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RioFC 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Channing Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Channing Mackenzie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Carvalho's chin.
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242 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Channing Mackenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackenzie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mackenzie drives through and clinches with Carvalho against the cage.
Carvalho misses with the head strike.
Mackenzie blocks an uppercut.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Mackenzie trying to land knees to the body.
Mackenzie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Carvalho is trying to keep Mackenzie in close.
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Mackenzie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mackenzie controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Carvalho is trying to hold Mackenzie in close to prevent damage but Mackenzie has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie tries to stand and escape but Carvalho is controlling the position.
Mackenzie prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Mackenzie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mackenzie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Mackenzie not doing much here.
Carvalho wants to control but Mackenzie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mackenzie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mackenzie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho tries to kick Mackenzie off but Mackenzie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carvalho jabs Mackenzie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mackenzie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carvalho's guard.
Mackenzie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to stand but Mackenzie is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackenzie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard.
Mackenzie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carvalho's head.
Carvalho wants to control but Mackenzie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mackenzie content to control rather than advance.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Mackenzie is controlling well.
Mackenzie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackenzie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carvalho wants to control but Mackenzie is keeping busy.
Mackenzie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mackenzie wants to work for an arm triangle but Carvalho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mackenzie content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackenzie works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channing Mackenzie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mackenzie misses with a body kick.
Carvalho takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Mackenzie backs off Carvalho throws a huge counter combo but Mackenzie manages to avoid it all.
Carvalho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carvalho connects with a high kick.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mackenzie defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho thumps Mackenzie with a low kick.
Mackenzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackenzie moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Mackenzie looks to clinch
and Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mackenzie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Mackenzie getting side control.
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!
Mackenzie is trying to work for a kimura but Carvalho is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie controlling the action here.
Carvalho trying to control here.
Mackenzie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carvalho is looking to escape.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Mackenzie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mackenzie winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mackenzie lands a nice short elbow.
Mackenzie stands up and beckons Carvalho to join him on the feet.
Mackenzie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Carvalho to the ground. Mackenzie is now in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Mackenzie scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard.
Mackenzie keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Mackenzie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carvalho manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie pushes down on Carvalho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mackenzie wants to free his trapped foot but Carvalho is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mackenzie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mackenzie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Mackenzie keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channing Mackenzie dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mackenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mackenzie shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Mackenzie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mackenzie's head backwards.
Mackenzie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Mackenzie persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Mackenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho throws a jab when Mackenzie was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho gets caught flat footed, as Mackenzie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Mackenzie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mackenzie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carvalho defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Mackenzie keeps him under control.
Mackenzie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carvalho has a hand on Mackenzie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mackenzie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Carvalho tries to hold on but Mackenzie postures up.
That's two 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.
Mackenzie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carvalho is looking to escape.
Mackenzie prevents Carvalho from getting the reversal.
Mackenzie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carvalho is trying to escape the mount.
Mackenzie controlling from the full mount.
Mackenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Carvalho is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mackenzie has taken his back.
Gabriel Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Carvalho taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mackenzie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Channing Mackenzie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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242 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleixo Gene!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendes cracks a nice hook into Gene's ribs.
Mendes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gene. That one must have hurt.
Gene looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Gene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gene connects with the punch.
It looks like Phil Mendes has been cut.
Aleixo Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gene throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gene bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mendes! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gene pushes down on Mendes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gene on the ground.
Gene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Gene has control of the leg.
Mendes is refusing to be controlled, as Gene sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Gene is controlling well.
Gene not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mendes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gene.
Gene wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gene.
Gene moves nicely into side control.
Mendes is trying to control Gene's posture but Gene avoids it.
Mendes tries to buck Gene off but Gene is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to control but Gene manages to take his back.
Gene wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Well, with Gene on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mendes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gene has the hooks in. Mendes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mendes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gene misses with a punch to the head.
Gene has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mendes is defending well but eventually Gene manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mendes has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleixo Gene!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantin Toussaint is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem gets a takedown into half guard.
Toussaint is looking to control Overeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toussaint avoid being mounted?
Overeem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Toussaint is just riding it out for now. Overeem eventually gives up the hold.
