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FFC 10: Narushima v Machida PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brody Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Josslin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macbeth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Who Shot Ya?. Josslin has chosen a kiss for jresey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Macbeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Josslin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josslin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Josslin just misses with a punch to the body.
Josslin tries to clinch up but Macbeth circles away and keeps his distance.
Josslin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josslin misses with a double jab.
Josslin throws a combination that misses
and Macbeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macbeth works the jab nicely.
Macbeth lands a jab to Josslin's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josslin misses with a double jab
and Macbeth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Josslin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macbeth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Josslin looks winded!
Josslin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Macbeth gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Macbeth!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ccccccc Ccccccc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Oliveira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ccccccc Ccccccc's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ccccccc Ccccccc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ccccccc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ccccccc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ccccccc missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ccccccc wants to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a body kick.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ccccccc is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Ccccccc gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira . Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ccccccc.
Oliveira looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ccccccc missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Ccccccc.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ccccccc misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Ccccccc.
It looks like Gustavo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Ccccccc throws knees to the body.
Oliveira blocks the elbow strike.
Ccccccc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ccccccc lands a knee 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!
Ccccccc working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Ccccccc to work.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ccccccc obliges.
Oliveira 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.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ccccccc taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ccccccc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ccccccc - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliveira avoiding damage as Ccccccc throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ccccccc.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ccccccc putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ccccccc misses with some punches.
Ccccccc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ccccccc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ccccccc tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Ccccccc back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc scores a nice knee to the body.
Ccccccc missing with knees to the body.
Ccccccc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ccccccc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ccccccc using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ccccccc.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ccccccc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira 's face.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body.
Ccccccc with a knee to the head.
Ccccccc trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ccccccc obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Ccccccc.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ccccccc misses with a punch to the body.
Ccccccc is stalling here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oliveira has eaten all the pies!
Ccccccc keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira 's efforts to push away.
Ccccccc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ccccccc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ccccccc tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira has Ccccccc pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ccccccc Ccccccc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ccccccc moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ccccccc blocks it with crossed arms.
Ccccccc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ccccccc has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ccccccc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ccccccc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ccccccc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ccccccc.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body.
Ccccccc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Ccccccc has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Ccccccc is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ccccccc crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira 's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ccccccc lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliveira won't want to take too many of those.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ccccccc scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Gustavo Oliveira 's cut even more.
Ccccccc with a knee to the head.
Ccccccc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ccccccc lands a knee to the body.
Ccccccc scores a nice knee to the body.
Ccccccc lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliveira won't want to take too many of those.
Ccccccc working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ccccccc trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc with a knee to the head.
Ccccccc has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
Ccccccc scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ccccccc lands a nice knee to the body.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ccccccc as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ccccccc smiles and moves away.
Ccccccc has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ccccccc lands a nice knee to the body.
Ccccccc with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ccccccc avoiding damage.
Ccccccc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira .
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ccccccc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira .
Ccccccc lands a nice knee to the body.
Ccccccc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira .
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ccccccc utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ccccccc connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira 's face.
The cut above Gustavo Oliveira 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ccccccc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ccccccc Ccccccc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
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!
Ccccccc wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira throws a body kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ccccccc wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Ccccccc Ccccccc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ccccccc tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Ccccccc moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Ccccccc moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Ccccccc clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ccccccc.
Ccccccc utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ccccccc.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ccccccc gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ccccccc landing knees to the head.
Ccccccc scores with a knee to the head.
Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ccccccc lands an elbow inside that Oliveira shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Ccccccc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ccccccc is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ccccccc controlling the action here for a moment.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ccccccc.
Gustavo Oliveira 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ccccccc stalls.
Knees to the body from Ccccccc.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ccccccc dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ccccccc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ccccccc scores with a knee to the head.
