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RFN 12: Man vs Grabowski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Lawler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawler trying to control from the bottom.
Lawler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawler tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Lawler wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler controlling the position for now.
Lawler wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Lawler lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Lawler controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lawler.
Lawler is punishing Johnson with some ground and pound.
Lawler throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Johnson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Lawler.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lawler is working the ground and pound. Can Johnson escape?
Johnson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brophy's Evil Troid Academy (BETA) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler is landing with strikes from the back.
Lawler lands punches and elbows.
Lawler has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Johnson tries to roll but Lawler sticks to his back.
Lawler is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
Johnson is trapped and Lawler is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Johnson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lawler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Lawler has Johnson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lawler lands strikes to the head.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lawler scores with strikes from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lawler.
Lawler is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Johnson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Lawler.
Even with his hooks in, Lawler manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Lawler keeps control of the position.
Lawler tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawler lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Lawler finds it's target.
Lawler has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Lawler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Lawler is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawler wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawler's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lawler looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawler, not yet.
Lawler wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Lawler is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricky Lawler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricky Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawler misses with a wild body shot.
Lawler is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Lawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Brian Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lawler.
Ricky Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Lawler.
Lawler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Lawler swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Lawler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Lawler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Lawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawler wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lawler.
Lawler wants to clinch.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Lawler lands with a nice body punch.
Lawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawler tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lawler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson won't allow Lawler to sweep him here.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stops Lawler from standing up.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Lawler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Lawler is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Lawler is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Lawler defends it.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawler is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lawler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Lawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson prevents Lawler from standing back up.
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!
Lawler has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Lawler trying to control here.
Lawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawler gets full guard.
Lawler controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Lawler 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.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawler defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lawler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Johnson is on him like a limpet, forcing Lawler back against the cage.
Lawler breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lawler moves out of range.
Ricky Lawler 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.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawler.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawler.
Brian Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawler 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 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lawler!
Ricky Lawler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Delone Braune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronaldo Oliveira enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Delone Braune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ronaldo Oliveira has been cut.
Braune closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Braune wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
Braune is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braune down to the mat. Braune avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Braune counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Braune decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Braune lands a left and a right that send Oliveira crashing to the mat, dazed. Braune thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Braune feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Braune is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Oliveira like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Oliveira from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delone Braune!
After winning the bout, Delone Braune thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Cruzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson Cruzo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robinson Cruzo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aguete sprawls well. Aguete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruzo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguete gets tackled into the cage by Cruzo. Cruzo maintains the clinch.
Cruzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aguete scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Robinson Cruzo has been cut.
Aguete connects with a jab.
Aguete lands with a right and another and another! Cruzo is in big trouble! Aguete lands again and this time it's lights out for Cruzo! A quality knockout there for Aguete.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rafael Aguete!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Angel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paco Angel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez works Abdulkerimov's body with a nice hook.
Marquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marquez duly obliges.
Abdulkerimov tries for a takedown but Marquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdulkerimov is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Abdulkerimov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marquez's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abdulkerimov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marquez is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdulkerimov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marquez wants to improve his position but Abdulkerimov is controlling well.
Abdulkerimov slips a nice elbow through Marquez's hands, connecting with Marquez's forehead.
Abdulkerimov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Marquez defend it? Abdulkerimov steps over the head and cranks it - Marquez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Abdulkerimov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
The defeated Paco Angel Marquez had this to say: 'he got lucky ill knock his pu§§y a§§ out next time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Baptiste Reno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matias's choice of entrance music: Himno nacional argentino. Lionel Matias has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jean Baptiste Reno's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Baptiste Reno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lionel Matias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baptiste Reno.
Matias misses with the combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Matias enables Baptiste Reno to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matias manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Matias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matias seems keen to control Baptiste Reno's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baptiste Reno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baptiste Reno wants to pass the guard but Matias is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Baptiste Reno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baptiste Reno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matias looking for a guillotine here but Baptiste Reno defends easily.
Matias pulls Baptiste Reno in close to prevent any damage.
Baptiste Reno tries to free his leg and advance position but Matias is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baptiste Reno trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptiste Reno is fighting to break Matias's control of his arms but Matias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Matias is looking for a kimura but Baptiste Reno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matias to get the leverage.
