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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emaus Tamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamei has chosen PNG Pom City by Naka Blood as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emaus Tamei!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tamei is predictable there
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Tamei there.
Bourque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tamei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bourque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bourque scores with a jab to the body.
Tamei throws a wild body kick that Bourque sees coming a mile off.
Tamei takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Tamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamei. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamei as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamei thows a leg kick but Bourque checks it
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamei.
Tamei slips a jab from Bourque.
Tamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourque appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamei.
Bourque blocks a leg kick.
Tamei throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tamei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Tamei throws a front kick aimed at Bourque's knee but Bourque avoids it well.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Tamei misses its intended target.
Bourque throws a head kick but Tamei moves out of range.
Tamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourque closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bourque defending well as Tamei loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Tamei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Tamei connects with a solid leg kick.
Tamei with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamei has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
Bourque wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamei slows down the pace here.
Tamei has a couple of punches blocked by Bourque.
Tamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque stalling against the ropes.
Tamei can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Tamei trying to stall but Bourque improves his position.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Tamei has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bourque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bourque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamei.
Tamei misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Tamei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Emaus Tamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Tamei moves out of range.
Bourque sets himself, and Tamei steps forward looking for the clinch! Bourque avoids it this time.
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bourque.
Tamei looks to land a right hand but Bourque moved out of range.
Tamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Tamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bourque's hands.
Tamei throws a good cross that connects.
Bourque throws a sloppy head kick and Tamei moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tamei! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tamei. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tamei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bourque will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emaus Tamei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bourque's hands.
Tamei misses with a hook.
As Tamei looks to move away, Bourque throws a big counter combo bu Tamei just gets out of the way.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Tamei moves away and avoids it.
Tamei throws a leg kick
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Tamei fails to land with a series of punches.
Tamei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamei throws out a counter right but Bourque avoids it with no problem.
Tamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamei tries to land a leg kick but Bourque saw it coming and moves away.
Tamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque throws a head kick but Tamei moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamei is looking to score with low kicks.
Bourque checks a low kick from Tamei.
Tamei misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tamei connects with a leg kick. Bourque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tamei throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Tamei misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bourque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bourque throws a jab when Tamei was well out of range.
A jab from Bourque does it's job there.
Bourque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tamei tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
Bourque throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamei.
Tamei wants to land a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tamei.
Bourque moves out of range of the leg kick from Tamei.
Tamei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bourque at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Tamei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Tamei.
Tamei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourque finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamei's head.
An inside leg kick from Tamei misses.
Donk. Tamei catches Bourque right on the button with a cross.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Tamei avoids it well.
Bourque cracks Tamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque cracks Tamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Emaus Tamei has been cut.
Tamei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emaus Tamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Bourque was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tamei.
Bourque checks a low kick from Tamei.
Tamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tamei tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bourque lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamei throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Tamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bourque throws a right hand that Tamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamei also avoids with ease.
Bourque takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamei dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Tamei misses with a straight left.
Tamei closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Tamei won't allow it.
Tamei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tamei is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emaus Tamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emaus Tamei's cut.
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!
Bourque checks a leg kick.
Bourque checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bourque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bourque scores with a shot to the body.
Tamei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Tamei slips the punch.
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamei throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque defending well as Tamei loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Tamei. Beautiful body shot.
Tamei misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tamei.
Bourque appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamei takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Tamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tamei.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Tamei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamei misses with a leg kick.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Tamei.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamei.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Bourque backs off Tamei throws a huge counter combo but Bourque manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bourque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamei.
Tamei misses with a low kick.
Bourque throws a quick counter head kick but Tamei was just out of range.
Tamei darts in and clinches Bourque up against the ropes.
Tamei pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bourque looking to slow down the pace here.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tamei cracks the inside of Bourque's front leg.
Bourque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamei on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamei misses with an uppercut.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
Bourque jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tamei sizes up Bourque with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamei misses with a straight left.
Emaus Tamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tamei looks to land a combination but Bourque avoids it well.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bourque in his tracks.
Bourque blocks a low kick nicely.
Bourque checks the leg kick.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a sloppy head kick and Tamei moves out of range easily.
Tamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourque swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamei. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamei throws a jab when Bourque was well out of range.
Tamei misses with a body shot.
Bourque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bourque throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamei, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.
Tamei staying out of range there.
Tamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emaus Tamei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tamei 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emaus Tamei!
Emaus Tamei gave a mention to Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Aerials. Holden James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
31 - 23 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Viale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James slips a jab and a cross from Viale.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viale throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Viale's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Viale throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
James throws out a counter right but Viale avoids it with no problem.
Viale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
James has Viale up against the ropes in a clinch.
Viale tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
James breaks from the clinch.
Viale tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viale misses with a two punch combination.
James lunges at Viale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Viale's hand.
Viale throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viale throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Viale misses with a right hand
and James counters by clinching up.
Viale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James pushes Viale back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viale blocks a body shot from James.
Viale tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the ropes.
James tries to throw a body punch but Viale avoids it by throwing James back against the ropes.
James lands a shot to the body.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viale is breathing heavily.
Viale tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viale misses with a series of wild punches.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Viale off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viale misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
Viale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Viale on the side of the head.
James with a jab.
Viale throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viale misses with a few strikes there.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viale is rocked!
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Viale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Viale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Viale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viale seems to have got his legs back now.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
Viale misses with a jab, cross combination.
James lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Viale.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viale takes a step back to recover.
Viale tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viale takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Viale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viale throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Viale swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viale misses with a right hand
and James counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Viale breaks from the clinch.
James tries to clinch up.
Viale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Viale.
Viale throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James lands a big head kick that sends Viale tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Viale back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James avoids the body shot from Viale.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viale.
James pounces like a tiger and cracks Viale with a vicious hook! Viale is down but not out! James follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden James!
Holden James is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Holden James misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mauro Viale spoke after the fight, saying 'damn, Grandpa knows how to fight, congratulations to Holden for victory. Now I want to know one thing. What the fuck does it mean aerial? .... You're a fucking superhero?.... Jaja
never mind .... Send greetings to Grandma.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrando Vraganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima comes to the ring accompanied by DMX - Ain't no sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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34
163 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vrando Vraganza!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vraganza with the counter takedown but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vraganza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lima.
Lima throws a combination. Vraganza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Vrando Vraganza has been cut.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Vraganza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with an uppercut. Vraganza saw that one coming.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Vraganza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vraganza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Vraganza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick from Lima misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lima lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lima throws a head kick but Vraganza moves out of range.
Vraganza with the counter takedown but Lima avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lima.
Douglas Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vraganza ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
Lima throws a series of punches but Vraganza avoids them all with ease.
Vraganza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lima defends it well.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lima clinches up against the ropes.
Lima breaks from the clinch.
Vraganza tries to move into range but Lima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vraganza gets tackled into the ropes by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza wants a takedown.
Lima landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima has had enough of the clinch but Vraganza keeps him there for the moment.
Vraganza tries to score a body lock takedown but Lima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vraganza's defenses.
Lima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Douglas Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrando Vraganza.
Lima throws an elbow but it misses.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Lima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vraganza swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Vraganza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Lima.
Vraganza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Douglas Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima stalks Vraganza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vraganza's face. Vraganza staggers backwards, shaken.
Vraganza swats away the attempt to clinch by Lima.
Vraganza dodges the punch combination from Lima.
Lima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Vraganza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vraganza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vraganza feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves into the clinch.
Lima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vraganza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vraganza takes an elbow to the temple.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but Vraganza blocks with his arms.
Lima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vraganza's defenses.
Lima tries to land knees in the clinch but Vraganza avoids the damage to the body.
Vraganza has Lima pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Lima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lima missing with knees to the body.
Lima pressing his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vrando Vraganza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Vraganza keeps the fight on the outside.
Vraganza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vraganza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Vraganza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lima misses with the combination.
Douglas Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vraganza keeps the fight on the outside.
Lima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vraganza can do to turn this around?
Lima cracks Vraganza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vraganza. Vraganza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vraganza with the counter takedown but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vraganza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lima defends it well.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Vraganza moved out of range nicely.
