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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Minotauro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Buckethead - jump man. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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34 - 26 - 1 |
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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
35 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Minotauro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machida steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Minotauro. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minotauro, as that shot connected.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minotauro circles away quickly and effectively.
Minotauro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Minotauro there.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Minotauro off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Machida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida is rocked!
Minotauro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minotauro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Machida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minotauro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minotauro connects with a looping right hand.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minotauro.
Minotauro is looking to land body kicks.
Minotauro misses the jab.
It looked like Machida was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minotauro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minotauro, as that shot connected.
Minotauro rushes Machida with punches - Machida moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Machida goes down! Minotauro follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ze Minotauro!
Ze Minotauro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carolla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. On his way into the cage it seems that Adam Carolla has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Adam Carolla seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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240 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
51 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dexter Fielding!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Carolla.
Carolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carolla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fielding.
Fielding on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fielding looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fielding doesn't seem bothered though.
Fielding looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carolla feints a jab promting Fielding to slip. Carolla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fielding slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Fielding.
Carolla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding looks to land a combination but Carolla avoids it well.
Carolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fielding was well out of range. Poor timing from Carolla.
Fielding lands with an overhand left.
Fielding shoots in but Carolla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Fielding.
Carolla misses with the combination.
Fielding looks to land a combination but Carolla avoids it well.
Fielding closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fielding napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carolla decides to stand back up.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fielding.
Carolla clinches with his opponent.
Carolla manages to break the clinch.
Carolla 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carolla.
Fielding is looking for the big counter here.
Fielding takes a swing at Carolla's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fielding lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fielding falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carolla counters with a left to the body.
Carolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fielding takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carolla lands a glancing blow to the side of Fielding's head.
Fielding doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carolla counters with a nice body shot.
Carolla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fielding.
Fielding throws a sloppy body shot
and Carolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carolla.
Fielding takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fielding throws out a loose jab but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Carolla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Carolla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fielding doesn't seem phased though.
Carolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fielding doesn't seem bothered though.
Carolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fielding throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carolla connects with a body shot.
Fielding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carolla.
Fielding misses with a hook.
Carolla throws a big counter combination but Fielding scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fielding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fielding lands the left hand.
Carolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fielding.
Fielding fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fielding under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fielding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carolla on his heels. He'll look to pass Carolla's guard now, I'm sure.
Fielding working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding is fighting to break Carolla's control of his arms but Carolla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fielding's guard.
Carolla wants to stand but Fielding has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carolla trying to control but Fielding is working from the bottom.
Carolla stopping the sweep attempt from Fielding.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carolla forces his way into half guard.
Carolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Carolla dominated that round.
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.
Carolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fielding is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carolla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carolla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carolla dodges the punch combination from Fielding.
Dexter Fielding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fielding slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Fielding misses with a leg kick.
Carolla throws out a powerful jab.
Carolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Carolla checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carolla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fielding can do to turn this around?
Carolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carolla.
Fielding throws a right hand that misses
and Carolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fielding throws out a counter right but Carolla avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carolla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fielding is in Carolla's guard.
Fielding preventing the sweep.
Fielding postures up in Carolla's guard and throws a big left but Carolla blocks it.
Fielding throws an elbow that misses. Carolla uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fielding's guard. Nice move by Carolla!
Fielding throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carolla wants to pass the guard but Fielding is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carolla defends well.
Fielding looking for a guillotine here but Carolla defends easily.
Fielding is trying to keep Carolla in close.
Our spies down at at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym inform us that Fielding has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fielding is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carolla defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carolla preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fielding looks for a takedown but Carolla sprawls well.
Carolla scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Fielding.
Carolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carolla throws a nice looking combination but Fielding bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carolla sets himself, and Fielding steps forward looking for the clinch! Carolla avoids it this time.
Carolla blocks a jab.
It looked like Carolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carolla scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Carolla misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fielding! But no joy.