Baptiste Reno is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno is positioning himself well to prevent Matias advancing to mount.
Matias works his foot free and advances to mount.
Matias working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matias controlling the pace for now.
Baptiste Reno regains half guard.
Baptiste Reno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baptiste Reno.
Matias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matias trying to control but Baptiste Reno is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias chips away with some ground and pound.
Matias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baptiste Reno keeping moving, preventing Matias from controlling successfully.
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!
Baptiste Reno wants to sweep but no luck.
Matias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baptiste Reno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matias working for a triangle but Baptiste Reno defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Matias dominated that round.
That's time! Baptiste Reno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baptiste Reno but Baptiste Reno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matias fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baptiste Reno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baptiste Reno's waist but Baptiste Reno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matias off to one side.
Jean Baptiste Reno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel Matias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matias is fending him off so far but Baptiste Reno persists. Nope, Matias circles away and we're back to standing.
Matias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baptiste Reno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matias throws a nice head kick!
Matias misses with a two punch combination.
Matias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baptiste Reno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matias is looking to clinch.
Baptiste Reno swats away the attempt to clinch by Matias.
Baptiste Reno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matias gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno is looking for a takedown.
Matias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matias clinches with his opponent.
Matias stalls.
Matias looking for a takedown.
Matias is trying to trip Baptiste Reno. He has hold of a leg but Baptiste Reno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matias persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matias looking to pass the guard.
Baptiste Reno keeping moving, preventing Matias from controlling successfully.
Baptiste Reno wants to stand and escape but Matias is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste Reno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lionel Matias was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baptiste Reno avoids the body shot from Matias.
Lionel Matias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baptiste Reno quickly recovers to half guard.
Matias seems to be working for a kimura but Baptiste Reno defends the submission attempt.
Matias is trying to control the action in half guard but Baptiste Reno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baptiste Reno trying to hold on to Matias's head to control him but Matias postures up.
Matias wants to work for an arm triangle but Baptiste Reno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste Reno is holding on to half guard well.
Baptiste Reno is looking for a sweep. Matias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baptiste Reno sees it coming and defends easily.
Baptiste Reno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matias is trying to work for a kimura but Baptiste Reno is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Matias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baptiste Reno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matias gets a double leg takedown into Baptiste Reno's guard.
Matias trying to control the position from guard on top but Baptiste Reno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptiste Reno looking for a triangle here. Matias is fighting it but it looks tight! Baptiste Reno pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matias is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jean Baptiste Reno!
An out of breath Jean Baptiste Reno 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yan Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yan Yang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang tries to clinch up.
Yang stuffs the takedown.
Yang moves in looking to clinch but Frederick pushes him off.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Yang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yan Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Frederick.
Yang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frederick's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frederick stalling in the clinch.
Frederick has clasped his hands together around Yang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frederick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yang is trying to get back to his feet.
Yang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frederick decides to stand back up.
Frederick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yang on his heels. He'll look to pass Yang's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yang being controlled here, momentarily.
Yang wants to stand but Frederick is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frederick lands a couple of elbows.
Yang has momentary wrist control but Frederick slips an elbow through the middle.
Yang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frederick stops Yang from standing up.
Frederick throws an elbow that misses. Yang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Frederick's guard. Nice move by Yang!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yang is one step ahead there.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederick looking for a guillotine here but Yang defends easily.
Yang wants to get up but he can't break Frederick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang is fighting to break Frederick's control of his arms but Frederick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frederick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frederick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yang manages to get himself to full guard.
Yang is looking to stand up but Frederick isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick stays in close to Yang's body and controls the position.
Frederick stands up over Yang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
Yang is looking to stand up but Frederick isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Frederick dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frederick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Yang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederick clinches up with Yang and pushes him back against the cage.
Frederick turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frederick manages to end up in side control.
Frederick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yang down.
Frederick controls the position.
Frederick cracks Yang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paul Frederick has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Frederick connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yang some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is staying tight to Yang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frederick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Frederick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frederick controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frederick fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick looks up at the clock and then as Yang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frederick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Frederick landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frederick remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Frederick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yang has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick scoring with punches from side control.