And Vraganza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vraganza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lima wants to clinch.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vraganza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vraganza doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima darts in trying to clinch
so Vraganza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vraganza passes into half guard.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Vraganza prevents Lima from improving his position.
Lima is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima moves into full guard.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vraganza is one step ahead there.
Lima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vraganza escapes and throws Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lima tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vraganza easily slips into full mount!
Lima looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza has Lima's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Vraganza avoids the head kick by Lima.
Lima forces Vraganza back against the ropes and clinches.
Douglas Lima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vraganza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vraganza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vraganza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
Vraganza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Lima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vrando Vraganza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Lima tries to clinch up but Vraganza circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Vraganza walks into a straight right hand from Lima.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lima.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vraganza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lima tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vraganza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lima tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
And Vraganza tries to counter it with a takedown but Lima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Vraganza pushes him off.
Vraganza feints the counter takedown.
Lima wants to clinch up but Vraganza keeps it at a distance.
Lima throws a wild body kick that Vraganza sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lima throws an elbow but misses.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Vraganza is blocking nicely.
Vraganza wants to take the fight to the mat but Lima manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vraganza avoids a wild elbow strike from Lima.
Lima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lima throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vraganza blocks it with crossed arms.
Lima missing with knees to the body.
Lima tries a knee to the head but Vraganza blocks it.
Lima pushes off an throws an elbow but Vraganza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Vraganza is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vraganza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lima tries a knee to the head but Vraganza blocks it.
Lima lands an elbow inside that Vraganza shrugs off.
Vraganza tries for a takedown but Lima manages to get underhooks.
Douglas Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrando Vraganza.
Lima looking to throw knees to the head but Vraganza is blocking nicely.
Lima misses with a knee strike.
Lima lands an elbow inside.
Lima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vraganza is defending well for now.
Lima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lima tries to land knees in the clinch but Vraganza avoids the damage to the body.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vraganza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vraganza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lima throws an elbow but misses.
Vraganza wants a takedown.
Vraganza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vraganza avoids a wild elbow strike from Lima.
Lima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vraganza avoids it.
Lima lands an elbow that stopped Vraganza in his tracks for a moment.
Vraganza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vraganza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vraganza avoiding damage as Lima throws knees to the body.
Lima pushes off an throws an elbow but Vraganza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Vrando Vraganza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Vraganza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lima defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lima, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Lima!
Douglas Lima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Griffin had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin clobbers Carvalho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin lands the left hand.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvalho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Griffin tries to clinch
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carvalho! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodolfo Carvalho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Nice jab there from Carvalho.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
Griffin slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carvalho tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Carvalho avoids them all with ease.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a straight left.
Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin lands a jab.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carvalho swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws an off balance right hand
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carvalho, pushing him back against the ropes.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks with his arms.
Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks with his arms.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the ropes.
Carvalho has Griffin pressed against the ropes, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin darts in trying to clinch
enabling Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rodolfo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Carvalho.
Griffin has Carvalho pressed against the ropes, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carvalho stops a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carvalho's efforts to push away.
Griffin keeps control of Carvalho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Carvalho takes a knee right on the jaw!
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Carvalho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Carvalho won't allow it.
Griffin lands a damaging elbow.
Carvalho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Griffin throws an elbow but misses.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks it.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Carvalho has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Griffin misses with an elbow over the top.
Carvalho is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Carvalho avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin tries to break free but Carvalho pushes him back against the ropes.
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
It looked like Griffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Carvalho had a free shot at his head there.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown.
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!
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Carvalho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Carvalho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Carvalho scores with the left hand. Griffin knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a head kick but Carvalho moves out of range.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodolfo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Carvalho continues to drive forward.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho lands a lovely overhand right.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Carvalho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Carvalho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Carvalho had a free shot at his head there.
Griffin tries to clinch but Carvalho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodolfo Carvalho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Griffin clinches with his opponent.
Carvalho is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Griffin.
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carvalho's elbow.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks it.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Carvalho.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvalho stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
Chris Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Carvalho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffin moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carvalho blocks it with crossed arms.