Carolla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Fielding was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carolla shoots for a double leg takedown but Fielding sprawls well. He's pushed Carolla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carolla.
Fielding fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fielding takes a swing at Carolla's ribcage but misses.
Fielding tries to clinch up.
Carolla moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Carolla dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fielding misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fielding or perhaps it was just good defense by Carolla, which made it look bad.
Nice shot lands for Carolla.
Fielding closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fielding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fielding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fielding thows a huge punch but Carolla dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fielding missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carolla to regain full guard.
Fielding postures up in Carolla's guard and throws a big left but Carolla blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carolla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fielding trying to control the position from guard on top but Carolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fielding misses with a takedown
and Carolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carolla takes a swing at Fielding's ribcage but misses.
Fielding misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Fielding.
Carolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carolla tries for a takedown but Fielding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Carolla - just one landing.
Carolla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fielding misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carolla scores with a jab.
Carolla scores with a jab.
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!
Fielding avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fielding stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carolla goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adam Carolla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fielding throws a shot from downtown. Carolla moves away and avoids it.
Fielding scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Carolla lands.
Sloppy strikes from Carolla. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carolla enables Fielding to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carolla manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fielding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fielding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fielding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fielding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dexter Fielding has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carolla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fielding has Carolla in his guard.
Carolla pushes down on Fielding's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carolla is thwarting Fielding's attempts to control the position.
Fielding looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fielding has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carolla is working away from the top position though.
Carolla controlling the action here.
Fielding wants to control but Carolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dexter Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carolla wants to stand but Fielding has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fielding manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Carolla showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carolla, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Carolla!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Carolla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. Boubeez has chosen 99 Words for boobs as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boubeez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Boubeez gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Pope lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pope.
Boubeez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boubeez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boubeez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pope after a bit of a struggle.
Boubeez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pope blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boubeez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pope just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boubeez tries to break free but Pope pushes him back against the cage.
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Boubeez, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Boubeez against the cage but Boubeez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pope closes the distance but Boubeez moves to the side
and Boubeez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pope is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pope misses with a takedown
and Boubeez counters with a nice uppercut.
Pope seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope lands a head kick!
It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
Pope tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boubeez defends well and Pope ends up having to push Boubeez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pope shoots in but no luck this time.
Pope shoots for a double leg takedown but Boubeez sprawls well. He's pushed Pope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boubeez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Boubeez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boubeez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pope or perhaps it was just good defense by Boubeez, which made it look bad.
Boubeez misses with a head kick.
Michael Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boubeez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boubeez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boubeez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pope is working away from the top position though.
Boubeez is concentrating on defense, preventing Pope from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pope prevents Boubeez from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boubeez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Boubeez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boubeez misses with a head kick.
Boubeez slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boubeez has Pope up against the cage in a clinch.
Boubeez wants to get back to striking at distance but Pope won't allow it.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Boubeez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boubeez can't get the takedown.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Boubeez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pope is keeping busy.
Boubeez lands a body shot.
Boubeez tries to break the clinch but Pope is controlling the position.
A short right from Pope on the inside.
Boubeez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boubeez manages to break the clinch.
Pope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boubeez tries to avoid it but Pope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boubeez to the ground. Boubeez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boubeez shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Boubeez shows good takedown defense.
Michael Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boubeez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boubeez misses with a body shot.
Boubeez throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boubeez but Boubeez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pope closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boubeez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boubeez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boubeez leaves Pope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boubeez stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Boubeez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boubeez but Boubeez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boubeez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Boubeez looks to move away, Pope throws a big counter combo bu Boubeez just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boubeez blocks an elbow strike.
Pope lands an elbow that stopped Boubeez in his tracks for a moment.
Boubeez looking for a takedown.
Pope misses with the head strike.
Boubeez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Pope.
Pope misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boubeez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boubeez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boubeez presses Pope against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pope blocks a body shot from Boubeez.
