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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 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
32 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiffer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schiffer controlling the pace.
It looks like Schiffer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schiffer wants to free his trapped foot but Machida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machida is trying to maintain the position but Schiffer is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schiffer in particular looking to stall.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses.
Schiffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Schiffer persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schiffer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Schiffer throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Schiffer content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Schiffer throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schiffer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Schiffer fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schiffer lands in his opponent's guard.
Schiffer content to stall in guard here.
Schiffer tries to stand but Machida is controlling from the bottom.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Schiffer from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida throws a leg kick but Schiffer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schiffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Schiffer throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Schiffer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida connects with a leg kick. Schiffer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiffer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Machida is working an open guard so Schiffer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulquiorra Schiffer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schiffer moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Schiffer lands with a slapping head kick.
Schiffer moves out of range of the body kick.
Schiffer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Schiffer moved away.
Schiffer misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Machida lands but Schiffer takes it in his stride.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer avoids the head kick by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida staying out of range there.
Schiffer misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Schiffer slips a straight right by Machida.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Schiffer saw it coming and moves away.
Machida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schiffer.
Ulquiorra Schiffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machida controlling Schiffer's posture.
Schiffer wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Machida is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Schiffer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Schiffer misses with a double jab.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schiffer cracks Machida with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Machida misses
and Schiffer counters with a one-two to the body.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Schiffer tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Schiffer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schiffer is rocked!
It looks like Ulquiorra Schiffer has been cut.
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!
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Schiffer throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Schiffer seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schiffer.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Schiffer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Schiffer is controlling him well.
Schiffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schiffer.
Machida misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulquiorra Schiffer'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. This is the final round!
Machida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schiffer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schiffer trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Schiffer wants to stand and escape but instead Machida has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schiffer wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schiffer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Machida off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Schiffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machida is fending him off so far but Schiffer persists. Nope, Machida circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Machida. No joy for Schiffer on that attempt.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Schiffer blocks the low kick.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Machida throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiffer.
Schiffer shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Schiffer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schiffer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Schiffer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiffer.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses.
Schiffer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Schiffer shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida cracks the inside of Schiffer's front leg.
Schiffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schiffer tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schiffer shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schiffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schiffer manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
Lyoto Machida decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robbin Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nylerhotep Constantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nervecell - Psychogenocide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robbin Gracie!
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, Nylerhotep Constantine!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Constantine.
Gracie clinches up with Constantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Constantine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Constantine pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Constantine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie pulls Constantine into guard.
Constantine trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Constantine is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Constantine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Constantine tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Constantine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Constantine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Constantine trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Constantine is aware though and is defending well.
Constantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Constantine passes into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Constantine keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Constantine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Constantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Constantine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Constantine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Constantine passes to side control.
Gracie's coaches at Academia Ipanema 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.
Constantine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Constantine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Constantine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Constantine advances to full mount.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Constantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Constantine wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Constantine 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constantine pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nylerhotep Constantine was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Constantine which made him look bad.
Constantine clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Constantine smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbin Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Constantine misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Constantine lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Constantine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gracie is defending well for now.
Constantine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie pulls Constantine into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Constantine is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Constantine has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbin Gracie!
An out of breath Robbin Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Return to Strength. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan misses with a looping right.
Masilungan lunges at Lineker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lineker's hand.
Lineker dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Masilungan 's knee.
Lineker needs to keep his hands up - Masilungan had a free shot at his head there.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Masilungan looks to land a left hand but Lineker moved out of range nicely.
Masilungan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Masilungan counters with a good, hard body kick but Lineker shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan takes a swing at Lineker's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Masilungan 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.
Lineker checks a low kick from Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
Masilungan connects with a nice looking jab.
Masilungan moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker drops his hands momentarily and Masilungan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lineker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masilungan is able to avoid easily.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masilungan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Lineker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Masilungan checks a leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lineker sprawls well. Lineker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masilungan gets slowly back to his feet.
Lineker avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Nice body kick from Lineker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lineker.
Masilungan lands a nice looking body kick.
Masilungan lands the left hand.
Lineker dodges the punch combination from Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with a head kick. Lineker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Masilungan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lineker counters with a head kick that drops Masilungan to the mat! Masilungan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Masilungan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masilungan checks a leg kick.
