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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt comes to the cage accompanied by Dancing in the Dark. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Pitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
Kongo avoids the body shot from Pitt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Pitt misses the shot to the body.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitt.
Crunch! Kongo slams his shin into Pitt's torso.
Pitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Pitt moves out of range easily.
Pitt lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kongo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pitt's brow.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitt's defenses.
It looks like Dirk Pitt has been cut.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pitt misses with the head strike.
Pitt avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
Pitt looking to stall.
Pitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Dirk Pitt's cut is getting worse.
Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pitt's defenses.
Knees to the body from Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Pitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dirk Pitt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pitt avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kongo landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Dirk Pitt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Pitt misses with the head strike.
Kongo landing knees to the body.
Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitt won't want to take too many of those.
Pitt managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kongo.
Kongo lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dirk Pitt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kingo Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Al Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Turd comes into the arena with Jump on It blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mustafa Al Turd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Al Turd lands.
Al Turd stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Al Turd throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Turd.
Reyes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Turd loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Reyes lands a really nice looking cross but Al Turd seems unphased.
Al Turd blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes throws a hook but Al Turd blocks it.
Reyes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Turd.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Turd.
Al Turd slips under a jab.
Reyes slips a straight right by Al Turd.
Reyes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Turd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al Turd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Turd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Al Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Turd with a nice cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Turd.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Al Turd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reyes tries a low kick but Al Turd avoids it.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reyes.
Reyes clobbers Al Turd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reyes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reyes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Reyes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Turd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Turd swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Turd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Turd throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Al Turd. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Al Turd throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
Al Turd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Turd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reyes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Al Turd avoids it well.
Al Turd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes cracks Al Turd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reyes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Al Turd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Turd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reyes takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Al Turd.
Al Turd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reyes in his tracks.
Reyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Turd throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Al Turd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reyes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Turd had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes with a nice cross.
Al Turd works over Reyes's head and body with a nice combination.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Turd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Al Turd blocks the body kick.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Al Turd throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Al Turd there.
Reyes scores with a hook.
Al Turd scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reyes scores with a kick to the body.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Al Turd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Turd defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Al Turd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Al Turd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Turd swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Al Turd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reyes's calf.
Reyes misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Turd throws a leg kick but Reyes checks it.
Reyes throws the kick towards the body but Al Turd avoids it.
Al Turd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Turd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Turd connects with a body shot.
Al Turd takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Al Turd moved out of range nicely.
Reyes misses the jab.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Al Turd moved out of range.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Al Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Turd in his tracks.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Al Turd moved out of range nicely.
Reyes throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Reyes.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Turd.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Al Turd lands a nice shot to the body.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Al Turd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reyes counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Turd thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Turd throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al Turd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Al Turd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Al Turd ducks down to avoid it.
Al Turd loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reyes.
Al Turd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Al Turd moved out of range nicely.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Turd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes tests Al Turd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes works over Al Turd's head and body with a nice combination.
Reyes takes a swing at Al Turd's ribcage but misses.
Al Turd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Turd misses with a body shot.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reyes throws a hook but Al Turd blocks it.
Reyes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes lands with a shot to the body.
Al Turd lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
Al Turd moves forwards but Reyes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Turd lands a right hook to the body.
Reyes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reyes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al Turd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Turd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Al Turd misses with an uppercut.
Reyes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Reyes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Al Turd ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reyes misses with a kick to the body.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Turd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice jab there from Al Turd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reyes, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Reyes.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Turd is just out of range.
Al Turd lands a glancing blow to the side of Reyes's head.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Turd thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Turd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Turd throws a series of punches but Reyes avoids them all with ease.
Al Turd tests Reyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes throws a shot from downtown. Al Turd moves away and avoids it.
Reyes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Turd checks it well.
Al Turd needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Turd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reyes. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes moves out of range as Al Turd strikes.
Reyes moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes takes a swing at Al Turd's ribcage but misses.
Al Turd lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Turd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
Al Turd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reyes has time to react.
Al Turd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reyes throws the left hand but Al Turd avoids the punch easily.
Al Turd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Al Turd.
Al Turd moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Reyes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Turd walks into a jab.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Turd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reyes clobbers Al Turd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Turd.
Al Turd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Al Turd avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reyes.
Al Turd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Turd's head backwards.
Reyes tries a low kick but Al Turd avoids it.
