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FFC 18: Bzdunek v Ostrowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Wolfe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Wolfe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfe tries to keep at a distance but Batyr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batyr connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Batyr.
Batyr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolfe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batyr lands with a short shot to the head.
Batyr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batyr lands a left hand.
Wolfe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Batyr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batyr manages to break the clinch.
Batyr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Batyr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batyr darts in and clinches Wolfe up against the cage.
Batyr lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Batyr.
Batyr tries a knee to the head but Wolfe blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr scores with a knee to the head.
Batyr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raiymbek Batyr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batyr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolfe is able to avoid easily.
Wolfe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batyr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Batyr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wolfe is rocked!
Batyr moves into the clinch successfully.
Batyr misses with a body punch.
Batyr breaks from the clinch.
Batyr rushes Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batyr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Batyr rushes Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Batyr.
Batyr scores with a knee to the head.
Batyr lands a knee to the head.
Batyr lands an elbow that stopped Wolfe in his tracks for a moment.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
Wolfe is still on wobbly legs! Can Batyr finish him?
Batyr working Wolfe over with knees to the body.
Wolfe seems to have recovered his senses.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
Batyr manages to break the clinch.
Batyr clinches up with Wolfe and pushes him back against the cage.
Batyr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolfe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfe looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Batyr pushes Wolfe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
Batyr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Batyr.
Batyr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Batyr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Batyr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Batyr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolfe backwards.
Batyr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wolfe's face.
Batyr connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Batyr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfes head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr lands an elbow just above Wolfe 's eye.
Batyr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batyr with a knee to the head.
Wolfe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Batyr lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolfe takes an elbow to the temple.
Batyr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Batyr lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Batyr.
Batyr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolfe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Batyr.
Batyr lands with a left to the head.
Batyr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiymbek Batyr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batyr.
Wolfe switches off momentarily and Batyr cracks him with a monster right hand! Wolfe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Batyr dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Batyr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raiymbek Batyr!
Raiymbek Batyr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taco Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Megaman Theme Music as his entrance music. Taco Bell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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255 lbs
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250 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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taco Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bell avoids it really well and circles away.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Carvalho shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bell moves into full guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho controlling from the top position.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell controlling Carvalho's posture.
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonas Carvalho.
Carvalho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bell counters with a single leg into guard. Carvalho didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell pushing down on Carvalho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.
Carvalho tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bell manages to move to mount!
Bell misses with a head shot.
Carvalho tries to buck Bell off but he can't manage it.
Bell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Carvalho tries to buck Bell off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carvalho suckers Bell into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Carvalho is now in Bell's guard!
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position here.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Bell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carvalho taking a breather.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Carvalho lands a shot to the body.
Bell wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taco Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho looking to stall.
Carvalho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Carvalho.
A hook to the body from Carvalho.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carvalho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carvalho shoots in for a double leg but Bell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho goes for a double leg but Bell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bell continues to drive forward.
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carvalho is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Carvalho.
Bell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carvalho pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carvalho clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Carvalho.
Bell is looking for a takedown.
Carvalho jumps guard and drags Bell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell won't allow Carvalho to get back to his feet.
Bell throws a strike but Carvalho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carvalho trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho is trying to stand up here but Bell is controlling him well.
Bell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carvalho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carvalho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bell thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell stops Carvalho from getting back to his feet.
Bell is pressing down on Carvalho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carvalho is holding on for now.
Bell is stalling here. Carvalho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carvalho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Carvalho crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvalho gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Bell's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Bell has Carvalho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carvalho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bell is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taco Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carvalho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carvalho scores a nice knee to the body.
Carvalho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Carvalho.
Carvalho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvalho drives through with a takedown into Bell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Carvalho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carvalho puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvalho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bell is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard.
Bell is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
Carvalho seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jonas Carvalho hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Bell has Carvalho up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a knee to the head.
Carvalho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Bell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carvalho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell goes for a takedown attempt but Carvalho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carvalho moves into the clinch.
Carvalho looking to throw knees to the head but Bell is blocking nicely.
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho wants to clinch.
