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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cain Vitali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cain's entrance theme. Soplamocos has chosen The Eye of the Tiger!!! Oh man! This song really pumps me up!!! as his entrance music. Cain Vitali has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cain Vitali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Soplamocos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soplamocos clinches.
Soplamocos tries to work over Vitali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vitali working aggressively here.
Vitali prevents a body shot from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos works on Vitali's body with a couple of short punches.
Soplamocos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soplamocos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vitali's efforts to push away.
Soplamocos pulls guard effortlessly.
Soplamocos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soplamocos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vitali!
Vitali can't escape the position.
Soplamocos fails to advance to Vitali's back.
Soplamocos prevents Vitali from getting the reversal.
Vitali is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Soplamocos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Vitali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soplamocos on the ground.
Soplamocos looking for the choke from the back.
Vitali is trying to get back to his feet but Soplamocos has full control of the position and if anything, Vitali has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soplamocos looking to break Vitali's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vitali remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soplamocos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitali tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali holding both Soplamocos 's hands and preventing any damage.
Soplamocos keeps control of the position as Vitali tries to break free.
Vitali is working hard here to advance position.
Soplamocos looking for the choke but no joy.
Soplamocos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vitali has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Soplamocos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vitali! Can he survive? No! He's out! Soplamocos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kid Soplamocos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kompakt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Untstinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Gracie Family Entrada blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kompakt Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Untstinx!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Untstinx with a nice cross.
Untstinx fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Untstinx is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Untstinx circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Untstinx does no damage.
Gracie throws a push kick but Untstinx slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie lands a head kick!
It looks like Mike Untstinx has been cut.
Untstinx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Untstinx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Untstinx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Untstinx is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Untstinx works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untstinx pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Untstinx keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Untstinx.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Untstinx is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Untstinx manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Untstinx's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Untstinx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Untstinx has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Untstinx has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Untstinx manages to pass to side control!
Untstinx just content to control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Untstinx dominates the positioning.
I looks like Untstinx might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Untstinx working the head and body with strikes.
Untstinx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Untstinx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Untstinx circles away.
Mike Untstinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Untstinx misses with an uppercut.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a head kick that stumbles Untstinx and the fighters go to the mat.
Untstinx is rocked!
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Untstinx is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Untstinx wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
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 Kompakt Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Untstinx's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Untstinx seems to have recovered his senses.
Untstinx looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Untstinx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Untstinx misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Untstinx circles away.
Untstinx tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Untstinx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Untstinx gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Untstinx seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Untstinx has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untstinx stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Untstinx controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Untstinx lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Untstinx controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Untstinx has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie tries to roll over but Untstinx keeps him under control.
Well, if Untstinx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Untstinx just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Untstinx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Untstinx, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Untstinx misses with a series of wild punches.
Untstinx misses the jab.
Untstinx lands with an overhand left.
Untstinx throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Untstinx.
Nice cross by Untstinx.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Untstinx is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Untstinx wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Untstinx controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Untstinx won't allow it.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Untstinx manages to get to full guard.
Untstinx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Untstinx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Untstinx's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Untstinx fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Untstinx persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Untstinx is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kompakt Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Mott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Morse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clyde Morse has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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18
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Mott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clyde Morse!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morse's waist but Morse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mott off to one side.
Mott feints and as Morse raises his hands in defense, Mott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mott won't allow Morse to sweep him here.
Morse really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morse looking to control.
Morse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mott is controlling him.
Mott trying to control the position from guard on top but Morse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morse is keeping the position for now.
Mott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morse keeping moving, preventing Mott from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mott advances position into side control!
Morse is not content to let Mott control the position.
Mott has hold of Morse's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morse seems comfortable defending it but Mott has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morse is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morse is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mott couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Mott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashawn Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paula Abdul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashawn Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paula Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Abdul down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curry is defended easily by Abdul.
Abdul with a nice cross.
Abdul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdul swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Curry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Abdul is looking to improve his position.