A cross from Al Turd lands.
Al Turd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Reyes scores with a shot to the body.
Al Turd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Turd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Reyes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paulo Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from Al Turd.
A shot to de liver by Al Turd. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes misses with a body shot
and Al Turd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reyes misses with a hook.
A big left from Al Turd misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reyes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Turd.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
Al Turd with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Al Turd misses its intended target.
Al Turd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Turd moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Al Turd connects with the punch.
Reyes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reyes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Turd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes lands with a hook. Al Turd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Turd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Turd connects with a body shot.
Reyes scores with a jab.
Reyes misses with a hook.
Al Turd tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Reyes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reyes.
Al Turd slips under a jab.
Reyes lands a really nice looking cross but Al Turd seems unphased.
Al Turd moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Al Turd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Turd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reyes throws the left hand but Al Turd avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Al Turd misses its intended target.
Al Turd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Al Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Al Turd throws an overhand right that lands on Reyes's shoulder, as Reyes tries to avoid the shot.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Al Turd slips under a jab.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Turd.
A combination from Al Turd does no damage.
Al Turd lands a slapping body shot.
Reyes lands with a good body shot.
Al Turd lands with a straight right. Reyes didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Al Turd.
A combination from Al Turd does no damage.
Al Turd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reyes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes.
Al Turd looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Turd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Al Turd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Turd throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Turd.
Reyes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Turd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Turd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Al Turd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Reyes slips a straight right by Al Turd.
Al Turd loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Turd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Turd throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Al Turd cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Turd.
Reyes loads up on a big right hand but Al Turd slips the punch.
Reyes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Turd on the side of the head.
Al Turd looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes throws a body punch but Al Turd moves out of range.
Al Turd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reyes misses the jab.
Reyes throws a jab when Al Turd was well out of range.
Al Turd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Al Turd swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Turd on the side of the head.
Al Turd blocks a jab.
Al Turd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reyes throws a lazy head kick
enabling Al Turd to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Turd slips under a jab from Reyes.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Al Turd checks a low kick from Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Turd.
Reyes throws the left hand but Al Turd avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Al Turd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al Turd misses the body punch
and Reyes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Turd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Al Turd scores with a leg kick.
Al Turd scores with a body shot.
Al Turd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reyes scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Turd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Turd missing with a left hand there. Reyes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Turd's hands.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Al Turd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Turd misses with a body shot.
Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes swings for the body but Al Turd moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mustafa Al Turd 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.
Al Turd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Turd blocks a leg kick.
Reyes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Al Turd staying out of range there.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Al Turd misses with a looping left.
Reyes scores with the left hand. Al Turd knows he should have avoided that one.
Al Turd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reyes misses with a shot to the body
and Al Turd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reyes thinking.
Al Turd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Turd looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Reyes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Turd slips under a jab.
Al Turd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Turd checks a low kick from Reyes.
Reyes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reyes lands a nice shot that snaps Al Turd's head back.
Reyes lands a head kick!
Al Turd looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Turd cracks a nice hook into Reyes's ribs.
Al Turd misses with a straight right.
Al Turd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Al Turd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Turd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Turd moves away from the strike by Reyes.
Reyes misses the jab.
Al Turd defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Turd.
Reyes thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Turd throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Turd.
Al Turd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Al Turd cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Turd. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reyes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Turd.
Al Turd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Turd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Reyes is looking to chop away at Al Turd's legs.
Al Turd misses the shot to the body.
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Reyes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reyes walks into a jab.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Turd looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes takes one to the chin there.
Al Turd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Reyes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Turd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Al Turd misses the jab.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Turd misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Al Turd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Turd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Al Turd throws out a powerful jab.
Reyes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Turd looks to land a left hand but Reyes moved out of range nicely.
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reyes looks to throw the jab but Al Turd is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Turd ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes connects with a nice looking jab.
Reyes throws a hook but Al Turd avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Reyes misses the target.
Reyes scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Al Turd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al Turd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Turd avoids the body shot from Reyes.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Reyes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Turd in his tracks.
Al Turd throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Reyes cracks Al Turd with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Al Turd blocks the low kick.
Al Turd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reyes.
Al Turd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Al Turd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al Turd works Reyes's body with a nice hook.
Al Turd cracks the inside of Reyes's front leg.
Al Turd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Turd throws a jab when Reyes was well out of range.
