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FFC 5: Showdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AD Tricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Josslin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AD Tricks!
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, Steven Josslin!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josslin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tricks closes the distance and clinches.
Josslin is working for takedown but Tricks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tricks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josslins head.
Josslin has clasped his hands together around Tricks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Josslin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've been told by Tricks's head coaches at Assassins Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Josslin pushes Tricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Josslin is trying to trip Tricks. He has hold of a leg but Tricks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Josslin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josslin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Josslin.
Steven Josslin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tricks fails to land with a series of punches.
Josslin drops his hands momentarily and Tricks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tricks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Josslin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Josslin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Josslin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tricks dodges the punch combination from Josslin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tricks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Josslin back to the cage. Tricks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Tricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Josslin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tricks throws a right hand that Josslin ducks under and follows up with a left that Josslin also avoids with ease.
Tricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josslin.
Tricks rushes Josslin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Josslin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Josslin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AD Tricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Josslin.
Josslin looks winded!
Josslin wants a takedown.
Josslin goes for a takedown attempt but Tricks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Josslin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tricks forces Josslin back against the cage and clinches.
Tricks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tricks lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josslin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tricks clinches with his opponent.
Josslin being controlled against the cage.
Tricks manages to break the clinch.
Josslin throws a nice looking combination but Tricks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tricks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Josslins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Josslin misses with the combination.
Tricks misses with a head kick.
Tricks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Josslin back to the cage. Tricks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Josslin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josslin misses with the combination.
Tricks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tricks.
Tricks clinches with his opponent.
Tricks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Josslin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tricks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Josslin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tricks manages to break the clinch.
Tricks looks to land a combination but Josslin avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Tricks does no damage.
Tricks swinging wildly here.
Josslin throws a series of punches but Tricks moves out of range.
Josslin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tricks circles away quickly and effectively.
Tricks scores with a one two! Josslin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Josslin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tricks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Josslin misses.
Josslin takes a swing at Tricks's ribcage but misses.
Tricks clinches with his opponent.
Josslin being controlled against the cage.
Tricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Josslin wants a takedown but no success here.
Tricks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tricks prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josslin is looking for a takedown.
Tricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Josslin swinging wildly here.
Tricks stalks Josslin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Josslin's face. Josslin staggers backwards, shaken.
Josslin drops his hands momentarily and Tricks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AD Tricks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Josslin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tricks circles away quickly and effectively.
AD Tricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tricks wants to clinch up but Josslin keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Josslin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Josslin tries to bum rush Tricks with a series of wild strikes but Tricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tricks misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tricks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Josslin wants a takedown.
Tricks slowing the pace effectively.
Tricks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josslin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tricks.
Tricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tricks works over Josslin's head and body with a nice combination.
Josslin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tricks.
Danga de danga de dang - Tricks scores with a four punch combination!
Josslin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tricks scores with a one two! Josslin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Josslin misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Josslin does no damage.
Tricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Josslin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tricks misses with a few strikes there.
Josslin swinging wildly here.
Tricks is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tricks misses with a double jab.
Tricks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josslin misses with a series of wild punches.
Josslin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tricks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tricks misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tricks scores with a four punch combination!
Josslin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tricks is looking to clinch but Josslin is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Josslin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Josslin.
Tricks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Josslin tries to bum rush Tricks with a series of wild strikes but Tricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Josslin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tricks.
Tricks instigates a clinch.
Josslin looking for a takedown.
AD Tricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Josslin.
Tricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tricks tries to clinch but Josslin is having none of it.
Josslin misses with the combination.
Tricks looks for the body kick but Josslin saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josslin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tricks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tricks throws a chopping leg kick but Josslin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Josslin misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josslin tries to keep at a distance but Tricks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Josslin is working for takedown but Tricks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Josslin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tricks prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tricks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Josslin wants to take the fight to the mat but Tricks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tricks gets through Josslin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tricks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tricks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Josslin tries for a takedown but Tricks manages to get underhooks.
Tricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Tricks. Those never looked like landing.
Josslin throws a right and a left that Tricks avoids nicely.
Tricks forces Josslin back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Josslin has clasped his hands together around Tricks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tricks is looking for a sweep.
Josslin decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tricks clinches.
Tricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Josslin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tricks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josslin gets tackled into the cage by Tricks. Tricks maintains the clinch.
Josslin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tricks gets underhooks to prevent Josslin's takedown attempt.
Tricks stops a takedown attempt from Josslin.
Tricks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Josslin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Josslin.
Tricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AD Tricks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Josslin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tricks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tricks lands with a nice combination. Josslin backs away looking to recover.
