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UFF 30 Sobral vs. Lineker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emaus Tamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamei has chosen PNG Pom City by Naka Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jerome Le Banner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emaus Tamei's chin.
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217 lbs
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211 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emaus Tamei!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner scores with a takedown into Tamei's guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Tamei.
Banner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tamei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner throws a strike but Tamei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Banner working a defensive guard but Tamei passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to control Tamei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner tries to get to full guard but Tamei has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is staying active underneath Tamei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Banner wants to control but Tamei is keeping busy.
Banner is controlling Tamei's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Tamei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Tamei slows the pace down in half guard.
Tamei trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tamei scores with a nice strike.
Tamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tamei misses the shot to the body.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Tamei is quick to defend against it.
Tamei misses with a right hand
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. Tamei fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner throws a strike but Tamei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tamei tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamei is one step ahead there.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamei is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Tamei is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to roll over but Tamei keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
My spies in Turka Elite Gym inform me that Tamei has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Jerome Le Banner 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.
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamei can do to turn this around?
Tamei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tamei's head.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Tamei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Tamei!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamei preventing the sweep.
Tamei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner trying to hold on to Tamei's head to control him but Tamei postures up.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Tamei has control of the leg.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Tamei preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tamei stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tamei is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Tamei wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner tries to bench press Tamei off him but Tamei keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamei is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tamei missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tamei tries to land a body kick
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Banner misses with a head shot. Tamei uses the momentum to regain guard.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Tamei controlling Banner's posture.
Banner throws a strike but Tamei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tamei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Banner or perhaps it was just good defense by Tamei, which made it look bad.
Tamei throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Tamei throws a big shot that misses.
Tamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner slips a straight right by Tamei.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Tamei avoids it well and moves away.
Tamei tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Tamei misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Tamei misses.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner scores with a nice head shot.
Tamei throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Tamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tamei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamei.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Banner.
Banner working the ground and pound but Tamei is defending the strikes.
Tamei is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner working the ground and pound but Tamei is defending the strikes.
Banner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tamei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Emaus Tamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Banner wants to control but Tamei is keeping him busy.
Tamei on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tamei is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
The strikes coming from Banner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banner lands an elbow.
It looks like Emaus Tamei has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is working Tamei over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banner lands a nice forearm strike.
Banner in side control, throwing shots but Tamei defends.
Banner looks up at the clock and then as Tamei takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Tamei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tamei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tamei dodges the ground and pound from Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Banner throws a strike aimed at the side of Tamei's head but Tamei avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Tamei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner cracks Tamei with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tamei sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tamei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Tamei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Le Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Le Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Dincht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi comes to the ring accompanied by Slaap lekker!. Dincht is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fanfare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
34 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Dincht!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dincht scores with a hook.
Gomi checks a leg kick.
Gomi scores with a push kick.
Gomi closes the distance and clinches.
Dincht pulls guard effortlessly.
Gomi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dincht bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomi's guard.
Dincht scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomi controls Dincht momentarily but Dincht frees himself.
Gomi wants to sweep here but Dincht controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dincht passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gomi isn't going anywhere.
Gomi manages to get back to half guard.
Gomi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dincht.
Gomi wants to control but Dincht is keeping busy.
Dincht throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dincht thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dincht working the head and body with strikes.
Gomi wants to improve his position but Dincht is controlling well.
Dincht wants to pass to mount but Gomi is defending the position.
Gomi is trying to control but can't.
Dincht trying to control the action but Gomi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dincht's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dincht's back!
Gomi is not going to allow Dincht to sit and survive in this position.
Gomi doesn't have the hooks in and Dincht manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dincht manages to get himself to full guard.
Dincht is trying to control the position but Gomi postures up.
Our spies down at at Clube dos Canalhas inform us that Dincht has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dincht has his hands on Gomi's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Dincht blocks nicely.
Dincht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gomi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomi stopping the sweep attempt from Dincht.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Gomi throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dincht swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Dincht slaps away a takedown attempt from Gomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dincht lands a nice looking body kick.
Dincht throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
Dincht throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht misses with a hook
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dincht finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Dincht. That snapped Gomi's head back.
Dincht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dincht.
Gomi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dincht loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.
