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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Test Ninja acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Ninja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ninja trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie pulls Ninja in close to his closed guard and prevents Ninja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Ninja controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controls Ninja momentarily but Ninja frees himself.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Ninja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ninja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninja manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Ninja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ninja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Ninja is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Ninja is having none of it.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Ninja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ninja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ninja is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ninja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Ninja closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Ninja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninja with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja is breathing heavily.
Ninja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie lands a big uppercut and Ninja crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ninja looks OK. Gracie waves Ninja back to his feet!
Ninja is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ninja in a clinch.
Ninja is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gracie.
Ninja seems to have recovered his senses.
Ninja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ninja moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a crisp right that sends Ninja to the canvas! Gracie follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Adam Gracie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceiba Wrestling Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceiba Wrestling Coach had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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158 lbs
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceiba Wrestling Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Mutch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutch lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ceiba Wrestling Coach has been cut.
Mutch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling Coach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling Coach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestling Coach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestling Coach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wrestling Coach is one step ahead there.
Wrestling Coach wants to control from the top but Mutch keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mutch has an active guard here but Wrestling Coach has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch is looking to control Wrestling Coach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutch avoid being mounted?
Mutch is looking for a sweep. Wrestling Coach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back.
Wrestling Coach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrestling Coach is looking to take a break and control but Mutch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrestling Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mutch trying to control from the bottom.
Mutch wants to improve his position but Wrestling Coach is controlling well.
Mutch trying to control from the bottom.
Wrestling Coach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutch's head.
Mutch is trying to maintain the position but Wrestling Coach is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mutch did well to prevent Wrestling Coach getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mutch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mutch.
Wrestling Coach stops Mutch from standing up.
Mutch working for a triangle but Wrestling Coach defends it easily.
Wrestling Coach won't allow Mutch to get back to his feet.
Mutch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mutch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutch controls Wrestling Coach momentarily but Wrestling Coach frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrestling Coach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutch has his feet on Wrestling Coach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mutch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wrestling Coach looks to land a right hand but Mutch moved out of range.
Mutch throws a series of punches but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Mutch throws a right hand that Wrestling Coach ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrestling Coach also avoids with ease.
Wrestling Coach is looking to counter punch.
Wrestling Coach shoots in looking for a takedown. Mutch tries to sprawl out of it but Wrestling Coach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mutch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Mutch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ceiba Wrestling Coach's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wrestling Coach is trying to defend but Mutch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wrestling Coach is not content to let Mutch control the position.
Mutch is just content to waste time from the top position. Wrestling Coach takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mutch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wrestling Coach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling Coach working a defensive guard here.
Wrestling Coach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrestling Coach seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutch trying to control but Wrestling Coach is working from the bottom.
Mutch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrestling Coach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrestling Coach wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wrestling Coach tries to avoid it but Mutch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wrestling Coach to the ground. Wrestling Coach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Wrestling Coach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mutch.
Mutch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrestling Coach eats them both and turns towards Mutch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wrestling Coach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jordan Mutch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrestling Coach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutch moves in looking to clinch but Wrestling Coach pushes him off.
Wrestling Coach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mutch 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.
Jordan Mutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling Coach as Mutch shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mutch misses with a straight right.
Mutch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutch throws a head kick but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrestling Coach scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling Coach shoots in and drives through. Mutch sprawls well.
Mutch cracks Wrestling Coach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Mutch looks to throw the jab but Wrestling Coach is out of range.
Mutch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestling Coach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutch cracks Wrestling Coach with a good jab.
Mutch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wrestling Coach is rocked!
A combination from Mutch does no damage.
Oh Wrestling Coach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mutch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wrestling Coach.
Wrestling Coach seems to have got his legs back now.
Mutch blocks a head kick by Wrestling Coach.
Mutch feints a jab promting Wrestling Coach to slip. Mutch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wrestling Coach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutch instigates a clinch.
Wrestling Coach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutch backwards.
Wrestling Coach is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mutch is keeping busy.
Wrestling Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Mutch controls the action.
Mutch tries for a takedown but Wrestling Coach manages to get underhooks.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
Wrestling Coach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mutch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wrestling Coach after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling Coach throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wrestling Coach leaning against his opponent.
Mutch wants a takedown.
Wrestling Coach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mutch is breathing heavily.
Wrestling Coach avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutch.
Wrestling Coach is looking for a sweep.
Wrestling Coach defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mutch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mutch creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wrestling Coach defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceiba Wrestling Coach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrestling Coach circles away.
Wrestling Coach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mutch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrestling Coachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrestling Coach clinches up against the ropes.
Mutch goes for a takedown attempt but Wrestling Coach pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Mutch as he connects with a hook.
