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Barbarian Fight Time 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renan Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renan Santos 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewer tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Brewer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brewer is working away from the top position though.
Santos is controlling Brewer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brewer is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brewer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brewer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos wants to control but Brewer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brewer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Brewer tries to stand and escape but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos wants to improve his position but Brewer is controlling well.
Brewer trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Brewer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos trying to hold on to Brewer's head to control him but Brewer postures up.
Brewer trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Brewer.
Some wild striking there from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brewer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Brewer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brewer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brewer tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brewer is looking to escape.
Brewer tries to control the position but Santos now has his back.
Santos gets his hands free as Brewer looks to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Brewer showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brewer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brewer for a finish.
Brewer is really stuck here.
Santos is persistently looking for the submission but Brewer is defending it well.
Brewer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Brewer is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
A lull in the action here.
Brewer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santos looking to break Brewer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brewer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brewer just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brewer breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santos controls Brewer momentarily but Brewer frees himself.
Brewer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brewer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brewer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Brewer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brewer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Brewer looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brewer has his foot on Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Brewer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brewer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Brewer is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brewer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brewer throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Brewer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos leaves Brewer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brewer shoots in but no luck this time.
Renan Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Brewer.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Brewer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to land a body kick
and Santos counters with a takedown into side control.
Santos wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.
Santos controlling the position.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brewer keeps working.
Brewer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brewer is not content to let Santos control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renan Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brewer moves to clinch but Santos breaks away
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brewer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brewer, up you get!
Brewer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brewer prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer wants to stand but Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brewer throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos wants to stand up but Brewer is controlling him.
Santos looking to control.
Brewer looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Renan Santos just wasn't active enough.
Brewer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brewer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos wants to control but Brewer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brewer wants to pass to mount but Santos is defending the position.
Brewer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Brewer tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Santos!
During a confident post fight interview, Renan Santos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by Mother - Danzig. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redfield.
Redfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A punch combination from Savage misses.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savage.
Redfield walks into a stiff left hand from Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage cracks Redfield with a good jab.
Redfield throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
A left lands for Savage.
Redfield walks into a left hand.
Savage takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Redfield misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Redfield throws an off balance right hand
and Redfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redfield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Savage throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Savage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redfield doesn't seem phased though.
Redfield moves away from the strike by Savage.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Redfield off the cage and back into range.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfield throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Redfield misses the jab.
Savage lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage lands an overhand right.
Savage lands with a cross.
Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savage cracks Redfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redfield momentarily.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
Redfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savage counters with a left and a right that stings Redfield.
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Redfield shoots in for a double leg but Savage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redfield misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage tries a low kick but Redfield avoids it.
Savage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Redfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Redfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage throws a low kick but Redfield moves out of range easily.
Savage lands a jab-cross combination.
Savage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Savage - just one landing.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a nice hook to Savage's body. Savage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Redfield.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Redfield looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage lands a nice looking body shot.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redfield.
Savage tests Redfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
Redfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage sizes up Redfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Redfield.
Redfield misses with the combination.
Savage's corner calls for a 1-2. Savage obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redfield can do to turn this around?
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfield.
Randy Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage jabs at Redfield's body.
Redfield throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
Savage lands a jab to the head.
Redfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redfield thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage stuns Redfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Savage counter with a right hand.
Redfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage scores with a jab.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Savage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redfield.
Redfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.
Redfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Redfield is trying desperately to land a takedown but Savage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Redfield.
Redfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Redfield moves his leg out of the way.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Savage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfield controls his hands.
Savage tries to break free but Redfield pushes him back against the cage.
Redfield goes for a takedown attempt but Savage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savage works over Redfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Savage.
Savage lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savage tests Redfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Redfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage scores with a jab.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Redfield.
Savage lands a jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redfield scrambles back to his feet.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Savage scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Savage lands.
Redfield misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage swings for the body but Redfield moves out of range.
Redfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage lands a glancing blow to the side of Redfield's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Redfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage staying out of range there.
Savage connects with an inside leg kick.
Savage lands a jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redfield throws out the jab.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Redfield is just out of range.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Savage thuds a left hand into Redfield's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Redfield blocks the low kick.
Redfield lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage slips a straight right by Redfield.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redfield avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage staying out of range there.
Redfield moves away from the strike by Savage.
Redfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redfield throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Redfield looking to score a takedown here. Savage is defending well but Redfield drives through and ends up in Savage's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redfield throws an elbow that misses. Savage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redfield's guard. Nice move by Savage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield wants to hit a switch here but Savage passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Redfield there!
Savage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Redfield tries to control Savage's body but Savage pushes him off. Redfield squirms to his side and now Savage has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Redfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redfield wants to escape the position.
Redfield is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Redfield is in bad spot here.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savage controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Savage!