Carvalho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Carvalho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carvalho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carvalho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Carvalho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carvalho 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Carvalho!
Jonas Carvalho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damian Kazimierczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Mentagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Kazimierczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Mentagawa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazimierczak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazimierczak really is a fat lump.
Kazimierczak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazimierczak forces his way into half guard.
Mentagawa manages to get to full guard.
Mentagawa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mentagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mentagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Kazimierczak is proving a slippery customer.
Kazimierczak with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierczak pushing down on Mentagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazimierczak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazimierczak throwing shots but Mentagawa is blocking nicely.
Kazimierczak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kazimierczak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kazimierczak trying to pass the guard but Mentagawa defending well.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mentagawa defends it well.
Mentagawa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kazimierczak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak trying to control from half guard but Mentagawa is working away.
Kazimierczak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kazimierczak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kazimierczak wants to work for an arm triangle but Mentagawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mentagawa defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierczak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak trying to pass the guard but Mentagawa defending well.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mentagawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mentagawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kazimierczak pulls his head out easily.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura here.
Kazimierczak trying to control from half guard but Mentagawa is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mentagawa tries to get to full guard but Kazimierczak has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazimierczak seems to be working for a kimura but Mentagawa defends the submission attempt.
Mentagawa is looking to improve his position.
Kazimierczak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mentagawa is looking to control Kazimierczak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mentagawa avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kazimierczak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mentagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazimierczak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mentagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mentagawa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kazimierczak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazimierczak is working for a kimura but Mentagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kazimierczak seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazimierczak uses his free foot to push down on Mentagawa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mentagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentagawa punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Kazimierczak with good strikes from the mount here!
Kazimierczak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mentagawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kazimierczak seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazimierczak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazimierczak wants to take a breather but Mentagawa is having none of it.
Kazimierczak works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak throws a strike aimed at the side of Mentagawa's head but Mentagawa avoids it well.
Kazimierczak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mentagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazimierczak tries for a kimura but Mentagawa is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mentagawa tries to bench press Kazimierczak off him but Kazimierczak keeps the position.
Kazimierczak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mentagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazimierczak throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentagawa is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierczak working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Kazimierczak are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kazimierczak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mentagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazimierczak postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kazimierczak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Kazimierczak.
Mentagawa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kazimierczak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak landing a few strikes.
Kazimierczak cracks Mentagawa with a big right hand but Mentagawa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Kazimierczak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mentagawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mentagawa can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mentagawa is looking for a sweep.
Kazimierczak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazimierczak cracks Mentagawa with a big right hand but Mentagawa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Kazimierczak dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazimierczak.
Mentagawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazimierczak is fending him off so far but Mentagawa persists. Nope, Kazimierczak circles away and we're back to standing.
Damian Kazimierczak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mentagawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kazimierczak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazimierczak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazimierczak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazimierczak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mentagawa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazimierczak but great work by Mentagawa.
Kazimierczak is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazimierczak tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mentagawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierczak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kazimierczak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kazimierczak manages to get to full guard.
Kazimierczak looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazimierczak, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierczak is on top in guard.
Mentagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak trying to control the position from guard on top but Mentagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazimierczak is in close to Mentagawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazimierczak pushing down on Mentagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mentagawa manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazimierczak won't allow Mentagawa to sweep him here.
Mentagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mentagawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazimierczak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kazimierczak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kazimierczak cracks Mentagawa with a solid left hand.
Kazimierczak is pushing down on Mentagawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mentagawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Kazimierczak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kazimierczak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mentagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierczak moves nicely into side control.
Kazimierczak controlling the position.
Kazimierczak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierczak has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mentagawa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kazimierczak yanks on the arm and Mentagawa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kazimierczak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Kazimierczak!
A relieved looking Damian Kazimierczak 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dale McCann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale McCann has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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201 lbs
9 - 7 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from McCann. No joy for Shackleton on that attempt.
McCann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCann wants it to stay on the feet.
Shackleton shoots in and drives through. McCann sprawls well.
Dale McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
McCann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shackleton.