Al Turd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Turd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al Turd misses with a jab to the body
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Turd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
A big right from Reyes misses.
Al Turd throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes looks to throw the jab but Al Turd is out of range.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Turd moves out of range of the body kick from Reyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mustafa Al Turd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes blocks a leg kick.
Al Turd lands a jab to Reyes's midsection.
Reyes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Turd's sensitive parts.
Al Turd misses with a hook. Reyes ducked under it nicely.
Reyes lands a right hook to the body.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Al Turd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Turd.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Turd misses the target.
Crunch! Reyes slams his shin into Al Turd's torso.
Al Turd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reyes moves away.
Al Turd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reyes doesn't seem bothered though.
Reyes missing with a left hand there. Al Turd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reyes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Turd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Turd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reyes takes a swing at Al Turd's ribcage but misses.
Al Turd throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Al Turd.
Al Turd blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Turd slips a straight right by Reyes.
Al Turd throws a hook but Reyes blocks it.
Al Turd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reyes throws out the jab.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Turd throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Al Turd misses
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Turd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Al Turd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reyes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Turd thows a body shot but no joy.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Al Turd.
Al Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a looping right.
Al Turd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reyes in his tracks.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Reyes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reyes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Al Turd throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes takes one on the button.
Reyes throws a jab when Al Turd was well out of range.
Al Turd moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes throws and low kick but Al Turd moves out of range easily.
Al Turd throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reyes slips a jab from Al Turd.
Al Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
Reyes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Turd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reyes takes a swing at Al Turd's ribcage but misses.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Al Turd looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
Al Turd dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Al Turd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes takes a swing at Al Turd's ribcage but misses.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Turd.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Al Turd avoids them all with ease.
Al Turd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reyes defending well as Al Turd loads up on a big left hand.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Al Turd slips a jab from Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Reyes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Turd doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Al Turd.
Al Turd with a hook.
Reyes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
Al Turd misses with a wild body shot.
Al Turd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Turd throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Reyes misses
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Turd swings for the body but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al Turd scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Turd looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Al Turd throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Al Turd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Turd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Al Turd stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes throws a hook but Al Turd blocks it.
Al Turd throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Al Turd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reyes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Al Turd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Turd scores with a jab to the head.
Reyes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reyes looks to land a left hand but Al Turd moved out of range nicely.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Al Turd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Turd is out of range.
Al Turd lands a slapping body shot.
Al Turd throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Reyes.
Well Reyes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Reyes! Paulo Reyes retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinds has chosen Oblivion as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ariel Levin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ariel Levin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
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, Brent Hinds!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinds lands a high kick!
Levin connects with a solid leg kick.
Hinds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinds avoids the head kick by Levin.
Levin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hinds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hinds tries to land a front kick but Levin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hinds! Levin is out on his feet! Hinds rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Levin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Levin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Hinds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Del Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan. Griffith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You're fucked. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Ramsay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Del Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Ramsay, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Ramsay against the cage but Ramsay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffith moves out of range of the body kick.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
Ramsay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffith's calf.
Ramsay lands with a nice body kick.
Griffith avoids a kick to the body.
Ramsay misses with a head kick.
Ramsay is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt - Ramsay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsay sprawls well. Ramsay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
Badr Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Griffith.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffith moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramsay throws a leg kick but Griffith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramsay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Del Griffith has been cut.
Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsay.
Ramsay throws a nice head kick!
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramsay is trying to stand back up but Griffith is controlling him
Griffith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramsay looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nice strikes from Griffith there.
Griffith stops Ramsay from getting back to his feet.
Ramsay is refusing to be controlled, as Griffith sits in half guard.
Ramsay has one foot on Griffith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffith lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramsay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramsay is looking to stand up but Griffith isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffith works over Ramsay with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Del Griffith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramsay throws a low kick, looking for Griffith's leg but Griffith calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffith is defended easily by Ramsay.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
Ramsay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramsay's half guard.
Ramsay has one foot on Griffith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt - Ramsay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramsay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay misses with a low kick as Griffith jumps back.
Griffith looks for a takedown but Ramsay sprawls well.
Badr Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Griffith.
Griffith shoots in and drives through. Ramsay sprawls well.
Badr Ramsay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a leg kick which misses Griffith's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffith tries to avoid it.
Ramsay throws a head kick that Griffith semi-blocks.
