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MFN 155: Cidade Maravilhosa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahavir Ramanujam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blind Eye Halo. Ramanujam has chosen Shiva in Exile - Ha'nadi as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Peterson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mahavir Ramanujam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
Ramanujam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramanujam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramanujam moves out of range of the leg kick from Peterson .
Ramanujam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Ramanujam slips the punch.
Peterson walks into a straight right hand from Ramanujam.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Peterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramanujam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Ramanujam counters with an outside leg kick.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Ramanujam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramanujam can pounce on him.
Ramanujam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson blocks the body kick.
Ramanujam throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peterson .
Ramanujam motions for Peterson to come forward. Ramanujam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramanujam thumps Peterson with a low kick.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramanujam scores with a nice body kick.
Ramanujam connects with the punch.
That kick from Ramanujam tenderised Peterson 's leg. Peterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Peterson .
Ramanujam throws a low kick but Peterson avoids it.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramanujam thumps Peterson with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramanujam is just out of range.
Peterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramanujam momentarily.
Ramanujam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramanujam throws a leg kick but Peterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramanujam's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ramanujam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramanujam misses the target.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Ramanujam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramanujam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson 's head.
A big left from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramanujam off the cage and back into range.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson . Ramanujam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramanujam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramanujam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramanujam works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson .
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramanujam scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramanujam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Ramanujam moved out of range nicely.
Ramanujam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramanujam connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Ramanujam.
Peterson tried to score with a low kick but Ramanujam checks it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Ramanujam saw that one coming.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Ramanujam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson moves into the clinch.
Ramanujam takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolai Peterson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Peterson 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramanujam is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Ramanujam lands an uppercut.
Ramanujam prevents a body shot from Peterson .
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam blocking some punches.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramanujam misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramanujam lands an uppercut.
Ramanujam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peterson s head.
Ramanujam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramanujam throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson .
Ramanujam misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramanujam.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahavir Ramanujam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
Ramanujam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Peterson is able to avoid easily.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramanujam manages to avoid it.
Ramanujam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramanujam throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Ramanujam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Peterson counters with a nice body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Peterson throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramanujam to score with a decent uppercut.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Ramanujam saw that one coming.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Ramanujam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramanujam checks a leg kick.
Ramanujam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson throws the left hand but Ramanujam avoids the punch easily.
Ramanujam throws out a leg kick but Peterson moves out of range and Ramanujam only half commits.
Ramanujam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramanujam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramanujam wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramanujam.
A big right from Ramanujam misses.
Peterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramanujam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramanujam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peterson .
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramanujam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Peterson .
Peterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to work over Ramanujam's front leg with a kick but Ramanujam checks it.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson digs a good hook to Ramanujam's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramanujam throws the left hand but Peterson avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peterson checks a leg kick.
Ramanujam throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Peterson .
Ramanujam lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson .
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramanujam.
Mahavir Ramanujam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramanujam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramanujam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterson connects with a looping right hand.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramanujam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson 's sensitive parts.
Ramanujam lands with a right hand.
Ramanujam bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramanujam staying out of range there.
Ramanujam checks a leg kick.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Ramanujam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramanujam.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Ramanujam.
Ramanujam throws a hook to the side of Peterson 's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Ramanujam.
Ramanujam misses with a low kick.
Ramanujam slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peterson is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Ramanujam misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peterson .
Ramanujam misses with an uppercut.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Ramanujam shakes it off.
Ramanujam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramanujam shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson wants to slow Ramanujam down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson rushes Ramanujam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramanujam has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramanujam.
Ramanujam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramanujam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahavir Ramanujam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ramanujam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramanujam looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramanujam.
A slow jab from Peterson misses its intended target.
Ramanujam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Ramanujam had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramanujam finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramanujam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramanujam's head.