Mutch's corner calls for a 1-2. Mutch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mutch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wrestling Coach as he jumps to the side.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Mutch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutch throws a head kick but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestling Coach digs a right hand into Mutch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mutch's gas tank.
Wrestling Coach pulls guard successfully.
Wrestling Coach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutch's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Mutch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wrestling Coach is working away from the top position though.
Mutch is looking to improve his position.
Mutch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutch is not content to let Wrestling Coach control the position.
Wrestling Coach working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mutch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wrestling Coach manages to move to mount!
The referee warns Mutch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutch wants to hold on but Wrestling Coach pushes him away.
Wrestling Coach in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mutch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wrestling Coach prevents Mutch from standing back up.
Wrestling Coach prevents Mutch from improving his position.
Mutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mutch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mutch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mutch trying to control but Wrestling Coach postures up.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wrestling Coach with the ground and pound but Mutch uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mutch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrestling Coach won't allow Mutch to sweep him here.
Wrestling Coach trying to control but Mutch is working from the bottom.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wrestling Coach throws an elbow that misses. Mutch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrestling Coach's guard. Nice move by Mutch!
Wrestling Coach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutch is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrestling Coach has wrist control.
Wrestling Coach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutch's guard.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Coach preventing the sweep.
Wrestling Coach is in close to Mutch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wrestling Coach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrestling Coach works over Mutch with some ground and pound from guard.
Mutch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mutch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mutch looking for a guillotine here but Wrestling Coach defends easily.
Wrestling Coach postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceiba Wrestling Coach showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mutch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jordan Mutch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Bourque acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bourque.
It seemed like Bourque was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bourque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourque lands a left and a right that send Rodriguez crashing to the mat, dazed. Bourque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Anthony Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bourque.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bourque looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo bu Bourque just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Bourque scores with a four punch combination!
Rodriguez is rocked!
Bourque has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodriguez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Bourque counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bourque fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rodriguez to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rodriguez looks to clinch but Bourque throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rodriguez taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adam Bourque!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrando Vraganza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vrando Vraganza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vraganza clinches.
Vraganza turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vraganza manages to end up in side control.
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Vraganza keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vraganza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ferreira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vraganza lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vraganza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferreira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferreira is trying to work for a sweep but Vraganza has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vraganza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ferreira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Vraganza is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ferreira is defending well though. Vraganza let's go of the attempt for now.
Vraganza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira won't enjoy being in this position. Vraganza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ferreira is tapping - it's over boys! Vraganza picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vrando Vraganza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Urrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urrah comes to the ring accompanied by Johnny Cash - Oney. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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173 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josef Urrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urrah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Urrah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anthony avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony feints a jab promting Urrah to slip. Anthony then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urrah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urrah looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Urrah from controlling successfully.
Urrah postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urrah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Urrah cracks Anthony with a solid left hand.
Urrah wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Urrah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anthony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anthony is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anthony gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anthony wants to sweep here but Urrah controlling him for the moment.
Urrah landing with the ground and pound.
Urrah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Urrah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anthony keeping moving, preventing Urrah from controlling successfully.
Urrah wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.
Anthony is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Urrah is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony 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.
Urrah tries to free his leg and advance position but Anthony is retaining full guard.
Urrah throws an elbow that misses. Anthony uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Urrah's guard. Nice move by Anthony!
Urrah has control of Anthony's left arm, preventing Anthony from doing any damage.
Urrah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Urrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urrah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anthony is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urrah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Urrah keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Urrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urrah working a defensive guard here.
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!
Urrah avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Anthony is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urrah.
Anthony thuds his shin into the meat of Urrah's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josef Urrah will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urrah scores with a leg kick.
Anthony throws a front kick aimed at Urrah's knee but Urrah avoids it well.
Anthony tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Urrah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urrah feints and then cracks Anthony's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anthony down.
Urrah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urrah misses with a head kick.
Urrah tries to land a front kick but Anthony steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anthony thinks about the counter body kick.
Urrah throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
Urrah throws a wild body kick that Anthony sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony misses with a few strikes there.
Urrah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
Anthony throws a series of punches but Urrah moves out of range.
Urrah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Anthony misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony checks a leg kick.
Anthony pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Urrah or perhaps it was just good defense by Anthony, which made it look bad.
Anthony throws a front kick aimed at Urrah's knee but Urrah avoids it well.
Urrah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Urrah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urrah blocks a low kick nicely.
Anthony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urrah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses.
Anthony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Justin Anthony seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urrah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anthony looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Anthony's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urrah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urrah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anthony, who protects the arm well.
Anthony is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Urrah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anthony wants to control but Urrah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Urrah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Urrah's back!
Urrah prevents Anthony from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Urrah right now.
Urrah looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anthony.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Anthony go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Urrah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anthony sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Anthony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Urrah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anthony.