Ccccccc taking a breather.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gustavo Oliveira 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ccccccc Ccccccc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munchack comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Munchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchack moves out of range as Danzig strikes.
Danzig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danzig misses with an uppercut. Munchack saw that one coming.
Danzig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Munchack slips under a jab from Danzig.
Danzig throws the left hand but Munchack avoids the punch easily.
Munchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danzig.
Danzig lands with a nice combination. Munchack backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Munchack blocks a jab.
Danzig lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munchack shoots for a double leg takedown but Danzig sprawls well. He's pushed Munchack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danzig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danzig misses the jab.
We've been informed that Danzig has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Munchack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danzig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Danzig swats away the attempt to clinch by Munchack.
Munchack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig misses with a two punch combination.
Danzig scores with a jab to the head.
Danzig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munchack.
Danzig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munchack.
Danzig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munchack.
Munchack drops his hands momentarily and Danzig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig tests Munchack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danzig missing with a left hand there. Munchack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danzig connects with a body shot that sends Munchack's belly button to the back.
Danzig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danzig lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Munchack.
Danzig throws a body punch but Munchack moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a right hand that Munchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Munchack also avoids with ease.
Danzig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Munchack under the eye.
Danzig blocks a head kick by Munchack.
Danzig lands with an uppercut that bounces Munchack off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig works Munchack's body with a nice hook.
Munchack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danzig throws a looping overhand right but Munchack ducks down to avoid it.
Danzig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munchack had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Danzig tries to bum rush Munchack with a series of wild strikes but Munchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Danzig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
That's time! Munchack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Munchack.
Danzig scores with a hook to the body. Munchack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danzig misses with a body shot.
Munchack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munchack slips a jab from Danzig.
Danzig thuds a left hand into Munchack's body.
Munchack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Munchack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack ducks under a wild hook from Danzig.
Munchack slips under a jab.
Danzig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Munchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danzig loads up on a big right hand but Munchack slips the punch.
Munchack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munchack slips under a jab.
Munchack blocks a jab.
Glenn Danzig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munchack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig throws a lazy right hand but Munchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danzig throws a nice looking combination but Munchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig misses the jab.
Munchack slips under a jab from Danzig.
Glenn Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Danzig.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Danzig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munchack keeps working.
Danzig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig misses with the ground and pound.
Danzig working the head with strikes.
Munchack struggling a bit here.
Danzig working the ground and pound.
Munchack throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Munchack is looking for a sweep.
Munchack is working hard here to advance position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Danzig. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Danzig wants to control but Munchack is keeping him busy.
Munchack is looking for a sweep.
Munchack is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Danzig is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Danzig cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Munchack is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Danzig working Munchack over with strikes here.
Munchack is looking to get to half guard.
Danzig landing strikes, looking to finish!
Danzig tries to control but Munchack wriggling away.
Munchack tries to hold on but Danzig pushes him away.
Danzig scoring with strikes but Munchack is staying in there.
Munchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Danzig with shots to the head and body - Munchack looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danzig working the ground and pound effectively.
Munchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Danzig has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Danzig cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danzig avoids the attempt from Munchack to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Danzig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danzig swats away the attempt to clinch by Munchack.
Munchack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danzig.
Munchack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Munchack ducks right into an uppercut from Danzig.
Danzig lands with a good body shot.
Danzig shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Munchack is trying to defend but Danzig finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glenn Danzig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munchack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munchack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danzig.
Danzig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danzig prevents Munchack from improving his position.
Munchack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danzig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Munchack actively working from the bottom here.
Munchack has hold of Danzig's hands but Danzig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Munchack is staying active underneath Danzig, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munchack punching from the bottom.
Glenn Danzig is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danzig slips a nice elbow through Munchack's hands, connecting with Munchack's forehead.
Danzig not doing much here.
Danzig is trying to control the action in half guard but Munchack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danzig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Glenn Danzig hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Munchack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin Munchack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danzig swings for the body but Munchack moves out of range.