Ramanujam throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
Ramanujam shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramanujam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramanujam misses with a left hand
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramanujam.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramanujam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peterson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ramanujam wants to control but Peterson passes easily into half guard.
Ramanujam gets full guard.
Ramanujam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Peterson is now in half guard.
Peterson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramanujam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peterson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ramanujam's thigh. Ramanujam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramanujam is retaining full guard.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramanujam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramanujam is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
Ramanujam 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.
Peterson has gone for a leg lock! Ramanujam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peterson 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramanujam trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolai Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramanujam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peterson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peterson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peterson !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramanujam keeps working.
Ramanujam is looking for a sweep.
Ramanujam sneaks back into half guard.
Ramanujam is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramanujam is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramanujam 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahavir Ramanujam!
After the fight, Mahavir Ramanujam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman Frazier comes to the cage accompanied by My Inspiration. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dougie Silva!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Foreman Frazier. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Foreman Frazier misses with a wild combination.
Foreman Frazier misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foreman Frazier looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Foreman Frazier - just one landing.
Cassius Foreman Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Foreman Frazier's leg but Foreman Frazier calmly moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Foreman Frazier throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Foreman Frazier's corner calls for a 1-2. Foreman Frazier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foreman Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman Frazier misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Foreman Frazier in a clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Foreman Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Foreman Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Foreman Frazier takes a shot to the head.
Foreman Frazier prevents a body shot from Silva.
Foreman Frazier prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Foreman Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foreman Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Foreman Frazier scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman Frazier.
Silva pushes Foreman Frazier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Foreman Frazier off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a low kick as Foreman Frazier jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Foreman Frazier's defenses.
Foreman Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Foreman Frazier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foreman Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Foreman Frazier throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foreman Frazier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Foreman Frazier misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick.
Silva slips under a jab.
A cross from Foreman Frazier lands.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Foreman Frazier 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.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Foreman Frazier takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working aggressively here.
Foreman Frazier misses with a body punch.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foreman Frazier backwards.
Foreman Frazier works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Foreman Frazier controls the action.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Foreman Frazier controls his hands.
Foreman Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foreman Frazier.
A short uppercut from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier prevents a body shot from Silva.
Foreman Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Foreman Frazier.
Silva blocks a body shot from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier working aggressively here.
Foreman Frazier presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Foreman Frazier's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Foreman Frazier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Foreman Frazier controls the action.
A short right from Foreman Frazier.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Foreman Frazier finish him?
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foreman Frazier blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva gets through Foreman Frazier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foreman Frazier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Foreman Frazier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Foreman Frazier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassius Foreman Frazier!
Cassius Foreman Frazier took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'C'mon, I'm going back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill H Ahellno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahellno has chosen Domination as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill H Ahellno!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ring fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahellno in the body.
Ahellno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ring.
Ring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahellno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Ring throws a right hand that Ahellno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahellno also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahellno's head.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Ahellno moves out of range easily.
Ring clinches up against the cage.
Ahellno decides to pull guard.
Ring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ring controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahellno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ring's guard.
Ahellno trying to control but Ring is working from the bottom.
Ring had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahellno defends it easily.
Ring tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving.
Ring keeping full guard, as Ahellno tries to pass.
Ahellno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahellno is looking to pass into half guard but Ring pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ring is in guard.
Ahellno keeping full guard, as Ring tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ring trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahellno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahellno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ring defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring passes Ahellno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ring is working for a kimura but Ahellno is defending it quite comfortably.
Ring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahellno keeps working.
Ahellno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ring tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ahellno controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ring stands up out of the half guard.
Ahellno throws a jab when Ring was well out of range.
Ring throws a head kick that misses.
Ring fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahellno avoids the head kick by Ring.
Ring throws a head kick that Ahellno semi-blocks.
Ring throws a lazy head kick
and Ahellno counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahellno keeps the fight on the outside.