Overeem is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is thwarting Toussaint's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not doing much here.
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Overeem content to control rather than advance.
Overeem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toussaint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Toussaint punching from the bottom.
Toussaint is trying to control but Overeem manages to pass to mount!
Toussaint has given up his back here. Will Overeem look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Toussaint is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Overeem off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem gets his hands free as Toussaint looks to control.
Overeem throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Toussaint trying to control but not successfully.
Overeem slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Overeem is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Toussaint won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Overeem off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Overeem!
Peter Overeem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Dos Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Carzola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carzola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Carzola with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Dos Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Diego Carzola has been cut.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch
and Carzola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carzola.
Carzola pulls guard successfully.
Carzola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carzola is proving hard to escape from.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Carzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carzola is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carzola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard.
Carzola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Santos is trying to keep Carzola in close.
Dos Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carzola fails with a takedown attempt.
Carzola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Dos Santos - just one landing.
Carzola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Carzola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Carzola moves out of range.
Carzola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Carzola persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos connects with a right hand. Carzola shakes it off.
Dos Santos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheers as Dos Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carzola doesn't seem phased though.
Carzola closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carzola tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves away
and Dos Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dos Santos. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carzola on the side of the head.
Dos Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carzola fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carzola is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos cracks the inside of Carzola's front leg.
Dos Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carzola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dos Santos.
Carzola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Carzola throws a body kick that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a big right hand! Oh Carzola is in trouble here! Dos Santos follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazzaro Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lazzaro Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lorenzo misses with a hook.
Callahan is looking for the big counter here.
Callahan slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Callahan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Callahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lorenzo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lorenzo lands a nice hook to Callahan's body. Callahan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Lorenzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lorenzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Callahan does no damage.
Lorenzo throws a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
Callahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lorenzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Callahan.
The fighters circling - Lorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Callahan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lorenzo.
Lazzaro Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callahan tries to bum rush Lorenzo with a series of wild strikes but Lorenzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lorenzo throws a hook but Callahan avoids it easily.
Callahan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callahan is rocked!
Lorenzo throws a powerful right kick. Callahan tried to block low but the kick was high! Callahan was taken right off of his feet! Lorenzo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lazzaro Lorenzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eloi Prosper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eloi Prosper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eloi Prosper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creeper darts in trying to clinch
and Prosper counters with a nice body kick.
Creeper throws a series of punches but Prosper avoids them all with ease.
Creeper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Creeper is looking to take a break and control but Prosper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Creeper advances nicely into full mount.
Creeper controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper is trying to control here but Prosper has managed to regain half guard.
Prosper wants to improve his position but Creeper is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creeper throws a strike aimed at the side of Prosper's head but Prosper avoids it well.
Prosper wants to control but Creeper postures up.
Creeper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A right-left combo lands from Creeper.
Creeper lands a nice hook to Prosper's body. Prosper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Creeper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Creeper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creeper has closed the distance and engaged Prosper in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prosper breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Creeper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prosper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creeper has had enough of the clinch but Prosper keeps him there for the moment.
Prosper keeps control of Creeper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prosper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Creeper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Prosper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Prosper has Creeper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Creeper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Prosper has Creeper pressed against the cage.
Prosper tries to score a body lock takedown but Creeper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eloi Prosper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper tightens his grip and picks Prosper up, before dumping him to the ground. Prosper manages to land in guard.
Creeper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Prosper trying to control the position.
Creeper controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prosper wants to sweep here but Creeper controlling him for the moment.
Creeper trying to control but Prosper is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper wants to stand and escape but Creeper is having none of it.
Creeper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Prosper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creeper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prosper backs up against the cage.
Creeper is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Creeper fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slenderman Creeper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Creeper dives in and scores a takedown into Prosper's guard.
Prosper is looking to stand up but Creeper isn't so interested in that idea.
Creeper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prosper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prosper wants to stand and escape but Creeper is having none of it.
Prosper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Creeper content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper won't allow Prosper to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creeper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Prosper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creeper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creeper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slenderman Creeper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creeper wants to stand and escape but instead Prosper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Creeper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prosper can do to turn this around?
Creeper managing to control the position.