Ramsay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffith shoots in and drives through. Ramsay sprawls well.
Ramsay throws a leg kick but Griffith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramsay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Griffith wants to land a leg kick but Ramsay is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
Griffith is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffith has a takedown stuffed.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick
and Griffith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Del Griffith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramsay throws a leg kick
and Griffith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramsay is trying to stand back up but Griffith is controlling him
Griffith is keen to just control but Ramsay is a slippery customer.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet.
Griffith is looking to advance position but Ramsay won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffith.
Ramsay is trying to stand back up but Griffith is controlling him
Ramsay kicks off Griffith and gets to his feet.
Griffith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramsay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ramsay tries to land a leg kick but Griffith saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Ramsay misses
so Griffith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Griffith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramsay is retaining full guard.
Ramsay has his feet on Griffith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramsay throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramsay won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Griffith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay is pushing Griffith's head away, looking to escape. Griffith manages to hold on to the position though.
Del Griffith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Griffith prevents Ramsay from escaping the position.
Ramsay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffith on the ground.
Griffith is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith is putting a hurting on Ramsay here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griffith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet.
Griffith lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay being controlled for a moment.
Ramsay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffith is controlling him well.
Griffith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramsay to see if he's OK.
Griffith advances nicely into full mount.
Griffith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Griffith unloads with some shots from mount but Ramsay bucks and avoids them well.
Griffith cracks Ramsay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Griffith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramsay squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay taking shots to the head.
Ramsay is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Griffith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramsay is looking to escape.
Ramsay blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffith tries to control but Ramsay wriggling away.
Ramsay is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Del Griffith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Del Griffith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffith blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramsay connects with a high kick.
Ramsay lands a high kick!
That has opened up Del Griffith's cut even more.
Badr Ramsay is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Griffith counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsay. No joy for Griffith on that attempt.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick
and Griffith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ramsay's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith prevents Ramsay from getting back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Griffith with a nice head shot there.
Griffith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramsay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Ramsay keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A low kick from Ramsay misses
and Griffith counters with a single leg into guard. Ramsay didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramsay is retaining full guard.
Griffith wants to control from the top but Ramsay keeps moving.
Ramsay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith thows a big elbow that misses.
Griffith trying to control but Ramsay is working from the bottom.
Ramsay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsay tries to get out of the position.
Ramsay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ramsay throws a leg kick which misses Griffith's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffith tries to avoid it.
Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Ramsay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramsay - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay scores with a head kick.
Ramsay feints and then cracks Griffith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffith down.
Good work by Griffith as he checks the leg kick.
Ramsay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffith.
The cut above Del Griffith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses
and Griffith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramsay's guard.
Ramsay wants to stand but Griffith is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Badr Ramsay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Del Griffith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Ramsay, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Ramsay against the cage but Ramsay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramsay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Ramsay cracks the inside of Griffith's front leg.
Griffith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick
and Griffith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramsay's guard.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet but Griffith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramsay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet but Griffith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffith postures up in Ramsay's guard and throws a big left but Ramsay blocks it.
Ramsay wants to get back to his feet but Griffith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Ramsay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Badr Ramsay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Griffith.
Ramsay thows a leg kick but Griffith checks it
and Griffith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramsay keeps working.
Ramsay pushes Griffith off but Griffith dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay stops Griffith from passing to mount.
Griffith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ramsay is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Griffith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Griffith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Badr Ramsay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramsay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffith is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffith is looking to take a break and control but Ramsay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ramsay to see if he's OK.
Ramsay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ramsay bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ramsay thows a leg kick but Griffith checks it
and Griffith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramsay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Del Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith is working Ramsay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Griffith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramsay 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Ramsay!
Badr Ramsay retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy MacLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLean comes into the arena with Another One Bites The Dust blaring out of the sound system. Griswold has chosen Hooking Up The Lights 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lemmy MacLean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griswold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLean swivels and escapes.
MacLean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griswold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacLean throws out the jab.
MacLean missing with a left hand there. Griswold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacLean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griswold is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLean misses with a two punch combination.
Griswold lands a two punch combo.
MacLean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griswold moves away.
Griswold jabs MacLean right on the nose. MacLean blinks but takes it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griswold.
Griswold is looking to take a break and control but MacLean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacLean defending against the ground and pound.