Ring thuds his right hand into Ahellno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Ring dominated that round.
That's time! Ring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahellno can do to turn this around?
Ring moves into the clinch.
Ring drops Ahellno with a big knee straight up the middle! Ahellno is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ahellno is rocked!
It looks like Bill H Ahellno has been cut.
Ahellno misses with the combination.
Ring fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ring tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahellno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ring dodges the punch combination from Ahellno.
Ring misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahellno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ring. Ring obviously looking to wear him down.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Ahellno moves out of range easily.
Ring gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahellno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ring wants to clinch.
Ring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahellno was well out of range. Poor timing from Ring.
Ring lands a big head kick that sends Ahellno tumbling to the mat! Ring takes a step backwards and waves Ahellno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ahellno is still on wobbly legs! Can Ring finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahellno swats away the attempt to clinch by Ring.
Ahellno seems to have recovered his senses.
Ring goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahellno misses with the combination.
Ahellno blocks a head kick by Ring.
Ahellno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ring lands a big head kick that sends Ahellno tumbling to the mat! Ring takes a step backwards and waves Ahellno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ahellno drops his hands momentarily and Ring needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Ahellno just on the top of the head. Ahellno drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Ahellno - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Ring!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Ring 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos has chosen Garota de Ipanema as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neymar Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange checks the leg kick nicely there.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos tries to bum rush Strange with a series of wild strikes but Strange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strange throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strange.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Strange moves out of range easily.
Strange gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strange dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strange. That did some damage!
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strange throws out the jab.
Strange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Strange.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strange.
Santos misses with a hook
and Strange counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Strange postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strange scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos pulls Strange in close to prevent any damage.
Strange controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Strange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos is pulling down on Strange's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strange. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Strange cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick by Santos misses
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Strange is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Strange stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strange won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos managing to control the position.
Strange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange connects with a couple of short punches.
Santos trying to control the position.
Strange 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.
Strange stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
Strange won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Strange trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Simon Strange will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Strange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strange throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Strange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strange walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Strange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Strange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strange finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Neymar Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Strange with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Strange.
Strange fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Strange looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws a low kick but Strange moves out of range easily.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Strange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Strange.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Strange counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strange.
Strange working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strange working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Strange scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Strange works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santos keeping full guard, as Strange tries to pass.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strange is controlling him.
Santos is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strange dives into side control.
Strange in side control, throwing shots but Santos defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos is not content to let Strange control the position.
Simon Strange overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strange is chipping away with strikes.
Strange controlling the position from side mount.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is not content to let Strange control the position.
Check out the look on Strange's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Santos is not content to let Strange control the position.
Strange throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Strange trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strange.
Strange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strange throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Neymar Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Neymar Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange misses with an uppercut.
Santos throws a series of punches but Strange avoids them all with ease.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
An inside leg kick from Santos misses.
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Strange's front leg but catches the back leg as Strange tries to avoid it.
Strange uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Strange dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Strange misses with a wild body shot.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos misses with a hook
and Strange counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Strange working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strange is working away from the top position though.
Strange working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to kick Strange off but Strange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Strange slows the pace down in half guard.
Strange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strange is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Strange is very close to passing his half guard.
Neymar Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strange trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Strange seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strange blocks a head kick by Santos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos thows a leg kick but Strange checks it
and Strange counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Strange stalling away here and it's allowed Santos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos is looking for a triangle here but Strange uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Strange 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.
Strange scoring with punches and elbows.
Simon Strange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strange, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
Simon Strange thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Neymar Santos spoke after the fight, saying 'Merda!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). Nikolay Capriotti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolay Capriotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capriotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Capriotti gets a clinch.
I was talking to Capriotti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capriotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Capriotti.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capriotti is defending well.
Come on Capriotti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Capriotti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti wants to stall.
Capriotti misses with some punches.
Capriotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capriotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capriotti stalling against the cage.
Capriotti working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Capriotti to work.