Curry wants to control but Abdul is keeping him busy.
Curry prevents Abdul from improving his position.
Curry works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abdul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Curry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul keeps working.
Curry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Curry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abdul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Curry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Abdul is looking to control Curry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdul avoid being mounted?
Curry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdul is trying to control but can't.
Curry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abdul defends it well.
Abdul is trying to control but can't.
Curry is keen to just control but Abdul is a slippery customer.
Abdul wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Curry throws a leg kick but Abdul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curry throws a leg kick but Abdul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curry lands with a slapping head kick.
Abdul stalks Curry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Curry's face. Curry staggers backwards, shaken.
Curry lands with a kick to the temple. Abdul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curry.
Abdul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Curry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paula Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abdul cracks a nice hook into Curry's ribs.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Curry misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Curry.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Curry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Curry throws a wild body kick that Abdul sees coming a mile off.
Abdul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Curry rather than just go for the knockout.
Abdul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Curry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Curry passes the guard and advances to mount!
Curry trying to control but Abdul is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry is really struggling to control Abdul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Curry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abdul tries to improve his position but instead Curry has taken his back!
Curry is trying to stick to Abdul's back but Abdul is turning into Curry. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curry's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul.
Curry seems keen to control Abdul's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashawn Curry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Curry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curry feints and as Abdul raises his hands in defense, Curry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abdul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Curry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abdul is just riding it out for now. Curry eventually gives up the hold.
Curry wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Curry wants to free his trapped foot but Abdul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abdul is doing well to control the position and prevent Curry from advancing to side control.
Curry wants to pass the guard but Abdul is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul is trying to maintain the position but Curry is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Curry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Abdul down.
Curry slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Curry.
Curry throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Abdul.
Curry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abdul throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Abdul lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Curry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abdul.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curry.
Curry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abdul throws out a powerful jab.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Curry moves out of range.
Abdul throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry avoids the body shot from Abdul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Abdul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdul.
Abdul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Paula Abdul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry tried to score with a low kick but Abdul checks it.
Curry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdul misses with a double jab.
Abdul looks to land a combination but Curry avoids it well.
Paula Abdul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Curry throws out a leg kick but Abdul moves out of range and Curry only half commits.
Abdul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curry on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Abdul.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Abdul moves out of range easily.
Abdul looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range.
Curry looks for the body kick but Abdul saw that one coming.
Curry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Curry preventing the sweep.
Abdul keeping full guard, as Curry tries to pass.
Abdul trying to control the position.
Curry wants to control from the top but Abdul keeps moving.
Abdul trying to keep a closed guard but Curry is proving a slippery customer.
Curry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Curry is sitting in close to Abdul's body. Abdul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Curry is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Curry is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Abdul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paula Abdul!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potential Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potential Moneymaker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney ducks under a wild hook from Moneymaker.
McKinney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moneymaker stuffs the takedown.
Moneymaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKinney circles away quickly and effectively.
Moneymaker digs a good hook to McKinney's body.
Moneymaker throws a shot from downtown. McKinney moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of McKinney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moneymaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moneymaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymaker throws a shot to the body.
Moneymaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moneymaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKinney.
McKinney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moneymaker connects with a looping right hand.
Moneymaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potential Moneymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moneymaker punishes McKinney's body with a nice straight punch.
Moneymaker throws a series of punches but McKinney avoids them all with ease.
Moneymaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneymaker wants it to stay on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneymaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKinney.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McKinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by McKinney or perhaps it was just good defense by Moneymaker which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKinney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKinney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McKinney is working for a submission of some sort.
Moneymaker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moneymaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
McKinney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney trying to control from half guard but Moneymaker is working away.
McKinney works his way into side control.
Moneymaker tries to bench press McKinney off him but McKinney keeps the position.
Moneymaker being controlled for a moment.
McKinney tries for a kimura but Moneymaker is defending well.
McKinney has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Moneymaker!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McKinney takes Moneymaker's back.