Masilungan throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masilungan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Lineker moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masilungan tries a low kick but Lineker avoids it.
Masilungan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masilungan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lineker at a distance.
Lineker throws a low kick but Masilungan moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Lineker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masilungan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lineker.
Masilungan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lineker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masilungan is trying to force a seperation but Lineker has the dominant position.
Masilungan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Masilungan lands a shoulder strike.
Lineker looking to stall.
Masilungan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masilungan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lineker backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masilungan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lineker pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Lineker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Masilungan.
Masilungan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lineker. That did some damage!
Masilungan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masilungan throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masilungan connects with the punch.
Masilungan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lineker.
Masilungan throws out a loose jab but Lineker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Masilungan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Masilungan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lineker - the referee stops the clock and Masilungan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lineker. Masilungan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masilungan throws a hook but Lineker avoids it easily.
Masilungan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lineker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Lineker avoids nicely.
Masilungan misses with a head kick.
Lineker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lineker avoids a kick to the body.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Masilungan shoots for a double leg takedown but Lineker sprawls well. He's pushed Masilungan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masilungan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Lineker moves out of range.
John Lineker is winning the standup battle so far.
Masilungan misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Lineker lands a big head kick that sends Masilungan tumbling to the mat! Lineker takes a step backwards and waves Masilungan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Masilungan misses with a looping right.
Lineker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masilungan blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker tries a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masilungan.
Lineker moves out of range of the strikes.
Lineker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Masilungan misses with a straight right.
Lineker avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Lineker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masilungan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masilungan missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masilungan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Lineker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lineker checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lineker - that will leave a mark!
Masilungan has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Lineker is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
Lineker cracks the inside of Masilungan's front leg.
Masilungan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lineker's head.
Masilungan throws a leg kick that misses.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masilungan's sensitive parts.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
Lineker defending well as Masilungan loads up on a big left hand.
Masilungan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combo that has Lineker backing up. Lineker nods at Masilungan to acknowledge the strikes.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lineker misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lineker.
Masilungan misses with a low kick as Lineker jumps back.
Lineker pushes Masilungan away with a front kick.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Masilungan's legs.
Masilungan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Lineker moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masilungan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lineker.
Masilungan shoots in for a takedown but Lineker shows good takedown defense.
Lineker tries a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Masilungan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lineker.
Lineker tries to work over Masilungan's front leg with a kick but Masilungan checks it.
Lineker blocks a jab.
A big right from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan lands a nice hook to Lineker's body. Lineker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masilungan tried to score with a low kick but Lineker checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Lineker.
John Lineker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lineker scores with a nice body kick.
Masilungan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Masilungan throws out a leg kick but Lineker moves out of range and Masilungan only half commits.
Masilungan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lineker in his tracks.
Lineker feints and then cracks Masilungan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masilungan down.
No joy there for Masilungan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Masilungan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masilungan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Masilungan off balance momentarily.
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses
and Lineker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masilungan really felt that one!
Jed Masilungan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker tried to score with a low kick but Masilungan checks it.
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to score with a low kick but Lineker moves his leg out of the way.
Masilungan throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Lineker motions for Masilungan to come forward. Lineker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Lineker.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lineker, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lineker!
John Lineker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes into the arena with Slaap lekker! blaring out of the sound system. Antonio Vegata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vegata throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vegata is in Gomi's guard.
Vegata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vegata has managed to get both his arms back between Gomi's legs - danger averted.
Gomi trying to keep a closed guard but Vegata is proving a slippery customer.
Gomi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Vegata stays in close to Gomi's body and controls the position.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio Vegata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gomi is defended easily by Vegata.
Gomi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vegata misses with a shot to the body
and Gomi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vegata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Gomi looking to pass the guard.
Vegata controlling the position.
Gomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomi postures up in Vegata's guard and throws a big left but Vegata blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegata keeping moving, preventing Gomi from controlling successfully.
Vegata pulls Gomi in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vegata closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegata lands in his opponent's guard.
Gomi tries to strike from the bottom.
Vegata content to stall in guard here.
Vegata with a nice head shot there.