Tricks closes the distance and clinches.
Josslin is trying to drag Tricks to the mat but Tricks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Josslin goes for a takedown attempt but Tricks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Josslin throws a sloppy body shot
and Tricks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tricks throws a combination. Josslin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Josslin throws a right and a left that Tricks avoids nicely.
Josslin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tricks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Josslin fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Tricks scores with a four punch combination!
Josslin misses with the combination.
Tricks throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Tricks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tricks.
Tricks pushes Josslin up against the cage in a clinch.
Josslin tries for a takedown. No joy.
AD Tricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Josslin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tricks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Josslin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tricks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tricks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Josslin is trying to drag Tricks to the mat but Tricks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tricks.
Tricks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Josslin tries to clinch there but Tricks circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josslin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Josslin misses with a few strikes there.
Josslin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tricks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Josslin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tricks looks to land a combination but Josslin avoids it well.
Josslin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tricks.
Tricks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tricks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Josslin misses with a body shot.
Tricks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Josslin eats them both and turns towards Tricks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tricks closes the distance and pushes Josslin back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josslin can't get the takedown.
Tricks stalls.
Tricks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josslin throws a nice looking combination but Tricks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tricks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
AD Tricks is winning the standup battle so far.
Tricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Josslin.
A combination from Tricks does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Tricks. Those never looked like landing.
Josslin misses with a wild combination.
Tricks moves into range and clinches up with Josslin.
Tricks stops a takedown attempt from Josslin.
Tricks lands with a right to the head.
Josslin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tricks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tricks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tricks slips a jab and a cross from Josslin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tricks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tricks misses with the combination.
Josslin throws a right and a left that Tricks avoids nicely.
No joy there for Josslin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tricks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Josslin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Josslin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Josslin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tricks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Josslin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josslin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Tricks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Josslin doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Josslin. Those never looked like landing.
Steven Josslin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AD Tricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
AD Tricks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tricks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AD Tricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caine!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urajoke moves into the clinch.
Caine wants a takedown.
Urajoke jumps guard but Caine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Urajoke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caine.
Urajoke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Urajoke pulls Caine into guard.
Urajoke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urajoke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caine passes Urajoke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urajoke sees it coming and defends easily.
Caine wants to pass to mount but Urajoke is defending the position.
Caine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Urajoke defend it? Caine steps over the head and cranks it - Urajoke is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Caine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benny Caine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Ioannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Pierre Hennard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Ioannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hennard is fending him off so far but Ioannou persists. Nope, Hennard circles away and we're back to standing.
Ioannou tries to clinch but Hennard moves away
and Hennard counters with a nice uppercut.
Lukas Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ioannou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hennard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ioannou won't be happy with that.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hennard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ioannou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hennard but great work by Ioannou.
Ioannou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hennard, who protects the arm well.
Hennard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hennard dodges the ground and pound from Ioannou.
Ioannou swings around for an armbar but Hennard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ioannou's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hennard looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard prevents Ioannou from getting back to his feet.
Hennard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ioannou is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hennard, into his guard.
Hennard has his feet on Ioannou's thighs here. He's pushed Ioannou off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ioannou screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Pierre Hennard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Schroeder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreuger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schroeder. Schroeder obviously looking to wear him down.
Schroeder missing with a left hand there. Kreuger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreuger needs to keep his hands up - Schroeder had a free shot at his head there.
Kreuger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schroeder to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Dag Kreuger has been cut.
Schroeder tests Kreuger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schroeder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schroeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreuger throws a head kick that misses.
Brian Schroeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger avoids the body shot from Schroeder.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kreuger.
Kreuger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schroeder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder cracks Kreuger with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Schroeder does no damage.
Kreuger has closed the distance and engaged Schroeder in a clinch.
Schroeder slowing the pace effectively.
I was talking to Kreuger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreuger tries to break the clinch but Schroeder is controlling the position.
Schroeder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreuger.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schroeder continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Schroeder.
Schroeder takes a swing at Kreuger's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreuger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schroeder as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Kreuger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Schroeder.
Brian Schroeder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schroeder thows a body shot but no joy.
Kreuger takes one to the chin there.
Schroeder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreuger doesn't seem bothered though.
Schroeder misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schroeder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schroeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger tries to clinch but Schroeder moves out of range.
Kreuger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schroeder avoids the body shot from Kreuger.
Schroeder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schroeder wants it to stay on the feet.
Schroeder tries to bum rush Kreuger with a series of wild strikes but Kreuger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schroeder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreuger was well out of range. Poor timing from Schroeder.
