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QFC Tournament 448 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rio Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Riviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Clason!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riviera tries to bum rush Clason with a series of wild strikes but Clason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riviera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clason throws a series of punches but Riviera moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Clason.
Clason takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riviera misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clason.
Riviera moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riviera closes the distance and pushes Clason back into the cage.
Clason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clason is looking to control Riviera's arms but Riviera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clason has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clason misses with some punches.
Riviera misses with a body punch.
Clason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Clason.
Clason can't find room to land a body shot as Riviera controls the action.
Clason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riviera lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clason throws a punch but it's blocked by Riviera.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riviera.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clason.
Riviera has a couple of punches blocked by Clason.
Clason misses with a body punch.
Clason prevents a body shot from Riviera.
Riviera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clason misses with some punches.
Clason takes a shot to the head.
Clason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riviera digs a right hand into Clason's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clason's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Clason as the two fighters clinch.
Riviera effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Riviera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riviera is looking to control Clason's arms but Clason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riviera has his back to the cage.
Clason just leaning against Riviera, taking a breather.
Clason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clason has Riviera pushed against the cage.
Clason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clason leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clason can't find room to land a body shot as Riviera controls the action.
Clason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riviera has Clason pushed against the cage.
Riviera misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clason throws a punch but it's blocked by Riviera.
Nice body punch from Clason - that landed with a thud.
Clason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clason tries to stall but Riviera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riviera blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clason.
Riviera blocks a body shot from Clason.
Clason is looking to control Riviera's arms but Riviera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clason has his back to the cage.
Riviera breaks from the clinch.
Clason scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riviera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clason slips under a jab from Riviera.
Riviera throws a series of punches but Clason avoids them all with ease.
Riviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riviera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riviera.
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 Rio Riviera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riviera.
Riviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clason throws out the jab.
Clason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riviera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riviera throws a body shot but no joy.
Clason tries to clinch but Riviera moves out of range.
Clason cracks Riviera with an open hand slap.
Rio Riviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clason connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clason lands with a shot to the body.
Riviera looks to score with a jab to the body but Clason is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riviera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riviera moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clason. Riviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riviera misses with a hook. Clason ducked under it nicely.
Riviera throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Clason counter with a right hand.
John Clason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clason just misses with a punch to the body.
Clason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clason connects with a nice looking jab.
Clason misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riviera scores with a decent looking hook.
Riviera clinches up with Clason and pushes him back against the cage.
Riviera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Riviera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riviera is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riviera as Clason tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clason tries to work over Riviera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clason misses with some punches.
Riviera pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Clason takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clason tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riviera blocks an uppercut.
Riviera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riviera blocks an uppercut.
Clason misses with a body punch.
Clason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Clason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clason taking a breather.
Clason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riviera tries to throw a body punch but Clason avoids it by throwing Riviera back against the cage.
Clason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Clason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clason tries to work over Riviera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clason lands a body shot.
Clason tries a body shot but Riviera blocks it.
The referee calls for Riviera to work.
Clason has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clason misses with some punches.
Clason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clason pushes Riviera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riviera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Clason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clason throws an overhand right that lands on Riviera's shoulder, as Riviera tries to avoid the shot.
Riviera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riviera.
Riviera throws a right and a left that Clason avoids nicely.
Riviera throws out a powerful jab.
Clason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riviera.
Clason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clason tries to close the distance and clinch but Riviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clason lunges at Riviera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riviera's hand.
Riviera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Clason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera misses with a series of wild punches.
Riviera connects with a jab.
Riviera looks to land a combination but Clason avoids it well.
Clason works Riviera's body with a nice hook.
Clason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riviera.
Riviera dodges the punch combination from Clason.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clason. Riviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riviera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clason takes one on the button.
Clason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riviera manages to avoid it.
Riviera fails to land with a series of punches.
Clason scores with a nice head shot.
Clason throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clason stuns Riviera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riviera misses with a jab to the body
and Clason counters with a nice uppercut.
Riviera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clason counters with a nice uppercut.
Riviera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riviera throws a right hand that misses
and Clason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riviera moves out of range of the strikes.
Clason throws a body punch but Riviera moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Clason there.
The fighters circling - Riviera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riviera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clason lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Clason fails to land.