Gomi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dincht trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zell Dincht has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dincht trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dincht accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gomi keeping moving, preventing Dincht from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dincht showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gomi goes for a double leg but Dincht avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dincht continues to drive forward.
Dincht drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dincht.
Dincht working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dincht cracks Gomi with a solid left hand.
Gomi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gomi has his foot on Dincht's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dincht works his way back into a safe position though.
Dincht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dincht in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dincht trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Dincht won't allow Gomi to sweep him here.
Gomi is looking for a triangle but Dincht pushes his legs off easily.
Gomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dincht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dincht passes Gomi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dincht lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dincht is looking for a kimura here.
Dincht content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomi works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dincht trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dincht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dincht working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dincht thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomi manages to get to full guard.
Dincht passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi regains half guard.
Gomi wants to control but Dincht is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dincht not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dincht not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dincht wants to take a breather but Gomi is having none of it.
Dincht wants to free his trapped foot but Gomi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two 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.
Dincht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dincht loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Dincht postures up.
Dincht postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dincht wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dincht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dincht.
Gomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dincht looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Dincht there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenny Gomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dincht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Dincht throws a low kick but Gomi moves out of range easily.
Dincht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Zell Dincht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good shot there by Dincht.
Dincht misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
Gomi feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomi.
Dincht connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Dincht lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Dincht.
Dincht lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Gomi counters with a quick kick to the body but Dincht blocks it.
Dincht connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Dincht bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dincht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
Gomi tries to improve position but can't.
Kenny Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dincht wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Dincht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dincht winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
In his post fight interview, Zell Dincht started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Snijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Thiago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Snijder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snijder is defended easily by Thiago.
Snijder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snijder was well out of range. Poor timing from Thiago.
Snijder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snijder blocks the body kick.
Snijder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snijder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snijder attempts a counter takedown but Thiago avoids it well and moves away.
Jorge Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago throws a right hand that misses
and Snijder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Snijder wants to work for an arm triangle but Thiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snijder in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thiago tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Snijder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Snijder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the ring accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
145 lbs
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31
146 lbs
18 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rostowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ninja wants to get back to full guard.
Rostowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ninja manages to get to full guard.
Ninja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rostowski being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ninja's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ninja striking off his back.
Rostowski looking to pass the guard.
Ninja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ninja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rostowski is looking to improve his position but Ninja isn't that keen on the idea.
Ninja unloading with bombs!
Ninja controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja prevents Rostowski from getting the reversal.
Rostowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ninja throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rostowski has his hands clasped together but Ninja breaks the hold and Rostowski is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ninja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test Ninja!
An out of breath Test Ninja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Casa do Sol Nascente as his entrance music. Rodolfo Carvalho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
158 lbs
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150 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Carvalho moves out of range easily.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffin.
Carvalho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffin moves forwards but Carvalho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin rushes Carvalho and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
I was talking to Griffin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Carvalho is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carvalho blocks it with crossed arms.
Carvalho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Carvalho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Carvalho blocks an elbow strike.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carvalho avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Griffin prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Carvalho is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffin has double underhooks.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Carvalho blocks an elbow strike from Griffin.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Griffin has Carvalho pressed against the ropes, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carvalho's face.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Carvalho.
Griffin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin lands a good knee to the midsection. Carvalho won't want to take too many of those.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Carvalho can't break the clinch.
Carvalho avoids the elbow strike from Griffin, against the ropes.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carvalho avoids it.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin lands an elbow inside.
Griffin has Carvalho pressed against the ropes, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvalho.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin lands an elbow that stopped Carvalho in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griffin lands an elbow just above Carvalho 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Carvalho working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Carvalho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Griffin working Carvalho over with knees to the body.
Carvalho is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carvalho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Carvalho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carvalho scrambles back to his feet.
Carvalho scores with a nice head shot.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodolfo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho unleashes a big counter combination but Griffin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carvalho wants to break free but Griffin has control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carvalho takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carvalho is defending well for now.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Carvalho is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Griffin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griffin keeps control of Carvalho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin lands an elbow that stopped Carvalho in his tracks for a moment.
Chris Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a knee to the head.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carvalho managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Carvalho wants to break free but Griffin has control.
Griffin prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes.