Griswold working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
MacLean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griswold on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold throws an elbow but MacLean slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griswold in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacLean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacLean tries to get out of the position.
Griswold wants to control but MacLean is keeping him busy.
MacLean is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griswold throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacLean on the side of the head.
Griswold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLean.
MacLean connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacLean throws a right and a left that Griswold avoids nicely.
Griswold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLean defends it nicely.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Griswold.
MacLean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griswold counters with a three punch combo that has MacLean backing up. MacLean nods at Griswold to acknowledge the strikes.
MacLean avoids the body shot from Griswold.
MacLean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacLean lands a lovely overhand right.
Griswold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLean.
Griswold swings for the body but MacLean moves out of range.
Griswold misses the jab.
Griswold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griswold throws an elbow but MacLean slips to the side and avoids it well.
MacLean managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griswold.
Griswold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on MacLean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold controls the position.
Griswold throwing strikes but MacLean manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
MacLean tries to stand but Griswold is controlling his head.
MacLean wants to control but Griswold is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacLean misses with a straight left.
Lemmy MacLean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griswold slips a jab and a cross from MacLean.
Griswold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacLean as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griswold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacLean is fending him off so far but Griswold persists. Nope, MacLean circles away and we're back to standing.
Griswold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLean at a distance.
MacLean throws a combination that misses
and Griswold counters with a left and a right that stings MacLean.
MacLean misses with an uppercut.
Lemmy MacLean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griswold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLean misses with the combination.
MacLean misses with a combination
and Griswold counters with a nice uppercut.
Griswold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MacLean!
MacLean working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLean is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Griswold avoids the attempt from MacLean to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacLean misses with a hook to the body
and Griswold counters with a three punch combo that has MacLean backing up. MacLean nods at Griswold to acknowledge the strikes.
Griswold moves away from the strike by MacLean.
MacLean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griswold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griswold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griswold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griswold is looking to work some ground and pound but MacLean has wrist control.
Griswold trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Griswold working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold throwing strikes but missing.
MacLean keeping moving, preventing Griswold from controlling successfully.
Griswold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griswold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griswold is looking to work some ground and pound but MacLean has wrist control.
Griswold won't allow MacLean to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griswold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
MacLean is trying to improve his position.
Griswold trying to control the position but MacLean is working away.
MacLean avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Griswold.
The ground and pound from Griswold seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLean is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Griswold crashes against the mat.
Griswold is looking to take a break and control but MacLean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griswold in side control, throwing shots but MacLean defends.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griswold avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griswold connects with a looping right hand.
MacLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Griswold is just out of range.
MacLean throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griswold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacLean walks into a straight right hand from Griswold.
MacLean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griswold digs a good body shot into MacLean's ribs.
A big right from MacLean misses.
A jab from MacLean misses.
MacLean swinging wildly here.
No joy there for MacLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griswold.
Griswold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacLean pinned against the cage. MacLean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griswold cracks MacLean with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacLean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemmy MacLean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griswold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacLean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griswold cracks MacLean with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold 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.
MacLean thows a body shot but no joy.
Griswold slips a straight right by MacLean.
Griswold connects with a jab.
Griswold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacLean is fending him off so far but Griswold persists. Nope, MacLean circles away and we're back to standing.
Griswold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griswold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MacLean!
MacLean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacLean tries to lock up and control but Griswold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Griswold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacLean is squirming around, avoiding Griswold's attempts to control the action.
Griswold sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLean wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Griswold.
MacLean tries to lock up and control but Griswold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Griswold controlling the position easily from mount.
MacLean sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Griswold wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacLean keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griswold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griswold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacLean moves into full guard.
MacLean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griswold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griswold working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacLean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacLean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacLean is pulling down on Griswold's head. It's preventing any offense from Griswold, at least for the moment.
Griswold thows a big elbow that misses.
Griswold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griswold looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLean is just out of range.
MacLean misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLean misses with a double jab
enabling Griswold to counter with a crisp jab.
Griswold scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Griswold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLean throws a combination that misses
and Griswold counters with a single leg into guard. MacLean didn't expect that.
MacLean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLean wants to stand up but Griswold is controlling him.
Rusty Griswold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griswold passes MacLean's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacLean is controlling Griswold's trapped leg to prevent Griswold from advancing to side control.