A left lands for Danzig.
Munchack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danzig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack misses with a head kick.
Danzig fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munchack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munchack tries to clinch but Danzig moves out of range.
Danzig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munchack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munchack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munchack fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danzig throws a jab when Munchack was well out of range.
Danzig throws a nice looking combination but Munchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danzig scores with a nice strike.
Danzig lands a nice shot that snaps Munchack's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danzig throws a hook but Munchack blocks it.
Munchack walks into a stiff left hand from Danzig.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Danzig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Danzig 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Danzig!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Molton Hope (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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255 lbs
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235 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Molton Hope!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hope blocks the leg kick.
Hope darts in and clinches Horizon up against the cage.
A short right from Horizon on the inside.
Horizon wants the takedown. Hope is fighting it off but Horizon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hope's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horizon throwing strikes from guard but Hope blocks nicely.
Horizon throws a big right hand that misses.
Hope trying to keep a closed guard but Horizon is proving a slippery customer.
Horizon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hope has wrist control.
Horizon wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
Horizon throws a strike but Hope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horizon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horizon tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope wants to get up but he can't break Horizon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Horizon is controlling Hope's posture.
Horizon wants to control the position but Hope says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Horizon won't allow Hope to pass to mount.
Hope is stalling here. Horizon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hope seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Horizon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hope's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Horizon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws a strike aimed at the side of Hope's head but Hope avoids it well.
Horizon working away.
Horizon with the ground and pound but Hope regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Horizon looks to land a strike but Hope avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Horizon stops Hope from standing up.
Horizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horizon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Horizon throws a strike but Hope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope throws an elbow that misses. Horizon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hope's guard. Nice move by Horizon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon stays in close to Hope's body and controls the position.
Horizon throwing strikes from guard but Hope blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horizon.
Horizon trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Hope looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon distracts Hope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horizon wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horizon looking to sit in guard and control but Hope gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hope wants to control from the top but Horizon keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horizon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hope is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon 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.
Hope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horizon.
Hope tries to clinch there but Horizon circles away.
Hope thows a body shot but no joy.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horizon finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Horizon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hope is just out of range.
No joy there for Hope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horizon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Horizon misses the target.
Hope misses with a wild combination.
Horizon works the jab nicely.
Horizon lands a glancing blow to the side of Hope's head.
Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horizon misses with a low kick.
Hope looks to throw the jab but Horizon is out of range.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope throws a jab but it's blocked by Horizon.
Horizon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hope misses the shot to the body.
Hope misses with a looping right.
Horizon keeps the fight on the outside.
Hope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Horizon.
Hope moves out of range of the leg kick from Horizon.
Horizon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horizon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hope makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hope.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon throws an elbow that misses. Hope uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horizon's guard. Nice move by Hope!
Horizon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Horizon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hope on the ground.
Horizon looking for a guillotine here but Hope defends easily.
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Horizon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hope throws a strike but Horizon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horizon trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Horizon being controlled here momentarily.
Hope wants to get back to his feet but Horizon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hope throws the left hand but Horizon avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horizon. Hope does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horizon just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Hope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horizon feints and then cracks Hope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hope down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A swing and a miss from Hope.
Horizon takes the fight into the clinch.
Horizon is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horizon as Hope tries to tie him up.
Hope tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horizon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horizon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hope prevents a body shot from Horizon.
Horizon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horizon.
Hope jumps guard but Horizon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horizon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horizon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Horizon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horizon lands a nice uppercut.
Hope looking to throw knees to the head but Horizon is blocking nicely.
Horizon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope tries to score a body lock takedown but Horizon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evan Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Molton Hope.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hope tries to land knees in the clinch but Horizon avoids the damage to the body.
Horizon lands with a light punch inside.
Horizon lands a right hand.
Horizon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hope.
Horizon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hope is rocked!
It looks like Molton Hope has been cut.