Griffin misses with some punches.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carvalho.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin working Carvalho over with knees to the body.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin landing knees to the body.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin lands an elbow that stopped Carvalho in his tracks for a moment.
Griffin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carvalho blocking some punches.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho lands with a right hand.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin feints and then cracks Carvalho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carvalho down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Carvalho pushes him off.
Jab from Griffin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvalho throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Griffin connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Carvalho managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Griffin misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
Carvalho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
A nice combination there by Carvalho.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho tries to move into range but Griffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carvalho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffin - the referee stops the clock and Carvalho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffin. Carvalho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carvalho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Carvalho throws a counter combo.
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Carvalho circles away and keeps his distance.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Carvalho moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin darts in and clinches Carvalho up against the ropes.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvalho takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carvalho's defenses.
Griffin has Carvalho pressed against the ropes, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin misses with some punches.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Carvalho's head.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Griffin landing knees to the body.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Carvalho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin landing knees to the body.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Carvalho is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carvalho's defenses.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Carvalho's ribcage.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carvalho avoids the elbow strike from Griffin, against the ropes.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Griffin.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carvalho backwards.
Griffin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carvalho's face.
Griffin has Carvalho pressed against the ropes, preventing Carvalho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carvalho wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
Carvalho is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin landing knees to the head.
Carvalho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Carvalho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Griffin.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Carvalho tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the ropes.
Carvalho tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the ropes.
Carvalho blocks an uppercut.
Rodolfo Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Griffin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chris Griffin made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Raybould has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
231 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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41
273 lbs
37 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raybould counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Raybould thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
Gracie is rocked!
Raybould scores with a nice body kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Raybould scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raybould gets a clinch.
Raybould lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
Raybould is stalling here.
Raybould leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Raybould holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raybould scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Raybould is working Gracie over against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Renan Gracie has been cut.
Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raybould scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raybould lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raybould works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raybould creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gracie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gracie drops to his knees and Raybould pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sparta Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Viale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
183 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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32
175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauro Viale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from Viale.
Nice straight punches there by Bell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bell.
Viale ducks right into an uppercut from Bell.
Viale throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Viale looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
Viale takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viale misses with a combination
and Bell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell with a nice head shot there.
Bell trying to control but Viale is working from the bottom.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Viale is keeping the position.
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viale wants to stand but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell is standing up over Viale. Viale looks to escape but Bell dives into side control.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Viale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bell prevents Viale from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viale, who protects the arm well.
Viale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bell on the ground.
Bell prevents Viale from escaping the position.
Bell controlling the position from side mount.
Bell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the action but Viale is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viale.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bell.
Viale misses with a body punch
and Bell counters with a three punch combo that has Viale backing up. Viale nods at Bell to acknowledge the strikes.
Viale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Viale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viale circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viale slips a straight right by Bell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viale throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Viale stuns Bell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viale.
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viale throws a right hand that misses
and Bell counters with a solid body kick.
Viale misses with a body shot.
Bell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viale misses the shot to the body.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viale.
Viale throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Mauro Viale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Viale.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Viale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viale has time to react.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Stringer Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viale throws a big shot that misses.
Bell connects with a right hand. Viale shakes it off.
Viale throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell takes a swing at Viale's ribcage but misses.
Bell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viale misses the shot to the body.
Viale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viale avoids the head kick by Bell.
Viale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viale throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viale misses the body punch
and Bell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viale's hands.
Viale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Viale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viale manages to avoid it.
Viale appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mauro Viale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viale blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Viale.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Viale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viale looks to land a left hand but Bell moved out of range nicely.
Bell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viale.
Bell avoids the body shot from Viale.
Bell takes a swing at Viale's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viale misses with a looping right.
Viale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Viale blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viale throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Viale swinging wildly here.
Viale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Viale misses.
Viale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Viale.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell dodges the punch combination from Viale.
Bell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Viale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell connects with a body shot that sends Viale's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a high kick!
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Viale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viale throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell lands with a kick to the temple. Viale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Bell.
Bell works Viale's body with a nice hook.
Bell scores with a body shot.
Bell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell throws a wild body kick that Viale sees coming a mile off.
Viale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bell throws a head kick that Viale semi-blocks.
Viale is rocked!
Oooooh!!! Viale has knocked Bell down with a huge combo! Viale steps away and waves a wobbly Bell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bell is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a series of punches but Viale moves out of range.