Gomi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gomi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
Vegata stands up over Gomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomi, not yet.
Vegata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gomi wants to improve his position but instead Vegata has moved into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata is trying to work for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata slows the pace down in half guard.
Vegata prevents Gomi from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Vegata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gomi enables Vegata to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gomi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegata is one step ahead there.
Vegata is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomi has wrist control.
Gomi has his hands on Vegata's head, controlling the position.
Gomi trying to strike off his back.
Vegata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata cracks Gomi with a solid left hand.
Gomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gomi working for a triangle but Vegata defends it easily.
Gomi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vegata wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Vegata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vegata works over Gomi with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vegata works over Gomi with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegata's guard.
Vegata wants to sweep here but Gomi controlling him for the moment.
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!
Vegata trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is controlling Gomi's posture.
Vegata is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vegata controls Gomi momentarily but Gomi frees himself.
Vegata managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Antonio Vegata.
Vegata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vegata trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Vegata working away.
Gomi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vegata not doing much here.
Antonio Vegata has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Vegata 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vegata.
Vegata slows the pace down.
Vegata wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
Vegata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vegata cracks Gomi with a big right hand but Gomi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vegata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vegata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vegata controlling the position from side mount.
Vegata in side control, throwing shots but Gomi defends.
You can see the frustration on Gomi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vegata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
Vegata trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vegata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vegata.
Gomi struggling a bit here.
Vegata fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomi is looking to reverse the position.
Vegata trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Gomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Vegata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Gomi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vegata connects with a decent elbow.
Vegata just content to control the position.
Vegata tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Vegata cracks Gomi with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gomi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vegata throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gomi tries to improve position but can't.
Gomi is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vegata cracks Gomi with a big right hand but Gomi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vegata wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomi is trying to control Vegata's posture but Vegata avoids it.
Vegata wants to control but Gomi is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenny Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi is looking to regain half guard here but Vegata keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Vegata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vegata 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vegata!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antonio Vegata made sure he mentioned Real Fighters Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes to the cage accompanied by Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
168 lbs
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168 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikola Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischer circles away.
Some wild striking there from Fischer.
Cirus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fischer finds it's way round the side to connect with Cirus's head.
Fischer throws a jab when Cirus was well out of range.
Cirus shoots for a double leg takedown but Fischer sprawls well. He's pushed Cirus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fischer misses with a hook.
Cirus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fischer swivels and escapes.
Cirus wants to clinch.
Fischer misses with a looping left.
Fischer lands with a cross.
Fischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cirus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fischer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Cirus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirus.
Cirus closes the distance and clinches up with Fischer, looking for a takedown. Cirus pushes Fischer against the cage but Fischer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer throws a shot from downtown. Cirus moves away and avoids it.
Cirus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Fischer.
Cirus shoots in for a takedown but Fischer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirus is just out of range.
Nikola Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Cirus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fischer wants to stand and escape but Cirus is having none of it.
Cirus distracts Fischer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cirus prevents Fischer from getting back to his feet.
Cirus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fischer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cirus landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Cirus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirus throwing strikes but missing.
Cirus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fischer wants to stand up but Cirus is controlling him.
Cirus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cirus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cirus landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cirus stands up over Fischer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cirus.
Fischer has momentary wrist control but Cirus slips an elbow through the middle.
Fischer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cirus is controlling him.
Cirus with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cirus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cirus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fischer wants to get back to his feet but Cirus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cirus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cirus throws a big elbow that misses.
Cirus 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.
Fischer wants to stand and escape but Cirus is having none of it.
Fischer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cirus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cirus throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fischer's head.
Cirus trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Cirus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cirus throwing strikes from guard but Fischer blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cirus trying to control but Fischer is working from the bottom.
Fischer is looking to stand up but Cirus isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cirus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cirus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Cirus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cirus slips a jab and a cross from Fischer.
Fischer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fischer wants it to stay on the feet.
Fischer misses with a straight left.
Fischer lands with a shot to the body.
Cirus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fischer finds it's way round the side to connect with Cirus's head.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Cirus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fischer's guard.
Cirus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cirus stops Fischer from standing up.
Cirus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Fischer, not yet.
Cirus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fischer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fischer is still in real trouble! Can Cirus finish him?
Cirus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fischer's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Cirus!