McCann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shackleton throws a lazy right hand but McCann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCann lands a nice looking body shot.
Shackleton with a poor takedown
and McCann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
Shackleton looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCann slips a straight right by Shackleton.
McCann sends Shackleton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCann is motioning to the referee to let Shackleton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shackleton is rocked!
McCann stuffs the takedown.
Shackleton dodges the punch combination from McCann.
Shackleton fails with a takedown attempt.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shackleton is controlling him.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but McCann keeps moving.
McCann wants to stand but Shackleton is controlling the position.
Shackleton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shackleton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton cracks McCann with a solid left hand.
Shackleton is looking to work some ground and pound but McCann has wrist control.
McCann wants to stand and escape but Shackleton is having none of it.
Shackleton is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleton advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is trying to ground and pound but McCann uses the momentary lack of control by Shackleton to regain half guard.
McCann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shackleton.
Shackleton is trying to control. McCann wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleton is looking to advance position but McCann won't allow it.
Shackleton lands with a punch from half guard.
McCann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shackleton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Shackleton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shackleton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dale McCann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Shackleton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shackleton throws a hook to the side of McCann's head but McCann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown but McCann shows good takedown defense.
McCann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Shackleton lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Shackleton. That snapped McCann's head back.
A good leg kick by McCann.
Shackleton with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a nice right hand that sends Shackleton toppling to the canvas! Shackleton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCann finish him?!
Shackleton is still on wobbly legs! Can McCann finish him?
McCann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton misses with a takedown attempt
and McCann counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Shackleton to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by McCann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dale McCann!
Dale McCann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Doumbos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fabolous - My Time ft. Jeremih. 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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24
200 lbs
5 - 4 - 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melvin Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Doumbos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doumbos throws a right hand that Reem ducks under and follows up with a left that Reem also avoids with ease.
Doumbos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doumbos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doumbos thows a huge punch but Reem dodges it nicely.
Doumbos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doumbos is trying to control the action in half guard but Reem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doumbos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Doumbos sits in half guard.
Doumbos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doumbos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reem wants to improve his position but Doumbos is controlling well.
Doumbos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doumbos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbos working Reem over with strikes.
Doumbos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doumbos stalling away here and it's allowed Reem to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Doumbos throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Doumbos preventing the sweep.
Doumbos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbos being controlled here momentarily.
Reem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbos postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
Doumbos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doumbos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doumbos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doumbos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doumbos wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doumbos.
Doumbos works over Reem with some ground and pound from guard.
Doumbos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reem's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem wants to stand but Doumbos is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doumbos throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Doumbos throws a strike but Reem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Our spies down at at All-Out Gym Sydney inform us that Doumbos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Doumbos has his foot on Reem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reem works his way back into a safe position though.
Reem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doumbos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumbos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doumbos has a closed guard, preventing Reem from standing up.
Doumbos trying to keep a closed guard but Reem is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doumbos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Doumbos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doumbos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doumbos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Doumbos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doumbos's elbow.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Doumbos misses with a punch to the body.
Doumbos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reem lands a nice hook to Doumbos's body. Doumbos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doumbos on the side of the head.
Reem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doumbos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Doumbos missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doumbos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbos looks for a takedown but Reem sprawls well.
Reem lands an overhand right.
Doumbos is rocked!
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Reem does it's job there.
Doumbos is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Alex Doumbos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reem.
Doumbos shoots in looking for a takedown but Reem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doumbos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doumbos seems to have recovered his senses.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Doumbos is just out of range.
Doumbos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reem but Reem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melvin Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Doumbos.
Doumbos is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doumbos is defended easily by Reem.
Jab by Reem.
Doumbos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Reem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem sends Doumbos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reem is motioning to the referee to let Doumbos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Melvin Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Doumbos is out on his feet! Reem sets himself and nearly takes Doumbos's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Melvin Reem!
During a confident post fight interview, Melvin Reem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munchack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac - Ambitionz Az A Ridah. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
240 lbs
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273 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munchack defends well and Barnett ends up having to push Munchack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munchack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munchack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munchack is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Munchack clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Munchack prevents Barnett from getting a body triangle.