Horizon lands with a light punch inside.
Hope is still on wobbly legs! Can Horizon finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horizon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horizon lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horizon just leaning against Hope, taking a breather.
Horizon drops Hope onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hope is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Horizon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hope can do to turn this around?
Hope with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hope tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horizon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hope has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horizon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horizon is pushing Hope up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hope seems to have recovered his senses.
Hope wants to take the fight to the mat but Horizon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Molton Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horizon.
Horizon cracks Hope with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Horizon.
Horizon pushes Hope back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Horizon.
Horizon drops Hope onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hope is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A hook to the body from Horizon.
Horizon drops Hope onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hope is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Horizon drops Hope with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Hope is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Horizon!
Evan Horizon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RV Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RV Malapitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chance Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RV Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Malapitan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
Silver working the body and head with strikes.
Silver working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silver is chipping away with strikes.
We've been hearing that Silver has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Malapitan dodges the ground and pound from Silver.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malapitan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Malapitan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Malapitan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver throws an elbow but Malapitan slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Silver seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Silver.
Malapitan dodges the ground and pound from Silver.
Silver misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver in side control, throwing shots but Malapitan defends.
Malapitan defending against the ground and pound.
Silver throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silver tries to score with some ground and pound. Malapitan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Malapitan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver is trying to ground and pound but Malapitan uses the momentary lack of control by Silver to regain half guard.
Malapitan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silver in particular looking to stall.
Silver looks to land a strike but Malapitan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silver throwing strikes but missing.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Malapitan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Malapitan!
Silver 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.
Silver is striking but Malapitan is not phased and passes to half guard.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan tries to stand and escape but Silver is controlling the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malapitan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silver tries to roll over but Malapitan keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silver is working hard here to advance position.
Silver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malapitan's guard.
Silver throws a strike but Malapitan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silver wants to sweep here but Malapitan controlling him for the moment.
Malapitan wanted to stand there but Silver had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malapitan's head.
Malapitan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malapitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silver postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malapitan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Silver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malapitan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver fails with the takedown.
Silver dives in and grabs Malapitan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes down on Silver's head and hops out.
A big left from Malapitan misses.
Silver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malapitan taking some punishment here, with Silver in his half guard.
Malapitan is rocked!
Silver lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Malapitan! More strikes land and this one is all over! Silver jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Silver!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Pierre Hennard enters the cage!
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225 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Mott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hennard fails to land the takedown.
Mott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Mott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennard.
Mott throws a series of punches but Hennard avoids them all with ease.
Hennard avoids a kick to the body.
Mott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mott wants to clinch up but Hennard keeps it at a distance.
Hennard shoots for a takedown but Mott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Juan Mott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Hennard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hennard with a poor takedown
and Mott counters with a one-two to the body.
Hennard avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Hennard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Mott misses.
Hennard keeps the fight on the outside.
Mott fails to land with a series of punches.
Hennard dives in for a single leg takedown but Mott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hennard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mott tries to stall but Hennard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mott lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mott.
Mott misses with a punch to the body.
Hennard tries to pull guard but Mott holds him up against the cage and eventually Hennard drops back down to his feet.
Hennard has Mott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hennard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mott tumbling to the mat - Hennard dives into Mott's guard.
Hennard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mott working a defensive guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Mott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard looking for a guillotine here but Mott defends easily.
Hennard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hennard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hennard has his feet on Mott's thighs here. He's pushed Mott 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! Mott screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Pierre Hennard!
George Pierre Hennard is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banjo Sanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orvel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Maiden The Wicker Man . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banjo Sanjo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanjo moves in looking to clinch but Orvel pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Orvel.
Orvel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanjo is defending well.
Orvel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orvel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanjo is not content to let Orvel control the position.
Orvel tries for a kimura but Sanjo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Orvel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Orvel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sanjo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orvel is looking to take a break and control but Sanjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Orvel'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orvel tries for a kimura but Sanjo is defending well.