After winning the bout, Tom Cirus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Olhoffer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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41
277 lbs
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280 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
31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olhoffer throws an off balance right hand
and Heggs counters with a straight right hand.
Olhoffer throws a right hand that misses
and Heggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olhoffer thinking.
Heggs scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olhoffer dips to his left and cracks Heggs with an uppercut!
Heggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olhoffer.
Olhoffer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Heggs lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Olhoffer misses.
Nice defenses there by Heggs.
Olhoffer cracks Heggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Luther Heggs has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heggs counters with a thumping low kick.
Heggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Olhoffer misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heggs lands a jab to Olhoffer's midsection.
Heggs forces Olhoffer back against the cage and clinches.
Olhoffer wants to get back to striking at distance but Heggs won't allow it.
Heggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
Heggs prevents Olhoffer from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
Heggs scores with a leg kick.
Olhoffer swings for the body but Heggs moves out of range.
Heggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olhoffer's head.
Heggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olhoffer.
Heggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olhoffer, pushing him back against the cage.
Heggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olhoffer is breathing heavily.
Heggs is struggling to control the position.
Olhoffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
Olhoffer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heggs breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Heggs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs scores with the left hand. Olhoffer knows he should have avoided that one.
Heggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Olhoffer circles away.
Olhoffer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heggs lands a big head kick that sends Olhoffer tumbling to the mat! Heggs takes a step backwards and waves Olhoffer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Olhoffer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heggs clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heggs.
Heggs drops Olhoffer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Olhoffer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Olhoffer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heggs pushes Olhoffer against the cage. Heggs is working some dirty boxing. Heggs pushes off with a quick right hook! Olhoffer goes down! Olhoffer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Heggs moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
An out of breath Luther Heggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arial Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Larsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now I Lay Thee Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Arial Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones looks for the body kick but Larsson saw that one coming.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Larsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Larsson throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Good work by Larsson as he checks the leg kick.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Larsson walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Larsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Larsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Larsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsson with a hook.
It looks like Arial Jones has been cut.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Larsson sees coming a mile off.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Larsson jabs at Jones's body.
That kick from Jones tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsson wants to clinch.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a low kick but Larsson moves out of range easily.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones shoots in but Larsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larsson.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones cracks the inside of Larsson's front leg.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Larsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Arial Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Larsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsson takes a step back to recover.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Larsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Larsson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones taking a breather here.
Larsson defending against the ground and pound.
Larsson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Larsson to escape.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Larsson, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones swings around for an armbar but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jones's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arial Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Larsson checks it.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Larsson. That snapped Jones's head back.
Larsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Arial Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Larsson strikes.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Larsson blocks the body kick.
Jones thows a leg kick but Larsson checks it
and Larsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Larsson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Larsson needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
A leg kick checked by Larsson.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Larsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larsson has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsson defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Larsson'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.
Larsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to keep Larsson in close.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Larsson to get to half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Larsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larsson pulls his head out easily.
Jones is trying to control but Larsson manages to pass to mount!
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Larsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arial Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arial Jones'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Larsson takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larsson is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Larsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Larsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Larsson stumbling back into the cage.
Larsson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Larsson looking to stall.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Larsson is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Larsson has his back to the cage.
Larsson is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Henrik Larsson has been cut.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Larsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Larsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
A short right from Larsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Larsson up against the cage.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henrik Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Larsson tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Larsson gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has Larsson pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Larsson.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsson backwards.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Larsson has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Larsson taking a breather.
Larsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Henrik Larsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Larsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Larsson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Larsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsson smiles and moves away.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arial Jones.
Jones tries to work over Larsson's front leg with a kick but Larsson checks it.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larsson on the side of the head.
Larsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsson tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Larsson drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Larsson is looking for the KO!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larsson fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrik Larsson!
After the big win, Henrik Larsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghotha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghotha shoots in but Kharitonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kharitonov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kharitonov is pulling down on Ghotha's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghotha, at least for the moment.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
Ghotha looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha is pushing down on Kharitonov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kharitonov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghotha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kharitonov trying to hold on to Ghotha's head to control him but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha thows a huge punch but Kharitonov dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghotha.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Kharitonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghotha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Ghotha scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghotha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov working a defensive guard here.
