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CWFL 50 Kongo v Maynard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeuss Balmuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Marques (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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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zeuss Balmuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Marques!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques fails to land with a series of punches.
Marques throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marques misses with a hook. Balmuda ducked under it nicely.
Hugo Marques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Marques misses.
Balmuda wants to clinch up but Marques keeps it at a distance.
Balmuda doesn't manage to clinch there - Marques circles away.
Marques lands a left and a right that send Balmuda crashing to the mat, dazed. Marques thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Balmuda is rocked!
It looks like Zeuss Balmuda has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marques gets a big slam - oh, Balmuda is out! Balmuda is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Hugo Marques!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Randlecan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Ruaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Unborn - Tupac. On his way into the cage it seems that Devon Randlecan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Devon Randlecan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Devon Randlecan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Ruaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruaz throws a series of punches but Randlecan moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Randlecan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Randlecan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randlecan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruaz defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randlecan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randlecan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randlecan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randlecan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randlecan.
Ruaz is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Randlecan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marcos Ruaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruaz tries to clinch up.
A combination from Ruaz does no damage.
Randlecan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randlecan misses with a low kick.
Randlecan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlecan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randlecan lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan chips away with some ground and pound.
Randlecan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randlecan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randlecan lands a couple of digs.
Randlecan working some strikes from top position.
Ruaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randlecan.
Ruaz wants to stand but Randlecan is controlling the position.
Ruaz looks gassed!
Randlecan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randlecan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randlecan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randlecan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Randlecan clinches up against the cage.
Randlecan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruaz takes a shot to the head.
Randlecan successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruaz's guard.
Randlecan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randlecan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randlecan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruaz wants to stand but Randlecan is controlling the position.
Ruaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Randlecan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randlecan won't allow Ruaz to get back to his feet.
Randlecan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Randlecan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randlecan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruaz pushes Randlecan off looking to stand but Randlecan dives back in and keeps control.
Randlecan is trying to control. Ruaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Randlecan connects with a nice short shot to Ruaz's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randlecan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randlecan lands a nice short elbow.
Randlecan thows a huge punch but Ruaz dodges it nicely.
Randlecan wants to control but Ruaz is keeping him busy.
Ruaz has hold of Randlecan's hands but Randlecan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randlecan working over Ruaz with some ground and pound. Ruaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randlecan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Randlecan.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Randlecan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruaz defending well though.
Ruaz is trying to stand back up but Randlecan is controlling him
Ruaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randlecan.
Randlecan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Randlecan cracks Ruaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruaz darts in trying to clinch
and Randlecan counters with a one-two to the body.
Ruaz throws a right hand that Randlecan ducks under and follows up with a left that Randlecan also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruaz checks it well.
A shot to de liver by Randlecan. Beautiful body shot.
Randlecan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Marcos Ruaz has been cut.
Randlecan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruaz.
Randlecan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Randlecan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randlecan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randlecan lands in his opponent's guard.
Randlecan landing with the ground and pound.
Randlecan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randlecan trying to control but Ruaz is working from the bottom.
Ruaz wants to stand up but Randlecan is controlling him.
Randlecan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Randlecan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Randlecan.
Ruaz looks to clinch
and Randlecan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Randlecan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randlecan's corner calls for a 1-2. Randlecan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randlecan misses with a head kick.
Ruaz throws a combination that misses
and Randlecan counters by moving into the clinch.
Randlecan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Randlecan is controlling him.
Randlecan scoring with some ground and pound.
Randlecan distracts Ruaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randlecan postures up in Ruaz's guard and throws a big left but Ruaz blocks it.
Randlecan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randlecan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randlecan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randlecan throwing strikes from guard but Ruaz blocks nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Randlecan misses with a double jab.
Randlecan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Devon Randlecan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Randlecan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randlecan clinches with his opponent.
Ruaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randlecan jumps guard.
Ruaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randlecan is proving hard to escape from.
Randlecan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Randlecan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Randlecan finds it's way through Ruaz's defenses.
Randlecan tries to work over Ruaz's front leg with a kick but Ruaz checks it.