Capriotti scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries for a takedown but Capriotti manages to get underhooks.
Nikolay Capriotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Kim.
Kim scores with a hook to the body.
Capriotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Capriotti tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Capriotti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Capriotti. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Capriotti ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Capriotti on the side of the head.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capriotti missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capriotti loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Capriotti tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Capriotti digs a good hook to Kim's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Capriotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capriotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capriotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Capriotti.
A nice left hand lands by Capriotti.
Kim pulls guard successfully.
Capriotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Capriotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Capriotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Capriotti throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Capriotti trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Capriotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo inform us that Kim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Capriotti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Capriotti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kim, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Capriotti lands with a punch from half guard.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Capriotti is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kim as he works his way to full guard.
Capriotti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Capriotti steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kim. That one must have hurt.
Capriotti is looking to clinch.
Capriotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Capriotti misses with a low kick.
Capriotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
Kim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Capriotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capriotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capriotti blocks a head kick by Kim.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capriotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capriotti won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capriotti is looking for a sweep.
Capriotti can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to bench press Kim off him but Kim keeps the position.
Capriotti is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kim is controlling him well.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
Kim in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kim staying calm.
Capriotti is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Capriotti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kim but great work by Capriotti.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Capriotti working the ground and pound from side control.
Kim takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Capriotti throws a strike aimed at the side of Kim's head but Kim avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capriotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Capriotti prevents Kim from improving his position.
Capriotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kim is looking to get back to full guard here but Capriotti has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to buck Capriotti off but Capriotti is having none of it.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Capriotti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kim misses with an uppercut. Capriotti saw that one coming.
Capriotti misses with an uppercut.
Kim throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Capriotti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Capriotti lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim slips under a jab.
Capriotti tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capriotti swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Nikolay Capriotti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti lands a front kick.
Capriotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kim's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capriotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim shoots in and drives through. Capriotti sprawls well.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Capriotti. That did some damage!
Kim moves out of range as Capriotti strikes.
Capriotti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Capriotti didn't expect that.
Capriotti is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim trying to control but Capriotti is working from the bottom.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Capriotti 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim pushing down on Capriotti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Capriotti pushes Kim off but Kim dives into side control.
Capriotti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kim's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti trying to control here.
Capriotti is trying to stand back up but Kim is controlling him
Capriotti trying to control here.
Capriotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim is just content to waste time from the top position. Capriotti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capriotti working a defensive guard here.
Kim won't allow Capriotti to sweep him here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Capriotti missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capriotti is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Kim 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Capriotti swivels and escapes.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Kim.
I think Kim 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Kim!
A very excited looking Roberto Kim 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.
In defeat, Nikolay Capriotti stepped up to the mic, saying 'This doesn't make sense. How could I've lost so many fights in my career? I don't get it. I'll bounce back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nowacki's choice of entrance music: Moby - Flower. Jami Balkan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki moves out of range of the body kick.
Balkan scores with a leg kick.
Balkan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely.
Balkan checks a low kick from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki slips under a jab from Balkan.
Balkan throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan looks to throw a body kick
and Nowacki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balkan tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Nowacki moved away.
Good leg kick by Balkan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balkan feints and then cracks Nowacki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nowacki down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it.
Jami Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki moves out of range of the leg kick from Balkan.
Nice cross by Balkan.
Good leg kick by Balkan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Balkan moved away.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkan.
Balkan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nowacki throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Balkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkan staying out of range there.
Nowacki throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balkan.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkan cracks Nowacki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balkan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
Nowacki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balkan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Balkan moves out of range.
Nowacki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balkan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Balkan throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nowacki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nowacki walks into a stiff left hand from Balkan.
Balkan misses with an uppercut.
Nowacki moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.
A big right from Nowacki misses.
Nowacki walks into a straight right hand from Balkan.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Nowacki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nowacki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Nowacki throws a good cross that connects.
