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UVT: WW64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viva Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Storm is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viva Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Storm!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Storm defending well though.
Marquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Storm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm is trying is best to control the position here.
Marquez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Storm's thigh. Storm counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Storm keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass.
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Storm's face as Marquez controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquez laying and praying for a moment but Storm takes advantage and regains half guard.
Marquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Storm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storm.
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marquez defends well.
Marquez trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Marquez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four 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.
Storm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Viva Marquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Storm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Storm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Storm has Marquez in his guard.
Marquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Storm's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is looking to stall here but Storm recovers full guard.
Marquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Storm keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquez trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marquez trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquez is aware though and is defending well.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Storm pushes a forearm under Marquez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Marquez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Web Du Bois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Bourque has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Web Du Bois!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Du Bois.
Du Bois bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Du Bois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Du Bois avoids it well.
Du Bois's coach down at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Du Bois's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Du Bois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bourque paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Du Bois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Du Bois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois tries to clinch but Bourque moves away
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Du Bois takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque throws a body punch but Du Bois moves out of range.
Du Bois looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bourque listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Web Du Bois has been cut.
Du Bois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Du Bois moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Bois tries to clinch up but Bourque circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Bois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
Du Bois forces Bourque back against the cage and clinches.
Du Bois working aggressively here.
Du Bois throws a head punch that misses.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Du Bois has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to Bourque's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Du Bois prevents Bourque from breaking the clinch.
Du Bois tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourque's elbow.
Du Bois lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Du Bois goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Du Bois misses with a punch on the inside.
Bourque tries to break free but Du Bois pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois misses with some punches.
Bourque breaks the clinch.
Du Bois tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
Bourque is looking to counter punch.
Du Bois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Du Bois moves away.
Du Bois darts in trying to clinch
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Du Bois tries to clinch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Du Bois catches Bourque with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Du Bois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois misses with a straight left.
Bourque punishes Du Bois's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
Du Bois is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Du Bois lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Du Bois.
Bourque blocking some punches.
Du Bois has a couple of punches blocked by Bourque.
Bourque working hard to break the clinch.
Du Bois misses with a short punch on the inside.
Du Bois misses with a punch to the body.
Du Bois misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Du Bois - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Du Bois has Bourque pressed against the cage, preventing Bourque from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque breaks the clinch.
Du Bois with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bourque to score with a decent uppercut.
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Du Bois slips a jab from Bourque.
A slow jab from Bourque misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Du Bois on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Du Bois tries to clinch up but Bourque circles away and keeps his distance.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Bois.
Bourque scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bourque misses with a head kick.
A jab from Du Bois finds it's way through Bourque's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Du Bois.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Web Du Bois's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Du Bois wants to clinch.
Du Bois uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bourque has time to react.
Du Bois tries to clinch but Bourque is having none of it.
Bourque is looking for a counter combo.
Du Bois is looking to clinch.
Du Bois is looking to clinch but Bourque is avoiding it.
Du Bois throws a series of punches but Bourque moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque moves into the clinch.
Bourque working hard to break the clinch.
Bourque blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Du Bois can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Du Bois misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bourque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Bois can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Bois lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Du Bois tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Du Bois.
Du Bois cracks Bourque with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Du Bois to work.
Du Bois working aggressively here.
Du Bois stalling the fight.
Bourque breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Du Bois forces Bourque back against the cage and clinches.
Du Bois slowing the pace effectively.
Du Bois tries a body shot but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois lands with a short shot to the head.
Bourque is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Du Bois lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bourque backwards.
Bourque blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Du Bois.
Du Bois working aggressively here.
Du Bois throws a punch but it's blocked by Bourque.
Du Bois throws a head punch that misses.
Du Bois working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Bois's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bourque breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois tries to clinch up but Bourque circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Bois tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bourque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bourque avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bourque gets in close and tags Du Bois with a short punch that almost sends Du Bois to the mat! Oh Du Bois is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bourque, trying to create some distance but Bourque rushes him, striking wildly and Du Bois goes down! The referee tackles Bourque into the cage to end the fight! Bourque is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Bourque!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Reilly slams his shin into Bishop's torso.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Bishop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop 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.
Bishop slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a double jab.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Bishop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Reilly. Reilly maintains the clinch.
Reilly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reilly breaks from the clinch.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ray Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Bishop feints the counter takedown.
Reilly takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reilly wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reilly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reilly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bishop is trying to ground and pound but Reilly uses the momentary lack of control by Bishop to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reilly defending well though.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Reilly defends it.
Bishop keeps trying to improve his position.