A relieved looking Randy Savage thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dimont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kores Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kores Sierra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dimont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kores Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierra shoots in looking for a takedown. Dimont tries to sprawl out of it but Sierra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dimont manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sierra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sierra dives in and scores a takedown into Dimont's guard.
Sierra working some strikes from top position.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sierra works over Dimont with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimont has his hands on Sierra's head, controlling the position.
Dimont wants to sweep here but Sierra controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sierra postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sierra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sierra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimont wants to sweep here but Sierra controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra wants to stand but Dimont has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sierra throws an elbow that misses. Dimont uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sierra's guard. Nice move by Dimont!
Dimont is working Sierra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sierra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Dimont has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dimont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sierra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sierra has momentary wrist control but Dimont slips an elbow through the middle.
Sierra keeping moving, preventing Dimont from controlling successfully.
Sierra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dimont defends well.
Dimont got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sierra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dimont has managed to get both his arms back between Sierra's legs - danger averted.
Dimont lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimont wants to control from the top but Sierra keeps moving.
Sierra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dimont has passed into half guard!
Dimont is keen to just control but Sierra is a slippery customer.
Sierra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dimont wants to pass the guard but Sierra is defending well.
Sierra gets full guard.
Dimont throwing strikes but missing.
Dimont chips away with some ground and pound.
Dimont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dimont avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dimont works over Sierra with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sierra controls Dimont momentarily but Dimont frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimont has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sierra has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dimont is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sierra.
Dimont staying calm.
Sierra is not content to let Dimont control the position.
Sierra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra is still trying to improve position.
Sierra wants to control but Dimont postures up.
Dimont lands some shots froms side control.
Dimont working the ground and pound.
Sierra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimont lands a strong strike to the head of Sierra. That's dazed him! Dimont looking to finish here. Sierra is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dimont lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dimont!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Decon Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Green might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yeke Yeke. Luka Mrtic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Decon Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luka Mrtic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mrtic can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Mrtic.
Mrtic tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mrtic looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mrtic. No joy for Green on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Decon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green blocks a head kick by Mrtic.
Green throws a body punch but Mrtic moves out of range.
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mrtic's guard.
Mrtic wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Mrtic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mrtic keeps trying to improve his position.
Mrtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Green pushing down on Mrtic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mrtic trying to control but Green postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green prevents Mrtic from improving his position.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Mrtic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mrtic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Mrtic pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
Mrtic is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Green throwing strikes but missing.
Mrtic wants to improve his position but instead Green has moved into half guard.
Green is looking for a kimura but Mrtic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green throwing shots but Mrtic is blocking nicely.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mrtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to pass the guard but Mrtic defending well.
Mrtic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Mrtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mrtic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mrtic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mrtic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Green controlling the position well.
Mrtic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green is looking for a sweep. Mrtic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mrtic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Green does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mrtic trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Mrtic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mrtic wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Green won't allow Mrtic to pass to mount.
Green is trying to maintain the position but Mrtic is very close to passing his half guard.
Mrtic trying to control from half guard but Green is working away.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mrtic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mrtic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Green wants to control but Mrtic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Mrtic struggling a bit here.
Mrtic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mrtic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is trying to break free.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Mrtic tries to keep control of the position but Green is staying busy.
Mrtic lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mrtic is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Green tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Green is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mrtic tries to control but Green wriggling away.
Green slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mrtic trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luka Mrtic 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.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mrtic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mrtic is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Mrtic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mrtic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Mrtic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.
Mrtic looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Mrtic keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Mrtic tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green trying to control from half guard but Mrtic is working away.
Mrtic actively working from the bottom here.
Green is keen to just control but Mrtic is a slippery customer.
Decon Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green is pressing down on Mrtic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mrtic is holding on for now.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Green prevents Mrtic from improving his position.
Green trying to control the action but Mrtic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mrtic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mrtic trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Green jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mrtic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Mrtic's legs - danger averted.
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!
Mrtic keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mrtic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green postures up.
Mrtic looking for a sweep. Not yet Mrtic, not yet.
Mrtic looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Green wants to control from the top but Mrtic keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mrtic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mrtic looking for subs off his back but Green has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Mrtic is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mrtic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
Mrtic tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Mrtic regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mrtic wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Green preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Decon Green will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Green blocks a leg kick.
Mrtic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Green fails with the takedown
and Mrtic counters with a nice body kick.
Mrtic has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Mrtic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Decon Green has been cut.
Green tries to circle away but Mrtic has him pinned against the cage.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mrtic prevents it.
Mrtic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mrtic lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside.
Mrtic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Decon Green's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mrtic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mrtic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mrtic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mrtic lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mrtic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mrtic lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mrtic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mrtic.
Decon Green's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mrtic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Decon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mrtic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mrtic rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mrtic lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mrtic obliges.
Mrtic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mrtic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luka Mrtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mrtic gets a clinch.