Frederick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frederick connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yang some visible discomfort.
Frederick sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Yang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Yang's face as Frederick controls the position.
Yang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Frederick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick working the ground and pound but Yang is defending the strikes.
Frederick throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frederick just content to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frederick landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frederick clinches.
Frederick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yang prevents it.
Frederick has Yang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frederick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yan Yang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Frederick.
Frederick stalling the fight.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frederick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yang to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick tries to pull guard but Yang holds him up against the cage and eventually Frederick drops back down to his feet.
Yang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frederick.
Frederick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yang smiles and moves away.
Frederick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paul Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederick misses with a takedown attempt - Yang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Yang misses.
Frederick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frederick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Yang scores with a four punch combination!
Yan Yang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frederick gets the takedown into side control.
Yang is being controlled here.
Frederick misses with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frederick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yang is trying to buck Frederick off.
Frederick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yang down.
Frederick just content to control the position.
Frederick working the head and body with strikes.
Frederick staying calm.
Paul Frederick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick prevents Yang from escaping the position.
Frederick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yang, who protects the arm well.
Frederick controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frederick 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Frederick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Delivire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Delivire!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delivire's head backwards.
Rynn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delivire under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rynn throws a body punch but Delivire moves out of range.
Delivire wants to clinch.
Jab by Rynn.
Mikaiah Rynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rynn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rynn lands with an uppercut that bounces Delivire off the cage and back into range.
Rynn dips to his left and cracks Delivire with an uppercut!
Delivire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Delivire is rocked!
Delivire works over Rynn's head and body with a nice combination.
Delivire is still on wobbly legs! Can Rynn finish him?
Rynn knocks out Delivire with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Rynn before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Rynn picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikaiah Rynn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Lurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Pegeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurch comes to the cage accompanied by Won't back down - Tom Petty. Dennis Pegeant has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ethan Lurch's chin.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Lurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Pegeant!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurch is looking to clinch but Pegeant is avoiding it.
Pegeant misses with a head kick.
Pegeant connects with a leg kick. Lurch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pegeant tries to sprawl but Lurch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lurch there.
Pegeant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lurch thows a huge punch but Pegeant dodges it nicely.
Pegeant makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pegeant.
Lurch wants to control from the top but Pegeant keeps moving.
Lurch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lurch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant trying to keep a closed guard but Lurch is proving a slippery customer.
Lurch wants to stand but Pegeant has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We're going to have a standup here because Ethan Lurch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pegeant misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Lurch's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lurch tries to clinch but Pegeant moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lurch.
Lurch throws a strike aimed at the side of Pegeant's head but Pegeant avoids it well.
Pegeant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pegeant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant is keen to just control but Lurch is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lurch keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pegeant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lurch is trying to get back to full guard.
Pegeant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lurch keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is trying to maintain the position but Pegeant is very close to passing his half guard.
Pegeant is looking for a kimura here.
Lurch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lurch.
Lurch wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pegeant manages to pass to side control.
Lurch wants to improve his position but Pegeant is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegeant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lurch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lurch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lurch is not content to let Pegeant control the position.
Lurch trying to control but Pegeant postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pegeant prevents Lurch from improving his position.
Pegeant is trying to control. Lurch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Lurch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lurch goes for a double leg but Pegeant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pegeant continues to drive forward.
Lurch manages to break the clinch.
Pegeant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lurch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Lurch or perhaps it was just good defense by Pegeant which made him look bad.
Lurch shoots in looking for a takedown. Pegeant tries to sprawl out of it but Lurch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pegeant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Lurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegeant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pegeant trying to control the action but Lurch is working from the bottom.
Lurch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lurch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegeant is trying to control. Lurch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pegeant 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.
Lurch trying to control here.
Pegeant trying to control from half guard but Lurch is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pegeant stops Lurch from getting back to his feet.
Lurch has a hand on Pegeant's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pegeant takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pegeant content just to control the position here.
Pegeant looking to control but Lurch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pegeant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lurch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch regains half guard.
Lurch is not content to let Pegeant control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dennis Pegeant hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lurch tries to clinch
and Pegeant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lurch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pegeant prevents Lurch from breaking the clinch.