Devon Randlecan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randlecan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Randlecan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Randlecan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruaz can do to turn this around?
Ruaz is looking to escape.
Randlecan is keen to just control but Ruaz is a slippery customer.
Ruaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randlecan scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan slips a nice elbow through Ruaz's hands, connecting with Ruaz's forehead.
Randlecan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruaz is trying to stand back up but Randlecan is controlling him
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Randlecan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randlecan's corner calls for a 1-2. Randlecan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruaz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Randlecan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruaz tries to kick Randlecan off but Randlecan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Randlecan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruaz tries to kick Randlecan off but Randlecan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randlecan lands a nice short elbow.
Ruaz is trying to stand.
Randlecan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randlecan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Randlecan slips a nice elbow through Ruaz's hands, connecting with Ruaz's forehead.
Ruaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randlecan.
Ground and pound from Randlecan.
Ruaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruaz wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Randlecan moves into range and clinches up with Ruaz.
Randlecan gets through Ruaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randlecan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruaz backwards.
Randlecan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruaz looking to stall.
Randlecan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randlecan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruaz takes a shot to the head.
Randlecan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randlecan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randlecan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Randlecan.
Ruaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Randlecan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruaz some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Randlecan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Randlecan crashes against the mat.
Ruaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruaz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ruaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ruaz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Randlecan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Ruaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Randlecan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randlecan lands a nice looking body shot.
Randlecan lands the left hand.
Randlecan rushes Ruaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randlecan.
That has opened up Marcos Ruaz's cut even more.
Ruaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Randlecan.
Randlecan pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruaz tries to stand but Randlecan is controlling from the bottom.
Randlecan is pulling down on Ruaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruaz, at least for the moment.
Randlecan kicks Ruaz off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randlecan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randlecan thuds a left hand into Ruaz's body.
Randlecan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruaz off the cage and back into rage.
Ruaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randlecan has Ruaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Randlecan stalling in the clinch.
Randlecan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruaz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Randlecan wriggles free and stands up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Randlecan, as that shot connected.
Randlecan motions for Ruaz to come forward. Randlecan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randlecan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randlecan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab lands there for Randlecan.
Ruaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Randlecan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randlecan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Randlecan duly obliges.
Randlecan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruaz on the side of the head.
Ruaz throws a series of punches but Randlecan avoids them all with ease.
Randlecan connects with a crisp jab.
Randlecan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Randlecan working over Ruaz with some ground and pound. Ruaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randlecan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruaz defending well though.
Randlecan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randlecan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ruaz.
Randlecan throwing shots but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Randlecan throwing shots but Ruaz is blocking nicely.
Randlecan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devon Randlecan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruaz misses with a double jab
and Randlecan counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruaz tries to escape but Randlecan is in control.
Randlecan is looking to take a break and control but Ruaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruaz tries to escape but Randlecan is in control.
You can see the frustration on Ruaz's face as Randlecan controls the position.
Ruaz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Randlecan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Randlecan throws a leg kick but Ruaz moved away.
Marcos Ruaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randlecan lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Randlecan!
Marcos Ruaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randlecan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randlecan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruaz checks a low kick from Randlecan.
Randlecan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randlecan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randlecan thows a big elbow that misses.
Randlecan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruaz wants to stand and escape but Randlecan is having none of it.
Randlecan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randlecan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randlecan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randlecan postures up and lands a big shot to Ruaz's brow.
Randlecan stops Ruaz from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Randlecan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ruaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruaz throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Randlecan decides to stand back up. Randlecan steps back and let's Ruaz get back to his feet.
Randlecan lands a nice hook to Ruaz's body. Ruaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Randlecan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randlecan 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 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Randlecan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Obomba (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Obomba!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obomba gets a clinch.
Regan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Regan tries to clinch but Obomba moves away
and Obomba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Regan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obomba misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Obomba does no damage.
Obomba lands a jab-cross combination.
Regan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Regan thows a big elbow that misses.