Clason trying to control the position but instead, Riviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clason into the cage.
Clason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clason lands a body punch.
Riviera tries to work over Clason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clason working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clason as Riviera tries to tie him up.
Riviera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riviera as Clason tries to tie him up.
Clason goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riviera struggles to land a body shot inside as Clason controls his hands.
Clason tries to throw a body punch but Riviera avoids it by throwing Clason back against the cage.
Rio Riviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Clason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clason tries a body shot but Riviera blocks it.
Riviera working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Clason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clason 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for John Clason!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for John Clason!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for John Clason!
John Clason wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, John Clason 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Endicott Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Endicott Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pong is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Pong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pong keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Pong is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pong wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stands and throws Pong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson advances to mount.
Pong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Pong defends it well.
Pong has given up his back.
Pong trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Johnson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Pong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Pong buck him off.
Johnson trying to control.
Johnson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pong taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Endicott Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Loftbock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Shooted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Loftbock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vikings Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragnar Loftbock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, One Shooted!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Shooted scores with a four punch combination!
Loftbock drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loftbock throws a strike aimed at the side of Shooted's head but Shooted avoids it well.
An elbow from Loftbock crashes against the mat.
Shooted regains half guard, as Loftbock was trying to land strikes.
Loftbock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loftbock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Loftbock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loftbock working over Shooted with some ground and pound. Shooted looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooted keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shooted can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loftbock lands a nice short elbow.
Shooted is rocked!
Shooted avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loftbock.
Shooted is still in real trouble! Can Loftbock finish him?
Loftbock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loftbock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loftbock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shooted defending well though.
Loftbock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shooted avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loftbock.
Loftbock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shooted seems to have recovered his senses.
Loftbock 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.
Loftbock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loftbock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loftbock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Loftbock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loftbock connects with a nice short shot to Shooted's temple.
Shooted looks winded!
Loftbock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shooted's head.
Loftbock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shooted really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loftbock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loftbock thows a huge punch but Shooted dodges it nicely.
Loftbock working the head and body with strikes.
Loftbock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shooted with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loftbock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Loftbock prevents Shooted from standing back up.
Loftbock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock looking to score a takedown here. Shooted is defending well but Loftbock drives through and ends up in Shooted's guard.
Shooted preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loftbock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loftbock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loftbock scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Loftbock with a nice head shot there.
Shooted working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loftbock.
Loftbock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shooted utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loftbock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shooted works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loftbock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shooted's guard.
Loftbock throws a big right hand that misses.
Shooted wants to stand up but Loftbock is controlling him.
Loftbock stands up over Shooted, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Loftbock cracks Shooted with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loftbock prevents Shooted from getting back to his feet.
Loftbock working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Loftbock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Loftbock moves into the clinch.
Loftbock wants the takedown. Shooted is fighting it off but Loftbock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shooted's guard against the cage.
Loftbock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loftbock throwing strikes from guard but Shooted blocks nicely.
Loftbock throws a big right hand that misses.
Shooted is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shooted preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loftbock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loftbock throwing strikes from guard but Shooted blocks nicely.
Loftbock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ragnar Loftbock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shooted is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loftbock working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shooted avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loftbock shoots in for a double leg but Shooted sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shooted lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Loftbock at a distance.
Loftbock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shooted did well to prevent Loftbock getting side control.
Shooted is looking to escape.
Loftbock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shooted with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loftbock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shooted defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loftbock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shooted avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loftbock.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loftbock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shooted is trying to defend but Loftbock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shooted keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shooted regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loftbock.
Shooted working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loftbock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loftbock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loftbock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shooted's head.
Shooted utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loftbock advances position into side control!
Loftbock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock scoring with punches from side control.
Loftbock misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Loftbock landing a few strikes.
Loftbock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shooted some visible discomfort.
Loftbock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shooted can do to turn this around?
Loftbock landing strikes.
Shooted parries the strikes from Loftbock easily there. Loftbock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shooted to escape.
Loftbock throws an elbow but Shooted slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shooted takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shooted defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Loftbock dominated that second round.
That's time! Loftbock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loftbock.
Shooted throws a body punch but Loftbock moves out of range.
Shooted lands a nice looking body shot.
