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menace misses with a lunging right hand
and Eduardo counters by moving into the clinch.
Menace dodges an elbow strike from Eduardo.
Eduardo stalling against the cage.
Eduardo tries to throw a body punch but Menace avoids it by throwing Eduardo back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eduardo being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Menace.
Eduardo throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eduardo throws an elbow but misses.
Eduardo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Menace presses Eduardo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eduardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eduardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menace's elbow.
Menace taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menace prevents a body shot from Eduardo.
Eduardo tries to land a knee to the head but Menace blocks with his arms.
Eduardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menace.
Menace throws a punch but it's blocked by Eduardo.
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!
Menace working aggressively here.
Menace tries to work over Eduardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eduardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menace is defending well for now.
Eduardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Eduardo misses with a knee strike.
Eduardo leaning against his opponent.
Menace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eduardo misses with a head kick.
Menace throws a series of punches but Eduardo avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eduardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Eduardo!
Carlos Eduardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn has chosen Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
34 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer gets caught napping as Finn dives in and scores a takedown. Spencer manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finn wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Spencer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Finn passes into half guard.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spencer.
Spencer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Finn defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spencer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Finn dives on top into guard.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Finn trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer.
Finn trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Finn wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Finn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finn tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Finn tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finn digs a good hook to Spencer's body.
Finn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finn misses with a wild body shot.
Finn gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer actively working from the bottom here.
Finn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spencer is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Finn distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finn won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Spencer is trying to keep Finn in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Spencer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finn prevents the takedown attempt.
Finn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
Finn lands a shoulder strike.
Finn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Finn goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer takes a swing at Finn's ribcage but misses.
Finn slips a straight right by Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Finn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Finn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Finn moved out of range.
Spencer walks into a straight right hand from Finn.
Finn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer's corner calls for a 1-2. Spencer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spencer 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.
Finn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finn uses it to pass to side control.
Finn working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spencer to see if he's OK.
Spencer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Finn there.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finn's back!
Spencer is trying to stick to Finn's back but Finn is turning into Spencer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Spencer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finn.
Spencer looking for subs off his back but Finn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Spencer is looking to improve his position.
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Finn sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but Finn has control of the leg.
Finn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finn working the head and body with strikes.
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Finn sits in half guard.
Finn wants to work for an arm triangle but Spencer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spencer gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Finn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spencer is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer is working hard here to advance position.
Finn is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Finn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Finn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spencer lands a two punch combo.
Spencer works Finn's body with a nice hook.
Finn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finn tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Finn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spencer controls Finn momentarily but Finn frees himself.
Finn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer 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.
Spencer trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
Spencer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Finn 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 Spencer.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer is looking to regain half guard here but Finn keeps moving and retains side control.
Shawn Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spencer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spencer is looking to reverse the position.
Spencer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spencer is looking to control Finn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spencer avoid being mounted?
Finn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Finn wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Finn is working for a kimura but Spencer is defending it quite comfortably.
Finn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to control but Finn postures up.
Spencer is trying to control but Finn passes into side control!
Spencer gets back to half guard.
Spencer is not content to let Finn control the position.
Spencer wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Finn trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spencer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finn pulls his head out easily.
Spencer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Finn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn trying to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Finn looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mickey Finn.
I've got Finn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
Mickey Finn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Velka's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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219 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Velka has time to react.
Velka moves into range and clinches up with Macintosh.
Velka stalling in the clinch but Macintosh improves position.
Macintosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macintosh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Velka uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Macintosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Velka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Macintosh throws an off balance right hand
and Velka counters with a straight right hand.
Velka throws a wild body kick that Macintosh sees coming a mile off.
Macintosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macintosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velka throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Macintosh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macintosh misses with the combination.
Macintosh misses with a body shot.
Velka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miklo Velka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka throws a leg kick but Macintosh checks it.
Macintosh blocks the body kick.
Velka misses with a double jab.
Velka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Velka misses.
Velka avoids the body shot from Macintosh.
Macintosh throws a looping overhand right but Velka ducks down to avoid it.
Velka tries to sprawl but Macintosh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Macintosh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Velka is not content to let Macintosh control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is really struggling to control Velka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Macintosh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to control from half guard but Velka is working away.
Macintosh is stalling here. Velka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Macintosh seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Velka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Velka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Macintosh regains half guard.
Macintosh with the active half guard here but Velka passes nicely into side control.
Macintosh is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Velka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh is trying to control. Velka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura but Velka is defending well.
Velka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macintosh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macintosh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Velka was covering up waiting for the punch and Macintosh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Macintosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velka looking to control.
Macintosh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh trying to control but Velka is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bud Macintosh just wasn't active enough.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Macintosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Velka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macintosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velka.
Macintosh feints and as Velka raises his hands in defense, Macintosh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Velka keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macintosh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Macintosh wants to control but Velka is keeping him busy.
Macintosh throws a strike aimed at the side of Velka's head but Velka avoids it well.
Macintosh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Velka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macintosh but great work by Velka.
Macintosh is looking to reverse the position.