McKinney working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McKinney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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 Julian McKinney will probably get the nod.
That's time! McKinney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moneymaker lands a nice hook to McKinney's body. McKinney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKinney closes the distance and clinches up with Moneymaker, looking for a takedown. McKinney pushes Moneymaker against the cage but Moneymaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneymaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moneymaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneymaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Moneymaker as he connects with a hook.
Moneymaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moneymaker connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKinney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moneymaker is trying to defend but McKinney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moneymaker is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moneymaker is staying active underneath McKinney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McKinney works his way into full mount!
McKinney tries to control but Moneymaker wriggling away.
Moneymaker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McKinney has taken his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinney struggling to land strikes to the head as Moneymaker covers up.
What can Moneymaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McKinney tries to keep control of the position but Moneymaker is staying busy.
McKinney is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moneymaker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moneymaker for a finish.
McKinney looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney controlling the position well here. Moneymaker rolled but McKinney kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McKinney trying to control momentarily.
McKinney looking for the choke but no joy.
Moneymaker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
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.
Moneymaker staying busy and making it hard for McKinney to control.
McKinney misses with an elbow to the head.
McKinney throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McKinney is landing with strikes from the back.
McKinney biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian McKinney 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!
Moneymaker throws a hook but McKinney blocks it.
Moneymaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKinney at a distance.
Potential Moneymaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneymaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneymaker swinging wildly here.
McKinney slips a jab and a cross from Moneymaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKinney.
McKinney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to de liver by Moneymaker. Beautiful body shot.
Moneymaker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moneymaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKinney was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker missing with a left hand there. McKinney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKinney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKinney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Moneymaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moneymaker swings for the body but McKinney moves out of range.
Moneymaker misses with a double jab.
Moneymaker misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moneymaker looks to score with a jab to the body but McKinney is just out of range.
McKinney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKinney.
Moneymaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneymaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKinney dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneymaker wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McKinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moneymaker, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKinney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moneymaker is trying to defend but McKinney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McKinney looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKinney is keen to just control but Moneymaker is a slippery customer.
McKinney trying to pass the guard but Moneymaker defending well.
McKinney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKinney stalling.
McKinney is keen to just control but Moneymaker is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moneymaker is trying to stand up here but McKinney is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potential Moneymaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinney 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Julian McKinney!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Julian McKinney!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Julian McKinney!
Julian McKinney wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gemini Forrest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gemini Forrest has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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222 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gemini Forrest!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown checks a low kick from Forrest.
A jab-cross combination lands for Brown and sends Forrest crashing to the mat! Brown follows him down to the mat - Forrest regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Gemini Forrest has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown decides to stand up.
Gemini Forrest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forrest misses with a straight left.
Brown steps into range and cracks Forrest with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Forrest flops backwards and Brown dives into his guard looking to finish!
Forrest is rocked!
Forrest wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Forrest tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Forrest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Forrest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Forrest is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Forrest wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Forrest missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Forrest avoids them all with ease.
Brown punishes Forrest's body with a nice straight punch.
Forrest looks gassed!
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Forrest.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forrest.
Brown gets control of Forrest's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forrest defends well.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forrest must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown controls Forrest momentarily but Forrest frees himself.
Forrest wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forrest stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forrest throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forrest keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forrest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forrest throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Nick Brown has been cut.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forrest looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Forrest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown is looking to clinch but Forrest is avoiding it.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Forrest.
Forrest misses with a straight left.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Forrest is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forrest.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Forrest improves position.
Forrest wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forrest wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Forrest walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Forrest.
Forrest blocks a jab.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Forrest dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Forrest looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Forrest is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Forrest throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forrest throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Forrest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown wants to clinch up but Forrest keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Brown dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown tries to bum rush Forrest with a series of wild strikes but Forrest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forrest throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Forrest works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Forrest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forrest can do to turn this around?
Forrest just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a series of punches but Forrest avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Forrest backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Nick Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown with a jab.