Bishop is still trying to improve position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bishop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Reilly throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reilly's half guard.
Still in half guard, Bishop seems content to control.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but Reilly defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bishop dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Reilly.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Ray Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Bishop in a clinch.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reilly won't be happy with that.
Reilly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bishop.
Sloppy strikes there by Bishop.
Reilly is trying to escape the position but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly dodges the ground and pound from Bishop.
Bishop is trying to ground and pound but Reilly uses the momentary lack of control by Bishop to regain half guard.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Reilly defends the submission attempt.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Reilly defends it.
Reilly is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount!
Bishop unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop unloading with bombs!
Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reilly tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
The referee warns Reilly that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bishop unloading with bombs!
Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reilly hang on?
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Bishop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bishop can't control as he wanted to and Reilly manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Bishop prevents Reilly from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Reilly.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Reilly looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop drops his hands momentarily and Reilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Reilly sprawls well.
Ray Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
Ray Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Reilly misses with the combination.
Reilly throws a lazy head kick
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Bryan Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reilly down.
Bishop lands a few punches from side control.
Reilly dodges the ground and pound from Bishop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looks up at the clock and then as Reilly takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bishop smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reilly is being controlled here.
Bishop working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reilly wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Bishop wants to control but Reilly is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryan Bishop.
I think Bishop 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryan Bishop 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 cm
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159 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
45 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Strasser misses the target.
Strasser on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee misses with a hook. Strasser ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Strasser's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Strasser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Strasser's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strasser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strasser misses with a body kick.
Strasser misses with a wild body shot.
Strasser throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strasser. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a hook. Strasser ducked under it nicely.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strasser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Lee misses.
Strasser scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Strasser needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strasser throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strasser blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strasser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Strasser throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Strasser.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Strasser moved out of range nicely.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strasser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strasser misses with a hook.
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!
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Strasser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Strasser cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Strasser lands a front kick.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee cracks Strasser with a good jab.
Strasser throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Strasser.
Strasser misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Strasser looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee misses with a hook. Strasser ducked under it nicely.
Strasser needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Rosen Strasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Strasser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Strasser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strasser misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Strasser slips a jab from Lee.
A jab from Strasser misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Strasser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strasser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee avoids the head kick by Strasser.
A punch lands to the side of Strasser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Lee misses.
Strasser throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strasser thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strasser.
Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee backing away here, and Strasser unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Strasser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strasser fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Strasser.
Lee avoids the body shot from Strasser.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee slips a straight right by Strasser.
That kick from Strasser tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strasser scores with a three punch combo!
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Strasser bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Strasser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a head kick but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strasser on the side of the head.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Strasser looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Strasser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee misses the jab.
Strasser misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Strasser misses.
A big right from Lee misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rosen Strasser will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strasser doesn't seem bothered though.
Strasser takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strasser thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strasser misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Strasser backing up. Strasser nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strassers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee blocks a jab.
Strasser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Strasser misses with a straight left.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Strasser moved out of range.
Strasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Strasser's shoulder, as Strasser tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Strasser.
Strasser misses with a body shot.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Strasser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Strasser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strasser thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee misses the jab.
Strasser staying out of range there.
Strasser throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strasser shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee moves out of range as Strasser strikes.
A big right from Strasser misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Strasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
As Strasser looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo bu Strasser just gets out of the way.
Strasser loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strasser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Strasser moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Strasser.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strasser back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Strasser misses.
Lee clobbers Strasser with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strasser changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Strasser moved out of range.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Strasser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Strasser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Strasser throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser misses with a kick to the body
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strasser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Jab from Strasser.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strasser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser misses the jab.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee avoids the body shot from Strasser.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strasser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Strasser throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasser slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Strasser there.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Strasser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Strasser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strasser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strasser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strasser doesn't seem phased though.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strasser, right into the meat.
Strasser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Strasser throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Strasser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee digs a good hook to Strasser's body.
Strasser scores with a nice right hand.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strasser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Strasser's head but Strasser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Strasser looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strasser avoids the body shot from Lee.
Strasser punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Asher Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Strasser misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strasser fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Strasser is out of range.
Strasser tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Strasser is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strasser steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Strasser thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Strasser off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee looks to land a right hand but Strasser moved out of range.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Strasser eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strasser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strasser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Strasser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Strasser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Strasser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Strasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strasser feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Strasser then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strasser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Strasser misses with a combination
and Strasser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee misses with a hook.
Strasser blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strasser blocks a jab.
Strasser cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Strasser throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strasser.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
A big right from Strasser misses.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strasser.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee slips a straight right by Strasser.