Kreuger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schroeder defends well and Kreuger ends up having to push Schroeder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schroeder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Schroeder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dag Kreuger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kreuger shoots in but no luck this time.
Schroeder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schroeder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schroeder.
Schroeder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kreuger. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kreuger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schroeder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreuger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schroeder scores with a jab. Kreuger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schroeder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreuger.
Schroeder lands a nice hook to Kreuger's body. Kreuger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreuger tries for a takedown but Schroeder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schroeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schroeder connects with a body shot that sends Kreuger's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Schroeder there.
Schroeder lands a lovely overhand right.
Schroeder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schroeder fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kreuger to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kreuger looks to clinch but Schroeder throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kreuger taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brian Schroeder!
After winning the bout, Brian Schroeder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dag Kreuger spoke after the fight, saying 'He just happened to be the better man tonight, I won't make excuses. He beat me, hands down. I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wolfe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wolfe tries for a kimura but Jarvis is defending well.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jarvis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jarvis is looking to regain half guard here but Wolfe keeps moving and retains side control.
Wolfe trying to control the position but Jarvis is working away.
Jarvis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jarvis wants to control but Wolfe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jarvis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jarvis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jarvis sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarvis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jarvis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolfe.
Jarvis tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Jarvis trying to control here.
Wolfe prevents Jarvis from improving his position.
Jarvis trying to control but Wolfe postures up.
Jarvis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarvis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfe tries to pass to full mount but Jarvis defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolfe is working for a kimura but Jarvis is defending it quite comfortably.
Jarvis tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Jarvis trying to control from the bottom.
Wolfe is trying to work for a kimura but Jarvis is defending well.
Jarvis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jarvis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jarvis is looking for a sweep. Wolfe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Jarvis is looking to improve his position.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jarvis is trying is best to control the position here.
Jarvis wants to control but Wolfe is keeping busy.
Wolfe is looking for a kimura here.
Jarvis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolfe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wolfe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jarvis controls Wolfe momentarily but Wolfe frees himself.
Wolfe drops back looking for a leg! Jarvis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarvis manages to kick Wolfe off! Wolfe jumps back into Jarvis's guard.
Jarvis trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Jarvis is looking for a triangle but Wolfe pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarvis looking to control.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard.
Jarvis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jarvis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jarvis throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe fails with the takedown
and Jarvis moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvis jumps into guard, dragging Wolfe to the mat.
Jarvis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolfe is aware though and is defending well.
Wolfe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jarvis is retaining full guard.
Jarvis can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolfe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jarvis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolfe pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've been informed that Jarvis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wolfe working for a submission but Jarvis is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfe is working for a guillotine from mount but Jarvis frees his head quite easily.
Tom Jarvis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarvis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Jarvis from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jarvis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolfe is on top in guard.
Jarvis looking to control.
Jarvis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfe defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jarvis holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jarvis regains half guard.
Wolfe maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jarvis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wolfe has cracked it and Jarvis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wolfe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donatan Cleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatan Cleo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Royler Gracie's chin.
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300 lbs
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26
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donatan Cleo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleo moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cleo!
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cleo is trying to get back to half guard.
Cleo wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Cleo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cleo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Cleo passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royler Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holt McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Futureworld - Com Truise as his entrance music. The key to victory for Juan Mott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
225 lbs
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220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Mott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holt McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCoy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Mott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mott swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Mott.
Mott 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mott. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mott throws a low kick but McCoy moves out of range easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCoy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mott wants to control but McCoy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mott!
Mott holds on, trying desperately to control.
McCoy punching from mount but Mott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.
McCoy unloads with some shots from mount but Mott bucks and avoids them well.
McCoy throws some wild stikes that Mott manages to avoid easily.
Mott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mott working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy looking to finish with strikes here!
McCoy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mott is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mott and McCoy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mott gets back to half guard.
Mott is staying active underneath McCoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
Mott is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
McCoy tries to pass to full mount but Mott defends it.
Mott is pressing down on McCoy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Mott keeps moving.
McCoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
Mott wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and McCoy manages to pass to side control.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mott is staying active underneath McCoy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Holt McCoy will probably get the nod.
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.
Mott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCoy.
Mott misses with a looping left.
Mott just misses with a punch to the body.
Mott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Mott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mott. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCoy throws a body punch but Mott moves out of range.
A big right from McCoy misses.
Juan Mott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCoy swings for the body but Mott moves out of range.
Mott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mott misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mott has McCoy pushed against the cage.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCoy avoiding damage as Mott throws knees to the body.
Mott lands a body shot.
Mott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mott can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
Mott lands a shoulder strike.
Mott trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is trying to stall.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
McCoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mott is defending well.