Nowacki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balkan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nowacki is looking to clinch but Balkan is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Balkan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Nowacki.
Balkan fakes the leg kick and cracks Nowacki in the body.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
Nice body kick from Nowacki.
Nowacki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nowacki tries to clinch there but Balkan circles away.
Nowacki is looking to slow Balkan down with leg kicks.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Nowacki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowacki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan thuds his right hand into Nowacki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Nowacki sees coming a mile off.
Balkan tries a low kick but Nowacki avoids it.
Balkan motions for Nowacki to come forward. Balkan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nowacki moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
Jab from Nowacki.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Balkan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around?
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nowacki looks to land a combination. Balkan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nowacki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balkan throws a head kick but Nowacki moves out of range.
Balkan is looking to chop away at Nowacki's legs.
Balkan scores with a sloppy right hand. Nowacki should have avoided that one.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nowacki.
Balkan misses with a hook.
Nowacki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Nowacki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jami Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkan throws a lazy body kick
and Nowacki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nowacki lands with a good body shot.
Nowacki works over Balkan's head and body with a nice combination.
Nowacki moves out of range of the leg kick from Balkan.
A swing and a miss from Nowacki.
Balkan lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nowacki coming out on top.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nowacki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Balkan has got the better of the exchanges.
A bone on bone clash there as Nowacki blocks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nowacki, as that shot connected.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balkan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Balkan misses the target.
A lazy left from Nowacki finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a leg kick that misses.
Nowacki scores with a jab. Balkan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balkan misses the jab.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Balkan misses with a hook.
Balkan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Balkan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nowacki's sensitive parts.
Balkan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balkan can pounce on him.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nowacki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Balkan cracks Nowacki with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowacki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Nowacki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkan.
Balkan swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
Balkan throws out a powerful jab.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Nowacki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balkan wants to land a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range.
Nowacki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balkan in his tracks.
Balkan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nowacki looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkan is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nowacki.
Balkan throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well.
Nowacki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki misses with a straight left.
Balkan throws a leg kick
and Nowacki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good standup being displayed there by Balkan as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target.
Nowacki slips a straight right by Balkan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nowacki throws a hook but Balkan blocks it.
Nowacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan misses with the combination.
Nowacki scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Nowacki.
Nowacki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nowacki with a nice cross.
Nowacki misses with a few strikes there.
Nowacki misses with a looping left.
Balkan thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it
and Nowacki counters with a good low kick that Balkan was not able to check.
Balkan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nowacki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balkan misses with a lunging right hand
and Nowacki counters by moving into the clinch.
Balkan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nowacki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balkan tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nowacki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nowacki scores with a shot to the side of Balkan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan misses with an elbow over the top.
Nowacki controlling the action here for a moment.
Balkan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Balkan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nowacki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowacki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nowacki checks a low kick from Balkan.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nowacki throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkan checks a leg kick.
Nowacki cracks the inside of Balkan's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Nowacki.
Balkan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nowacki scores with a jab.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
Balkan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nowacki counter with a right hand.
Jami Balkan's cut is getting worse.
Nowacki throws a low kick but Balkan moves out of range easily.
Balkan tries to land a body kick
and Nowacki counters with a low kick, right behind Balkan 's knee.
Nowacki tries to clinch up.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nowacki.
Nowacki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Balkan on the side of the head.
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!
Balkan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nowacki in his tracks.
Balkan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki.
Nowacki punishes Balkan's body with a nice straight punch.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Nowacki's leg but Nowacki calmly moves out of range.
Balkan throws a push kick but Nowacki slaps the foot to one side.
Balkan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nowacki.
Nowacki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nowacki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nowacki is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nowacki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herkules Nowacki!
A relieved looking Herkules Nowacki 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. 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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185 lbs
13 - 4 - 1 |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Lancaster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.
Green shoots in and bounces Lancaster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster scores with a nice shot.
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green stops Lancaster from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster punching to the body, from the bottom.
Green postures up.