Strasser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee throws a combination. Strasser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lee slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strasser circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee avoids the body shot from Strasser.
Strasser ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick but Strasser moves out of range.
Strasser scores with a leg kick.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strasser throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Strasser misses with a double jab.
Strasser misses with a body shot.
Strasser misses with a straight right.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strasser's head backwards.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strasser.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strasser misses with a few strikes there.
Strasser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Strasser moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strasser. Strasser circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee stuns Strasser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strasser throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Strasser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Strasser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strasser throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strasser gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Strasser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strasser goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Asher Lee!
A very excited looking Asher Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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38
147 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
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191 cm
28
167 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dority finds it's way through Leonard's defenses.
A punch combination from Leonard misses.
Leonard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dority uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonard.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Dority moved out of range nicely.
Dority is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leonard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Dority wants to clinch.
Leonard misses with an uppercut. Dority saw that one coming.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Dority uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dority defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard lunges at Dority with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dority's hand.
Dority 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.
Leonard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dority is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dority is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leonard with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dority was covering up waiting for the punch and Leonard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dority pulls Leonard in close to his closed guard and prevents Leonard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Dority keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dority slips under a jab from Leonard.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dority manages to avoid it.
Leonard slips a jab from Dority.
Leonard throws a hook but Dority blocks it.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Leonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leonard works over Dority's head and body with a nice combination.
Dority keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dority will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard misses with an uppercut
and Dority counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dority takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Leonard.
Dority lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dority ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Dority keeps the fight on the outside.
Dority misses with a wild body shot.
Dority just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority scores with a hook to the body. Leonard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dority makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Dority moves away and avoids it.
Dority throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dority looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Check out the look on Leonard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Leonard working the body and head with strikes.
Leonard wants to control but Dority is keeping him busy.
Leonard 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonard throws a series of strikes that have Dority backpedaling.
Leonard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Dority was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonard missing with a left hand there. Dority was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dority misses with an uppercut. Leonard saw that one coming.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Dority.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches up with Dority, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes Dority against the cage but Dority circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dority looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dority.
Dority has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dority throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuriel Leonard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dority misses the shot to the body.
Dority throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard feinted with a counter takedown.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dority manages to avoid it.
Dority's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dority scrambles back to his feet.
Dority lands with a straight right. Leonard didn't see that one coming.
Leonard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leonard throws a nice looking combination but Dority bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard misses with a looping right.
Dority has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dority.
Dority misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is trying to stall.
Leonard is stalling here.
Dority working aggressively here.
A short left from Dority.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leonard.
Dority misses with a punch on the inside.
Dority is struggling to control the position.
Leonard lands a left hand.
Leonard cracks Dority with a nice body shot.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but Dority blocks with his arms.
Leonard blocks a body shot from Dority.
Dority stalling against the cage.
Dority swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard blocks an uppercut.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leonard looking to stall.
Come on Leonard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dority misses with some punches.
Dority breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dority takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the body from Leonard misses
letting Dority counter with a right hand.
Dority is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Dority sprawls well.
Dan Dority is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonard throws a lazy uppercut
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dority avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dority swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonard misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dority.
Leonard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leonard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Leonard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Leonard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard takes a shot to the head.
Dority slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dority misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leonard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dority pushes Leonard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dority stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonard.
Dority prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Nuriel Leonard 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!
Leonard cracks Dority with a good jab.
Leonard throws a poor cross that misses
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Dority.
Nuriel Leonard is winning the standup battle so far.
Dority throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonard misses the target.
Dority misses with an uppercut. Leonard saw that one coming.
Leonard defending well as Dority loads up on a big left hand.
Dority lunges at Leonard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonard's hand.
A swing and a miss from Dority.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard connects with a nice looking jab.
Dan Dority is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonard throws the left hand but Dority avoids the punch easily.
Leonard keeps the fight on the outside.
Dority looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonard is just out of range.
Leonard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leonard scores with a jab. Dority acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dority throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard throws a poor cross that misses
and Dority counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Dority does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Leonard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dority takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leonard misses with a looping left.
Leonard drives through with a takedown into Dority's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Leonard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dority is keeping the position for now.
Dority wants to improve his position but instead Leonard has moved into half guard.
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dority is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Dority tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.
Dan Dority has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dority defending well though.
Dority is trying to get back to full guard.
Leonard slips a nice elbow through Dority's hands, connecting with Dority's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leonard thows a huge punch but Dority dodges it nicely.
Dority regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leonard.
Leonard looking to sit in guard and control but Dority gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leonard controlling the position.
