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UVT 293:Thankskilling PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toupet Nissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Faso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toupet Nissen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Armando Faso!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nissen takes the fight into the clinch.
Nissen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nissen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Faso has picked Nissen up - he's going for a ride! Faso dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Faso is looking to take a break and control but Nissen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nissen trying to control from the bottom.
Nissen kicks off Faso and gets to his feet.
Faso lands a leg kick that knocks Nissen off balance momentarily.
Faso shoots in and gets a takedown into Nissen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faso wants to control from the top but Nissen keeps moving.
Nissen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Faso is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nissen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nissen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nissen is looking to regain half guard here but Faso keeps moving and retains side control.
Nissen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nissen is looking to regain half guard here but Faso keeps moving and retains side control.
Nissen pushes Faso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Faso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Nissen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nissen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nissen manages to get back to half guard.
Faso is looking to take a break and control but Nissen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nissen wants to control but Faso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nissen moves into range and clinches up with Faso.
Faso is pressed up against the cage. Nissen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faso down to the mat. Faso avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toupet Nissen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nissen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nissen trying to pass the guard but Faso defending well.
Faso is defending against the submission attempts here by Nissen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nissen throwing shots but Faso is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nissen is pressing down on Faso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faso is holding on for now.
Faso is trying to control but can't.
Nissen thows a huge punch but Faso dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nissen is controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nissen throwing shots but Faso is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toupet Nissen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nissen closes the distance and clinches up with Faso, looking for a takedown. Nissen pushes Faso against the cage but Faso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Faso clinches with his opponent.
Nissen is trying to break free.
Nissen tries to land a knee to the head but Faso blocks with his arms.
Nissen is working for takedown but Faso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nissen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toupet Nissen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faso gets underhooks to prevent Nissen's takedown attempt.
Nissen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faso is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nissen to the mat. Nissen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nissen is trying to control the position but Faso postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Nissen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nissen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nissen is trying to control. Faso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nissen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Faso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nissen is working away from the top position though.
Nissen is working for a submission of some sort.
Faso wants to control but Nissen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nissen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Faso still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Faso has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nissen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nissen is trying to get back to his feet.
Nissen wants to control but Faso postures up.
Nissen tries to buck Faso off but Faso is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nissen struggling a bit here.
Nissen is trying to improve his position.
Nissen is trying to get back to his feet.
Nissen is looking for a sweep.
Armando Faso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nissen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Faso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nissen wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toupet Nissen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nissen shoots in for a takedown but Faso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Toupet Nissen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Faso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nissen.
Nissen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nissen decides to stand back up.
Faso gets a clinch.
Faso displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nissen up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faso turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Faso manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Faso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nissen closes the distance and clinches up with Faso, looking for a takedown. Nissen pushes Faso against the cage but Faso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Nissen backs off Faso throws a huge counter combo but Nissen manages to avoid it all.
Nissen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faso is fending him off so far but Nissen persists. Nope, Faso circles away and we're back to standing.
Nissen slips a jab and a cross from Faso.
Nissen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faso defends well and Nissen ends up having to push Faso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toupet Nissen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nissen looking to score a takedown here. Faso is defending well but Nissen drives through and ends up in Faso's guard.
Nissen won't allow Faso to sweep him here.
Nissen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Faso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nissen manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nissen keeping moving, preventing Faso from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nissen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faso defends it easily.
Nissen looking to control.
Faso controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nissen holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nissen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faso is aware though and is defending well.
Nissen wants to sweep here but Faso controlling him for the moment.
Nissen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nissen is controlling Faso's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nissen dives in and grabs Faso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faso pushes down on Nissen's head and hops out.
Faso punishes Nissen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nissen is defended easily by Faso.
Nissen is trying to pull guard but Faso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nissen fails to pull guard.
Faso pulls guard.
Nissen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faso's guard.
Nissen won't allow Faso to sweep him here.
Faso controls Nissen momentarily but Nissen frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nissen looking to sit in guard and control but Faso gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Faso trying to control but Nissen is working from the bottom.
Nissen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nissen looking for a guillotine here but Faso defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faso trying to control the position from guard on top but Nissen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Faso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Faso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Aguete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguete comes to the cage accompanied by Los Redondos - El pibe de los astilleros. Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Aguete!
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, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Aguete misses.
Aguete looks to land a combination but Patton avoids it well.