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Viale finish him?
Bell dodges the punch combination from Viale.
Viale lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bell can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Viale and Bell drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Viale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Viale!
As Mauro Viale got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Come on, man, tinker bell is a fairy who lives in the forest. What the fuck is she doing here?.
she should be fighting at Neverland.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsubasa J Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tsubasa J Champ!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from J Champ misses.
Good work by J Champ as he checks the leg kick.
Thesz misses with a takedown attempt - J Champ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thesz blocks the body kick.
J Champ misses with a leg kick.
Thesz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
J Champ checks a low kick from Thesz.
Thesz falls off balance throwing a combination
and J Champ counters with a good low kick that Thesz was not able to check.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
J Champ dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thesz. That did some damage!
Aloysius Martin Thesz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
J Champ throws a nice inside leg kick.
J Champ throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
J Champ misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
J Champ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
J Champ only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thesz. That's going to slow J Champ down.
Thesz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. J Champ is trying to defend but Thesz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
J Champ is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can J Champ avoid being mounted?
J Champ manages to get to full guard.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. J Champ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz wants to control from the top but J Champ keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. J Champ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
J Champ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
J Champ is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
J Champ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thesz feinted with a counter takedown.
J Champ is looking to score with low kicks.
J Champ tries to land a leg kick but Thesz saw it coming and moves away.
J Champ pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thesz is out of range and J Champ settles back down.
J Champ wants to slow Thesz down by chopping away at his legs.
J Champ attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsubasa J Champ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thesz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but J Champ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thesz with a lazy takedown attempt
and J Champ counters with a nice leg kick.
J Champ misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by J Champ. That's going to slow Thesz down.
Thesz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but J Champ moves away.
Thesz blocks a head kick by J Champ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ checks a leg kick.
Thesz pushes J Champ away with a front kick.
J Champ checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thesz throws a leg kick
and J Champ counters with a good, hard body kick but Thesz shrugs it off.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
Thesz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
J Champ tries a quick counter leg kick but Thesz is wise to it.
Thesz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thesz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
J Champ throws a chopping leg kick but Thesz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
J Champ throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
J Champ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thesz throws a lazy right hand but J Champ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tsubasa J Champ will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thesz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thesz misses with a low kick.
Thesz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt J Champ.
A clash of legs there as Thesz blocks the low kick.
Thesz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. J Champ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
J Champ cracks the inside of Thesz's front leg.
Thesz shoots in for a double leg but J Champ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
J Champ throws a head kick that misses.
Thesz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thesz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and J Champ is able to avoid easily.
J Champ only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thesz thows a leg kick but J Champ checks it
and J Champ counters with a thumping low kick.
J Champ throws a leg kick
and Thesz counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz tries to move into full mount but can't pass J Champ's legs.
Thesz controlling the position.
J Champ prevents Thesz from improving position.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
J Champ gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Thesz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
J Champ is looking to improve his position but Thesz isn't that keen on the idea.
J Champ is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
J Champ slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
J Champ is looking to control Thesz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can J Champ avoid being mounted?
J Champ wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
J Champ is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz slips a nice elbow through J Champ's hands, connecting with J Champ's forehead.
J Champ moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thesz with a flurry of punches that miss.
J Champ is trying to control the position but Thesz postures up.
Thesz trying to control but J Champ is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Thesz fails with a takedown attempt.
J Champ moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by J Champ as he checks the leg kick.
Thesz scores with a head kick.
Thesz digs a good body shot into J Champ's ribs.
Thesz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thesz tries to free his leg and advance position but J Champ is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
J Champ working a defensive guard here.
J Champ is controlling Thesz's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloysius Martin Thesz dominated that second round.
That's time! Thesz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
J Champ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thesz's sensitive parts.
Thesz throws a jab but it's blocked by J Champ.
J Champ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
J Champ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thesz checks the leg kick.
J Champ leaves Thesz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
J Champ was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
J Champ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Thesz misses.
Thesz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in J Champ's half guard.
J Champ is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz is just content to waste time from the top position. J Champ takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
J Champ wants to sweep here but Thesz controlling him for the moment.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. J Champ is keeping the position for now.
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.
Thesz trying to control the position from guard on top but J Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thesz postures up.