Munchack looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Munchack is trying to break free.
Barnett trying to control.
Munchack trying to control the action but Barnett just sinks the hooks in.
Barnett working for a choke but Munchack is defending well.
Barnett seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchack manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barnett's guard. Nice work there by Munchack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnett is keeping the position for now.
Barnett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munchack preventing the sweep.
Munchack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Munchack defends well.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has his foot on Munchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Munchack slips nicely into half guard.
Munchack trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Munchack trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Barnett trying to control but Munchack postures up.
Barnett is pressing down on Munchack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munchack working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Munchack won't allow Barnett to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchack is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Munchack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Munchack is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Munchack's guard.
Munchack looking to control.
Munchack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnett is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Munchack looking to control.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Munchack struggling a bit here.
Barnett working the ground and pound from side control.
Munchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Munchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Munchack tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to control but Munchack is keeping him busy.
Barnett working the body and head with strikes.
Barnett misses with the ground and pound.
Munchack is looking to reverse the position.
Munchack regains half guard.
Munchack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munchack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchack is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munchack gets caught flat footed, as Barnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Munchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchack, not yet.
Barnett trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Munchack.
Munchack can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnett passes to side control.
Munchack tries to improve position but can't.
Barnett throws a strike aimed at the side of Munchack's head but Munchack avoids it well.
Munchack is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Matt Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack is trying to control Barnett's posture but Barnett avoids it.
Munchack is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett works to advance to full mount. Munchack defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Munchack tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.
Barnett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnett raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munchack tries to hold on but Barnett postures up.
Munchack is working to get back to half guard.
Munchack taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Munchack's face.
Munchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett looking to ground and pound but Munchack is blocking nicely.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Munchack is looking to escape.
Barnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Munchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Munchack tries to hold on but Barnett postures up.
Munchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett trying to control but Munchack is having none of it.
Munchack is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Munchack is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Munchack wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Munchack wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Munchack is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munchack avoid being mounted?
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Munchack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Munchack defending well.
Munchack tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Munchack moves into full guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Munchack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett trying to control but Munchack is working from the bottom.
Barnett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Barnett just wasn't active enough.
Munchack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Franklin Munchack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Munchack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munchack's half guard.
Munchack gets full guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Munchack's guard.
Munchack is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is trying to control the action in half guard but Munchack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Munchack's temple.
Barnett is trying to control. Munchack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munchack works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Munchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchack manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Barnett wants to control but Munchack is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnett defends it well.
Barnett in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Munchack is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barnett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barnett shrugs it off.
Munchack avoids the attempt from Barnett to control.
Barnett has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Munchack's lack of action.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barnett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Munchack is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Barnett still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Barnett has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Munchack gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack controlling the position for now.
Munchack won't allow Barnett to pass to mount.
Munchack wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett trying to control the action but Munchack is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munchack wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin Munchack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munchack is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munchack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Munchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Munchack, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett stays in close to Munchack's body and controls the position.
Munchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Munchack keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Munchack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munchack keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Munchack looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Munchack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Munchack wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munchack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett stands up out of Munchack's guard for a moment - Munchack manages to land a nice upkick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munchack is looking for a triangle here but Barnett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barnett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munchack dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franklin Munchack.
I think Barnett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Barnett!
A less than humble Matt Barnett misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Underwood will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood scores with a nice strike.
Underwood lands with an overhand left.
Underwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Underwood.
Nastula is rocked!
Nastula tries for a takedown but Underwood circles away easily
and Underwood counters with a right hand from hell and Nastula is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Underwood!
A very excited looking Francis Underwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Techo Alaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaga has chosen shaban shaulich as his entrance music. Techo Alaga acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 3 - 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Techo Alaga!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alaga is looking to clinch.
Barbossa cracks Alaga with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alaga looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Barbossa finish him?
It looks like Techo Alaga has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa connects with a right hand. Alaga shakes it off.
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Barbossa's head coaches at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alaga clinches.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch but Alaga keeps him there for the moment.
Alaga misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbossa.