Aguete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aguete.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Aguete lands with a hook. Patton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aguete fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like George Patton has been cut.
Aguete definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aguete looks to land a combination. Patton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aguete counters with a stiff right hand.
Aguete goes for a small jab and connects. Now Aguete goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Patton stumbles back but Aguete runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Patton to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Patton will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Aguete!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafael Aguete made sure he mentioned Sparta Fightware, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
George Patton spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent, and apologize to the fans.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherk has chosen Divinations by Mastodon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dave Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sherk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Sherk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sherk avoids the head kick by Bob.
Sherk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sherk has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bob regains guard.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherk on the ground.
Sherk throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Sherk passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bob could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sherk has cracked it and Bob is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sherk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Sherk!
Dave Sherk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Bob spoke after the fight, saying 'He showed me some dwarf power'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 23 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenzie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Kenzie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maeda's head.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.
Kenzie lands with a hook. Maeda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenzie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Kenzie avoids it easily.
Maeda misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Kenzie.
Kenzie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Kenzie throws a lazy right hand but Maeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maeda gets tackled into the cage by Kenzie. Kenzie maintains the clinch.
Maeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenzie after a bit of a struggle.
Kenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenzie trying to control the position but instead, Maeda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenzie into the cage.
Kenzie keeps control of Maeda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie lands with an overhand left.
Maeda throws a lazy head kick
and Kenzie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Maeda is having none of it.
Kenzie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
Maeda dips to his left and cracks Kenzie with an uppercut!
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Kenzie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Kenzie.
Maeda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenzie counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from Maeda.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenzie enables Maeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenzie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Maeda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Kenzie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Maeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Maeda throws a strike but Kenzie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenzie stands up and waves to Maeda to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda throws a right and a left that Kenzie avoids nicely.
Kenzie throwing a counter right hand but Maeda manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Maeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Kenzie.
Kenzie cracks Maeda with an open hand slap.
Donk. Maeda catches Kenzie right on the button with a cross.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Kenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kenzie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands with a right hand.
Maeda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Maeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maeda fails with the takedown
letting Kenzie counter with a right hand.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Kenzie connects with the punch.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenzie lands with an overhand left.
Kenzie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Kenzie misses its intended target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenzie lands an overhand right.
Maeda misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kenzie there.
Kenzie tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maeda throws a leg kick which misses Kenzie's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenzie tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Kenzie. Those never looked like landing.
Maeda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kenzie's calf.
A left lands for Kenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maeda is looking to slow Kenzie down with leg kicks.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Maeda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kenzie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Maeda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenzie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenzie throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maeda drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kenzie defends it well.
Kenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?
Kenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenzie misses the jab.
Kenzie connects with a body shot that sends Maeda's belly button to the back.
Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenzie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenzie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda scores with a punch to the head.
Kenzie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
Maeda throws a low kick but Kenzie avoids it.
A big right from Kenzie misses.
Maeda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenzie misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie tests Maeda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Kenzie.
Kenzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Maeda misses.
Maeda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenzie misses with a straight left.
Kenzie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenzie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Maeda.
Patrick Kenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maeda.
Kenzie moves forwards but Maeda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenzie staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maeda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Kenzie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenzie.
Maeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenzie.
Kenzie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda misses the jab.
Maeda motions for Kenzie to come forward. Maeda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maeda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenzie.
Kenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenzie has closed the distance and engaged Maeda in a clinch.
Kenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kenzie.
Maeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenzie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
A short right from Kenzie.
A nice left hand lands by Kenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda letting Kenzie take a breather here.
Maeda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenzie or not.
Maeda working hard to break the clinch.
Maeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenzie has him pressed against the cage.
Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda moves into full mount! Kenzie won't be happy about that!
Maeda prevents Kenzie from getting the reversal.
Maeda can't control as he wanted to and Kenzie manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a strike but Kenzie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Maeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenzie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenzie is retaining full guard.
Kenzie trying to control the position here.
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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 Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kenzie looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Maeda misses with a takedown
and Kenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Kenzie's head back.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenzie.
Maeda with the counter takedown but Kenzie avoids it easily.
Maeda with a poor takedown
and Maeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenzie.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maeda tries to move into range but Kenzie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maeda moves forwards but Kenzie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Kenzie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenzie tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Kenzie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maeda throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda looking to score a takedown here. Kenzie is defending well but Maeda drives through and ends up in Kenzie's guard.