Sanjo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanjo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orvel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sanjo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Orvel pushes past his half guard into mount!
Orvel wants to control the pace but Sanjo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sanjo is now in Orvel's guard. A big mistake from Orvel there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanjo 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.
Sanjo drops back looking for a leg! Orvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orvel manages to kick Sanjo off! Sanjo jumps back into Orvel's guard.
Orvel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanjo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanjo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Orvel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanjo closes the distance and clinches up with Orvel, looking for a takedown. Sanjo pushes Orvel against the cage but Orvel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanjo has closed the distance and engaged Orvel in a clinch.
Orvel is trying to break free.
Orvel wants a takedown.
Sanjo is trying to pull guard but Orvel has him pressed against the cage.
Sanjo is trying to pull guard but Orvel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve Orvel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banjo Sanjo.
Orvel is trying to break the clinch but Sanjo has him pressed against the cage.
Sanjo is trying to pull guard but Orvel has him pressed against the cage.
Orvel wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanjo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvel is trying to break free.
Sanjo is trying to pull guard but Orvel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orvel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Orvel manages to end up in side control.
Orvel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanjo is defending well.
Orvel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Orvel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanjo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Orvel but great work by Sanjo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orvel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orvel is working hard here to advance position.
Sanjo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanjo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orvel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orvel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanjo off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel has got his arm under Sanjo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sanjo has spun round into Orvel's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Sanjo stopping the sweep attempt from Orvel.
Sanjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steve Orvel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanjo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orvel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanjo is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanjo defends well.
Orvel looking for a guillotine here but Sanjo defends easily.
Sanjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanjo drops back looking for a leg! Orvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orvel manages to kick Sanjo off! Sanjo jumps back into Orvel's guard.
Orvel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orvel looking for a guillotine here but Sanjo defends easily.
Sanjo 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.
Steve Orvel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanjo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Orvel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanjo pulls his head out easily.
Sanjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Orvel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanjo is working for a kimura but Orvel is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanjo is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanjo seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orvel keeping full guard, as Sanjo tries to pass.
Orvel looking for a guillotine here but Sanjo defends easily.
Orvel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanjo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanjo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orvel has his foot on Sanjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanjo works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orvel looking for a guillotine here but Sanjo defends easily.
Sanjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orvel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanjo pushing down on Orvel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steve Orvel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanjo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orvel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanjo seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orvel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanjo.
Sanjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orvel sees it coming and defends easily.
Orvel is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanjo from advancing position.
Orvel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orvel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orvel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orvel pulls Sanjo in close to prevent any damage.
Orvel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanjo wants to pass the guard but Orvel is keeping the position.
Orvel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanjo looking to pass the guard.
Orvel controlling the position.
Orvel keeping full guard, as Sanjo tries to pass.
Sanjo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanjo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orvel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orvel looking for a guillotine here but Sanjo defends easily.
Sanjo drops back looking for a leg! Orvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orvel manages to kick Sanjo off! Sanjo jumps back into Orvel's guard.
Orvel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orvel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Sanjo drops back looking for a leg! Orvel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orvel manages to kick Sanjo off! Sanjo jumps back into Orvel's guard.
Banjo Sanjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Orvel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orvel, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Orvel!
Post fight, Steve Orvel took to the microphone: 'WROCILEM, WROCILEM! RUTKOWSKI IDE PO CIEBIE'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Villa Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa Lobos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Plug In Baby - Muse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Randall Flagg has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Villa Lobos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa Lobos lands a slapping body shot.
Villa Lobos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flagg is fending him off so far but Villa Lobos persists. Nope, Flagg circles away and we're back to standing.
Flagg gets caught flat footed, as Villa Lobos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.
Villa Lobos looking for a guillotine here but Flagg defends easily.
Villa Lobos has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up.
Flagg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Villa Lobos avoids nicely.