Thesz throwing strikes from guard but J Champ blocks nicely.
J Champ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the liver by Thesz. Beautiful body shot.
J Champ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thesz feinted with a counter takedown.
Thesz moves out of range of the leg kick from J Champ.
Aloysius Martin Thesz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
J Champ throws a low kick but Thesz avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz throws a lazy right hand but J Champ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thesz.
Thesz misses with a low kick as J Champ jumps back.
Thesz is trying hard to land a takedown here. J Champ sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
J Champ cracks the inside of Thesz's front leg.
Thesz throws a head kick that misses
and J Champ counters with a big head kick but Thesz shrugs it off.
Thesz throws a combination. J Champ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
J Champ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
J Champ checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Thesz is predictable there
and J Champ counters with a nice leg kick.
J Champ checks a leg kick nicely.
Thesz missing with a left hand there. J Champ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
J Champ moves forwards but Thesz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thesz misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
J Champ checks a low kick from Thesz.
Thesz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJ Champ.
Thesz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
J Champ tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thesz is able to avoid easily.
Thesz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that J Champ can do to turn this around?
Thesz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from J Champ.
Thesz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from J Champ.
Thesz throws a looping overhand right but J Champ ducks down to avoid it.
Thesz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thesz pivots, looking for a leg kick but J Champ is out of range and Thesz settles back down.
Thesz throws a leg kick that misses.
J Champ keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
J Champ misses with a low kick.
Thesz attempts a counter takedown but J Champ avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloysius Martin Thesz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thesz 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloysius Martin Thesz!
Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lineker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral digs a good hook to Lineker's body.
Sobral takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Sobral lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lineker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sobral sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Julio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobral misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobral throws a looping overhand right but Lineker ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lineker.
Sobral throwing a counter right hand but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Lineker wants to slow Sobral down by chopping away at his legs.
Sobral is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral backing away here, and Lineker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sobral throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lineker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobral.
Lineker tries to move into range but Sobral moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lineker walks into a jab.
Lineker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lineker won't be happy with that.
Sobral tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lineker tries to buck Sobral off but Sobral is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Sobral has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lineker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lineker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lineker sees it coming and defends easily.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral is looking for a kimura but Lineker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.
Lineker is refusing to be controlled, as Sobral sits in half guard.
Sobral is pressing down on Lineker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lineker is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
Lineker is doing well to control the position and prevent Sobral from advancing to side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Lineker is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Sobral.
Lineker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobral.
Sobral blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sobral tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lineker looks to land a body kick but Sobral moved away.
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sobral attempts a counter takedown but Lineker avoids it well and moves away.
Sobral throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
Sobral throws an off balance right hand
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sobral chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Lineker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lineker slips under a jab from Sobral.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sobral takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sobral rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lineker counters with a good, hard body kick but Sobral shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Sobral does no damage.
Sobral jabs Lineker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Sobral misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lineker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sobral has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sobral throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Sobral 's knee.
The fighters circling - Sobral throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lineker slips a straight right by Sobral.
Lineker thinks about the counter body kick.
Sobral takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Lineker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sobral takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobral walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lineker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Sobral misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Sobral 's knee.
Lineker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sobral takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral misses the jab.
Lineker blocks a jab.
Sobral moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
Lineker scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sobral.
Sobral appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lineker.
Lineker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lineker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sobral throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobral on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lineker. Sobral shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick from Lineker misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobral.
Sobral cracks a nice hook into Lineker's ribs.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
Lineker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lineker walks into a stiff left hand from Sobral.
Sobral misses with a shot to the body
and Lineker counters with a nice body kick.
Sobral is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sobral tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lineker was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobral.
Lineker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobral is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lineker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral checks it.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
No joy there for Sobral, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lineker.
Sobral throws a sloppy body shot
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lineker cracks the inside of Sobral's front leg.
Sobral shoots for a double leg takedown but Lineker sprawls well. He's pushed Sobral's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lineker tries to land a leg kick but Sobral saw it coming and moves away.
Sobral went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sobral misses with a takedown
and Lineker counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker connects with an inside leg kick.
Sobral throws a shot to the body.
Lineker connects with an inside leg kick.
Sobral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
Lineker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobral checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Lineker.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Sobral saw that one coming.