Regan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Regan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obomba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Regan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Regan trying to control the position from guard on top but Obomba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obomba trying to keep a closed guard but Regan is proving a slippery customer.
Regan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Regan darts in trying to clinch
and Obomba counters with a leg kick.
Obomba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Regan swivels and escapes.
Obomba blocks a head kick by Regan.
Obomba gets the takedown into side control.
Regan is looking to reverse the position.
Obomba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Regan down.
Obomba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Regan defending against the ground and pound.
Obomba working the head and body with strikes.
Regan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obomba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Regan wants to control but Obomba postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Obomba scoring with punches and elbows.
Obomba misses with the ground and pound.
Regan tries to improve position but can't.
Obomba cracks Regan with a big elbow.
Obomba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Regan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Obomba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Regan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obomba landing a few strikes.
Regan is looking to regain half guard here but Obomba keeps moving and retains side control.
Obomba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Obomba is working to tighten is grip on Regan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Regan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Obomba is really squeezing tight and eventually Regan passes out! Obomba breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Barry Obomba!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bird (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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130 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Bird!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom stuffs the takedown attempt from Bird. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloom shoots in for a takedown but Bird shows good takedown defense.
Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch but Bird swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloom gets a clinch.
Bloom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bird stalling in the clinch but Bloom improves position.
Bloom lands a shoulder strike.
Bloom lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye.
A short uppercut from Bloom.
Bloom lands with a left to the head.
Bloom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bloom connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bloom as Bird tries to tie him up.
Bird is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bloom has denied him.
Bird misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bird wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Bloom.
Bird looks gassed!
Bloom lands with a left to the head.
Bloom lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloom drops Bird with a big knee straight up the middle! Bird is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bloom closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bird lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bloom gets through Bird's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bloom presses Bird against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bloom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bloom.
Bloom lands an elbow just above Bird 's eye.
Bird is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloom.
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloom finish him?
Bloom lands a nice knee to the body.
Bloom landing knees to the head.
A short right from Bloom on the inside.
Bloom working the clinch nicely. Bird is working for position but Bloom cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bird crumples up against the cage and Bloom lands two more shots before the ref can save Bird! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Orlando Bloom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Acton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Acton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Diccico!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Diccico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Acton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diccico is looking to reverse the position.
Acton throws a strike aimed at the side of Diccico's head but Diccico avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Diccico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Acton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diccico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diccico struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton just content to control the position.
Diccico takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Acton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diccico wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diccico tries to buck Acton off but Acton is having none of it.
Acton trying to control the position but Diccico is working away.
Diccico struggling a bit here.
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.
Diccico tries to bench press Acton off him but Acton keeps the position.
Acton trying to control the action but Diccico is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton fails with the takedown.
Diccico is looking to clinch but Acton is avoiding it.
Diccico moves in looking to clinch but Acton pushes him off.
Diccico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acton circles away quickly and effectively.
Acton swats away the attempt to clinch by Diccico.
Diccico wants to clinch.
Acton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patrick Diccico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diccico looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diccico gets caught flat footed, as Acton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Acton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diccico looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diccico throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Diccico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diccico being controlled here, momentarily.
Diccico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diccico is trying to control the position but Acton postures up.
Acton wants to control from the top but Diccico keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diccico gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Acton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diccico looking for a sweep. Not yet Diccico, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Acton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diccico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Acton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diccico has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diccico struggling a bit here.
Acton tries for a kimura but Diccico is defending well.
Acton tries for a kimura but Diccico is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diccico struggling a bit here.
Diccico is looking to regain half guard here but Acton keeps moving and retains side control.
Acton wants to control but Diccico is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diccico doesn't manage to clinch there - Acton circles away.
Diccico fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Acton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Acton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diccico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Acton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Acton looking to control but Diccico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diccico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diccico wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Acton.
Diccico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton looking for a guillotine from mount but Diccico is having none of it.
Diccico tries to hold on but Acton pushes him away.
Acton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diccico working to try and regain half guard.
Diccico tries to lock up and control but Acton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Diccico tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diccico regains half guard.