Urrah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anthony misses with a hook. Urrah ducked under it nicely.
Anthony lands a jab to Urrah's midsection.
Urrah misses with a head kick.
Urrah takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Anthony tries a head kick but it misses.
Urrah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Urrah.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Urrah is defended easily by Anthony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Urrah lands.
Anthony's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anthony's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony connects with a body shot that sends Urrah's belly button to the back.
Urrah throws a nice head kick!
Anthony darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urrah is looking for a counter combo.
Urrah shoots in for a takedown but Anthony shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urrah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urrah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urrah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Urrah's head.
Anthony lands a brutal head kick. Urrah looks out on his feet and Anthony throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Justin Anthony!
An out of breath Justin Anthony thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Josef Urrah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man kan vara vinnare även om man
förlorar.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuego has chosen País Tropical as his entrance music. Jose Fuego is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris pushes Fuego up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fuego with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuego looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris lands a high kick to the side of Fuego's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Harris dives into guard, looking to finish.
Fuego is rocked!
It looks like Jose Fuego has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris stands up from Fuego's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fuego is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Fuego collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Logan Harris!
A victorious Logan Harris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates comes to the ring accompanied by Here comes Tecca Nina - Tech N9ne. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Yates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Yates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yates controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yates controlling from the top position.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yates with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Yates slips an elbow through the middle.
Yates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yates is working Hernandez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yates controls the pace.
Hernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yates makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Yates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yates wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Yates scoring with some ground and pound.
Yates scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yates working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is rocked!
Yates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Yates finish him?
Yates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.
Yates is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yates lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yates connects with a couple of short punches.
Yates landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position but Yates postures up.
Yates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates connects with a couple of short punches.
Yates gets to his feet and stands over Hernandez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hernandez felt that one! Yates unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hernandez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Yates!
As Aaron Yates got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want santos AGAIN!! Its one of the reasons i dropped back down to 205!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Dyer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. On his way into the ring it seems that Stephen Dyer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stephen Dyer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heisman.
Heisman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dyer misses with a hook. Heisman ducked under it nicely.
Dyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heisman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Dyer misses
and Heisman counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stephen Dyer has been cut.
Heisman throws a head kick but Dyer moves out of range.
Heisman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dyer misses its target.
Heisman lands a big head kick that sends Dyer tumbling to the mat! Heisman takes a step backwards and waves Dyer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dyer is rocked!
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!
Heisman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Dyer out cold! Dyer corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). TJ Heisman!
TJ Heisman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borys Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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23 - 17 - 0 |
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157 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Borys Grabowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grabowski.
Funkyama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Funkyama duly obliges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Funkyama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grabowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grabowski misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Funkyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grabowski digs a good hook to Funkyama's body.
Grabowski takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Funkyama lands with a straight right. Grabowski didn't see that one coming.
Grabowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funkyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama misses with a few strikes there.
Grabowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Funkyama throws an off balance right hand
and Grabowski counters with a straight right hand.
Funkyama tries for a takedown but Grabowski circles away easily
and Grabowski counters with a left and a right that stings Funkyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Funkyama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grabowski wants to control but Funkyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Grabowski is a slippery customer.
Funkyama passes the guard and advances to mount!
Funkyama misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Funkyama thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Funkyama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grabowski tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Funkyama.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from Grabowski to control.
Funkyama tries to control but Grabowski wriggling away.
Funkyama throws some wild stikes that Grabowski manages to avoid easily.
Funkyama working Grabowski over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Funkyama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Funkyama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Grabowski is surviving well by controlling Funkyama's body position as best he can.
Grabowski tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Grabowski is bucking up trying to escape but Funkyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Grabowski is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Grabowski is in a horrible position here. Funkyama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Grabowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Grabowski tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
Funkyama trying to control but Grabowski is having none of it.
Funkyama with shots to the head and body - Grabowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Grabowski is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Funkyama looking to control but Grabowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funkyama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grabowski looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Funkyama dives in and grabs Grabowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grabowski pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
Funkyama throws a hook but Grabowski blocks it.
Grabowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grabowski looks to throw a body kick
and Funkyama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grabowski's guard.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Funkyama being controlled here momentarily.
Funkyama throws a strike but Grabowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Funkyama is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama managing to control the position.
Grabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grabowski wants to get up but he can't break Funkyama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funkyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Borys Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funkyama at a distance.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Grabowski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Funkyama scores with a jab. Grabowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
Grabowski lands with a nice combination. Funkyama backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Grabowski moves out of range.
As Funkyama looks to move away, Grabowski throws a big counter combo bu Funkyama just gets out of the way.
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Funkyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grabowski prevents Funkyama from improving position.