Forrest is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown drops Forrest with a huge uppercut! Forrest drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Brown is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Giovani Gomes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovani Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomes.
Gomes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes postures up.
Garcia seems keen to control Gomes's posture.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is pulling down on Gomes's head to control his posture.
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.
Gomes is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Gomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcelo Garcia just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Gomes's head back.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Gomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Marcelo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomes off to one side.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Gomes shakes it off.
Gomes is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Garcia has cracked Gomes with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Garcia lands another huge swinging hook and Gomes tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Gomes, before Garcia can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcelo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes into the arena with stereoside - my ife blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Fernandes or perhaps it was just good defense by Quick which made him look bad.
Fernandes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quick pinned against the cage. Quick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernandes pulls guard effortlessly.
Fernandes is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernandes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quick passes into half guard.
Quick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick wants to stand up but Fernandes manages to regain full guard.
Fernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandes looks gassed!
Fernandes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandes on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quick wanted to stand there but Fernandes had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quick wanted to stand there but Fernandes had control of the position.
Fernandes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quick.
Quick connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quick.
Quick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fernandes shoots in for a double leg but Quick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Fernandes.
Quick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernandes's head.
Jab from Quick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quick lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernandes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quick throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandes is rocked!
Nick Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fernandes is still on wobbly legs! Can Quick finish him?
Quick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Quick. Fernandes shrugs it off though.
Whack! Quick lands a heavy head kick that drops Fernandes. The ref tackles Quick to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fernandes was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nick Quick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Esteves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteves has chosen Cherry Cherry as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biggie Pac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pac throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Esteves's head.
Pac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Esteves lands a jab to Pac's midsection.
Pac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Esteves shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esteves thows a body shot but no joy.
Pac misses with a body shot
and Esteves counters with a right hand to the body.
Esteves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pac takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esteves takes a swing at Pac's ribcage but misses.
Esteves misses with a shot to the body
and Pac makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esteves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esteves tries to clinch up but Pac circles away and keeps his distance.
Pac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pac is breathing heavily.
Pac moves away from the strike by Esteves.
Pac scores with a push kick.
Esteves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pac looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves takes a swing at Pac's ribcage but misses.
Pac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves misses with a hook to the body
and Pac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raul Esteves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esteves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esteves lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Biggie Pac has been cut.
Jab, jab by Pac - just one landing.
A punch combination from Pac misses.
Pac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esteves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pac goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Esteves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Esteves looks to land a right hand but Pac moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteves looks to score with a jab to the body but Pac is just out of range.
Esteves clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Pac's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pac is trying to break the clinch but Esteves is controlling him.
Pac takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Esteves.
Pac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Esteves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esteves presses Pac against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Esteves digs a right hand into Pac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pac's gas tank.
Esteves lands a body shot.
Esteves cracks Pac with a nice body shot.
Esteves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Esteves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esteves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esteves tries to work over Pac's front leg with a kick but Pac checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Esteves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esteves.
Esteves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esteves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pac throws a head kick that half lands.
Esteves lands a slapping body shot.
Esteves misses with a looping right.
Pac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esteves throws a body punch but Pac moves out of range.
Esteves closes the distance and clinches.
Esteves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Esteves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pac or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Esteves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Esteves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Esteves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Esteves.
Esteves cracks Pac with a nice body shot.
Esteves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pac takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Esteves.
Esteves works on Pac's body with a couple of short punches.
Esteves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Esteves.
Esteves is leaning against Pac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Esteves.
Esteves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Esteves digs a right hand underneath Pac's ribcage. Pac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Esteves.
Esteves digs a right hand into Pac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pac's gas tank.
Esteves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pac backwards.
Pac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Esteves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biggie Pac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Esteves takes a swing at Pac's ribcage but misses.
Esteves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pac counters with a one-two to the body.
Esteves blocks a head kick by Pac.
Esteves misses with a jab to the body
and Pac counters with a left to the body.