Carvalho is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin misses with a knee to the head.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Carvalho has double underhooks.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
Carvalho is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carvalho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chris Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carvalho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carvalho breaks the clinch.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Carvalho there.
Carvalho lands an overhand right.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffin tries to clinch up
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin tries to clinch but Carvalho moves away
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvalho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Griffin looks to clinch
and Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Carvalho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carvalho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Carvalho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Ronny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the ring accompanied by The Movement. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
197 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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27
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Ronny!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Peterson.
Ronny struggling a bit here.
Ronny wants to get back to his feet but Peterson drags him back down.
Peterson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ronny's head but Ronny avoids it well.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ronny scores with a shot to the body.
Ronny gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ronny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronny is pressing down on Peterson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ronny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Ronny manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Ronny has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Peterson is trying to keep an underhook but Ronny manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ronny misses with a head shot. Peterson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ronny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ronny trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronny stays in close to Peterson's body and controls the position.
Ronny trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Ronny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Ronny sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson gets a double leg takedown into Ronny's guard.
Peterson prevents Ronny from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ronny is trying to control the position but Peterson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronny has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Peterson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ronny has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Ronny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Peterson to keep the fight standing.
Peterson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ronny forces his way into half guard.
Peterson won't allow Ronny to pass to mount.
Peterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ronny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ronny's back!
Peterson missing with strikes from the back.
Peterson misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ronny is trying to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronny is trapped and Peterson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ronny biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Peterson is punishing Ronny with some ground and pound.
Peterson punches the canvas rather than the man.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Peterson.
Ronny tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Ronny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Peterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peterson lands in his opponent's guard.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing.
Ronny keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Ronny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronny wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronny can do to turn this around?
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Ronny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronny is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Ronny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Peterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ronny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ronny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronny wants to stand but Peterson is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ronny looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well.
Ronny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronny.
Ronny dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Ronny's head and hops out.
Peterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ronny avoided it.
Patrick Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Ronny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronny shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson dives in and grabs Ronny's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ronny pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ronny misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peterson showed some decent athleticism there.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ronny trying to hold on to Peterson's head to control him but Peterson postures up.
Peterson passes into side control, despite Ronny's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronny is looking for a sweep.
Peterson working the body and head with strikes.
Peterson cracks Ronny with a big elbow.
Ronny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patrick Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peterson working the ground and pound but Ronny is defending the strikes.
Peterson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Peterson working away.
Ronny taking a bit of punishment here - Peterson scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronny manages to work his way to half guard, despite Peterson's best efforts.
Ronny is trying to stand up here but Peterson is controlling him well.
Ronny tries to kick Peterson off in order to stand up. Peterson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ronny on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
Peterson working away.
Peterson throws an elbow but Ronny slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peterson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson grinds an elbow into Ronny's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson wants to control but Ronny is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Peterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Peterson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ronny is looking to reverse the position.
Peterson working the ground and pound from side control.
Ronny tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronny gets back to half guard.
Ronny is controlling Peterson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peterson landing with the ground and pound.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ronny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Peterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson with a nice head shot there.
Ronny thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ronny clinches with his opponent.
Ronny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Ronny blocks nicely.
Peterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronny working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peterson.
Ronny wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
Ronny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterson working some strikes from top position.
Ronny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ronny is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Patrick Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Ronny keeps moving.
Ronny keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Ronny is looking to stand up but Peterson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peterson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ronny looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronny sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronny wants to get back to his feet.
Jason Ronny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronny actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peterson, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Peterson!
Patrick Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here comes Tecca Nina - Tech N9ne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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26
235 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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29
231 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yates is retaining full guard.
Yates is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yates working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Yates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yates is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Yates is working away.
Yates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Yates sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Yates is keeping him busy.
Yates prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie trying to control the action but Yates is working from the bottom.
Yates tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Yates is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yates as he jumps to the side.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Jab by Yates.
Yates clinches with his opponent.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yates just stands there and leans against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Aaron Yates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Gracie.
Yates effectively controlling the action here.
Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates is looking to counter punch.
Yates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renan Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Renan Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Yates counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Gracie badly! Yates follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Gracie out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Yates finished him against the ropes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Yates!