Green wants to take the fight to the mat but Mrtic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Mrtic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mrtic pushes Green back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mrtic prevents the takedown attempt.
Mrtic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mrtic with a knee to the head.
Mrtic lands a vicious elbow to the side of Green's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Mrtic tries to finish him with strikes but Green still seems able to defend himself so Mrtic steps back and lets Green get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Green is rocked!
Jeez, Decon Green's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Decon Green's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luka Mrtic!
An out of breath Luka Mrtic 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Chris (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
153 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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19
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Chris!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris is looking to slow Perkins down with leg kicks.
Chris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chris connects with a body shot.
Perkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Chris is just out of range.
Perkins connects with a body shot.
Meat Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.
Perkins takes a swing at Chris's ribcage but misses.
Chris cracks the inside of Perkins's front leg.
Chris lands a leg kick that knocks Perkins off balance momentarily.
Chris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perkins. Perkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins 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.
Chris misses the shot to the body.
Perkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris throws a wild body kick that Perkins sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chris. That's going to slow Perkins down.
Meat Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chris finds it's way round the side to connect with Perkins's head.
Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkins.
Chris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perkins.
Chris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chris is looking to slow Perkins down with leg kicks.
Chris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Perkins takes a swing at Chris's ribcage but misses.
Perkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkins misses with a right hand
and Chris counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perkins.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chris.
Perkins is looking to wear down Chris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkins.
Chris jabs Perkins right on the nose. Perkins blinks but takes it well.
Perkins avoids the body shot from Chris.
Chris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkins avoids a kick to the body.
Perkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris cracks a nice hook into Perkins's ribs.
Chris scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perkins.
Chris lands a leg kick that knocks Perkins off balance momentarily.
Perkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chris avoids it really well and circles away.
Perkins is breathing heavily.
Chris connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chris.
Perkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chris.
That kick from Chris tenderised Perkins's leg. Perkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chris.
Chris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Perkins's calf.
Chris throws the kick towards the body but Perkins avoids it.
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chris.
Chris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perkins has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Perkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Perkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Chris tries to sprawl out of it but Perkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Chris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chris throws a sloppy head kick and Perkins moves out of range easily.
Perkins scores with a nice right hand.
Chris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chris cracks Perkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chris.
Chris scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chris counters with a good low kick that Perkins was not able to check.
Perkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chris.
Chris scores with a leg kick.
Perkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chris is fending him off so far but Perkins persists. Nope, Chris circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chris lands a leg kick that knocks Perkins off balance momentarily.
Chris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Chris slams his shin into Perkins's torso.
Perkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chris.
Good leg kick by Chris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkins's sensitive parts.
Chris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkins's sensitive parts.
Perkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Perkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chris feints and then cracks Perkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perkins down.
Chris lands an overhand right.
Perkins is rocked!
Crunch! Chris slams his shin into Perkins's torso.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chris connects with a jab.
Chris drops Perkins with a straight right hand, right on the button! Chris follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Chris!
An out of breath Meat Chris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Steven Perkins had this to say: 'I'll beat you next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poopy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower has chosen Beamer, Benz Or Bentley as his entrance music. Poopy McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Bower's chin.
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21
269 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
Heavy handed |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poopy McGee!
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, David Bower!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee scores with a sloppy right hand. Bower should have avoided that one.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
Donk. McGee catches Bower right on the button with a cross.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Bower's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGee.
Bower throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McGee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bower is in McGee's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bower prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
McGee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bower's hands.
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bower's head backwards.
McGee feints with a jab and clips Bower right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bower is sent crashing into the canvas and McGee leaps in for the kill! Bower tries to get to his feet but McGee is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bower is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poopy McGee!
In his post fight interview, Poopy McGee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
270 lbs
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231 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Machida. Those never looked like landing.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Machida tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Machida's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida controlling Gracie's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Gracie.
Machida checks a leg kick nicely.
Machida throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Gracie dominated that 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.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie digs a good hook to Machida's body.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Machida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Machida misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renan Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Machida misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Machida is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Machida's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida controlling Gracie's posture.
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machida controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andy Machida just wasn't active enough.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
That's four 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.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Renan Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Gracie!
After winning the bout, Renan Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conner working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes works over Conner with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conner is trying to keep Hughes in close.
Hughes stands up over Conner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughes on the ground.
Conner trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Conner controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Conner 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.
Conner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner looking to control.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conner is pulling down on Hughes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hughes, at least for the moment.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Conner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conner is trying to keep Hughes in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes passes into half guard.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Conner's hands, connecting with Conner's forehead.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conner is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conner avoid being mounted?
Conner is controlling Hughes's trapped leg to prevent Hughes from advancing to side control.
Conner trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Conner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Conner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes moves nicely into side control.