Sobral feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobral looks to land a right hand but Lineker moved out of range.
Lineker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lineker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
Lineker counters with a body kick.
Lineker thumps Sobral with a low kick.
Lineker thows a leg kick but Sobral checks it
and Sobral counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lineker won't be happy with that.
Lineker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobral's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lineker tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Lineker won't allow it.
Lineker is staying active underneath Sobral, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lineker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
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.
Lineker is looking to control Sobral's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lineker avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Julio Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lineker wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sobral lands with a shot to the body.
Sobral throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lineker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Lineker is predictable there
and Sobral counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lineker throws a low kick, looking for Sobral's leg but Sobral calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lineker.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobral counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobral throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker defending well as Sobral loads up on a big left hand.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Lineker responds with a good body kick, but Sobral manages to step out the way in time.
Sobral misses with a body shot.
Sobral will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral throws a right hand that Lineker ducks under and follows up with a left that Lineker also avoids with ease.
Sobral swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Sobral off balance momentarily.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobral throws the left hand but Lineker avoids the punch easily.
Lineker feints a counter leg kick.
Sobral throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobral's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lineker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral misses with a two punch combination.
Sobral lands a nice hook to Lineker's body. Lineker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lineker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker thuds his shin into the meat of Sobral's side.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobral avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Sobral takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lineker stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobral. Sobral gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobral misses with a takedown attempt
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lineker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineker thumps Sobral with a low kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral checks it.
Lineker throws a head kick that misses.
Sobral throws a body punch but Lineker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker tries a low kick but Sobral avoids it.
Sobral cracks Lineker with a good jab.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown but Lineker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Sobral. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Sobral counters with a single leg into guard. Lineker didn't expect that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lineker pushes Sobral off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A lazy body kick from Lineker
and Sobral counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
John Lineker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobral misses with an uppercut
and Lineker counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral throws a shot from downtown. Lineker moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with a body kick that stops Sobral in his tracks momentarily.
Sobral throws a shot from downtown. Lineker moves away and avoids it.
Sobral's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sobral moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sobral keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lineker thows a leg kick but Sobral checks it
and Sobral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lineker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sobral's calf.
Lineker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobral drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lineker sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Sobral misses
and Lineker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sobral's knee momentarily.
Sobral throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lineker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lineker - that will leave a mark!
Lineker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Lineker tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobral is wise to it.
Lineker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sobral misses with a hook
and Lineker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lineker connects with a solid leg kick.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crunch! Lineker slams his shin into Sobral's torso.
Lineker thows a body kick. Sobral tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Sobral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick that misses.
Sobral takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lineker counters with a solid body kick.
Sobral takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lineker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobral connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lineker!
Lineker is looking to land body kicks.
Sobral changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lineker manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lineker dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sobral throws a shot from downtown. Lineker moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sobral checks a leg kick.
Sobral misses with a double jab
and Lineker counters with a head kick.
Lineker lands with a kick to the temple. Sobral shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lineker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Lineker misses.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobral lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sobral lands a body shot.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral looks to throw the jab but Lineker is out of range.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Lineker's shoulder, as Lineker tries to avoid the shot.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sobral's sensitive parts.
Lineker scores with a leg kick.
Sobral falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lineker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lineker throws out a leg kick but Sobral moves out of range and Lineker only half commits.
Sobral moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
A quick step to the side and Sobral tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobral keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Sobral moved away.
Good shot there by Sobral.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobral thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lineker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lineker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobral scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobral.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sobral steps away.
Sobral moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
Sobral goes for a double leg but Lineker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lineker continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sobral.
Sobral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
Lineker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lineker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobral misses with a right hand
and Lineker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sobral moves out of range of the body kick.
Sobral takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sobral misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lineker.
Sobral swings widly with a right hand
and Lineker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lineker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker thuds his shin into the meat of Sobral's side.
Sobral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral backing away here, and Lineker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sobral waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lineker.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Sobral steps away.
Lineker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lineker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lineker scores with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sobral blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sobral misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Sobral checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sobral misses with an uppercut. Lineker saw that one coming.
Lineker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lineker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lineker!
John Lineker is the new lightweight champion!
John Lineker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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