Funkyama trying to control the action but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Grabowski tries to bench press Funkyama off him but Funkyama keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Funkyama is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grabowski trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama looking for a guillotine here but Grabowski defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mega Funkyama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Funkyama moved away.
Nice shot lands for Funkyama.
A punch lands to the side of Grabowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Funkyama misses the target.
Good exchange - Funkyama coming out on top.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grabowski as he jumps to the side.
Funkyama swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Grabowski misses the target.
Grabowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama takes one to the chin there.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Grabowski avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Grabowski's head coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grabowski connects with a looping right hand.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.
Funkyama throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a straight right.
Grabowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grabowski takes one to the chin there.
Funkyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Funkyama persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkyama.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Grabowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Funkyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Funkyama.
Grabowski throws a body kick that misses
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Funkyama is keen to just control but Grabowski is a slippery customer.
Mega Funkyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski controlling the position well.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grabowski defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funkyama is trying to work for a kimura but Grabowski is defending well.
Grabowski has hold of Funkyama's hands but Funkyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funkyama lands a nice short elbow.
Funkyama wants to control but Grabowski is keeping him busy.
Funkyama working the head and body with strikes.
Grabowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Funkyama is working away from the top position though.
Funkyama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grabowski's head.
Funkyama is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grabowski!
Funkyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Grabowski is now in Funkyama's guard. A big mistake from Funkyama there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Funkyama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama controls Grabowski momentarily but Grabowski frees himself.
Grabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Funkyama pulls Grabowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Grabowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Funkyama avoids it.
Grabowski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Funkyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grabowski.
Funkyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grabowski defends it well.
Grabowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Funkyama's head.
The fighters circling - Funkyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borys Grabowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Funkyama looks to move away, Grabowski throws a big counter combo bu Funkyama just gets out of the way.
Mega Funkyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabowski slips a jab from Funkyama.
A little feinted left hand from Grabowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkyama. Funkyama gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Funkyama tries to clinch up.
Grabowski looks to land a combination but Funkyama avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Funkyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Grabowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funkyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Grabowski to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Funkyama does no damage.
Grabowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grabowski throws a series of punches but Funkyama moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Grabowski there.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
A little feinted left hand from Grabowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grabowski throws a body punch but Funkyama moves out of range.
Grabowski lands with a good body shot.
Grabowski misses the shot to the body.
Funkyama lunges at Grabowski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grabowski's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grabowski but Grabowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grabowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funkyama at a distance.
Funkyama is looking to clinch.
Grabowski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Funkyama.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
Grabowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
Grabowski dodges the punch combination from Funkyama.
A big left from Funkyama misses.
Funkyama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grabowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkyama throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grabowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Grabowski does it's job there.
Grabowski ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Grabowski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Grabowski scores with a three punch combo!
Grabowski lands with a right hand.
Funkyama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grabowski counters with a series of strikes. Funkyama will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funkyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama misses with some punches.
Funkyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Funkyama.
Funkyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grabowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.
Funkyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funkyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Funkyama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Grabowski had his way with Mega Funkyama in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Funkyama clinches up against the ropes.
Grabowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grabowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funkyama breaks from the clinch.
Funkyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabowski.
Funkyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grabowski misses with a double jab.
Funkyama jabs Grabowski right on the nose. Grabowski blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkyama misses with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grabowski scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Funkyama ducked under it nicely.
Funkyama scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski cracks Funkyama with a good jab.
Funkyama darts in looking for a takedown but Grabowski gets double underhooks and turns Funkyama into the ropes.
Funkyama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grabowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grabowski slips a straight right by Funkyama.
Grabowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Grabowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkyama.
Grabowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Funkyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grabowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Funkyama.
Funkyama misses the jab.
Funkyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Funkyama finds it's way through Grabowski's defenses.
Funkyama lands with an overhand left.
Grabowski throws a front kick aimed at Funkyama's knee but Funkyama avoids it well.
Grabowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Funkyama's sensitive parts.
Funkyama goes for a double leg but Grabowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Grabowski continues to drive forward.
Borys Grabowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Funkyama.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Funkyama.
Grabowski takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Funkyama misses.
Grabowski looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funkyama.
Grabowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Funkyama misses.
Grabowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grabowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Funkyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Funkyama throws a nice looking combination but Grabowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Grabowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grabowski misses with a hook.
Grabowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funkyama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grabowski defends it well.
Grabowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Mega Funkyama has been cut.
Funkyama slips a straight right by Grabowski.
Funkyama feints the counter takedown.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Funkyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Grabowski misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
Funkyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Funkyama jabs at Grabowski's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.
Funkyama scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Funkyama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grabowski throws a leg kick but Funkyama checks it.
Funkyama connects with a single shot there.
Funkyama catches Grabowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mega Funkyama.
I think Funkyama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Mega Funkyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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