Maeda pushing down on Kenzie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maeda is trying to control. Kenzie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenzie is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Kenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitsuyo Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kenzie to regain full guard.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenzie is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
Kenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenzie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenzie gets a clinch.
Maeda is trying to drag Kenzie to the mat but Kenzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Maeda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kenzie up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie can't break the clinch.
Kenzie misses with a body punch.
Maeda can't break the clinch.
Kenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maeda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maeda's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenzie.
Kenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maeda lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenzie.
Maeda keeps control of Kenzie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maeda is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Kenzie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenzie misses with some punches.
Patrick Kenzie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maeda fails to land.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
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 Patrick Kenzie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenzie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie!
Our winner, Patrick Kenzie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. Paul Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 26 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
Bourque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Bourque.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
Bourque connects with a jab.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bourque's calf.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Bourque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bourque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Bourque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bourque checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Bourque.
Bourque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourque.
Bourque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams looks to land a combination. Bourque sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Bourque misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourque lands with a right hand.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
The fighters circling - Bourque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Bourque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Bourque throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bourque blocks the body kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Bourque as he connects with a hook.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Bourque takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourque moves into the clinch.
Bourque tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
Bourque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bourque is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Bourque connects with a body shot.
Bourque moves away from the strike by Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bourque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque cracks Williams with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Bourque will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bourque scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bourque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses the jab.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourque looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bourque.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bourque scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Bourque has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourque tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Bourque moves his leg out of the way.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Bourque slips a straight right by Williams.
Bourque misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Bourque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Bourque fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams wants to break free but Bourque has control.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a low kick but Bourque avoids it.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws out a counter right but Bourque avoids it with no problem.
Bourque throws out a powerful jab.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bourque.
Williams misses with a hook.
Bourque throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bourque needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Williams lands with a straight right. Bourque didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
Bourque is looking for a counter combo.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bourque.
As Williams looks to move away, Bourque throws a big counter combo bu Williams just gets out of the way.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Jab by Bourque.
Bourque slips under a jab from Williams.
A cross from Williams lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Bourque throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bourque scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams moves away from the strike by Bourque.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Williams lands a head kick. Bourque smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bourque lands with a right hand.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Bourque's belly button to the back.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams throws a right and a left that Bourque avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bourque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams jabs at Bourque's body.
Williams cracks Bourque with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams tries to bum rush Bourque with a series of wild strikes but Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourque slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bourque lands a right hook to the body.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bourque dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Bourque. Those never looked like landing.
Bourque throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
A jab from Bourque misses.
Bourque with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bourque lands an overhand right.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Bourque manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Bourque darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Williams misses.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Bourque slips the punch.
A cross from Bourque lands.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bourque to score with a decent uppercut.
Bourque tries to clinch but Williams moves away
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Williams.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Bourque is looking to clinch.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bourque misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Bourque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bourque looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Bourque does no damage.
Paul Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bourque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bourque uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Williams.
Well Bourque 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, what's new pussycat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones working the strikes but Anthony uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Anthony dodges it nicely.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to control but Anthony is keeping him busy.
Anthony trying to control from the bottom.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Anthony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Anthony's temple.
Anthony trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anthony is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anthony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justin Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Anthony.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anthony - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anthony throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Anthony lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Anthony.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anthony stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Anthony misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Anthony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anthony or not.
Anthony avoiding damage.
Anthony has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anthony can turn it around.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Anthony lands a right hand.
Jones prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Anthony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anthony smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Anthony back into the cage.
Anthony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anthony's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Anthony tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Anthony has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Anthony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets through Anthony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones tries to clinch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anthony throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anthony feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Anthony then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Anthony is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anthony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Anthony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones clinches.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anthony lands with a right to the head.
Jones trying to stall but Anthony improves his position.
Anthony working aggressively here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Anthony.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Anthony holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anthony pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anthony stalling against the cage.
Anthony can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocking some punches.
Anthony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anthony looking to stall.
Jones pushes Anthony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Anthony blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the action but Anthony is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Anthony is defending well.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anthony gets back to full guard.
Jones postures up.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tom Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Anthony wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Anthony.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anthony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anthony throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony misses the jab.