Mott leaning against his opponent.
Mott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but Mott avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage.
Mott avoids a wild elbow strike from McCoy.
Mott missing with knees to the body.
McCoy looking to stall.
Mott pushes McCoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCoy.
McCoy looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mott lands a shot to the body.
Mott lands a shoulder strike.
Juan Mott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mott lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mott landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mott misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mott cracks McCoy with a nice body shot.
McCoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mott.
Mott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCoy.
Juan Mott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holt McCoy.
Mott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Mott as the two fighters clinch.
Mott works on McCoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Mott utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Mott 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. This is the final round!
Mott moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.
Mott throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.
Mott doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mott was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy.
Mott closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy wants to stall.
Mott unloads a knee to the mid-section. McCoy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Mott.
Mott taking a breather.
McCoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Mott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mott.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mott obliges.
Mott is working McCoy over against the cage.
Mott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mott.
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!
Mott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Mott.
A hook to the body from Mott.
Mott lands a shoulder strike.
Mott using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mott.
Mott crunches a lovely knee into McCoy's ribcage.
Mott gets through McCoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mott digs a right hand into McCoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCoy's gas tank.
Mott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mott lands a good knee to the midsection. McCoy won't want to take too many of those.
Mott stalling in the clinch.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Mott.
McCoy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mott slowing the pace effectively.
Mott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
Mott tries to land knees in the clinch but McCoy avoids the damage to the body.
Mott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Mott - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mott digs a right hand into McCoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCoy's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Mott.
Mott slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Mott.
Mott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mott lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
McCoy is rocked!
Mott lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCoy to his knees! Mott keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Mott!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
181 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glover thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Glover against the cage.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Jordan stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover is looking to break free of the clinch but Jordan has double underhooks.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Glover tries to pull guard but Jordan won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
Glover can't break the clinch.
Glover blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan leaning against his opponent.
Jordan pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glover blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan just leaning against Glover, taking a breather.
Glover wants to break free but Jordan has control.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Glover can't break the clinch.
Glover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordan slowing the pace effectively.
Glover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jordan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jordan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Jordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jordan cracks Glover with a nice body shot.
Glover blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordan throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
Jordan looks winded!
Glover is trying to force a seperation but Jordan has the dominant position.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Glover fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually Glover drops back down to his feet.
Jordan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jordan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glover is trying to stall.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover is trying to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Glover stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan throws an elbow that misses.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover pulls guard successfully.
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 Danny Glover will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Glover against the cage.
Glover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordan throws an elbow that misses.
Glover blocks an elbow strike from Jordan.
Jordan has Glover pressed against the cage, preventing Glover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jordan has Glover pressed against the cage, preventing Glover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jordan throws an elbow that misses.
Michael Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover tries to break the clinch but Jordan is controlling the position.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan has Glover pressed against the cage, preventing Glover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glover lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover has had enough of the clinch but Jordan keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan throws an elbow but it misses.
Jordan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Glover's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover fails to pull guard.
Jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jordan pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
Glover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Glover blocks an elbow strike.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Glover manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Glover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Glover has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jordan is looking to defend but Glover has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jordan! Glover pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jordan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Glover!
Danny Glover made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm Danny Glover. My hands are lethal weapons. Don't cheer me, cheer the surgeons that will putting my opponents face back together from beat down I just laid on him. God bless Jamaica! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Nales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Nales is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rusty Nales!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away.
Benton blocks a body shot from Nales.
Benton is pushing Nales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benton breaks the clinch.
Nales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Nales ducks under a wild hook from Benton.
Nales has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nales slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton fails to land with a series of punches.
Nales wants to clinch up but Benton keeps it at a distance.
Nales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benton swivels and escapes.
Nales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Nales scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Nales misses with the combination.
Nales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benton cracks Nales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton pushes down on Nales's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nales is just riding it out for now. Benton eventually gives up the hold.
Nales wants to get back to full guard.
Benton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nales is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grant Benton!
An out of breath Grant Benton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilko Nikolaevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaz Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaevich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yago.
Yago throws a series of punches but Nikolaevich moves out of range.
Yago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Synergy Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Yago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kaz Yago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yago wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yago keeps the fight on the outside.
Yago throws a poor cross that misses
and Nikolaevich counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolaevich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yago uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yago trying to control but Nikolaevich is working from the bottom.
Yago tries to free his leg and advance position but Nikolaevich is retaining full guard.
Yago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yago is working to tighten his grip on Nikolaevich's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nikolaevich has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Yago is really squeezing tight and eventually Nikolaevich passes out! Yago breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kaz Yago!
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