Pegeant wants to break free but Lurch has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is trying to push Pegeant away but Pegeant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pegeant wants a takedown.
Lurch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pegeant's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lurch.
Lurch breaks from the clinch.
Lurch fails with a takedown attempt.
Pegeant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Lurch as Pegeant shoots in.
Lurch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pegeant was covering up waiting for the punch and Lurch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lurch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lurch wants to pass the guard but Pegeant is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan Lurch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lurch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pegeant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pegeant wants to control from the top but Lurch keeps moving.
Lurch wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been informed that Pegeant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pegeant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lurch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lurch is trying to keep Pegeant in close.
Pegeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lurch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pegeant controls the pace.
Dennis Pegeant has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lurch takes a swing at Pegeant's ribcage but misses.
Pegeant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lurch is fending him off so far but Pegeant persists. Nope, Lurch circles away and we're back to standing.
Lurch darts in looking for a takedown but Pegeant gets double underhooks and turns Lurch into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lurch is trying to break the clinch but Pegeant has him pressed against the cage.
Pegeant stalling against the cage.
Lurch is trying to push Pegeant away but Pegeant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pegeant is trying to drag Lurch to the mat but Lurch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lurch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pegeant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lurch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ethan Lurch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Pegeant.
Lurch prevents Pegeant from breaking the clinch.
Lurch is looking for a takedown.
Pegeant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lurch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pegeant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lurch tries to break free but Pegeant pushes him back against the cage.
Lurch working aggressively here.
Lurch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pegeant is keeping busy.
Lurch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pegeant is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lurch to the mat. Lurch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pegeant trying to control but Lurch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pegeant trying to control the position from guard on top but Lurch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurch looking for a sweep. Not yet Lurch, not yet.
Dennis Pegeant has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pegeant has managed to clinch.
Lurch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lurch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lurch is trying to break the clinch but Pegeant is controlling him.
Lurch tries to throw a body punch but Pegeant avoids it by throwing Lurch back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurch breaks the clinch.
Pegeant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lurch to the ground. Pegeant is now in Lurch's guard.
Lurch is trying to keep Pegeant in close.
Lurch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pegeant passes into side control.
Lurch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pegeant tries to move to mount but Lurch blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Pegeant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lurch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ethan Lurch!
An out of breath Ethan Lurch 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saloth Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Run Dmc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
268 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saloth Sar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Run Dmc!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmc avoids the head kick by Sar.
Dmc punishes Sar's body with a nice straight punch.
Dmc misses with a body kick.
Dmc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sar. That one must have hurt.
Sar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dmc. That did some damage!
Sar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dmc's sensitive parts.
Sar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dmc misses with a straight left.
Dmc lands a head kick. Sar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sar misses with a body kick.
Sar throws a head kick but Dmc moves out of range.
Sar throws a head kick but Dmc moves out of range.
Sar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dmc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sar at a distance.
Dmc fails with a takedown attempt.
Dmc lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sar will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar delivers a nice body kick.
Saloth Sar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dmc looks winded!
Dmc shoots in for a double leg but Sar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dmc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saloth Sar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Run Dmc.
Sar lands a big head kick that sends Dmc tumbling to the mat! Sar takes a step backwards and waves Dmc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dmc is rocked!
It looks like Run Dmc has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dmc drops his hands momentarily and Sar needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dmc just on the top of the head. Dmc drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dmc - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Saloth Sar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man scores with a nice strike.
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grabowski!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man controls the position.
Man lands an elbow.
Grabowski defending against the ground and pound.
Grabowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Man cracks Grabowski with a big right hand but Grabowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Grabowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Grabowski parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grabowski to escape.
Man controlling the position.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grabowski to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grabowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grabowski is letting Man control him for a moment.
Grabowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grabowski is letting Man control him for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man cracks Grabowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Man cracks Grabowski with a big elbow.
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.
Grabowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man 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.
Man is putting a hurting on Grabowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Man scores with a couple of short elbows.
Man lands a few punches from side control.
Man takes a little break here. Grabowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Man working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grabowski is rocked!
Grabowski looks winded!
Man in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Grabowski looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Man turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Man!
Super Man retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Super Man, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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