Prosper gets to his feet. Creeper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Creeper pushes Prosper up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creeper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prosper backwards.
Prosper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Creeper walks away with a smile on his face. Prosper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Creeper dips to his left and cracks Prosper with an uppercut!
Prosper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prosper fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prosper or perhaps it was just good defense by Creeper, which made it look bad.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eloi Prosper.
Creeper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prosper!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prosper wants to control but Creeper postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper trying to control the action but Prosper is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prosper wants to control but Creeper postures up.
Creeper stands up and beckons Prosper to his feet.
Creeper tries to bum rush Prosper with a series of wild strikes but Prosper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creeper swinging wildly here.
Creeper shoots and misses
and Prosper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creeper tries to clinch up but Prosper circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Prosper misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prosper shoots in for a takedown but Creeper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creeper closes the distance and pushes Prosper back into the cage.
Prosper is trying to pull guard but Creeper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Prosper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Creeper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Creeper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Creeper is pressed up against the cage. Prosper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Creeper down to the mat. Creeper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prosper shoots in for a takedown but Creeper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creeper scores with a body shot.
Prosper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creeper defends it nicely.
Prosper is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creeper throws a sloppy head kick and Prosper moves out of range easily.
Prosper is looking for the big counter here.
Creeper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prosper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creeper shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slenderman Creeper dominated that second round.
That's time! Creeper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Creeper scores with a one two! Prosper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slenderman Creeper is winning the standup battle so far.
Creeper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Creeper has Prosper up against the cage in a clinch.
Creeper stops a takedown attempt from Prosper.
Prosper breaks the clinch.
Creeper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Creeper tries to stand and escape but Prosper actually recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Prosper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prosper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Creeper.
Creeper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prosper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Creeper stands and steps away. Prosper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Creeper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prosper swats away the attempt to clinch by Creeper.
Prosper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Creeper tries to clinch but Prosper moves out of range.
Creeper closes the distance but Prosper moves to the side
and Prosper counters with a series of strikes. Creeper will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creeper throws a good cross that connects.
Creeper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prosper's guard.
Creeper content to stall in guard here.
Creeper postures up.
Prosper might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Creeper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Creeper is stalling in the full guard.
Creeper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creeper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Creeper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prosper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prosper tries to sprawl but Creeper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Creeper throwing shots but Prosper is blocking nicely.
Prosper wants to control but Creeper is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creeper trying to control the action but Prosper is working from the bottom.
Prosper trying to control here.
Prosper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prosper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prosper wants to control but Creeper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Eloi Prosper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slenderman Creeper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prosper tries to kick Creeper off but Creeper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slenderman Creeper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creeper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slenderman Creeper!
Slenderman Creeper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dj Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hutcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Hutcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dj Harrington's chin.
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26
155 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dj Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hutcher!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harrington showed some decent athleticism there.
Harrington wants to work for an arm triangle but Hutcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hutcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hutcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harrington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harrington trying to control but Hutcher is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hutcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutcher throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harrington is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hutcher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hutcher has escaped and now he's on top!
Hutcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hutcher wanted to stand there but Harrington had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington working for a triangle but Hutcher defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher content to stall in guard here.
Harrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hutcher postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Hutcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrington's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hutcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harrington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hutcher's guard.
Harrington drops back looking for a leg! Hutcher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hutcher manages to kick Harrington off! Harrington jumps back into Hutcher's guard.
Hutcher controls Harrington momentarily but Harrington frees himself.
Harrington pushing down on Hutcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher trying to control here.
Hutcher manages to get to full guard.
Hutcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrington tries to stand but Hutcher is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Harrington dominated that round.
That's time! Harrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutcher moves away.
Hutcher is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hutcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrington, which made it look bad.
Harrington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hutcher sprawls and moves away.
Hutcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hutcher somewhat.
Harrington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hutcher. No joy for Harrington on that attempt.
Hutcher closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harrington to the mat! Harrington manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutcher wants to pass the guard but Harrington is keeping the position.
Hutcher landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hutcher has managed to get both his arms back between Harrington's legs - danger averted.