Loftbock throws a solid leg kick but Shooted takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loftbock.
Loftbock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shooted lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shooted lands a nice hook to Loftbock's body. Loftbock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shooted.
Shooted throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loftbock gets a clinch.
Loftbock is trying to drag Shooted to the mat but Shooted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loftbock wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Loftbock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shooted's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shooted is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loftbock rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shooted misses with a series of wild punches.
Loftbock avoids the body shot from Shooted.
Shooted misses with a wild body shot.
Loftbock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Loftbock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Loftbock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Loftbock misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shooted is trying to get back to his feet.
Shooted is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shooted avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Loftbock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shooted managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loftbock.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loftbock scores with a takedown into Shooted's guard.
Loftbock throws a big elbow that misses.
Shooted wants to stand and escape but Loftbock is having none of it.
Loftbock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Loftbock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shooted works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shooted avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shooted preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loftbock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shooted, pushing him back against the cage.
Loftbock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shooted after a bit of a struggle.
Shooted breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Shooted.
Loftbock gets the takedown into side control.
Shooted avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Loftbock.
The ground and pound from Loftbock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loftbock creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shooted sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loftbock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Loftbock throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Loftbock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shooted to see if he's OK.
Loftbock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Loftbock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
One Shooted has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Loftbock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Loftbock trying to control the position but Shooted is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Loftbock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Loftbock, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ragnar Loftbock!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ragnar Loftbock!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Ragnar Loftbock!
Ragnar Loftbock wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Ragnar Loftbock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Danko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jirka Macak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stan Danko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jirka Macak!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danko misses with a lunging right hand
and Macak counters with a good low kick that Danko was not able to check.
Danko connects with the punch.
Macak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danko misses with a few strikes there.
Macak tries to close the distance and clinch but Danko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macak misses with a head kick.
Danko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danko throws out a leg kick but Macak moves out of range and Danko only half commits.
Macak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Danko is fending him off so far but Macak persists. Nope, Danko circles away and we're back to standing.
Macak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Danko tries to avoid it but Macak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Danko to the ground. Danko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macak fails to land the takedown.
Stan Danko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jirka Macak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Danko as Macak shoots in.
Macak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Danko as he avoids it easily.
Danko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macak's head.
Danko lands a jab-cross combination.
Macak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Danko counters with a nice uppercut.
Macak looks winded!
Danko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danko scores with a sloppy right hand. Macak should have avoided that one.
Danko connects with a body shot that sends Macak's belly button to the back.
Danko lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danko scores with a hook to the body. Macak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macak walks into a stiff left hand from Danko.
A jab from Danko does it's job there.
Stan Danko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danko lands a nice shot to the body.
Danko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macak.
Danko is looking to slow Macak down with leg kicks.
Danko digs a good body shot into Macak's ribs.
Jirka Macak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danko jabs at Macak's body.
Macak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danko defends it nicely.
Danko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macak's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danko looks to land a combination. Macak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Macak is rocked!
Danko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Danko! Macak is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Danko!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Bapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre WhoYou Tea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bapu comes to the cage accompanied by Flosstradamus - Mosh Pit (feat. Casino). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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141 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Earl Bapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierre WhoYou Tea!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapu throws a right and a left that WhoYou Tea avoids nicely.
Bapu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Pierre WhoYou Tea has been cut.
WhoYou Tea moves out of range of the leg kick from Bapu.
Bapu drops WhoYou Tea with a beautiful combination! WhoYou Tea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bapu is looking for the KO!
WhoYou Tea is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bapu throws a jab when WhoYou Tea was well out of range.
WhoYou Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Bapu finish him?
No joy there for Bapu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bapu throws a lazy right hand but WhoYou Tea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
WhoYou Tea misses with a takedown
and Bapu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
WhoYou Tea looks winded!
Bapu catches WhoYou Tea with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and WhoYou Tea forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Earl Bapu!
An out of breath Earl Bapu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by COBRA!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
Peters is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peters jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Peters around his waist. Peters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peters lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Peters is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor wants to get back to full guard.
Peters working over McGregor with some ground and pound. McGregor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGregor wants to control but Peters is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McGregor tries to roll over but Peters keeps him under control.
Peters is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGregor is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Peters!
After the fight, Jason Peters 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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