Villa Lobos rushes Flagg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg wants to stall.
Villa Lobos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flagg is trying to keep an underhook but Villa Lobos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Flagg's coaches at The Warehouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.
Flagg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villa Lobos on the ground.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.
Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Villa Lobos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
Flagg is trying to control but can't.
Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
Villa Lobos is working for a kimura but Flagg is defending it quite comfortably.
Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Villa Lobos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villa Lobos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flagg is just riding it out for now. Villa Lobos eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villa Lobos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Flagg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Villa Loboss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flagg throws a sloppy body shot
and Villa Lobos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.
Villa Lobos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flagg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villa Lobos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Carlos Villa Lobos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villa Lobos has a closed guard, preventing Flagg from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa Lobos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villa Lobos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flagg tries to stand but Villa Lobos is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg tries to free his leg and advance position but Villa Lobos is retaining full guard.
Villa Lobos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flagg passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg wants to stand but Villa Lobos has his arm trapped.
Flagg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Villa Lobos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flagg is trying to defend but Villa Lobos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flagg sees it coming and defends easily.
Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Villa Lobos.
Flagg is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Villa Lobos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.
Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
Villa Lobos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villa Lobos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flagg sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villa Lobos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Villa Lobos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flagg drives through and clinches with Villa Lobos against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Flagg.
Flagg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
Flagg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flagg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Villa Lobos clobbers Flagg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Villa Lobos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Flagg has closed the distance and engaged Villa Lobos in a clinch.
Flagg stops a takedown attempt from Villa Lobos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa Lobos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flagg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Randall Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Villa Lobos.
Randall Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flagg takes a swing at Villa Lobos's ribcage but misses.
Villa Lobos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flagg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Villa Lobos just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villa Lobos slips under a jab from Flagg.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villa Lobos was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Villa Lobos tries for a takedown but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Flagg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg throws a series of punches but Villa Lobos avoids them all with ease.
Villa Lobos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Villa Lobos slips under a jab.
Flagg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villa Lobos.
Flagg moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Villa Lobos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flagg tries to move into range but Villa Lobos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flagg rushes Villa Lobos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Villa Lobos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Flagg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Villa Lobos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Villa Lobos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Flagg still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Flagg has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Villa Lobos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flagg trying to control the action but Villa Lobos is working from the bottom.
Flagg decides to stand back up.
Flagg looks to land a right hand but Villa Lobos moved out of range.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Villa Lobos saw that one coming.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villa Lobos at a distance.
Flagg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villa Lobos in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flagg to the mat! Flagg manages to get full guard.
Villa Lobos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa Lobos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flagg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Villa Lobos has Flagg in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Villa Lobos is proving hard to escape from.
Villa Lobos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villa Lobos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Villa Lobos keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Randall Flagg did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villa Lobos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flagg!
Villa Lobos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flagg.
Decent striking displayed by Villa Lobos there.
Villa Lobos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flagg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villa Lobos somewhat.
Flagg tries to clinch there but Villa Lobos circles away.
Villa Lobos sizes up Flagg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flagg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa Lobos.
Flagg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villa Lobos.
Flagg throws a poor cross that misses
so Villa Lobos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Villa Lobos slips nicely into half guard.
Villa Lobos seems to be working for a kimura but Flagg defends the submission attempt.
Villa Lobos wants to work for an arm triangle but Flagg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Villa Lobos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flagg is just riding it out for now. Villa Lobos eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos seems to be looking for submissions.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Villa Lobos is working for a submission of some sort.
Villa Lobos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.
Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa Lobos is trying to work for a kimura but Flagg is defending well.
Villa Lobos is working for an americana but Flagg has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Villa Lobos was thinking about the submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa Lobos is looking to advance position but Flagg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villa Lobos dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flagg looks to land a combination but Villa Lobos avoids it well.
Villa Lobos defending well as Flagg loads up on a big left hand.
Flagg throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa Lobos.
