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FFC 15: Soderlund v Nowakowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techo Alaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaga comes to the cage accompanied by shaban shaulich. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Techo Alaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Waterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Alaga.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses
and Alaga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alaga misses with a straight left.
Alaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Alaga.
Waterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alaga's hands.
Alaga misses with a double jab.
Alaga misses with a double jab
and Alaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alaga misses with the combination.
Alaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waterson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaga misses with a two punch combination.
Waterson shoots in but Alaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alaga looks to land a body kick but Waterson moved away.
A big left from Alaga misses.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown but Alaga shows good takedown defense.
Alaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alaga throws a series of punches but Waterson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Waterson shoots for a takedown but Alaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Techo Alaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Waterson.
A combination from Alaga does no damage.
Alaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alaga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Waterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alaga.
Alaga misses with the combination.
Alaga is breathing heavily.
Waterson goes for a double leg but Alaga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alaga continues to drive forward.
Waterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waterson tries to pull guard but Alaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Waterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaga tries to break the clinch but Waterson is controlling the position.
Alaga drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alaga keeping moving, preventing Waterson from controlling successfully.
Alaga being controlled here, momentarily.
Alaga trying to control the position.
Alaga wants to sweep but no luck.
Waterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alaga is trying to keep Waterson in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Techo Alaga just wasn't active enough.
Waterson slips a jab and a cross from Alaga.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alaga but Alaga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alaga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alaga misses with a double jab
and Waterson moves into the clinch.
Alaga manages to break the clinch.
Alaga misses with a double jab
and Waterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alaga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterson moves away.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
Alaga misses with the combination.
Alaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Waterson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alaga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Waterson.
Alaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaga throws a body punch but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown but Alaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Waterson shoots for a takedown but Alaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alaga throws a nice looking combination but Waterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Techo Alaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Alaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Waterson rushes Alaga and presses him up against the cage.
Alaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Waterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alaga takes a shot to the head.
Waterson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techo Alaga dominated that round.
That's time! Alaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Alaga. Those never looked like landing.
Waterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Waterson shoots for a takedown but Alaga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Techo Alaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waterson drives through and clinches with Alaga against the cage.
Waterson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alaga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Techo Alaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Waterson.
Alaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Alaga.
Alaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alaga throws a right and a left that Waterson avoids nicely.
Alaga throws a series of punches but Waterson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaga swinging wildly here.
Waterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Techo Alaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Alaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alaga as he avoids it easily.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown but Alaga shows good takedown defense.
Alaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Waterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Waterson dodges the punch combination from Alaga.
Waterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waterson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Techo Alaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alaga slaps away a takedown attempt from Waterson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alaga misses with a double jab
and Waterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alaga throws a nice looking combination but Waterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
Waterson is looking to clinch.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
Alaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Waterson dodges the punch combination from Alaga.
Waterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alaga swivels and escapes.
Alaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Waterson tries to clinch up but Alaga circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alaga misses with the combination.
Alaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Waterson avoids the body shot from Alaga.
Waterson tries to clinch there but Alaga circles away.
Waterson darts in looking for a takedown but Alaga gets double underhooks and turns Waterson into the cage.
Alaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waterson looking for a takedown.
Waterson tries for a takedown but Alaga manages to get underhooks.
Alaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Waterson.
Waterson blocks the body kick.
Alaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Waterson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alaga is trying to push Waterson away but Waterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Waterson pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alaga decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Waterson, up you get!
Alaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alaga gets tackled into the cage by Waterson. Waterson maintains the clinch.
Waterson blocks an uppercut.
Waterson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alaga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Waterson somewhat.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 Techo Alaga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Alaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alaga throws a right and a left that Waterson avoids nicely.
No luck for Waterson with that takedown attempt.
Alaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Waterson throws a leg kick that misses.
Waterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Alaga sprawls well. He's pushed Waterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Techo Alaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Waterson.
Alaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Waterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waterson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alaga looks to land a combination but Waterson avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alaga misses with a wild body shot.
Alaga misses with a right hand
and Waterson counters with a left to the body.
Waterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson tries to clinch up.
Alaga misses with a two punch combination.
Alaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waterson has closed the distance and engaged Alaga in a clinch.
Alaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Waterson won't allow it.
Waterson wants to break free but Alaga has control.
Waterson tries to circle away but Alaga has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Waterson lands an uppercut.
Alaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Waterson throws a head kick but Alaga moves out of range.
Waterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waterson throws a body kick that misses.
Waterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alaga lands with an overhand left.
No luck for Waterson with that takedown attempt.
Alaga keeps Waterson at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaga looks to land a combination but Waterson avoids it well.
Waterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alaga.
Alaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alaga misses with a few strikes there.
Waterson shoots in for a takedown but Alaga shows good takedown defense.
Waterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alaga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Waterson is in Alaga's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Waterson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Waterson stands and steps away. Alaga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Alaga misses with a two punch combination.
Waterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alaga throws out the jab.
Alaga swinging wildly here.
Waterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Alaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Waterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alaga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Alaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Waterson clinches up against the cage.
Waterson tries for a takedown but Alaga manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Waterson.
Alaga tries to circle away but Waterson has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alaga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Techo Alaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waterson shoots in and drives through. Alaga sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
George Waterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Techo Alaga.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alaga, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Techo Alaga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Molton Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munchack is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Molton Hope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchack instigates a clinch.
Hope jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchack walks away with a smile on his face. Hope gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Munchack is just out of range.
Munchack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hope throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Franklin Munchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hope looks to throw the jab but Munchack is out of range.
Hope tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munchack moves into range and clinches up with Hope.
Munchack throws a punch but it's blocked by Hope.
Hope lands a good knee to the midsection. Munchack won't want to take too many of those.
Munchack has Hope pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hope manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hope.
Hope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hope misses with a punch to the body.
Munchack misses with some punches.
Munchack throws a head punch that misses.
Hope is working for takedown but Munchack is calmly controlling the position for now.
Munchack lands a right hand.
Munchack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hope pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hope keeping full guard, as Munchack tries to pass.
Munchack trying to control but Hope is working from the bottom.
Hope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munchack lands a couple of elbows.
Hope preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hope's head.
Hope has his feet on Munchack's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jab from Hope.
Hope connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munchack's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munchack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hope is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack tries to work over Hope's front leg with a kick but Hope checks it.
Munchack looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Munchack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munchack throws out a leg kick but Hope moves out of range and Munchack only half commits.
Munchack tries to clinch there but Hope circles away.
Munchack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hope lands with a straight right. Munchack didn't see that one coming.
Munchack throws a low kick but Hope moves out of range easily.
Munchack shoots for a double leg takedown but Hope sprawls well. He's pushed Munchack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Molton Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Munchack.
Munchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munchack wants to land a leg kick but Hope is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hope.
Hope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hope misses with the combination.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munchack manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope clinches up with Munchack and pushes him back against the cage.
Munchack lands an uppercut.
Hope cracks Munchack with a nice body shot.
Hope is trying to pull guard but Munchack has him pressed against the cage.
Hope is trying to stall.
Munchack lands a shoulder strike.
Hope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munchack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Munchack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Hope.
Hope tries to clinch up.
Munchack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hope circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hope throws a series of punches but Munchack moves out of range.
Hope is looking to clinch but Munchack is avoiding it.
Munchack darts in trying to clinch
and Hope counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hope is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munchack misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Munchack fails to land.
Munchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Munchack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hope leaning against his opponent.
Munchack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hope walks away with a smile on his face. Munchack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchack has closed the distance and engaged Hope in a clinch.
Munchack has clasped his hands together around Hope's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Munchack lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munchack trying to control the position but Hope is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hope is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Munchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Munchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munchack lands a head kick that stumbles Hope and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Molton Hope has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope trying to control the position here.
Hope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchack.
Hope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hope's head.
Munchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hope bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munchack's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hope stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Munchack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munchack postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope manages to work his way to half guard, despite Munchack's best efforts.
Munchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munchack missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Munchack passes to side control.
Munchack 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.
Munchack wants to control but Hope is keeping him busy.
Hope might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hope parries the strikes from Munchack easily there. Munchack is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hope to escape.
Munchack working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Munchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Munchack fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hope has escaped the position, nice work there.
Munchack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Munchack.
Sloppy strikes there by Munchack.
Munchack grinds an elbow into Hope's temple.
Munchack grinds an elbow into Hope's temple.
Munchack throws a strike aimed at the side of Hope's head but Hope avoids it well.
Munchack working the ground and pound but Hope is defending the strikes.
Munchack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hope keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack in side control, throwing shots but Hope defends.
Munchack working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hope dodges the ground and pound from Munchack.
Munchack misses with the ground and pound.
Franklin Munchack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munchack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Munchack is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hope knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munchack sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hope is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Munchack fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Munchack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hope wants to control but Munchack postures up.
The ground and pound from Munchack seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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!
Munchack working away.
An elbow from Munchack crashes against the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munchack grinds an elbow into Hope's temple.
Munchack trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom.
Munchack has hold of Hope's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hope tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Munchack cranks the arm and Hope screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hope, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franklin Munchack!
A relieved looking Franklin Munchack thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kazimierczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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134 lbs
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138 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Kazimierczak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierczak misses the shot to the body.
Kazimierczak moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Batyr.
Kazimierczak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kazimierczak has eaten all the pies!
Batyr instigates a clinch.
Kazimierczak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Batyr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Batyr connects with a knee to the head.
Kazimierczak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batyr walks away with a smile on his face. Kazimierczak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kazimierczak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batyr.
Kazimierczak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batyr tries to clinch but Kazimierczak is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Kazimierczak.
Batyr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kazimierczak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batyr moves in looking to clinch but Kazimierczak pushes him off.
Kazimierczak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batyr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazimierczak tries to score a body lock takedown but Batyr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raiymbek Batyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Kazimierczak.
Kazimierczak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Batyr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierczak wants to control but Batyr is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Batyr fending off the submission attempt from Kazimierczak.
Kazimierczak tightening his grip on Batyr, looking for the choke.
Batyr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kazimierczak's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr is trying to get back to his feet but Kazimierczak has full control of the position and if anything, Batyr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Batyr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Batyr trying to get back to his feet but Kazimierczak is in full control for now.
Kazimierczak is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Batyr is trying to stand back up.
Kazimierczak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kazimierczak has his arm under Batyr's chin here. Game over son! Kazimierczak squeezes tightly and Batyr is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Kazimierczak!
Damian Kazimierczak took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MB Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermain Leaseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Rinaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jermain Leaseau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jermain Leaseau!
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, Luca Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaseau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rinaldi as he avoids it easily.
Leaseau tries for a takedown but Rinaldi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rinaldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rinaldi shoots and misses
and Leaseau counters with a right hand to the body.
Rinaldi shoots in and gets a takedown into Leaseau's guard.
Rinaldi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaseau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinaldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rinaldi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leaseau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinaldi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rinaldi trying to control but Leaseau is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaseau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leaseau controls Rinaldi momentarily but Rinaldi frees himself.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaseau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinaldi wants to pass the guard but Leaseau is keeping the position.
Rinaldi trying to control but Leaseau is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rinaldi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leaseau shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rinaldi eats them both and turns towards Leaseau to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck for Leaseau with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermain Leaseau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rinaldi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rinaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Leaseau. No joy for Rinaldi on that attempt.
Rinaldi misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaseau counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leaseau prevents Rinaldi from improving his position.
Rinaldi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau stands up from half guard.
Leaseau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leaseau wants it to stay on the feet.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Rinaldi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leaseau avoids it really well and circles away.
Leaseau clinches up with Rinaldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Leaseau digs a right hand into Rinaldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rinaldi's gas tank.
Rinaldi tries for a takedown but Leaseau manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Leaseau.