A head punch on the inside from Alaga fails to land.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alaga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alaga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barbossa.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaga blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Alaga tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Alaga tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barbossa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xavier Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Alaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Barbossa - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
Alaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbossa.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alaga moves in looking to clinch but Barbossa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alaga has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alaga tries to clinch but Barbossa moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alaga.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Alaga knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbossa.
Alaga moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alaga eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alaga is rocked!
Alaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbossa looks to land a combination but Alaga avoids it well.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaga throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbossa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alaga misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Barbossa has knocked Alaga down with a huge combo! Barbossa steps away and waves a wobbly Alaga back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbossa finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alaga wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Alaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Alaga has closed the distance and engaged Barbossa in a clinch.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa can't get the takedown.
Alaga prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
A head punch on the inside from Alaga fails to land.
Alaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbossa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alaga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Alaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbossa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alaga keeps control of Barbossa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alaga working aggressively here.
Alaga misses with a knee strike.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Barbossa is trying to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling him.
Alaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alaga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Alaga is controlling the position.
Alaga lands an elbow inside that Barbossa shrugs off.
Alaga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbossa wants to break free but Alaga has control.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Alaga has the dominant position.
Alaga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbossa blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Barbossa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Techo Alaga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbossa connects with a right hand. Alaga shakes it off.
Barbossa drops Alaga with a beautiful combination! Alaga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbossa is looking for the KO!
Barbossa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alaga swinging wildly here.
Barbossa fails to land with a series of punches.
OH! Alaga has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Barbossa smells blood and charges in for the finish! Barbossa unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Alaga sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Barbossa!
Xavier Barbossa managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilko Nikolaevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vasilko Nikolaevich was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vasilko Nikolaevich!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolaevich moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Benton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nikolaevich prevents it.
Nikolaevich stops a takedown attempt from Benton.
Nikolaevich keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benton stops Nikolaevich from getting back to his feet.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nikolaevich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benton is stalling here. Nikolaevich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nikolaevich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Benton is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaevich wants to stand but Benton has his arm trapped.
Benton regains half guard.
Benton gets back to full guard.
Nikolaevich wants to get up but he can't break Benton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton working a defensive guard here.
Benton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nikolaevich has his hands clasped together but Benton extends and breaks Nikolaevich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Benton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grant Benton!
A victorious Grant Benton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Bzdunek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bzdunek comes to the cage accompanied by Kilka ostatnich krokow. John Bzdunek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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31
146 lbs
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26
145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bzdunek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bzdunek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ostrowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Bzdunek sprawls well. He's pushed Ostrowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ostrowski dodges the punch combination from Bzdunek.
Ostrowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bzdunek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ostrowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bzdunek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Bzdunek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadeusz Ostrowski.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Bzdunek, looking for a takedown. Ostrowski pushes Bzdunek against the cage but Bzdunek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ostrowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bzdunek defends well and Ostrowski ends up having to push Bzdunek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ostrowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Bzdunek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ostrowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bzdunek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ostrowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Ostrowski feints and as Bzdunek raises his hands in defense, Ostrowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ostrowski advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ostrowski looks winded!
Bzdunek is staying active underneath Ostrowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ostrowski thows a huge punch but Bzdunek dodges it nicely.
Ostrowski is trying to control. Bzdunek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ostrowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bzdunek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bzdunek still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bzdunek has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bzdunek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ostrowski fails with the takedown
letting Bzdunek counter with a right hand.
Ostrowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bzdunek swivels and escapes.
Bzdunek connects with a crisp jab.
Bzdunek connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bzdunek throws a series of strikes that have Ostrowski backpedaling.
Bzdunek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bzdunek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ostrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bzdunek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bzdunek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bzdunek leaves Ostrowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ostrowski.
No luck for Ostrowski with that takedown attempt.
Bzdunek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ostrowski is rocked!
Nice jab there from Bzdunek.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bzdunek finish him?
Ostrowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bzdunek connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ostrowski covering up! Bzdunek comes in with a big uppercut and Ostrowski goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Bzdunek!
John Bzdunek retains his bantamweight title!
John Bzdunek bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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