Villa Lobos misses with a body shot.
Villa Lobos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flagg throws a sloppy body shot
so Villa Lobos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Villa Lobos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flagg dives on top into guard.
Villa Lobos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Villa Lobos keeps moving.
Villa Lobos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flagg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa Lobos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Villa Lobos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villa Lobos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Flagg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Villa Lobos has tightened it up now! Flagg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Villa Lobos!
Carlos Villa Lobos is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Carlos Villa Lobos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bzdunek comes to the cage accompanied by Kilka ostatnich krokow. John Bzdunek has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bzdunek sprawls well. Bzdunek wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.
Bzdunek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nastula's hands.
Bzdunek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nastula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bzdunek to score with a decent uppercut.
Bzdunek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nastula's head backwards.
Nastula is rocked!
Nastula gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Bzdunek points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Nastula wakes up just in time to hear Bzdunek thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bzdunek!
In his post fight interview, John Bzdunek 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Royal Blood - Out of the Black as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida misses with a low kick as Narushima jumps back.
Machida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machida duly obliges.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Narushima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Narushima. Narushima maintains the clinch.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Narushima has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Machida avoiding damage as Narushima throws knees to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
Narushima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machida.
Narushima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narushima obliges.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryoto Machida has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida is trying to push Narushima away but Narushima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Narushima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida looks winded!
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to break the clinch but Narushima is controlling the position.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
Narushima working Machida over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machida working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida is trying to break free.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Ryoto Machida's cut even more.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Narushima crunches a lovely knee into Machida's ribcage.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Narushima to work.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida letting Narushima take a breather here.
Narushima working Machida over with knees to the body.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Narushima.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Machida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Machida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donk. Narushima catches Machida right on the button with a cross.
Narushima clinches with his opponent.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Narushima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Ryo Narushima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Narushima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machida is defending well for now.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Narushima lands a knee to the body.
Narushima lands a good knee to the midsection. Machida won't want to take too many of those.
Machida is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima is stalling here.
Narushima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Narushima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida tries to break free but Narushima pushes him back against the cage.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
Narushima lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Narushima is struggling to control the position.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Narushima taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Narushima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida tries to circle away but Narushima has him pinned against the cage.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Narushima connects with a knee to the head.
Machida pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narushima rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Narushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Machida manages to break the clinch.
Narushima rushes Machida and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Narushima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machida can turn it around.
Narushima keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Come on Narushima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Narushima looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Narushima landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima scores with a knee to the head.
Narushima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Machida in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but Machida blocks it.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Narushima won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Narushima keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Narushima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Narushima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Narushima lands a knee to the head.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Narushima keeps control of Machida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Narushima.
Narushima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Narushima for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryoto Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Narushima throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machida paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narushima throws a low kick but Machida moves out of range easily.
Narushima cracks the inside of Machida's front leg.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Narushima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Narushima has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Machida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Machida's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machida breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Narushima throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Narushima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narushima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Narushima lands a nice looking body kick.
Narushima scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Machida throws a push kick but Narushima slaps the foot to one side.
Narushima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Narushima throws a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Ryo Narushima is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida punishes Narushima's body with a nice straight punch.
Machida tries to work over Narushima's front leg with a kick but Narushima checks it.
Narushima is looking to clinch.
Narushima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narushima misses with an uppercut.
Narushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narushima throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Narushima landing knees to the body.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machida's face.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Narushima with a knee to the head.
The cut above Ryoto Machida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Narushima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narushima misses with a knee strike.
Narushima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machida blocks it with crossed arms.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Narushima.
Narushima using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida can't break the clinch.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Narushima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machida avoids it.
Machida takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Narushima has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Narushima misses with a knee to the head.
Narushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Machida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Narushima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Narushima has him pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narushima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Narushima avoids it.
Ryoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryo Narushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narushimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narushima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
A victorious Ryo Narushima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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