After winning the bout, Aaron Yates 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordred Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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36
140 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
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29
140 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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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
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordred Deschain!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Buckner.
A jab lands there for Deschain.
Buckner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deschain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buckner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deschain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Deschain. That snapped Buckner's head back.
Buckner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckner avoids a wild elbow strike from Deschain.
Buckner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deschain just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deschain is defending well for now.
Buckner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deschain's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner lands a takedown into guard.
Buckner stops Deschain from standing up.
Deschain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Deschain, up you get!
Buckner closes the distance and clinches up with Deschain, looking for a takedown. Buckner pushes Deschain against the ropes but Deschain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Deschain to counter with a crisp jab.
Deschain throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Deschain.
Buckner shoots in for a takedown but Deschain shows good takedown defense.
Deschain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mordred Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Deschain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deschain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deschain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buckner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Deschain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buckner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deschain defends well and Buckner ends up having to push Deschain into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deschain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deschain lands with a nice body kick.
Deschain throws a head kick but Buckner moves out of range.
Deschain lands a high kick!
Buckner is rocked!
Deschain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deschain pushes off an throws an elbow but Buckner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Deschain lands an elbow inside that Buckner shrugs off.
Deschain gets underhooks to prevent Buckner's takedown attempt.
Deschain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Deschain throws an elbow but misses.
Buckner stalling in the clinch but Deschain improves position.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deschain lands a knee to the head.
Deschain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckner's face.
Deschain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deschain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but Buckner blocks with his arms.
Buckner is trying to drag Deschain to the mat but Deschain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Deschain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deschain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
Buckner is looking for a takedown.
Deschain avoids the elbow strike from Buckner, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Deschain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buckner's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain is pressed up against the ropes. Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deschain down to the mat. Deschain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deschain thows a body kick. Buckner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Deschain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buckner shoots and misses
and Deschain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckner is breathing heavily.
Deschain lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Buckner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deschain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckner seems to have got his legs back now.
Deschain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckner's defenses.
Deschain scores a nice knee to the body.
Deschain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buckner jumps guard but Deschain turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Deschain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Matt Buckner has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but Buckner blocks with his arms.
Deschain tries to land a knee to the head but Buckner blocks with his arms.
Buckner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deschain misses with a knee to the head.
Buckner tries to pull guard but Deschain won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Deschain.
Deschain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deschain gets underhooks to prevent Buckner's takedown attempt.
Buckner misses with some punches.
Deschain misses with a knee to the head.
Buckner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deschain misses with a knee strike.
Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
Deschain unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buckner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Deschain connects with a knee to the head.
Buckner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deschain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deschain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buckner blocks it with crossed arms.
Deschain lands an elbow just above Buckner 's eye.
Deschain misses with a knee strike.
Deschain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordred Deschain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Buckner's cut.
That's time! Buckner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buckner.
Deschain throws a counter combo.
Deschain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deschain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Deschain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Buckner is looking to control Deschain's arms but Deschain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Buckner has his back to the ropes.
Deschain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buckner has clasped his hands together around Deschain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Buckner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deschain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Buckner 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.
Buckner tries to score with some ground and pound. Deschain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Buckner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deschain is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckner landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschain is trying to buck Buckner off.
Buckner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buckner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buckner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Deschain some visible discomfort.
Buckner working the ground and pound from side control.
Deschain is not content to let Buckner control the position.
Deschain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Deschain.
Buckner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deschain scores with a jab. Buckner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Deschain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deschain wants it to stay on the feet.
Buckner shoots in but Deschain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deschain cracks Buckner with a good jab.
Deschain tries to sprawl but Buckner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckner trying to control from half guard but Deschain is working away.
Buckner misses with a head shot. Deschain uses the momentum to regain guard.
Buckner stops Deschain from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deschain is keeping the position for now.
Buckner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deschain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buckner is standing up over Deschain. Deschain looks to escape but Buckner dives into side control.
Buckner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Deschain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Buckner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Buckner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deschain defending well though.
Buckner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buckner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deschain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buckner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Buckner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Buckner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Buckner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deschain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deschain misses with a knee to the head.
Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Deschain lands an elbow that stopped Buckner in his tracks for a moment.
Deschain lands a nice elbow.
Deschain stops a takedown attempt from Buckner.
Buckner dodges an elbow strike from Deschain.
Buckner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deschain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Buckner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deschain prevents it.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Deschain turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deschain throws an elbow that misses.
Mordred Deschain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buckner is trying to pull guard but Deschain has him pressed against the ropes.
Deschain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buckner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buckner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deschain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deschain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deschain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deschain is trying to defend but Buckner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buckner stops Deschain from getting back to his feet.
Buckner throwing shots but Deschain is blocking nicely.
Deschain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckner.
Matt Buckner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buckner prevents Deschain from standing back up.
Buckner is trying to control. Deschain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Buckner drops an elbow to the side of Deschain's head.
Buckner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Buckner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deschain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buckner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Deschain defends well and Buckner ends up having to push Deschain into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buckner blocks a head kick by Deschain.
Buckner is looking for a counter combo.
Deschain scores with a head kick.
Buckner dives in and grabs Deschain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deschain pushes down on Buckner's head and hops out.
Deschain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buckner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deschain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deschain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckner darts in and clinches Deschain up against the ropes.
Deschain looking to throw knees to the head but Buckner is blocking nicely.
Deschain prevents the takedown attempt.
Deschain connects with a knee to the head.
Deschain throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschain misses with a knee strike.
Buckner tries for a takedown but Deschain manages to get underhooks.
Deschain gets underhooks to prevent Buckner's takedown attempt.
Deschain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deschain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buckner.
Deschain lands a damaging elbow.
Deschain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buckner's face.
Deschain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Deschain throws an elbow but it misses.
Buckner has Deschain pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Deschain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deschain gets underhooks to prevent Buckner's takedown attempt.
Deschain throws an elbow but it misses.
Buckner wants to take the fight to the mat but Deschain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deschain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Deschain.
Deschain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deschain lands an elbow inside.
Deschain looking to throw knees to the head but Buckner is blocking nicely.
Buckner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deschain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckner wants to take the fight to the mat but Deschain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deschain lands a damaging elbow.
Deschain lands an elbow inside that Buckner shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Deschain.
Deschain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Deschain throws an elbow that misses.
Buckner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Deschain.
Buckner tried to counter with a leg kick but Deschain avoided it.
Buckner goes for a double leg but Deschain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Deschain continues to drive forward.
Buckner darts in looking for a takedown but Deschain gets double underhooks and turns Buckner into the ropes.
Deschain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buckner if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordred Deschain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deschain 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordred Deschain!
After the big win, Mordred Deschain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Museum of Monsters & Madmen and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
J Champ cracks the inside of Skiter's front leg.
Skiter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces J Champ back to the ropes. Skiter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Tsubasa J Champ has been cut.
J Champ moves out of range as Skiter strikes.
J Champ throws out a leg kick but Skiter moves out of range and J Champ only half commits.
J Champ walks into a jab.
We've been informed that Skiter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
J Champ moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from J Champ.
Skiter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and J Champ counters with a thumping low kick.
Skiter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
J Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for J Champ.
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!
Skiter misses with an uppercut
and J Champ counters with a nice leg kick.
Skiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skiter loads up on a big right hand but J Champ slips the punch.
Skiter just misses with a punch to the body.
Skiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but J Champ was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiter.
Skiter misses with a low kick.
Skiter swinging wildly here.
J Champ tried to counter with a leg kick but Skiter avoided it.
J Champ motions for Skiter to come forward. J Champ throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
J Champ misses with a head kick.
Rodrick Skiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skiter falls off balance throwing a combination
and J Champ finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skiter throws an overhand right that lands on J Champ's shoulder, as J Champ tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
J Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
J Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
J Champ tries a head kick but it misses.
Skiter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
J Champ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
J Champ scoring well with a low kick there.
J Champ looks to land a body kick but Skiter moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skiter misses with an uppercut.
Skiter lunges at J Champ with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by J Champ's hand.
J Champ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skiter.
A low kick from Skiter is predictable there
and J Champ counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skiter jabs at J Champ's body.