Boubeez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boubeez as he avoids it easily.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Boubeez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice side step and Boubeez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boubeez scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boubeez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boubeez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Boubeez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pope or perhaps it was just good defense by Boubeez, which made it look bad.
Boubeez leaves Pope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boubeez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pope rather than just go for the knockout.
Pope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boubeez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pope.
Sloppy strikes from Boubeez. Those never looked like landing.
Boubeez fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez misses with the combination.
Pope's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boubeez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pope scrambles back to his feet.
Pope tries for a takedown but Boubeez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Boubeez. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pope.
Boubeez drives through with a takedown into Pope's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boubeez wants to control from the top but Pope keeps moving.
Pope keeping full guard, as Boubeez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pope's guard.
Boubeez trying to control the pace.
Boubeez wants to free his trapped foot but Pope is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iliek Boubeez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iliek Boubeez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pope fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Boubeez throws a counter combo.
Pope fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boubeez throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boubeez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
Boubeez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boubeez stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boubeez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Michael Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boubeez gets full guard.
Boubeez has control of Pope's left arm, preventing Pope from doing any damage.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Boubeez.
Boubeez is still trying to improve position.
Pope has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope wants to control from the top but Boubeez keeps moving.
Pope won't allow Boubeez to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boubeez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
Boubeez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boubeez catches Pope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Boubeez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pope with a poor takedown
and Boubeez counters with a nice body shot.
Pope tries to clinch up
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boubeez defends it nicely.
Pope doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boubeez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pope tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope tries for a takedown but Boubeez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boubeez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pope wants to clinch up but Boubeez keeps it at a distance.
Pope moves in looking to clinch but Boubeez pushes him off.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Boubeez, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Boubeez against the cage but Boubeez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pope has his takedown stuffed
and Boubeez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boubeez moves into the clinch.
Iliek Boubeez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boubeez lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boubeez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boubeez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pope.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iliek Boubeez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boubeez 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iliek Boubeez!
Iliek Boubeez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Johnson has chosen Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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39
219 lbs
38 - 26 - 0 |
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41
216 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
38 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velka throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velka scores with a nice right hand.
Velka looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Velka scores with a jab to the head.
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velka misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a push kick but Velka slaps the foot to one side.
Velka throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Velka throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Velka moves into the clinch successfully.
Velka 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.
Velka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Velka misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Velka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Velka.
Johnson avoiding damage as Velka throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velka stalling the fight.
Velka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Velka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Velka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is leaning against Velka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Velka.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Balrog Johnson has been cut.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Velka backwards.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Velka controls his hands.
Velka wants to stall.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Velka avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Velka slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Velka.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Velka.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Velka misses with a knee strike.
Velka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson letting Velka take a breather here.
Velka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is working Velka over against the cage.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Velka scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balrog Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Johnson swings for the body but Velka moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Velka's front leg but catches the back leg as Velka tries to avoid it.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka fails to land with a series of punches.
Velka moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Velka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velka throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Velka down.
Velka tries to clinch up.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Velka as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Velka.
Johnson takes a swing at Velka's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Velka crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Velka lands a knee to the body.
Miklo Velka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Velka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Velka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Velka.
Velka trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velka into the cage.
Velka stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Velka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Velka scores with a knee to the head.
Velka misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Velka stalls.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Velka is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velka backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka trying to land knees to the body.
Velka prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson avoiding damage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson avoiding damage as Velka throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Velka throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Velka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Velka.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Velka tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balrog Johnson's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Velka's shoulder, as Velka tries to avoid the shot.
Velka misses the jab.
Velka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Velka misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velka is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Velka lands a head kick!
Velka moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Velka checks it.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Velka under the eye.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Velka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velka digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Velka wants to clinch.
Velka connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Velka scores with a head kick.
Velka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velka.
Velka blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Velka tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Velka tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velka with a hook.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Velka.