Jones forces Anthony back against the cage and clinches.
Anthony slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Tom Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Anthony holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anthony is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anthony misses with a body punch.
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 Tom Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anthony throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Anthony, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Anthony drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony lands with a good body shot.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anthony wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Anthony misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Anthony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Anthony scores with a kick to the midsection.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony throws a counter combo.
Anthony uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch there but Anthony circles away.
Anthony drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anthony is looking for the KO!
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 fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jones can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anthony and Jones drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anthony.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Anthony!
A very excited looking Justin Anthony made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
24 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro connects with the punch.
Wednesday drives through and clinches with Toro against the cage.
Wednesday has Toro pressed against the cage.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday scores with a shot to the side of Toro's head.
Toro misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Toro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wednesday blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toro backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toro is trying to force a seperation but Wednesday has the dominant position.
Toro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toro has a couple of punches blocked by Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a body shot but Toro blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wednesday.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday misses with a punch to the body.
Wednesday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wednesday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toro backwards.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toro misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wednesday.
Wednesday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wednesday is working Toro over against the cage.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday slows down the pace here.
Toro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Toro controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro tries a body shot but Wednesday blocks it.
Toro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toro misses with some punches.
Wednesday scores with a hook to the body.
Wednesday stalling against the cage.
Toro wants to break free but Wednesday has control.
Wednesday lands a left hand.
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!
Wednesday taking a breather.
Toro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday misses with a body punch.
Wednesday lands with a light punch inside.
Wednesday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toro backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Toro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toro misses with a body punch.
Wednesday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Toro backwards.
Toro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wednesday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wednesday for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wednesday is leaning against Toro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Wednesday.
Wednesday lands with a left to the head.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toro swings wildly with an uppercut but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday digs a right hand into Toro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toro's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Toro working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wednesday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toro misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Toro is trying to break the clinch but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage.
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Toro misses with some punches.
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!
Toro letting Wednesday take a breather here.
Wednesday lands with a short shot to the head.
Toro is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Toro is still on wobbly legs! Can Wednesday finish him?
Toro can't find room to land a body shot as Wednesday controls the action.
Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toro blocking some punches.
Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toro stalling in the clinch but Wednesday improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Toro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toro seems to have recovered his senses.
Wednesday slows down the pace here.
Toro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Toro manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wednesday.
Toro misses with the combination.
Toro throws a shot from downtown. Wednesday moves away and avoids it.
Toro loads up on a big right hand but Wednesday slips the punch.
Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wednesday lands the left hand.
Wednesday looks to land a combination but Toro avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toro. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday throwing a counter right hand but Toro manages to avoid it.
Wednesday connects with a body shot that sends Toro's belly button to the back.
Toro throws a shot from downtown. Wednesday moves away and avoids it.
Wednesday moves into the clinch.
Wednesday blocking some punches.
Toro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toro throws a head punch that misses.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Toro.
Toro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wednesday.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Toro.
Wednesday lands a hook that snaps the head of Toro backwards.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Toro working aggressively here.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wednesday lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Toro to his knees! Wednesday keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his lightweight title!
Alpo Wednesday thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ice Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes into the arena with Shadow on the Sun blaring out of the sound system. Palahnuik has chosen Machine Civilization as his entrance music. Ice Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pete Palahnuik's chin.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
27 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palahnuik misses the shot to the body.
Palahnuik clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Palahnuik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palahnuik digs a good hook to Man's body.
Palahnuik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Palahnuik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man is looking to counter punch.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palahnuik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Palahnuik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Palahnuik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Man avoids the head kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Palahnuik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palahnuik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palahnuik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Palahnuik. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palahnuik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Palahnuik.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palahnuik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a crisp right hand that drops Palahnuik! Man lets Palahnuik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Palahnuik is rocked!
Palahnuik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Palahnuik is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Palahnuik throws a lazy uppercut
and Palahnuik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but Man moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Man on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man digs a good body shot into Palahnuik's ribs.
Palahnuik seems to have recovered his senses.
Palahnuik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Palahnuik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palahnuik throws a lazy head kick
and Man counters with a crisp right hand that drops Palahnuik! Man lets Palahnuik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A jab from Man misses.
Man cracks Palahnuik with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Palahnuik falls to his knees and Man doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ice Man!
Ice Man retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ice Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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