A big right from Skiter misses.
J Champ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skiter's sensitive parts.
Skiter scores with a three punch combo!
Skiter throws a series of punches but J Champ moves out of range.
J Champ slips under a jab from Skiter.
Skiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
J Champ half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skiter throws an overhand right that lands on J Champ's shoulder, as J Champ tries to avoid the shot.
J Champ throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Skiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Skiter swings widly with a right hand
and J Champ counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skiter misses the jab.
Skiter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between J Champ's hands.
Skiter misses with a few strikes there.
J Champ throws a leg kick but Skiter moved away.
J Champ tries to move into range but Skiter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skiter takes a swing at J Champ's ribcage but misses.
J Champ fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skiter just manages to avoid it.
Skiter looks to land a right hand but J Champ moved out of range.
Skiter blocks a head kick by J Champ.
Skiter throws out a counter right but J Champ avoids it with no problem.
Skiter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
J Champ is rocked!
Skiter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skiter drops J Champ with a naaaaasty hook - J Champ is in real trouble here! Skiter dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrick Skiter!
Rodrick Skiter is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Rodrick Skiter 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestling Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Sobral breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Guy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobral, as that shot connected.
Sobral paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrestling Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral moves out of range of the strikes.
Guy misses with a hook
and Sobral counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobral fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guy on the side of the head.
Guy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Sobral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sobral falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
Sobral lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sobral throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sobral creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sobral turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guy dodges the ground and pound from Sobral.
Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sobral landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sobral throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to control but Sobral postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sobral are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sobral wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guy, who protects the arm well.
Guy stops Sobral from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral working the ground and pound but Guy is defending the strikes.
Guy is trying to control Sobral's posture but Sobral avoids it.
Guy is not content to let Sobral control the position.
Guy sneaks back into half guard.
Guy is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is trying to control the position but Sobral postures up.
Sobral content to stall in guard here.
Sobral postures up.
Guy keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Guy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy controls Sobral momentarily but Sobral frees himself.
Sobral throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sobral ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Sobral tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guy fails to land with a series of punches.
Guy looks to clinch
and Sobral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Sobral feints the counter takedown.
Guy swinging wildly here.
Guy looks to clinch
and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobral is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sobral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobral working away.
Guy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobral.
Sobral tries to advance to mount but Guy denies him.
Guy is not content to let Sobral control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobral working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sobral scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Sobral lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy doesn't seem phased though.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sobral tries to move into range but Guy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sobral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Sobral's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sobral duly obliges.
Nice uppercut there from Sobral.
Guy is rocked!
Sobral circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobral looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guy slips under a jab.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobral drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guy throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy throws the left hand but Sobral avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral lands a jab.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy misses with a hook
and Sobral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guy misses with a double jab
and Sobral counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Guy punishes Sobral's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sobral works Guy's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobral misses with a two punch combination.
Guy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sobral is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobral is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Julio Sobral seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Sobral seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy breaks the clinch.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Sobral's shoulder, as Sobral tries to avoid the shot.
Sobral looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sobral lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the ropes and back into range.
Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Sobral swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobral circles away.
A big right from Guy misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sobral coming out on top.
Sobral moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sobral moves out of range as Guy strikes.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
Sobral walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
Sobral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobral slips a straight right by Guy.
Guy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sobral makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobral manages to avoid it.
As Guy backs off Sobral throws a huge counter combo but Guy manages to avoid it all.
Guy throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy looks to land a combination but Sobral avoids it well.
Guy tries to clinch there but Sobral circles away.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sobral paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobral changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Guy throws a jab when Sobral was well out of range.
Sobral might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Guy looks to land a left hand but Sobral moved out of range nicely.
Guy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sobral connects with a body shot.
Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobral takes one to the side of the head.
Guy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sobral on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobral, as that shot connected.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobral circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - Sobral had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Sobral pushes him off.
Guy moves forwards but Sobral connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sobral as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sobral.
Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guy throws a wild hook but Sobral just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Guy gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Sobral raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Julio Sobral thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Wrestling Guy was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well UFF you got what you wanted. Bye. '.
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