Griswold is just content to waste time from the top position. MacLean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Griswold really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griswold with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griswold on the side of the head.
It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut.
Griswold lands a jab to the head.
MacLean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacLean looks to score with a jab to the body but Griswold is just out of range.
Griswold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griswold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griswold misses with a hook.
MacLean with a jab.
Griswold ducks under a wild hook from MacLean.
MacLean throws a series of punches but Griswold avoids them all with ease.
MacLean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griswold counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps MacLean thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griswold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacLean throws out a powerful jab.
Griswold closes the distance and clinches up with MacLean, looking for a takedown. Griswold pushes MacLean against the cage but MacLean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griswold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLean.
MacLean loads up on a big right hand but Griswold slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLean throws a body punch but Griswold moves out of range.
Griswold scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacLean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Griswold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griswold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
MacLean keeping moving, preventing Griswold from controlling successfully.
MacLean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold blocks a jab.
MacLean takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griswold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLean.
Griswold slips under a jab.
Griswold lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Lemmy MacLean has been cut.
A swing and a miss from MacLean.
MacLean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Griswold.
MacLean lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Griswold 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griswold shoots in for a takedown but MacLean shows good takedown defense.
Griswold throws a body punch but MacLean moves out of range.
MacLean misses with a double jab
and Griswold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griswold ducks under a wild hook from MacLean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griswold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griswold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griswold cracks MacLean with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacLean pushes Griswold away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Griswold gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Griswold in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacLean tries to improve position but can't.
MacLean parries the strikes from Griswold easily there. Griswold is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable MacLean to escape.
MacLean stops Griswold from passing to mount.
Griswold is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold in side control, throwing shots but MacLean defends.
Griswold looking to punish the body of his opponent here but MacLean is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on MacLean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacLean is trying to improve his position.
Griswold throws an elbow but MacLean slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLean is trying to get back to half guard.
Griswold lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lemmy MacLean will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
MacLean looks to throw the jab but Griswold is out of range.
Griswold avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacLean tests Griswold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griswold has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from MacLean misses.
Griswold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griswold tries to bum rush MacLean with a series of wild strikes but MacLean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griswold slips under a jab.
Griswold misses with a takedown attempt - MacLean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacLean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griswold.
MacLean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griswold looks to throw the jab but MacLean is out of range.
Griswold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griswold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacLean misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from MacLean misses.
Horrible takedown by Griswold or perhaps it was just good defense by MacLean which made him look bad.
Lemmy MacLean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Griswold.
Griswold slips a jab from MacLean.
Griswold throws a hook but MacLean avoids it easily.
Griswold feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MacLean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griswold is controlling him.
Griswold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griswold wants to control from the top but MacLean keeps moving.
MacLean is trying to control the position but Griswold postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacLean manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MacLean trying to control the position from guard on top but Griswold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemmy MacLean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLean wants to stand but Griswold has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
MacLean wants to stand and escape but instead Griswold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Griswold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griswold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griswold is pushing down on MacLean's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacLean is fighting to maintain full guard but Griswold has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griswold wants to pass the guard but MacLean is defending well.
Griswold with the ground and pound but MacLean uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griswold wants to control from the top but MacLean keeps moving.
MacLean trying to keep a closed guard but Griswold is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griswold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griswold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griswold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLean works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griswold thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griswold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacLean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacLean throws out a loose jab but Griswold uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griswold.
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 Lemmy MacLean.
Well Griswold 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Griswold!
Rusty Griswold is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson comes to the cage accompanied by Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Chronic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Chronic.
Chronic throws a leg kick but Wattson moved away.
Chronic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wattson circles away.
Wattson misses with a few strikes there.
Chronic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chronic avoids the head kick by Wattson.
A jab from Wattson misses.
Wattson misses with an uppercut. Chronic saw that one coming.
Wattson looks to land a right hand but Chronic moved out of range.
Chronic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Wattson does no damage.
Chronic thumps Wattson with a low kick.
Wattson walks into a straight right hand from Chronic.
Chronic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chronic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wattson keeping moving, preventing Chronic from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic won't allow Wattson to sweep him here.
Wattson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chronic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chronic lands a couple of digs.
Wattson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chronic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chronic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Wattson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wattson is trying to keep Chronic in close.
Wattson has an active guard here but Chronic has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chronic prevents Wattson from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chronic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chronic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chronic avoids the attempt from Wattson to control.