Rinaldi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leaseau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaseau drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leaseau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leaseau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leaseau working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leaseau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermain Leaseau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leaseau scores with a hook to the body. Rinaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leaseau has a takedown stuffed.
Rinaldi misses with a takedown attempt - Leaseau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rinaldi fails with the takedown
and Rinaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rinaldi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leaseau!
Rinaldi trying to control the position but Leaseau is working away.
Leaseau is looking to regain half guard here but Rinaldi keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Leaseau'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.
Rinaldi scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Leaseau manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rinaldi's best efforts.
Leaseau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rinaldi preventing the sweep.
Leaseau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rinaldi manages to pass to side control.
Rinaldi is controlling the pace.
Rinaldi is pressing down on Leaseau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leaseau is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leaseau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rinaldi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leaseau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rinaldi trying to control from Leaseau's half guard. Leaseau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Leaseau looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rinaldi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leaseau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jermain Leaseau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca Rinaldi.
Rinaldi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leaseau counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rinaldi won't be happy with that.
Leaseau tries to advance to mount but Rinaldi denies him.
Leaseau wants to stand but Rinaldi is controlling his arm.
Rinaldi tries to buck Leaseau off but Leaseau is having none of it.
Rinaldi prevents Leaseau from moving into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rinaldi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jermain Leaseau 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rinaldi shoots and misses
so Leaseau counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rinaldi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Leaseau has passed into side control.
Rinaldi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leaseau's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Leaseau! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rinaldi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jermain Leaseau!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pawel Nastula has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pawel Nastula seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pawel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots and misses
and Urajoke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nastula's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nastula trying to control the position.
Urajoke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nastula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nastula has escaped and now he's on top!
Nastula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Urajoke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nastula, into his guard.
Urajoke tries to free his leg and advance position but Nastula is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nastula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nastula has escaped and now he's on top!
Nastula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nastula trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urajoke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastula stops Urajoke from standing up.
Nastula wants to control from the top but Urajoke keeps moving.
Nastula advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Urajoke defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nastula is working for a submission of some sort.
Urajoke is trying to stand.
Nastula passes to full mount!
Urajoke is desperately trying to improve his position but Nastula has a good base and remains in mount.
Urajoke wants to control but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula lands a couple of good shots and Urajoke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Nastula is not going to allow Urajoke to sit and survive in this position.
Urajoke is having to fend off submission attempts from Nastula, who is looking to sink in the choke. Nastula doesn't have the hooks in though and Urajoke manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nastula looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nastula looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nastula!
You can see the frustration on Urajoke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Urajoke wants to get back to his feet but Nastula drags him back down.
Nastula thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urajoke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nastula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nastula tries for a kimura but Urajoke is defending well.
Nastula wants to control but Urajoke is keeping him busy.
Nastula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastula trying to control the action but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
Urajoke is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round.
That's time! Nastula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nastula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urajoke is trying to defend but Nastula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Urajoke wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura but Urajoke is defending well.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Nastula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urajoke keeps working.
Urajoke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nastula wants to control but Urajoke is keeping him busy.
Pawel Nastula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nastula stops Urajoke from getting back to his feet.
Urajoke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula is working for a submission of some sort.
Nastula working over Urajoke with some ground and pound. Urajoke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nastula is looking for a kimura here.
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urajoke sees it coming and defends easily.
Nastula is trying to control. Urajoke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nastula trying to control the action but Urajoke is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Urajoke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Urajoke is defending against the submission attempts here by Nastula.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Urajoke is defending well.
Nastula uses his free foot to push down on Urajoke's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Urajoke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula working for a guillotine from mount but Urajoke is in no mood to give up.
Urajoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nastula avoids the attempt from Urajoke to control.
Nastula working for a guillotine from mount but Urajoke is in no mood to give up.
Urajoke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nastula with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nastula with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urajoke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nastula throws some wild stikes that Urajoke manages to avoid easily.
Nastula goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Urajoke is on top in guard.