Harrington has his foot on Hutcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hutcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Hutcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hutcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hutcher looking to sit in guard and control but Harrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrington preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington wanted to stand there but Hutcher had control of the position.
Hutcher striking off his back but it's not causing Harrington any problems.
Hutcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harrington preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hutcher has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harrington has passed into side control.
Harrington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harrington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hutcher manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hutcher stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
Hutcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher with the ground and pound but Harrington uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hutcher trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Hutcher won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
Harrington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hutcher trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Harrington's head coaches at Soco na măe - Stand Up Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hutcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hutcher wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Hutcher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hutcher tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hutcher looking to score a takedown here. Harrington is defending well but Hutcher drives through and ends up in Harrington's guard.
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hutcher defends well.
Hutcher wants to stand but Harrington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hutcher wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hutcher defends well.
Harrington working for a triangle but Hutcher defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Hutcher from controlling successfully.
Hutcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
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.
Hutcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutcher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harrington's guard.
Hutcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hutcher wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hutcher is aware though and is defending well.
Hutcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hutcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Hutcher slips an elbow through the middle.
Hutcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hutcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hutcher slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harrington trying to control here.
Hutcher trying to control the action but Harrington is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hutcher tries to clinch up.
Harrington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hutcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hutcher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hutcher 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hutcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Natanael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade Garrett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
229 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wade Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Natanael!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natanael avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Natanael lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson Natanael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natanael connects with a jab.
Jab from Natanael.
Natanael works the jab nicely.
Garrett is rocked!
Natanael lands an uppercut, right on the button! Garrett tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Natanael!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Ralek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan The Tall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentin Ralek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duncan The Tall!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tall throws an overhand right that lands on Ralek's shoulder, as Ralek tries to avoid the shot.
Ralek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Tall.
Ralek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Tall.
Ralek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ralek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Tall throws a lazy right hand but Ralek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ralek misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Tall staying out of range there.
Ralek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Tall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ralek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Valentin Ralek has been cut.
Ralek tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Tall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tall lands a nice hook to Ralek's body. Ralek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Tall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ralek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Tall manages to circle out of the way.
The Tall throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from The Tall finds it's target.
The Tall circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Tall throws a nice looking combination but Ralek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ralek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from The Tall finds it's way through Ralek's defenses.
The Tall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ralek.
The Tall fails to land with a series of punches.
Ralek tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ralek on the side of the head.
Ralek throws a body kick that misses
and The Tall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Tall misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ralek throws a chopping leg kick but The Tall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Tall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ralek tries to clinch
and The Tall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Tall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Tall scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from The Tall. Those never looked like landing.
Ralek tries to counter by clinching up but The Tall breaks away and moves out of range.
Ralek misses with a head kick.
Ralek is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jab by The Tall.
The crowd cheers as The Tall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ralek doesn't seem phased though.
Ralek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ralek misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Tall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ralek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Tall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ralek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ralek lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Tall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ralek doesn't seem bothered though.
The Tall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Tall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ralek finds it's way round the side to connect with The Tall's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Tall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ralek.
Oooooh!!! The Tall has knocked Ralek down with a huge combo! The Tall steps away and waves a wobbly Ralek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ralek is rocked!
Ralek scores with a nice head shot.
Ralek moves forwards but The Tall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Tall lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Ralek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Tall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ralek doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan The Tall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Ralek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Tall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ralek tries to counter by clinching up but The Tall breaks away and moves out of range.
Ralek seems to have got his legs back now.
The Tall thuds a left hand into Ralek's body.
The Tall moves into the clinch.
Ralek lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ralek throws an elbow but misses.
The Tall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ralek or not.
Ralek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Tall.
The Tall is trying to break the clinch but Ralek has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Tall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ralek misses with an elbow over the top.
Ralek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Tall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ralek has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall blocks the elbow strike.
Ralek prevents The Tall from breaking the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Tall. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ralek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Tall's elbow.
The Tall gets through Ralek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Tall avoids a wild elbow strike from Ralek.
The Tall prevents a body shot from Ralek.
Ralek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Tall scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ralek.
Ralek misses with an elbow over the top.
The Tall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ralek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ralek just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Tall's brow.
The Tall tries to land knees in the clinch but Ralek avoids the damage to the body.
