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Coyotile 13:Seek and Destroy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FIamini Borem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Pregador Luo - Apaga mais não bate. On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Oliveira has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Oliveira seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, FIamini Borem!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borem 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.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Borem passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Borem tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Borem seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to control but Borem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borem is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Borem defends it easily.
Borem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Borem from controlling successfully.
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borem forces his way into half guard.
Borem is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borem is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borem to get the leverage.
Borem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Borem trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard, as Borem worked for a kimura.
Borem pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Borem has control of the leg.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borem is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borem to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Borem is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borem to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FIamini Borem dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Borem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borem pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Borem has control of the leg.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Borem looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Borem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Borem manages to pass to mount!
Borem has hold of Oliveira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oliveira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Borem is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oliveira is surviving well by controlling Borem's body position as best he can.
Oliveira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Borem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Borem controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Borem pushes him away.
FIamini Borem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oliveira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Borem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borem is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
Borem wants to get back to full guard.
Borem wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borem looking for subs from the bottom but Oliveira mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borem manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira wants to control but Borem is keeping him busy.
Borem looking for submissions off his back.
Borem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borem.
Borem working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FIamini Borem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Borem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Borem persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Borem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borem pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Borem postures up.
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borem passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Borem eventually gives up the hold.
Borem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borem is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borem maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Oliveira could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Borem has cracked it and Oliveira is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Borem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). FIamini Borem!
An out of breath FIamini Borem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Antonio Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'infelizmente não deu,um nojento'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Laguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laguera has chosen Rev Theory - Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesse Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexei Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laguera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Batista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laguera scores with a leg kick.
Batista looks for a takedown but Laguera sprawls well.
Laguera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batista back to the cage. Laguera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Batista stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Laguera runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Laguera!
A victorious Alexei Laguera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsunori Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen Kinnikuman - Go Fight! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. King Kong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Katsunori Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kong.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Takahashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takahashi is trying to improve his position.
Takahashi wants to control but Kong postures up.
Kong trying to control the action but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takahashi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kong is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takahashi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takahashi is trying to stand.
Kong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi won't allow Kong to pass to mount.
Takahashi is trying to control but can't.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takahashi swivels and escapes.
Kong dives in for a single leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Kong prevents Takahashi from breaking the clinch.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but Kong keeps him there for the moment.
Kong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Takahashi defending well.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Takahashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takahashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahashi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
Takahashi controlling Kong's posture.
Takahashi trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Katsunori Takahashi.
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takahashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Takahashi's guard.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
Takahashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Takahashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Katsunori Takahashi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takahashi circles away.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Takahashi leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Takahashi tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takahashi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong has picked Takahashi up - he's going for a ride! Kong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Kong prevents Takahashi from improving his position.
Takahashi is controlling Kong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Takahashi wants to control but Kong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Katsunori Takahashi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Kong postures up.
Takahashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takahashi is breathing heavily.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi won't allow Kong to pass to mount.
Takahashi tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Katsunori Takahashi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kong misses with a takedown
and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Kong didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsunori Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Takahashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Takahashi can't break the clinch.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takahashi wants to control but Kong postures up.
Kong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch but Kong keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takahashi is looking to get back to full guard here but Kong has managed to pass to side control instead.
Takahashi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takahashi trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi gets full guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kong won't allow Takahashi to sweep him here.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsunori Takahashi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahashi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takahashi moves to clinch but Kong breaks away
and Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takahashi pinned against the cage. Takahashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kong working away.
Takahashi prevents Kong from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takahashi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takahashi is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kong!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Jones's chin.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santos looking to improve position, pressing down on Jones's thigh with his hand. Jones seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Santos paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Santos's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jones picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cozard Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozard Jr has chosen Kid Rock - Born Free as his entrance music. Yuri Boyka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Cozard Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Cozard Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyka tries to sprawl but Cozard Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boyka tries to roll over but Cozard Jr keeps him under control.
Cozard Jr prevents Boyka from standing back up.
Boyka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cozard Jr is keen to just control but Boyka is a slippery customer.
Cozard Jr controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Cozard Jr.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cozard Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Boyka sprawls well. He's pushed Cozard Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka looks to land a right hand but Cozard Jr moved out of range.
Cozard Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cozard Jr connects with a single shot there.