Urajoke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nastula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nastula has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula 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.
Pawel Nastula dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Urajoke has managed to clinch.
Urajoke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nastula to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Nastula's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Urajoke manages to pull guard.
Nastula throws a big right hand that misses.
Nastula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nastula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urajoke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urajoke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urajoke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform us that Urajoke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Urajoke keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Urajoke working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula prevents Urajoke from getting back to his feet.
Nastula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
Urajoke keeping moving, preventing Nastula from controlling successfully.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
Nastula landing with the ground and pound.
Nastula throwing strikes from guard but Urajoke blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula passes into half guard.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Nastula is trying to control the action in half guard but Urajoke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Urajoke is looking to escape.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Urajoke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nastula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urajoke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Urajoke tries to kick Nastula off but Nastula keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nastula is looking to take a break and control but Urajoke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urajoke sees it coming and defends easily.
Nastula prevents Urajoke from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastula stops Urajoke from getting back to his feet.
Urajoke wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nastula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Urajoke is just riding it out for now. Nastula eventually gives up the hold.
Urajoke is trying to stand.
Pawel Nastula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urajoke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nastula content to control rather than advance.
Urajoke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urajoke is trying to keep Nastula in close.
Haha Urajoke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nastula is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pawel Nastula.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nastula, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Nastula!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pawel Nastula waved his t-shirt featuring MB Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilko Nikolaevich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Churchill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolaevich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolaevich lands a nice shot that snaps Churchill 's head back.
It looks like Hugo Churchill has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaevich or perhaps it was just good defense by Churchill , which made it look bad.
Nikolaevich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikolaevich stands up and beckons Churchill to his feet.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolaevich, looking for a takedown. Churchill pushes Nikolaevich against the cage but Nikolaevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaevich misses with the combination.
Churchill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikolaevich pinned against the cage. Nikolaevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolaevich has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich misses with a knee strike.
Churchill avoiding damage as Nikolaevich throws knees to the body.
Nikolaevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikolaevich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Churchill .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Churchill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nikolaevich. Churchill shrugs it off though.
Nikolaevich cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Churchill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nikolaevich wants to get back to his feet.
Churchill tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nikolaevich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Churchill but great work by Nikolaevich.
Churchill tries to buck Nikolaevich off but Nikolaevich is having none of it.
Churchill gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Churchill tries to hold on but Nikolaevich pushes him away.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Churchill is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaevich controlling from the full mount.
Nikolaevich trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchill is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich wants to control the pace but Churchill is squirming around nicely.
Nikolaevich avoids the attempt from Churchill to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilko Nikolaevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nikolaevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolaevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Churchill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Churchill blocks a head kick by Nikolaevich.
A combination from Nikolaevich does no damage.
Churchill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nikolaevich pinned against the cage. Nikolaevich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nikolaevich throws a leg kick but Churchill sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nikolaevich delivers a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Churchill .
Nikolaevich misses with a few strikes there.
Nikolaevich scores with a jab to the head.
Churchill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nikolaevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Churchill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Churchill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich misses with a few strikes there.
Churchill dives in for a single leg takedown but Nikolaevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nikolaevich breaks from the clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to bum rush Churchill with a series of wild strikes but Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Churchill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Churchill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasilko Nikolaevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolaevich missing with a left hand there. Churchill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Churchill circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaevich tries to bum rush Churchill with a series of wild strikes but Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasilko Nikolaevich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaevich. Those never looked like landing.
Vasilko Nikolaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Churchill fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Nikolaevich misses.
Churchill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Nikolaevich tries to bum rush Churchill with a series of wild strikes but Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Nikolaevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaevich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolaevich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Churchill swivels and escapes.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill slips a jab and a cross from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich tries to bum rush Churchill with a series of wild strikes but Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolaevich, looking for a takedown. Churchill pushes Nikolaevich against the cage but Nikolaevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaevich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Churchill avoids the body shot from Nikolaevich.