The Tall is trying to push Ralek away but Ralek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ralek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Tall dodges an elbow strike from Ralek.
Ralek lands an elbow inside that The Tall shrugs off.
It looks like Duncan The Tall has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralek throws an elbow but it misses.
The Tall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Tall lands a left hand.
Ralek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Tall dodges an elbow strike from Ralek.
Duncan The Tall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Tall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ralek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The Tall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Tall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ralek has him pressed against the cage.
The Tall dodges an elbow strike from Ralek.
Ralek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Tall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ralek scores with a hook to the body.
Ralek throws an elbow that misses.
Ralek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Tall's efforts to push away.
Ralek misses with an elbow over the top.
The Tall avoids a wild elbow strike from Ralek.
Ralek has The Tall pressed against the cage, preventing The Tall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tall wants to break free but Ralek has control.
The Tall prevents a body shot from Ralek.
A body shot lands from Ralek.
Ralek prevents The Tall from breaking the clinch.
Ralek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Tall avoids a wild elbow strike from Ralek.
The Tall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Tall prevents a body shot from Ralek.
The Tall is trying to force a seperation but Ralek has the dominant position.
The Tall is trying to break the clinch but Ralek is controlling him.
Ralek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Tall wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Tall breaks the clinch.
The Tall takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duncan The Tall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Tall is breathing heavily.
Ralek moves into range and clinches up with The Tall.
The Tall avoids the elbow strike from Ralek, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Tall dodges an elbow strike from Ralek.
The Tall working hard to break the clinch.
Ralek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Tall or not.
Ralek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ralek pushes off an throws an elbow but The Tall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Tall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Tall scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Tall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ralek tries to clinch but The Tall moves away
and The Tall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Tall fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ralek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Tall throws an off balance right hand
and Ralek moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Valentin Ralek will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The Tall scores with a jab to the body.
Ralek tries to close the distance and clinch but The Tall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Tall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Tall misses the shot to the body.
Valentin Ralek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Tall checks a low kick from Ralek.
The Tall swings widly with a right hand
and Ralek counters by moving into the clinch.
Ralek tries a body shot but The Tall blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ralek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ralek lands an elbow just above The Tall 's eye.
Ralek lands a damaging elbow.
The Tall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Tall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ralek tries a body shot but The Tall blocks it.
Ralek keeps control of The Tall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ralek throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tall gets through Ralek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Tall tries to break free but Ralek pushes him back against the cage.
The Tall blocks an elbow strike from Ralek.
A frustrated look appears on The Tall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ralek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Tall has had enough of the clinch but Ralek keeps him there for the moment.
The Tall is trying to force a seperation but Ralek has the dominant position.
The Tall avoids a wild elbow strike from Ralek.
Ralek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ralek.
Ralek can't find room to land a body shot as The Tall controls the action.
Ralek pushes off an throws an elbow but The Tall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ralek digs a right hand underneath The Tall's ribcage. The Tall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ralek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ralek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ralek lands an elbow just above The Tall 's eye.
The Tall is looking to break free of the clinch but Ralek has double underhooks.
Ralek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Tall's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ralek.
A right hand to the body from Ralek.
Ralek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Tall's defenses.
The Tall avoids the elbow strike from Ralek, against the cage.
Ralek lands an elbow that stopped The Tall in his tracks for a moment.
Ralek tries to work over The Tall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ralek blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ralek throws an elbow but misses.
The Tall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ralek lands a nice elbow.
The Tall takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Duncan The Tall's cut even more.
Ralek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ralek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ralek lands a vicious elbow to the side of The Tall's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Ralek tries to finish him with strikes but The Tall still seems able to defend himself so Ralek steps back and lets The Tall get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
The Tall is rocked!
Ralek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Tall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Tall is still on wobbly legs! Can Ralek finish him?
The Tall throws a body punch but Ralek moves out of range.
As The Tall tries to get set, Ralek tries to push him back and clinch up but The Tall manages to avoid the attempt.
The Tall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Tall seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralek pushes The Tall up against the cage in a clinch.
The Tall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Tall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ralek tries to counter by clinching up but The Tall breaks away and moves out of range.