Conner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hughes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Conner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hughes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Conner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conner tries to get out of the position.
Conner dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
Hughes is working Conner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hughes working the ground and pound.
Hughes cracks Conner with a big elbow.
Conner wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Conner is looking to reverse the position.
Hughes cracks Conner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Conner some visible discomfort.
Conner is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hughes cracks Conner with a big right hand but Conner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Conner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes lands a big left to the face of Conner, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Hughes and another - Conner is out! Hughes stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leandro Hughes!
During a confident post fight interview, Leandro Hughes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Kurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurse's entrance music is My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) - Fall Out Boy. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stall's choice of entrance music: Subtle People - Let's Ride. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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203 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Kurse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Stall!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Stall misses.
Kurse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stall has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kurse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurse throws a body punch but Stall moves out of range.
Stall defending well as Kurse loads up on a big left hand.
Kurse fails to land the takedown.
Stall jabs Kurse right on the nose. Kurse blinks but takes it well.
Stall cracks Kurse with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurse throws a looping overhand right but Stall ducks down to avoid it.
Kurse misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurse throws the left hand but Stall avoids the punch easily.
Kurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stall.
Stall throws a combination. Kurse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stall.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stall!
Dan Stall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurse.
Kurse misses the shot to the body.
Kurse misses the shot to the body.
Stall avoids the body shot from Kurse.
Stall lands a jab to the nose.
Stall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurse. Kurse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stall throws the left hand but Kurse avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stall throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurse counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stall won't be happy with that.
Kurse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stall, who protects the arm well.
Kurse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stall struggling a bit here.
Kurse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurse's guard! Nice work there by Stall!
Stall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stall pushing down on Kurse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stall content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurse moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurse.
Kurse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stall.
A jab from Stall misses.
Kurse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stall swings widly with a right hand
and Kurse counters with a shoot takedown. Stall fights it but they end up in guard.
Stall pulls Kurse in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurse from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kurse is working Stall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurse preventing the sweep.
Kurse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kurse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stall has escaped and now he's on top!
Kurse has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stall stays in close to Kurse's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Stall was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Stall.
Stall lands a nice looking body shot.
Stall lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Stall.
Stall misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurse.
Stall connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stall works over Kurse's head and body with a nice combination.
Stall fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurse darts in trying to clinch
and Stall counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kurse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Stall misses.
Kurse looks to land a right hand but Stall moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stall.
Stall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurse.
Stall scores with a shot to the body.
Kurse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurse shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Stall misses.
Kurse looks to land a left hand but Stall moved out of range nicely.
Dan Stall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stall.
Stall ducks under a wild hook from Kurse.
Stall throws a right and a left that Kurse avoids nicely.
Stall with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurse misses with a looping left.
Kurse staying out of range there.
Kurse defending well as Stall loads up on a big left hand.
Kurse throws a lazy right hand but Stall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stall.
Kurse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stall.
Kurse slips a jab and a cross from Stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurse misses with an uppercut.
Stall misses with a hook. Kurse ducked under it nicely.
Kurse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stall pinned against the cage. Stall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurse walks into a straight right hand from Stall.
Kurse shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Kurse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurse staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stall. Kurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stall lands a body shot.
Stall looks to land a left hand but Kurse moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stall duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall really dominated that 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.
Stall throws a right and a left that Kurse avoids nicely.
Stall throws a right hand that Kurse ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurse also avoids with ease.
Stall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Stall.
Stall looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurse is just out of range.
Kurse tries for a takedown but Stall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kurse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stall keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Stall. Those never looked like landing.
Stall throws a hook to the side of Kurse's head but Kurse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stall throws out a loose jab but Kurse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurse looks for a takedown but Stall sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Kurse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stall throws a shot from downtown. Kurse moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stall lands a jab.
Stall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stall missing with a left hand there. Kurse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurse slips a jab from Stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stall trying to control the position.
Kurse looking to pass the guard.
Stall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stall lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kurse!
Kurse is working to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurse is working hard here to advance position.
Stall controlling his opponent.
Kurse is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stall dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Stall misses.
Kurse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stall misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stall misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stall misses with a straight left.
Kurse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Stall misses.
Stall misses the jab.
Kurse slips a jab from Stall.
Kurse ducks right into an uppercut from Stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stall misses with an uppercut. Kurse saw that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurse.
Stall is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Stall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kurse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stall can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurse working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurse tries to move to mount but Stall blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Stall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kurse.
Kurse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stall, who protects the arm well.
Kurse goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stall rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kurse's guard! Nice work there by Stall!
Stall sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abraham Kurse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stall controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Kurse.
I think Stall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stall!
Dan Stall is the new middleweight champion!
Dan Stall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Abraham Kurse was interviewed post fight and said 'Maybe it's time to leave this thing. It's disappointing... '.
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