Churchill dodges the punch combination from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich closes the distance and clinches up with Churchill , looking for a takedown. Nikolaevich pushes Churchill against the cage but Churchill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaevich throws a right and a left that Churchill avoids nicely.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nikolaevich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Churchill misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nikolaevich is avoiding damage well.
Churchill tries to advance to mount but can't.
Churchill tries to score with some ground and pound. Nikolaevich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Churchill trying to control the position but Nikolaevich is working away.
Nikolaevich is trying to get back to his feet.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaevich keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nikolaevich sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nikolaevich is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilko Nikolaevich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Churchill 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A combination from Nikolaevich does no damage.
Churchill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich throws a right hand that Churchill ducks under and follows up with a left that Churchill also avoids with ease.
Churchill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Nikolaevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nikolaevich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Churchill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikolaevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Churchill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nikolaevich wants to clinch.
Churchill closes the distance and clinches up with Nikolaevich, looking for a takedown. Churchill pushes Nikolaevich against the cage but Nikolaevich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich throws a series of punches but Churchill avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Nikolaevich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown but Nikolaevich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Churchill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolaevich is fending him off so far but Churchill persists. Nope, Nikolaevich circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Churchill . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikolaevich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Churchill staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Nikolaevich.
Churchill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Churchill moves out of range as Nikolaevich throws a body kick.
A combination from Nikolaevich does no damage.
Churchill shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Churchill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolaevich keeps working.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hugo Churchill wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nikolaevich is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaevich is looking to clinch but Churchill is avoiding it.
Nikolaevich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Churchill .
Nikolaevich misses with a double jab
and Churchill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nikolaevich's guard now.
Churchill trying to control but Nikolaevich is working from the bottom.
Churchill forces his way into half guard.
Nikolaevich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nikolaevich tries to kick Churchill off but Churchill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nikolaevich is not content to let Churchill control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill is working for a submission of some sort.
Churchill controlling the action here.
Vasilko Nikolaevich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Churchill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hugo Churchill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikolaevich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Churchill .
I think Nikolaevich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilko Nikolaevich!
Vasilko Nikolaevich really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Porsin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete comes to the cage accompanied by Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicklas Porsin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguete lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Nicklas Porsin has been cut.
Jab from Aguete.
Aguete changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguete scores with a hook to the body. Porsin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aguete misses with a few strikes there.
Aguete scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Porsin slips a jab and a cross from Aguete.
Sloppy strikes from Aguete. Those never looked like landing.
Porsin tries for a takedown but Aguete sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aguete connects with a combination that backs up Porsin into the cage. Aguete lands a flurry of punches that gets past Porsin's guard. Porsin is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Aguete bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Aguete!
As Rafael Aguete got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I hope "Nicklas" has learned the lesson ..... do not mess with "EL GIGANTE".'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Francis Underwood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostrowski trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Underwood is retaining full guard.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ostrowski pushes down on Underwood's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Underwood trying to control but Ostrowski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski is trying to work for a kimura but Underwood is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski works his way into full mount!
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ostrowski on the ground.
Ostrowski unloading with bombs!
Ostrowski looking to finish with strikes here!
Ostrowski quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ostrowski but it's paid off an Underwood is forced to tap! Nice work by Ostrowski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tadeusz Ostrowski!
Tadeusz Ostrowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Macbeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macbeth has chosen Who Shot Ya, Xavier? as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Barbossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Macbeth!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Macbeth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macbeth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macbeth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macbeth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Macbeth moves into the clinch.
Barbossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbossa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbossa is trying to drag Macbeth to the mat but Macbeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macbeth misses with a body punch.
Barbossa wants to get back to striking at distance but Macbeth won't allow it.
Macbeth prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa wants a takedown.
Barbossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Macbeth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
Macbeth pushes Barbossa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Macbeth throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa is working for takedown but Macbeth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Macbeth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Barbossa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbossa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbossa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Macbeth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macbeth has Barbossa pressed against the cage, preventing Barbossa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macbeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Macbeth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa is looking to break free of the clinch but Macbeth has double underhooks.