Ralek lands a front kick.
Ralek misses with a hook
and Ralek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ralek tries to clinch up but The Tall circles away and keeps his distance.
The Tall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duncan The Tall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Tall throws a right and a left that Ralek avoids nicely.
Ralek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Tall manages to circle out of the way.
Ralek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ralek tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ralek tries to clinch there but The Tall circles away.
The Tall swings for the body but Ralek moves out of range.
Ralek moves in looking to clinch but The Tall pushes him off.
The Tall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ralek throws a head kick that misses
and The Tall moves into the clinch.
Ralek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ralek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Ralek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ralek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Ralek!
Valentin Ralek took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im glad to give the fans a good show, thanks.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miric's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mitar Miric - Ne svani zoro mlada. Faria has chosen My Own Summer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
265 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitar Miric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Faria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miric backwards.
It looks like Mitar Miric has been cut.
Faria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Miric is breathing heavily.
Faria has Miric pressed against the cage, preventing Miric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miric.
Miric misses with a body punch.
Faria pulls guard effortlessly.
Faria has control of Miric's left arm, preventing Miric from doing any damage.
Faria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miric controls the pace.
Miric wants to pass the guard but Faria is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miric is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miric sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faria has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
Miric misses with a straight left.
Faria tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Miric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faria tries to counter with a clinch but Miric shakes him off and moves away.
Miric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miric.
Miric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faria doesn't manage to clinch there - Miric circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitar Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faria tries to clinch there but Miric circles away.
It looked like Miric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Faria does no damage.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Miric.
Faria tries to clinch but Miric moves out of range.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Miric misses with a jab to the body
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faria tries to pull guard but Miric won't allow it.
Miric has Faria pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric misses with a body punch.
Faria swings wildly with an uppercut but Miric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miric gets through Faria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miric tries to throw a body punch but Faria avoids it by throwing Miric back against the cage.
Miric scores with a shot to the side of Faria's head.
Faria is trying to maintain a safe position but Miric gets an underhook and turns Faria into the cage.
Miric cracks Faria with a nice body shot.
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Miric has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.
Faria throws a punch but it's blocked by Miric.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faria tries to work over Miric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Faria on the inside.
Miric struggles to land a body shot inside as Faria controls his hands.
Miric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Faria forces Miric back against the cage and clinches.
Miric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faria lands a shoulder strike.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miric avoids it.
Faria lands a right hand.
Faria lands with a left to the head.
Faria tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miric's elbow.
Miric breaks the clinch.
Miric throws out a loose jab but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Faria misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Miric misses its target.
Faria pushes Miric up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbe Faria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitar Miric's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faria drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Abbe Faria has been cut.
Miric throws a shot from downtown. Faria moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Miric catches Faria right on the button with a cross.
Faria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Miric avoids the damage to the body.
Faria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miric is defending well for now.
Faria landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faria lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miric.
Faria manages to pull guard.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Miric from controlling successfully.
Miric stopping the sweep attempt from Faria.
Faria wants to stand and escape but Miric is having none of it.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Miric from controlling successfully.
Faria controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miric looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to stand but Miric is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faria tries to clinch there but Miric circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Miric misses the target.
Miric throws a body shot but no joy.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Miric pushes him off.
Miric is looking to counter punch.
Faria throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Faria.
Miric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
An attempted straight right counter from Miric misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miric cracks Faria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Miric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miric lands a right hook to the body.
Miric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faria moves away.
Miric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faria misses with a combination
and Miric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Faria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miric was well out of range. Poor timing from Faria.
Faria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miric.
Faria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miric throws a hook to the side of Faria's head but Faria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faria is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miric. Faria does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faria digs a good hook to Miric's body.
Miric fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Faria on the side of the head.
Miric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faria moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faria tries to clinch there but Miric circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Miric misses the target.
Faria has managed to clinch.
Faria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abbe Faria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miric swings wildly with an uppercut but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faria landing knees to the head.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
Miric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miric scores with a shot to the side of Faria's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Faria scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miric tries to stall but Faria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faria stalling the fight.
A short left from Faria.