Velka throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Velka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Velka counters with an outside leg kick.
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velka moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velka misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velka dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Velka blocks a low kick nicely.
Velka avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Velka throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velka.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velka was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Velka throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Velka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Velka checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Velka steps away.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Velka should have avoided that one.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velka avoids a kick to the body.
Velka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Velka blocks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velka.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Velka saw it coming and moves away.
Velka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Jab from Velka.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Velka pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Velka throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velka lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Velka.
Velka tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Velka.
Velka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson wants to stall.
Velka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Velka 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Post fight, Miklo Velka stared into the camera and said 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chyn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Como Tudo Deve Ser . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
177 lbs
28 - 24 - 0 |
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40
182 lbs
36 - 25 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chyn swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
Chyn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washburn counters with a shoot takedown. Chyn fights it but they end up in guard.
Chyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Chyn.
Chyn controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
Washburn is looking to advance position but Chyn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn is looking to improve his position but Chyn isn't that keen on the idea.
Chyn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Washburn is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is looking to improve his position but Chyn isn't that keen on the idea.
Chyn looking to control but Washburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Washburn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chyn lands a couple of good shots and Washburn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chyn lands strikes to the head.
Washburn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Washburn regains half guard.
Chyn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Washburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chyn is trying to control the action in half guard but Washburn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Washburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Washburn is refusing to be controlled, as Chyn sits in half guard.
Chyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn tries to pass to full mount but Washburn defends it.
Washburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Washburn, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chyn advances position into side control!
Chyn tries for a kimura but Washburn is defending well.
An elbow from Chyn crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chyn working away.
Washburn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Washburn is looking to improve his position.
Chyn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Washburn missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chyn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Chyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
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.
Washburn avoids the body shot from Chyn.
Washburn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chyn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Washburn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Washburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washburn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chyn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washburn trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Washburn trying to control but Chyn is working from the bottom.
Washburn landing with the ground and pound.
Washburn tries to free his leg and advance position but Chyn is retaining full guard.
Chyn is pulling down on Washburn's head. It's preventing any offense from Washburn, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chyn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Chyn has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washburn moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Washburn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Washburn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chyn is trying to push Washburn away but Washburn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washburn avoiding damage.
Chyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chyn walks away with a smile on his face. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryu Chyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washburn lands an overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Washburn as Chyn shoots in.
Washburn goes for a double leg but Chyn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chyn continues to drive forward.
Chyn scores with a jab. Washburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Washburn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washburn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chyn throws an off balance right hand
and Washburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Washburn scores with a three punch combo!
Chyn misses with a body shot.
Chyn misses with a hook.
Washburn tries to counter by clinching up but Chyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Chyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is looking to clinch but Chyn is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chyn.
Chyn looks to throw the jab but Washburn is out of range.
It looked like Washburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washburn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Washburn is just out of range.
Chyn throws the left hand but Washburn avoids the punch easily.
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chyn sprawls well. Chyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washburn gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Chyn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Chyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Washburn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chyn's waist but Chyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washburn off to one side.
Washburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Washburn wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washburn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chyn has clasped his hands together around Washburn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Washburn tries to improve position but can't.
Washburn gets back to half guard.
Washburn trying to hold on to Chyn's head to control him but Chyn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn tries to get to full guard but Chyn has control of the leg.
Washburn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chyn slows the pace down in half guard.
Washburn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washburn has his feet on Chyn's thighs here. He's pushed Chyn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chyn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zoe Washburn!
Zoe Washburn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ryu Chyn had this to say: 'Fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kuoppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by Pump Up The Jam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
175 lbs
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27
183 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
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, Alexander Kuoppala!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.
Kuoppala has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
Banner decides to pull guard.
Kuoppala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuoppala is aware though and is defending well.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuoppala is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is working an open guard so Kuoppala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuoppala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuoppala off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuoppala forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Banner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banner has Kuoppala pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Banner for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuoppala.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuoppala controls his hands.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuoppala blocks a body shot from Banner.