Barbossa tries to work over Macbeth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Macbeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbossa is defending well for now.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macbeth's elbow.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch but Macbeth keeps him there for the moment.
Macbeth misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Macbeth controls the action.
Barbossa wants to take the fight to the mat but Macbeth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbossa.
Barbossa wants to get back to striking at distance but Macbeth won't allow it.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
Macbeth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Macbeth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Macbeth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macbeth.
Macbeth missing with knees to the body.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Macbeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macbeth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macbeth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
Macbeth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Macbeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macbeth.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth presses Barbossa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbossa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage.
Macbeth lands with a left to the head.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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!
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
Macbeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macbeth working aggressively here.
Macbeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macbeth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbossa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macbeth tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa can't break the clinch.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Macbeth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macbeth throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Macbeth lands a lovely overhand right.
Macbeth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xavier Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macbeth moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.
Macbeth rushes Barbossa and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Macbeth.
A right hand to the body from Macbeth.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa is trying to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling him.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macbeth lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macbeth throws a head punch that misses.
Macbeth scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Brody Macbeth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macbeth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macbeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa wants to break free but Macbeth has control.
Barbossa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macbeth lands an uppercut.
Macbeth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
Macbeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling the position.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Macbeth.
Macbeth misses with a punch to the body.
Macbeth lands with a left to the head.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macbeth's elbow.
Macbeth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
A short right from Macbeth on the inside.
Barbossa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macbeth lands with a light punch inside.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macbeth lands a right hand.
Barbossa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macbeth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Macbeth has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Macbeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa is trying to push Macbeth away but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macbeth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Macbeth.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Macbeth. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Macbeth scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Macbeth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbossa is trying to break the clinch but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage.
Barbossa is trying to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling him.
Macbeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macbeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macbeth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Macbeth.
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!
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Macbeth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Macbeth working aggressively here.
Barbossa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Macbeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Barbossa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Macbeth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Macbeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Macbeth misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Macbeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Macbeth instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macbeth.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbossa.
Barbossa is trying to push Macbeth away but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbossa wants to get back to striking at distance but Macbeth won't allow it.
Macbeth lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Macbeth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macbeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barbossa is defending well for now.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Macbeth.
Barbossa looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macbeth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macbeth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Macbeth controls the action.
Macbeth works on Barbossa's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbossa wants a takedown.
Macbeth lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macbeth.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Macbeth.
Macbeth blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Macbeth gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macbeth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macbeth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macbeth has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Macbeth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macbeth.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Macbeth is controlling the position.
Xavier Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macbeth has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa goes for a takedown attempt but Macbeth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Barbossa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macbeth moves into the clinch.
Macbeth misses with a body punch.
Macbeth stops a takedown attempt from Barbossa.
Macbeth scores with a shot to the side of Barbossa's head.
Macbeth tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Macbeth back against the cage.
Macbeth lands a shoulder strike.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macbeth digs a right hand into Barbossa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbossa's gas tank.
Macbeth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macbeth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Macbeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Macbeth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa wants to break free but Macbeth has control.
Macbeth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Macbeth fails to land.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macbeth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macbeth lands a nice uppercut.
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Macbeth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macbeth pounces like a tiger and cracks Barbossa with a vicious hook! Barbossa is down but not out! Macbeth follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brody Macbeth!
Brody Macbeth made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Who's a jobber, bitch? Who? That's right bitch, you are. I just made Barbossa my woman. Barbossa, get to my hotel room tonight because I have some clothes that need ironing.'.
The defeated Xavier Barbossa had this to say: 'i want a rematch immediatly so i can knock this chumps head off i promise all of you i will put him out cold on his back on the canvas next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egidiusz Nowakowski (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egidiusz Nowakowski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Söderlund scores with a push kick.
Söderlund cracks Nowakowski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nowakowski falls to his knees and Söderlund doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Söderlund!
Mats Söderlund thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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