Dority trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leonard's guard.
Dority stopping the sweep attempt from Leonard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dority wants to stand but Leonard is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leonard gets a takedown into half guard.
Leonard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leonard with the ground and pound but Dority uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuriel Leonard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonard, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
Nuriel Leonard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adabisi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adabisi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adabisi scores with a nice head shot.
Adabisi jabs Miyao to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miyao shoots in looking for a takedown but Adabisi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Adabisi misses.
Nice jab there from Adabisi.
Adabisi loads up on a big right hand but Miyao slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Adabisi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miyao doesn't seem phased though.
Miyao darts in trying to clinch
and Adabisi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adabisi drops Miyao with a beautiful combination! Miyao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adabisi is looking for the KO!
Miyao is rocked!
It looks like Joao Miyao has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Adabisi. Those never looked like landing.
Miyao is still on wobbly legs! Can Adabisi finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyao rushes Adabisi and presses him up against the cage.
Miyao seems to have recovered his senses.
Miyao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miyao manages to pull guard.
Miyao looking for a guillotine here but Adabisi defends easily.
Adabisi throws a big right hand that misses.
Miyao keeping full guard, as Adabisi tries to pass.
Miyao is trying to keep Adabisi in close.
Adabisi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi content to stall in guard here.
Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adabisi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adabisi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adabisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adabisi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Adabisi catches Miyao right on the button with a cross.
Adabisi connects with the punch.
Miyao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adabisi.
Nice sprawl there from Adabisi as Miyao shoots in.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Miyao.
Adabisi throws out a powerful jab.
Adabisi connects with a looping right hand.
Miyao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miyao shoots and misses
and Adabisi counters with a straight right hand.
Adabisi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Miyao to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Miyao looks to clinch but Adabisi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Miyao taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Simon Adabisi!
Simon Adabisi retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 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
45 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Simons III.
Simons III misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Simons III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Simons III.
Williams digs a good body shot into Simons III's ribs.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Simons III looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Simons III's head back.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Simons III tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons III clinches up against the cage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Simons III has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Simons III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams!
Simons III wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simons III is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands and steps away. Simons III gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Simons III, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams pushes Simons III away with a front kick.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Simons III, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams 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.
Simons III misses with a wild body shot.
Williams scores with a jab. Simons III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses the jab.
Simons III steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Simons III tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Simons III moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Simons III turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simons III manages to end up in side control.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Simons III keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
Simons III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Simons III tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams'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.
Simons III trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simons III but great work by Williams.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams working away.
Simons III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simons III.
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Williams wants to stand but Simons III has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simons III fails to land the takedown.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Simons III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simons III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simons III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simons III counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams pulls Simons III in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Simons III tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Simons III ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams sizes up Simons III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simons III takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Simons III dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Simons III avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Simons III's body. Simons III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simons III's head.
Simons III walks into a left hand.
Simons III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems keen to control Simons III's posture.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Simons III is proving a slippery customer.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Simons III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simons III passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simons III works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Simons III there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
An out of breath Paul Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bourque is able to avoid easily.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Bourque.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Bourque blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourque avoids the damage to the body.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi stalls.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Bourque blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Mizrahi won't allow it.
Mizrahi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bourque backwards.
Bourque tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Bourque back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bourque letting Mizrahi take a breather here.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Mizrahi.
Bourque avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Mizrahi gets through Bourque's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bourque blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizrahi has double underhooks.
Come on Mizrahi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mizrahi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bourque stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
Bourque letting Mizrahi take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mizrahi obliges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bourque breaks from the clinch.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bourque wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bourque being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mizrahi stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donnie Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Mizrahi's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourque wants to clinch up but Mizrahi keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bourque is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Bourque into the cage.
Mizrahi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mizrahi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bourque can't break the clinch.
Mizrahi avoiding damage.
Mizrahi trying to land knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Bourque blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Bourque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mizrahi. Mizrahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bourque keeps the fight on the outside.
Bourque wants to clinch up but Mizrahi keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bourque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mizrahi ducks right into an uppercut from Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque scores with a sloppy right hand. Mizrahi should have avoided that one.
Bourque stalks Mizrahi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mizrahi's face. Mizrahi staggers backwards, shaken.
Bourque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bourque scores with a sloppy right hand. Mizrahi should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Mizrahi's ribs.
Bourque misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bourque misses with an uppercut.
Mizrahi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mizrahi.
Bourque is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi punishes Bourque's body with a nice straight punch.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bourque circles away.
Mizrahi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mizrahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Mizrahi.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mizrahi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Mizrahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Bourque throws a counter combo.