Faria lands with a right to the head.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Miric avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miric keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria ducks under a wild hook from Miric.
Faria drives through and clinches with Miric against the cage.
Miric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faria struggles to land a body shot inside as Miric controls his hands.
Miric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Faria.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miric letting Faria take a breather here.
Faria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miric backwards.
Miric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faria's elbow.
Miric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mitar Miric's cut is getting worse.
Miric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miric takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric is trying to break the clinch but Faria is controlling him.
Good body shot from Faria.
Faria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miric is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Faria to work.
Faria scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faria lands a hook that snaps the head of Miric backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faria has a couple of punches blocked by Miric.
Faria missing with knees to the body.
Faria lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faria creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miric blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faria misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miric blocks it with crossed arms.
Miric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faria takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miric as Faria tries to tie him up.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miric's efforts to push away.
Miric blocks a body shot from Faria.
Faria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Miric blocks with his arms.
Faria lands with a right to the head.
Mitar Miric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miric takes a shot to the head.
Faria prevents Miric from breaking the clinch.
Faria pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faria looking to throw knees to the head but Miric is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria blocks a body shot from Miric.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miric's efforts to push away.
Faria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Faria misses with the head strike.
Faria wants to stall.
Faria can't find room to land a body shot as Miric controls the action.
Faria misses with a body punch.
Faria lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faria tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miric misses with a punch to the body.
Faria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miric working aggressively here.
Miric lands a body punch.
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!
Miric can't find room to land a body shot as Faria controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbe Faria really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Faria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Miric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faria drives through and clinches with Miric against the cage.
Miric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Miric finds it's target.
Miric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faria.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Miric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miric throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.
Abbe Faria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miric thuds a left hand into Faria's body.
Miric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faria was well out of range. Poor timing from Miric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Faria.
Faria wants to counter the offense by Miric and move into the clinch position.
Miric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Faria misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miric lands a nice hook to Faria's body. Faria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Miric misses the target.
Miric throws a good cross that connects.
Miric throws a looping overhand right but Faria ducks down to avoid it.
Faria needs to keep his hands up - Miric had a free shot at his head there.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Miric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Miric misses the target.
Miric swings for the body but Faria moves out of range.
Miric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitar Miric is winning the standup battle so far.
Miric scores with a jab to the body.
Faria tries to clinch
and Miric counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miric.
Faria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric loads up on a big right hand but Faria slips the punch.
Faria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miric lands a head shot.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Miric pushes him off.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Miric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faria gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Faria moves to clinch but Miric breaks away
and Miric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a series of strikes that have Miric backpedaling.
Miric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Faria throws a hook but Miric blocks it.
Faria throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Miric. Beautiful body shot.
Miric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitar Miric had his way with Abbe Faria in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Faria throws a hook but Miric blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Miric misses its target.
Miric throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miric. Faria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faria misses with a double jab
and Miric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miric throws a jab but it's blocked by Faria.
Faria scores with the left hand. Miric knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria stalks Miric and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miric's face. Miric staggers backwards, shaken.
Miric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faria.
Miric swings for the body but Faria moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria tries to bum rush Miric with a series of wild strikes but Miric uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faria scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Faria darts in and clinches Miric up against the cage.
Miric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Miric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faria stalling against the cage.
Miric breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
An attempted straight right counter from Miric misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Miric connects with a crisp jab.
Miric throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.
Faria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miric throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faria on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miric with a jab.
Faria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Faria works over Miric's head and body with a nice combination.
Miric misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a series of punches but Miric moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miric. Faria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faria walks into a stiff left hand from Miric.
Miric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Faria tries to clinch but Miric moves out of range.
Faria misses with a lunging right hand
and Miric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faria moves to clinch but Miric breaks away
and Miric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miric throws a looping overhand right but Faria ducks down to avoid it.
Faria tries to counter with a clinch but Miric shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Miric.
Faria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miric.
Faria misses the shot to the body.
Miric misses with a body shot.
Faria takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeez, Mitar Miric's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miric.
Miric throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mitar Miric.
I think Miric has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:47
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitar Miric!
Mitar Miric retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Mitar Miric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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