Boyka looks to throw the jab but Cozard Jr is out of range.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cozard Jr's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cozard Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cozard Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cozard Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Cozard Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cozard Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Boyka has control of Cozard Jr's left arm, preventing Cozard Jr from doing any damage.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr trying to control but Boyka is working from the bottom.
Cozard Jr won't allow Boyka to get back to his feet.
Cozard Jr won't allow Boyka to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Cozard Jr works over Boyka's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka throws a head kick but Cozard Jr moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka throws a head kick but Cozard Jr moves out of range.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka is looking to land body kicks.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cozard Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cozard Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cozard Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyka.
Boyka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozard Jr.
A solid body kick from Boyka.
Boyka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cozard Jr's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boyka throws a head kick but Cozard Jr moves out of range.
Boyka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Cozard Jr finds it's target.
Cozard Jr avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Cozard Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozard Jr shoots in but Boyka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cozard Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot by Boyka.
Ryan Cozard Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cozard Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cozard Jr avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cozard Jr moves forwards but Boyka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cozard Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Boyka. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozard Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr throws a nice looking combination but Boyka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Cozard Jr moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boyka misses its intended target.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Cozard Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Cozard Jr blocks a jab.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Cozard Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyka is fending him off so far but Cozard Jr persists. Nope, Boyka circles away and we're back to standing.
Cozard Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Boyka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka has had enough of the clinch but Cozard Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyka misses with a hook. Cozard Jr ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cozard Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cozard Jr throws a series of punches but Boyka moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cozard Jr.
Boyka with a jab.
Cozard Jr avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozard Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands with a right hand.
Cozard Jr blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozard Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Cozard Jr moves out of range as Boyka strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cozard Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cozard Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cozard Jr throws a shot from downtown. Boyka moves away and avoids it.
Boyka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boyka - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Boyka lands but Cozard Jr takes it in his stride.
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Cozard Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozard Jr.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cozard Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozard Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyka keeps working.
Cozard Jr controlling from side mount.
Boyka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyka struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Boyka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boyka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cozard Jr is controlling him well.
Cozard Jr trying to control the position but Boyka is working away.
Boyka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cozard Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cozard Jr is looking to take a break and control but Boyka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyka tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boyka is squirming around, avoiding Cozard Jr's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to lock up and control but Cozard Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cozard Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cozard Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyka is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yuri Boyka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Boyka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Boyka as Cozard Jr shoots in.
Boyka lands an overhand right.
Cozard Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cozard Jr somewhat.
Boyka slaps away a takedown attempt from Cozard Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boyka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cozard Jr is in Boyka's guard.
Boyka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cozard Jr is one step ahead there.
Boyka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cozard Jr tries to hold on but Boyka pushes him away.
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.
Cozard Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cozard Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boyka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cozard Jr is looking to improve his position but Boyka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyka stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Cozard Jr moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a head kick but Cozard Jr moves out of range.
Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Cozard Jr moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr avoids the head kick by Boyka.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Boyka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Cozard Jr misses.
Boyka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cozard Jr.
Boyka stuffs the takedown attempt from Cozard Jr. Cozard Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyka throws a head kick but Cozard Jr moves out of range.
Cozard Jr throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Boyka misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozard Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cozard Jr shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Boyka had his way with Ryan Cozard Jr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka fakes the leg kick and cracks Cozard Jr in the body.
Cozard Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cozard Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cozard Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozard Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Boyka.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Cozard Jr moves away and avoids it.
Boyka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cozard Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyka but Boyka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka stuffs the takedown.
Yuri Boyka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Cozard Jr.
Cozard Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cozard Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyka's waist but Boyka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cozard Jr off to one side.
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Cozard Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cozard Jr defending well as Boyka loads up on a big left hand.
Cozard Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cozard Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boyka.
Boyka lands a high kick!
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Cozard Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cozard Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozard Jr ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Cozard Jr moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a good cross that connects.
Cozard Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cozard Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozard Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boyka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cozard Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cozard Jr is defended easily by Boyka.
Boyka tests Cozard Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka connects with a nice looking jab.
Boyka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
Boyka lands with a slapping head kick.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyka.
Cozard Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Boyka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cozard Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boyka throws a head kick that Cozard Jr semi-blocks.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka scores with a head kick. Cozard Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Boyka misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cozard Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cozard Jr shoots for a takedown but Boyka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boyka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka lands a lovely overhand right.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Cozard Jr moves out of range easily.
Ryan Cozard Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cozard Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Yuri Boyka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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