Kuoppala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner digs a right hand underneath Kuoppala's ribcage. Kuoppala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuoppala manages to pull guard.
Banner trying to control but Kuoppala is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuoppala throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Banner'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.
Kuoppala gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Kuoppala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kuoppala tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Kuoppala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoids the attempt from Kuoppala to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuoppala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuoppala is on top in guard.
Kuoppala wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuoppala trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuoppala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuoppala's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuoppala has an active guard here but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kuoppala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuoppala somewhat.
Kuoppala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Kuoppala avoids it well and moves away.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuoppala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuoppala shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuoppala showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kuoppala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuoppala is stalling here. Banner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuoppala seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner laying and praying for a moment but Kuoppala takes advantage and regains half guard.
Banner is looking for a kimura but Kuoppala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Kuoppala is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuoppala avoid being mounted?
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuoppala is controlling Banner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Banner is stalling here. Kuoppala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kuoppala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kuoppala scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is not content to let Kuoppala control the position.
Banner tries to buck Kuoppala off but Kuoppala is having none of it.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kuoppala has control of the leg.
Kuoppala wants to get back to his feet.
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Kuoppala takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuoppala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuoppala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner throws a body punch but Kuoppala moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kuoppala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuoppala can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Kuoppala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banner lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner tests Kuoppala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuoppala misses with a head kick.
Alexander Kuoppala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner takes a swing at Kuoppala's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner sets himself, and Kuoppala steps forward looking for the clinch! Banner avoids it this time.
Kuoppala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Kuoppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuoppala shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Kuoppala is quick to defend against it.
Kuoppala lands with a kick to the temple. Banner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner drives through with a takedown into Kuoppala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuoppala is keeping the position for now.
Kuoppala keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Kuoppala controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to control but Kuoppala is working from the bottom.
Kuoppala trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuoppala is keeping the position for now.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Kuoppala is working away.
Banner works his way into full mount!
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuoppala is on top in guard.
Kuoppala 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuoppala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuoppala is one step ahead there.
Kuoppala trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kuoppala looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuoppala content to stall in guard here.
Kuoppala won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuoppala wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the body from Banner misses
and Kuoppala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuoppala wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
After winning the bout, Bruce Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn has chosen Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon as his entrance music. Mickey Finn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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42
177 lbs
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173 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
39 - 24 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn tries for a takedown but Kenzie circles away easily
and Kenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
Kenzie lands the left hand.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Finn throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenzie.
Finn misses with a right hand
and Kenzie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finn thinking.
Finn tries to clinch there but Kenzie circles away.
Kenzie is looking to counter punch.
Kenzie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Kenzie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenzie lands with a good body shot.
Finn tries to clinch but Kenzie is having none of it.
Kenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenzie.
Kenzie checks the leg kick.
Finn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn shoots in and drives through. Kenzie sprawls well.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kenzie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Finn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kenzie is trying to control Finn's posture but Finn avoids it.
Kenzie is looking for a sweep.
Finn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finn trying to control the action but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Finn tries for a kimura but Kenzie is defending well.
Finn working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenzie parries the strikes from Finn easily there. Finn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenzie to escape.
Finn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenzie parries the strikes from Finn easily there. Finn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kenzie to escape.
Finn trying to control the position but Kenzie is working away.
Finn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finn wants to control but Kenzie is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenzie leaves Finn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kenzie works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finn rushes Kenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Finn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenzie misses with the head strike.
Finn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenzie has him pressed against the cage.
Kenzie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finn manages to break the clinch.
Kenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
Kenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Finn circles away.
Finn tries to clinch there but Kenzie circles away.
Kenzie moves away from the strike by Finn.
Finn keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenzie lands a jab to the nose.
Finn moves in looking to clinch but Kenzie pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Finn circles away.