Mizrahi throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Mizrahi is looking to wear down Bourque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Mizrahi moved out of range nicely.
Bourque scores with a sloppy right hand. Mizrahi should have avoided that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bourque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bourque connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mizrahi. Mizrahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque lands with an uppercut that bounces Mizrahi off the cage and back into range.
Jab from Bourque.
Bourque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Bourque throws a right hand that Mizrahi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizrahi also avoids with ease.
Mizrahi slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Mizrahi throwing a counter right hand but Bourque manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
Mizrahi keeps Bourque at a distance using the push kick.
Paul Bourque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bourque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mizrahi.
Bourque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bourque stuns Mizrahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Bourque is avoiding it.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Mizrahi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bourque moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque thuds a left hand into Mizrahi's body.
The fighters circling - Bourque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mizrahi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the side of Bourque's head but Bourque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mizrahi misses with a body punch
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Donnie Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bourque avoids it.
Mizrahi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bourque wants to break free but Mizrahi has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mizrahi walks into a left hand.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Bourque.
Mizrahi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mizrahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bourque.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque stuns Mizrahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bourque duly obliges.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
A combination from Mizrahi does no damage.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Mizrahi moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bourque misses the target.
Bourque takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a body punch but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi scores with a push kick.
Bourque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mizrahi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Mizrahi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mizrahi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bourque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Mizrahi throws an overhand right that lands on Bourque's shoulder, as Bourque tries to avoid the shot.
Mizrahi lands with an uppercut that bounces Bourque off the cage and back into range.
Mizrahi thuds his shin into the meat of Bourque's side.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Bourque.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
and Mizrahi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bourque will feel that in the morning.
Bourque lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bourque throws a hook but Mizrahi blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Bourque there.
Mizrahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourque.
A big left from Bourque misses.
Mizrahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mizrahi moves in looking to clinch but Bourque pushes him off.
Mizrahi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourque.
Bourque throws the left hand but Mizrahi avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bourque is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Bourque into the cage.
Mizrahi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Mizrahi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mizrahi prevents Bourque from breaking the clinch.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling him.
Mizrahi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Bourque is trying to break free.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bourque has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Mizrahi keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bourque's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bourque is trying to push Mizrahi away but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mizrahi can't find room to land a body shot as Bourque controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donnie Mizrahi.
I think Mizrahi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Now I Lay Thee Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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41
174 lbs
44 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
Larsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
Spencer throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spencer throws a series of strikes that have Larsson backpedaling.
Spencer digs a good body shot into Larsson's ribs.
Larsson 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.
Larsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Larsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer cracks Larsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spencer misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsson counters with a solid body kick.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Despite the aggression on Larsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spencer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Larsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Spencer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Larsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Larsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer throws a right hand that misses
and Larsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Spencer shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson misses with a wild combination.
Spencer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Larsson slips a straight right by Spencer.
Nice straight punches there by Spencer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spencer.
Spencer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Larsson moved out of range.
Spencer cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larsson wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsson counters with a good, hard body kick but Spencer shrugs it off.
Spencer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spencer lands with a hook. Larsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsson tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Larsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spencer scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Larsson takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Larsson avoids nicely.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Larsson avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Larsson throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Larsson lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spencer cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Spencer scores with a one two! Larsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer 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.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Larsson throws a fast counter high kick but Spencer manages to duck under it in time.
Spencer lands with a nice body punch.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Larsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson counters with a leg kick.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
Larsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Spencer.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Larsson slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Larsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spencer has got the better of the exchanges.
Larsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Larsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Spencer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spencer as Larsson tries to tie him up.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Larsson keeps him there for the moment.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsson trying to stall but Spencer improves his position.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Larsson.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson looking to stall.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsson can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spencer up against the cage.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Larsson misses with a body punch.
Spencer is trying to push Larsson away but Larsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Larsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Larsson stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Larsson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four 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.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Larsson stalling in the clinch but Spencer improves position.
Larsson misses with the head strike.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Larsson ducks down to avoid it.
Larsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spencer lands with a hook. Larsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Larsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Larsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spencer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Larsson moved out of range.
Larsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spencer dips to his left and cracks Larsson with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson looks to land a body kick but Spencer moved away.
Larsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Larsson moved out of range.
Larsson slips a jab and a cross from Spencer.
Spencer throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Larsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Larsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spencer takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shawn Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Larsson saw that one coming.
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Larsson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Spencer badly! Larsson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Spencer out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Larsson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henrik Larsson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henrik Larsson waved his t-shirt featuring Museum of Monsters & Madmen's logo in front of the cameras.
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pop
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