Ghotha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghotha lands a couple of digs.
Kharitonov has momentary wrist control but Ghotha slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghotha throws a big elbow that misses.
Kharitonov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Ghotha from controlling successfully.
Kharitonov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghotha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kharitonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha stands up over Kharitonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kharitonov keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
That's time! Kharitonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghotha misses with a looping left.
Kharitonov has closed the distance and engaged Ghotha in a clinch.
Kharitonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kharitonov prevents it.
Kharitonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
Kharitonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghotha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kharitonov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boris Kharitonov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghotha is trying to drag Kharitonov to the mat but Kharitonov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kharitonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghotha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kharitonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha is looking to break free of the clinch but Kharitonov has double underhooks.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha looking for a takedown.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghotha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghotha is trying to break the clinch but Kharitonov is controlling him.
Ghotha can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Ghotha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kharitonov misses with the head strike.
Kharitonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Ghotha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghotha tries to circle away but Kharitonov has him pinned against the cage.
Kharitonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kharitonov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Kharitonov on the inside.
Kharitonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov cracks Ghotha with a nice body shot.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Ghotha's ribcage. Ghotha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Ghotha takes a shot to the head.
Kharitonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Ghotha's ribcage. Ghotha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharitonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
Kharitonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kharitonov.
A left hand lands to the body for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov lands a right hand.
Kharitonov lands with a right to the head.
Kharitonov drops Ghotha onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ghotha is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ghotha is rocked!
Kharitonov dips a shoulder and cracks Ghotha with a mighty uppercut! Ghotha falls back against the cage and Kharitonov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ghotha is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kharitonov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
A victorious Boris Kharitonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Rai Leonardo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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300 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wha.
Leonardo feints and then cracks Wha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wha down.
Leonardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leonardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonardo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wha moves forwards but Leonardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been informed that Wha 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.
Wha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leonardo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonardo pushes Wha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonardo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wha.
Leonardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha throws a head punch that misses.
Leonardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wha controls his hands.
Wha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonardo is defending well for now.
Wha tries to break the clinch but Leonardo is controlling the position.
Wha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
Leonardo trying to land knees to the body.
Leonardo tries to work over Wha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wha managing to block the knees to the body from Leonardo.
Leonardo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Leonardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonardo tries a body shot but Wha blocks it.
Leonardo tries to throw a body punch but Wha avoids it by throwing Leonardo back against the cage.
Wha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonardo digs a right hand into Wha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wha's gas tank.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonardo gets through Wha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo misses with a punch to the body.
Leonardo crunches a lovely knee into Wha's ribcage.
Wha looks winded!
Leonardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonardo can't find room to land a body shot as Wha controls the action.
Leonardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonardo lands with a light punch inside.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but Wha blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonardo.
Wha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Leonardo - that landed with a thud.
Wha wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonardo won't allow it.
Leonardo scores with a hook to the body.
Leonardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonardo crunches a lovely knee into Wha's ribcage.
Leonardo lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wha prevents a body shot from Leonardo.
Leonardo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wha is defending well for now.
Leonardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wha controls his hands.
Leonardo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wha working hard to break the clinch.
Leonardo lands a nice uppercut.
Leonardo is working Wha over against the cage.
Leonardo lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo crunches a lovely knee into Wha's ribcage.
Leonardo cracks Wha with a nice body shot.
Wha avoiding damage as Leonardo throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Leonardo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leonardo.
Leonardo pushes Wha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leonardo digs a right hand into Wha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wha's gas tank.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leonardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wha controls his hands.
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the head but Wha blocks with his arms.
Leonardo tries a knee to the head but Wha blocks it.
Leonardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Leonardo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leonardo can't find room to land a body shot as Wha controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonardo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wha avoids it.
Leonardo misses with a knee to the head.
Wha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonardo tries to clinch up.
Leonardo dodges the punch combination from Wha.
Leonardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonardo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wha.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rai Leonardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leonardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Leonardo.
Leonardo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Leonardo lands a left and a right that send Wha crashing to the mat, dazed. Leonardo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wha is rocked!
Leonardo lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wha out cold! Wha is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo retains his super heavyweight title!
Rai Leonardo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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