Finn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kenzie defends well and Finn ends up having to push Kenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kenzie throwing a counter right hand but Finn manages to avoid it.
Finn shoots in but Kenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finn shoots in but Kenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenzie moves into the clinch.
Kenzie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finn has picked Kenzie up - he's going for a ride! Finn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kenzie is looking for a sweep. Finn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Finn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Finn controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn stalling away here and it's allowed Kenzie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Finn looking to sit in guard and control but Kenzie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finn can do to turn this around?
Finn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenzie manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenzie controlling Finn's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenzie wants to sweep here but Finn controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
Kenzie keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn throwing strikes from guard but Kenzie blocks nicely.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenzie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kenzie wants to stand and escape but instead Finn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kenzie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finn wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Finn controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kenzie throws a shot from downtown. Finn moves away and avoids it.
Finn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenzie looks to land a combination but Finn avoids it well.
Kenzie connects with a crisp jab.
Kenzie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finn.
Kenzie scores with a sloppy right hand. Finn should have avoided that one.
Kenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenzie checks a leg kick.
Kenzie is looking to counter punch.
Finn tries to clinch there but Kenzie circles away.
Kenzie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenzie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kenzie scrambles back to his feet.
Finn shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenzie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Finn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kenzie defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn takes one on the button.
Finn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finn misses with a straight left.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finn has managed to clinch.
Kenzie tries to stall but Finn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenzie scores with a shot to the side of Finn's head.
Finn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Finn fails to land.
Finn tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Kenzie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finn prevents a body shot from Kenzie.
Kenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patrick Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie avoids the body shot from Finn.
Finn dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenzie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenzie is looking to counter punch.
Kenzie takes a swing at Finn's ribcage but misses.
Finn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenzie wants to clinch but Finn slips to the side
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenzie looks to land a left hand but Finn moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Finn.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finn shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense.
Finn shoots for a double leg takedown but Kenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Finn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finn is defended easily by Kenzie.
Finn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Finn backing up. Finn nods at Kenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenzie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Kenzie.
Kenzie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenzie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Kenzie.
Kenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenzie.
Patrick Kenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenzie is looking to clinch.
Kenzie tries to clinch up but Finn circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenzie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenzie.
Finn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenzie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finn finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenzie's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a body punch but Kenzie moves out of range.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenzie swings for the body but Finn moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenzie, which made it look bad.
Finn throws a leg kick but Kenzie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
A big right from Finn misses.
Kenzie tries to clinch but Finn moves out of range.
Finn has Kenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Finn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenzie is defending well.
Mickey Finn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn working hard to break the clinch.
Finn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenzie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Kenzie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyon Okiro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
31 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Okiro looks for the body kick but Meridius saw that one coming.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro checks the leg kick.
Jab by Okiro.
Okiro connects with a body shot that sends Meridius's belly button to the back.
Okiro lands a front kick.
Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okiro lands with a right hand.
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Okiro 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Meridius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meridius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meridius is rocked!
Okiro flashes Meridius a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Meridius's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Meridius crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Okiro punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyon Okiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mary had a little lamb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maverick Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Maverick Anderson has been cut.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Tyson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Anderson lands a high kick to the side of Tyson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Anderson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Tyson is rocked!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyson trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Tyson down.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson punishes Tyson's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
That has opened up Maverick Anderson's cut even more.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Tyson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Anderson misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Tyson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maverick Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson thumps Tyson with a low kick.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Anderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws out a leg kick but Tyson moves out of range and Anderson only half commits.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The cut above Maverick Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anderson or not.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Tyson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson is working Anderson over against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tyson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Maverick Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Tyson slams his shin into Anderson's torso.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson is holding his hands too far apart here. Tyson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Anderson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
As Mike Tyson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I know I am a tough, shit talking fighter, but I ain't no mob figure. I did my time for the rape. I paid alot of money. I may be a rapist but I ain't the same person I was when I bit that guy's ear off. '.
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