Wattson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chronic dominating with strikes here.
Wattson is looking to get to half guard.
Wattson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson is squirming around, avoiding Chronic's attempts to control the action.
Wattson tries to hold on but Chronic postures up.
Chronic wants to control the pace but Wattson is squirming around nicely.
Chronic working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chronic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chronic landing shots from mount.
It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chronic wants to control the pace but Wattson is squirming around nicely.
Chronic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chronic landing shots from mount.
Ron Wattson's cut is getting worse.
A nice elbow there by Chronic.
Ron Wattson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ron Wattson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dustin Chronic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fat Fat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machida The Coward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Coward has chosen machida the best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
189 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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Excellent 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fat Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machida The Coward!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fat checks a leg kick.
Fat avoids the body shot from The Coward.
The Coward blocks a head kick by Fat.
The Coward takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fat is looking to score with low kicks.
Fat throws a leg kick but The Coward sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Coward misses the shot to the body.
Fat doesn't manage to clinch there - The Coward circles away.
Fat tries to close the distance and clinch but The Coward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Coward misses with a hook. Fat ducked under it nicely.
The Coward feints and then cracks Fat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fat down.
The Coward lands with a cross.
It looks like Fat Fat has been cut.
Fat throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Coward connects with a solid leg kick.
The Coward keeps the fight on the outside.
The Coward loads up on a big right hand but Fat slips the punch.
The Coward motions for Fat to come forward. The Coward throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fat.
Machida The Coward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Coward lands with a big left! Fat is wobbled badly! The Coward comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Fat to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Machida The Coward!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kjartan Isaksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Muffins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaksen comes to the cage accompanied by SHUT UP WOMAN, GET ON MY HORSE!. 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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177 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjartan Isaksen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Muffins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffins misses the shot to the body.
Muffins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Isaksen.
Isaksen lands with a good body shot.
Muffins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Thomas Muffins has been cut.
Isaksen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Isaksen cracks Muffins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muffins slips a jab from Isaksen.
Muffins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isaksen throws the left hand but Muffins avoids the punch easily.
Muffins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Isaksen was well out of range. Poor timing from Muffins.
Isaksen throws a jab but it's blocked by Muffins.
Isaksen looks to score with a jab to the body but Muffins is just out of range.
Muffins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muffins seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Isaksen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Muffins is backing up but Isaksen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Muffins covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Isaksen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjartan Isaksen!
Kjartan Isaksen retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukie Lulangos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saburov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kuusou Rumba (GSZS OP3 ver.). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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280 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Saburov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukie Lulangos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lulangos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saburov.
Saburov motions for Lulangos to come forward. Saburov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saburov. That's going to slow Lulangos down.
Lulangos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saburov at a distance.
Lulangos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lulangos scores with a jab.
Lulangos just misses with a punch to the body.
Saburov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Lukie Lulangos has been cut.
Lulangos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saburov doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lulangos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saburov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saburov.
Saburov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saburov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Lulangos.
Saburov throws a hook but Lulangos avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lulangos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saburov in his tracks.
Saburov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lulangos sizes up Saburov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lulangos misses with a hook to the body
and Saburov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lulangos throws a body punch but Saburov moves out of range.
Saburov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lulangos.
Saburov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lulangos to counter with a crisp jab.
Saburov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lulangos connects with a body shot.
Saburov is looking to land body kicks.
Lulangos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saburov manages to avoid it.
Saburov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lulangos.
Saburov scoring well with a low kick there.
Saburov throws a looping overhand right but Lulangos ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saburov lands with a right hand.
Saburov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lulangos looks gassed!
Saburov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saburov in particular looking to stall.
Saburov throwing shots but Lulangos is blocking nicely.
Lulangos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saburov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lulangos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saburov.
Saburov trying to control from half guard but Lulangos is working away.
Lulangos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saburov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saburov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saburov slips a nice elbow through Lulangos's hands, connecting with Lulangos's forehead.
Saburov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saburov 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.
Saburov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saburov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lulangos trying to control here.
Saburov working Lulangos over with strikes.
Lulangos trying to control but Saburov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saburov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lulangos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saburov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lulangos!
Saburov trying to control but Lulangos is having none of it.
Saburov landing strikes from the mount and Lulangos is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saburov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lulangos's face.
The cut above Lukie Lulangos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lukie Lulangos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Saburov!
Peter Saburov is the new heavyweight champion!
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