Lancaster wants to stand and escape but Green is having none of it.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Troy Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Green ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green controlling the pace.
Lancaster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lancaster is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster works over Green with some ground and pound from guard.
Lancaster postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lancaster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lancaster cracks Green with a solid left hand.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green pulls Lancaster in to control the position.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lancaster trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green working for a triangle but Lancaster defends it easily.
Lancaster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Lancaster is in close to Green's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lancaster landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Lancaster 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.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lancaster. That snapped Green's head back.
A cross from Green lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster fails to land with a series of punches.
Green takes one on the button.
Green is rocked!
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Green regains guard.
Green seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Juan Pablo Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Lancaster pulls Green in close to prevent any damage.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster is trying to control the position here. Green has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Lancaster tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Green jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Pablo Green!
After the big win, Juan Pablo Green made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage has chosen Gojira - Oroborus as his entrance music. Raijin Kage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Butcher scores with a punch to the head.
Kage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butcher.
Kage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Kage.
Kage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Butcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kage somewhat.
Butcher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kage is out of range and Butcher settles back down.
Kage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kage showed some decent athleticism there.
Butcher tries to get to full guard but Kage has control of the leg.
Butcher 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.
Kage is looking to advance position but Butcher won't allow it.
Kage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butcher gets back to half guard.
Butcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kage's back!
Kage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kage is working to get back to half guard.
Butcher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kage working to try and regain half guard.
Butcher unloads with some shots from mount but Kage bucks and avoids them well.
Butcher looking to control but Kage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kage blocking the ground and pound.
Butcher lands a couple of good shots and Kage has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Butcher is trying to stick to Kage's back but Kage is turning into Butcher. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Butcher's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher wants to sweep here but Kage controlling him for the moment.
Kage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher pulls Kage in close to his closed guard and prevents Kage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kage 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.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Butcher is retaining full guard.
Butcher controlling Kage's posture.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Butcher pulls Kage in close to prevent any damage.
Butcher is trying to keep Kage in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher trying to control the position here.
Kage won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Kage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Butcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Raijin Kage has been cut.
Kage tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
Kage tries to work over Butcher's front leg with a kick but Butcher checks it.
Kage misses with an uppercut.
Butcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Butcher seems keen to control Kage's posture.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Butcher trying to keep a closed guard but Kage is proving a slippery customer.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raijin Kage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kage connects with a leg kick. Butcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Butcher throws an overhand right that lands on Kage's shoulder, as Kage tries to avoid the shot.
Butcher gets caught flat footed, as Kage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Butcher controlling Kage's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kage wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Kage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Butcher has Kage pulled in close to control his posture.
Kage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raijin Kage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kage is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kage being controlled here momentarily.
Kage advances to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kage working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kage.
Ground and pound from Kage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kage lands a heavy elbow.
Butcher is rocked!
Butcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Butcher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butcher is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Butcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kage content just to control the position here.
Kage lands a big elbow - Butcher is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Butcher is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Raijin Kage 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maubee Away (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth comes to the cage accompanied by Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Away has chosen Rude Boy Dreams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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184 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maubee Away!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Away blocks a head kick by Fayth.
A nice combination there by Away.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Fayth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fayth looking to score a takedown here. Away is defending well but Fayth drives through and ends up in Away's guard.
Away looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fayth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fayth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Away swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth stopping the sweep attempt from Away.
Away is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth tries to free his leg and advance position but Away is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Away controls Fayth momentarily but Fayth frees himself.
Fayth trying to control but Away is working from the bottom.
Away is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Away keeping full guard, as Fayth tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fayth has a takedown stuffed.
Away swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Away misses with a wild body shot.
Fayth throws a head kick but Away moves out of range.
Fayth throws a low kick but Away moves out of range easily.
Fayth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Away closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fayth quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fayth'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.
Fayth is looking for a sweep. Away is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Away is trying for a kimura here. Fayth looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Away wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maubee Away!
Maubee Away is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maubee Away thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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