Diccico is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
Acton wants to control but Diccico is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diccico gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Acton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diccico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diccico tries to clinch up.
Diccico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diccico tries to clinch there but Acton circles away.
Diccico tries to clinch there but Acton circles away.
Diccico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diccico sprawls well initially but Acton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Acton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Acton passes to side control.
Acton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Diccico is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Acton yanks on the arm and Diccico is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Acton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Acton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Boy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
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200 lbs
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Boy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Boy.
Boy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kelso misses the jab.
Kelso swats away the attempt to clinch by Boy.
Kelso takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Kelso holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelso is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kelso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to throw a body punch but Kelso avoids it by throwing Boy back against the cage.
Boy wants a takedown.
Kelso wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kelso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kelso smiles and moves away.
Boy looks to clinch
and Kelso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billy Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kelso counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kelso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Kelso keeps him there for the moment.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Kelso has the dominant position.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Kelso avoids the elbow strike from Boy, against the cage.
Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelso goes for a takedown attempt but Boy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kelso misses.
Boy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kelso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelso throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy throws a head kick that misses.
Kelso circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelso counters with a nice uppercut.
Boy tries for a takedown but Kelso circles away easily
and Kelso counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boy prevents it.
Kelso has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boy uses from the top position.
Kelso is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boy has his hands clasped together but Kelso extends an breaks Boy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kelso.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Kelso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hidehiko Sakuraba looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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197 lbs
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189 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hidehiko Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Sakuraba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Barkley looking for subs off his back but Sakuraba has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barkley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sakuraba is working away from the top position though.
Barkley is trying to get back to full guard.
Barkley gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barkley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barkley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barkley is tightening it up a little... Sakuraba has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sakuraba reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sakuraba taps out! nice BJJ there by Barkley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Benjamin Barkley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sabio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richter Alastrasz (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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177 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Sabio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richter Alastrasz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alastrasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sabio lands with a nice body punch.
Sabio staying out of range there.
Sabio has a takedown stuffed.
Alastrasz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alastrasz closes the distance and pushes Sabio back into the cage.
Sabio breaks the clinch.
Sabio slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alastrasz. Sabio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabio.
Richter Alastrasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alastrasz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alastrasz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabio is keeping the position for now.
Sabio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alastrasz looking to pass the guard.
Sabio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alastrasz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sabio is looking to stand up but Alastrasz isn't so interested in that idea.
Alastrasz pushing down on Sabio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alastrasz working the head and body with strikes.
Alastrasz wants to take a breather but Sabio is having none of it.
Sabio trying to control but Alastrasz postures up.
Alastrasz controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alastrasz 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.
Alastrasz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabio is staying active underneath Alastrasz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alastrasz is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Sabio has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Sabio! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ariel Sabio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (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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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
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, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Oliveira! Oh, that's hurt him - Miller falls to the canvas and Oliveira follows him into side control.
Miller is rocked!
It looks like Mike Miller has been cut.
A big shot lands for Oliveira! That's hurt Miller! Will he recover? Oliveira fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kongo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to .... Maynard has chosen thunderstruck as his entrance music. Cheick Kongo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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240 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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201 cm
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270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard digs a good hook to Kongo's body.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo scores with a leg kick.
Maynard tries to clinch up.
Kongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maynard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maynard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a two punch combination.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kongo as he jumps to the side.
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!
Maynard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maynard looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maynard's calf.
Maynard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kongo lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo lands with a nice body kick.
Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maynard walks into a left hand.
Cheick Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kongo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Maynard tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Maynard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maynard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Maynard tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Maynard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maynard is rocked!
Kongo throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Brad Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kongo can pounce on him.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Maynard moves out of range easily.
Maynard tries to bum rush Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kongo fakes the leg kick and cracks Maynard in the body.
Kongo lands a big head kick that sends Maynard tumbling to the mat! Kongo takes a step backwards and waves Maynard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maynard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kongo finish him?
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
The fighters circle, before Kongo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Maynard's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kongo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cheick Kongo!
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