Velka gets to mount! Macintosh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Velka controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is desperately trying to improve his position but Velka has a good base and remains in mount.
Velka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macintosh tries to lock up and control but Velka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macintosh is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Macintosh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Macintosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Velka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh has control of Velka's left arm, preventing Velka from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macintosh gets the takedown into side control.
Macintosh wants to control for a moment but Velka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Macintosh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velka keeps working.
Macintosh thows a huge punch but Velka dodges it nicely.
Velka is staying active underneath Macintosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velka is trying to stand back up but Macintosh is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Macintosh connects with a nice short shot to Velka's temple.
Velka manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miklo Velka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velka scores with a leg kick.
Velka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macintosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Macintosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to pull guard but Velka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Velka trying to land knees to the body.
Velka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macintosh is defending well for now.
Macintosh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velka lands a right hand.
Macintosh wants the takedown. Velka is fighting it off but Macintosh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Velka's guard against the cage.
Macintosh trying to control but Velka is working from the bottom.
Macintosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macintosh passes into half guard.
Velka kicks off Macintosh and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Velka scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macintosh throws the left hand but Velka avoids the punch easily.
Macintosh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Velka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Velka thows a body kick. Macintosh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Velka misses with a straight left.
Velka tries to clinch there but Macintosh circles away.
Velka misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Macintosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt - Velka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh throws an overhand right that lands on Velka's shoulder, as Velka tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Macintosh does it's job there.
Macintosh connects with a right hand. Velka shakes it off.
Bud Macintosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macintosh dodges the punch combination from Velka.
Velka throws a hook but Macintosh avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bud Macintosh.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macintosh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
An out of breath Bud Macintosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelius Schultes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by what's new pussycat. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
21 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aurelius Schultes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch up but Schultes keeps it at a distance.
Schultes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Schultes's belly button to the back.
Schultes circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Schultes counter with a right hand.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Schultes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schultes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schultes.
Schultes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schultes!
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones throwing strikes here but Schultes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Schultes blocking the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones won't let Schultes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones cracks Schultes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones wants to control the pace but Schultes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but Schultes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Schultes is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schultes defending well though.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones working over Schultes with some ground and pound. Schultes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones thows a huge punch but Schultes dodges it nicely.
Schultes is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schultes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Schultes is working from the bottom.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Schultes blocks nicely.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultes is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultes stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones controlling Schultes's posture.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones 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.
Jones 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.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Schultes working aggressively here.
Schultes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schultes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Schultes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Schultes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultes tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Schultes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schultes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Schultes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultes is trying to trip Jones. He has hold of a leg but Jones is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Schultes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Schultes chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones has Schultes pulled in close to control his posture.
Schultes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultes circles away.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schultes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultes as he avoids it easily.
Schultes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves to clinch but Schultes breaks away
and Schultes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schultes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to control Schultes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Schultes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Schultes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Schultes postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schultes throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Schultes has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones postures up in Schultes's guard and throws a big left but Schultes blocks it.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schultes has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Schultes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a strike but Schultes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tom Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Schultes throwing strikes but missing.
Schultes throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aurelius Schultes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schultes slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice shot by Jones.
Schultes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones working aggressively here.
Schultes swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schultes lands a body shot.
Schultes blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schultes tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Schultes back against the cage.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Schultes's ribcage. Schultes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Schultes in his tracks for a moment.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schultes trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schultes into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Schultes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Schultes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A short right from Jones.
Schultes swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones stalling against the cage.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schultes's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Schultes can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Schultes misses with the head strike.
Jones stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Schultes - that landed with a thud.
Jones has Schultes pressed against the cage.
Schultes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultes thumps Jones with a low kick.
Schultes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultes pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schultes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultes pushes him off.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
enabling Schultes to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to clinch but Schultes is having none of it.
Jones wants to clinch
and Schultes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tom Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schultes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schultes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones blocks a head kick by Schultes.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Schultes counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Schultes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schultes is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Schultes circles away and we're back to standing.
Schultes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schultes circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Schultes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schultes.
Schultes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones tries to clinch but Schultes is having none of it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Schultes circles away.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schultes tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schultes to the ground. Schultes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schultes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schultes counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultes in the domination position with Jones hanging on.
The ground and pound from Schultes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Schultes.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Schultes connects with a decent elbow.
Jones wants to control but Schultes postures up.
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schultes.
Schultes wants to take a breather but Jones manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Schultes.
Schultes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schultes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultes cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schultes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schultes postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Schultes dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Schultes tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Schultes scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Schultes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Schultes moves out of range.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Schultes avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schultes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch but Schultes slips to the side
and Schultes counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schultes misses with a body kick.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Schultes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schultes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones is looking to clinch but Schultes is avoiding it.
Schultes keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Schultes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schultes fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Schultes taking a breather.
Schultes lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schultes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultes manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Schultes pushes him off.
Schultes keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aurelius Schultes.
I think Schultes 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aurelius Schultes!
Aurelius Schultes is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Aurelius Schultes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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