Biggie Pac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Esteves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pac misses with a wild body shot.
Esteves looks to throw the jab but Pac is out of range.
Esteves moves away from the strike by Pac.
Esteves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Esteves tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esteves takes a swing at Pac's ribcage but misses.
Pac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esteves.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Esteves. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Esteves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves misses the jab.
Pac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Esteves misses with a double jab
and Pac counters with a head kick.
Esteves swings for the body but Pac moves out of range.
Esteves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Esteves motions for Pac to come forward. Esteves throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pac lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pac.
Esteves swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Pac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pac.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pac misses with a head kick.
Esteves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esteves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pac.
Esteves ducks under a wild hook from Pac.
Esteves looks to land a left hand but Pac moved out of range nicely.
Pac is looking to wear down Esteves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Esteves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Esteves throws a sloppy body shot
and Pac counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Esteves misses with a shot to the body
and Pac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raul Esteves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esteves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esteves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Raul Esteves has been cut.
Esteves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pac moves away.
Pac throws a lazy right hand but Esteves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Esteves misses
and Pac counters with a head kick. That will keep Esteves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pac lands a glancing blow to the side of Esteves's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esteves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esteves lands a nice shot to the body.
Pac moves out of range as Esteves strikes.
Pac misses with the combination.
Esteves misses with a looping left.
Esteves misses with a body shot
and Pac counters with a nice uppercut.
Esteves misses the body punch
and Pac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esteves.
Esteves misses with a jab to the body
and Pac counters with a left to the body.
Pac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Esteves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esteves dodges the punch combination from Pac.
Esteves misses with a shot to the body
and Pac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esteves lands a right hook to the body.
Esteves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pac throws a sloppy head kick and Esteves moves out of range easily.
Esteves lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Esteves.
Pac cracks a nice hook into Esteves's ribs.
Pac moves out of range of the strikes.
Pac lands a nice shot that snaps Esteves's head back.
Pac throws a head kick that Esteves semi-blocks.
Esteves is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esteves tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pac is able to avoid easily.
Pac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esteves misses the body punch
and Pac counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggie Pac dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pac misses with a head kick.
Esteves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pac.
Esteves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pac counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Esteves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Esteves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pac lands with a nice body kick.
Esteves misses with a jab to the body
and Pac counters with a nice leg kick.
Pac defending well as Esteves loads up on a big left hand.
Esteves throws a sloppy body shot
and Pac counters with a head kick. That will keep Esteves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pac scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pac.
Esteves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Esteves has time to react.
Pac is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick from Pac lands but Esteves takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pac jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Esteves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pac lands a head kick. Esteves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Pac.
Esteves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Esteves.
Pac throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pac sizes up Esteves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pac lands a high kick!
Esteves throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Esteves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pac counters with a head kick. That will keep Esteves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pac throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pac throws a combination. Esteves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Esteves throws a sloppy body shot
and Pac counters with a nice body kick.
Pac explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pac throws a series of punches but Esteves avoids them all with ease.
Pac pushes Esteves away with a front kick.
Pac throws a combination. Esteves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pac looks to land a combination but Esteves avoids it well.
Esteves misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Pac to counter with a crisp jab.
Pac lands a right hook to the body.
Esteves has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pac.
Pac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Pac does it's job there.
Esteves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Esteves in his tracks.
Donk. Pac catches Esteves right on the button with a cross.
Pac digs a good body shot into Esteves's ribs.
Esteves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pac lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esteves at a distance.
Pac throws a one two combo.
Esteves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pac.
Pac lands with a slapping head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pac, right into the meat.
Pac throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pac feints and then cracks Esteves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esteves down.
Pac lands a head kick. Esteves smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esteves throws a leg kick
and Pac counters with a good low kick that Esteves was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esteves misses the body punch
and Pac counters with a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Pac coming out on top.
Esteves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Esteves.
Pac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esteves's hands.
Esteves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pac throws a right and a left that Esteves avoids nicely.
Esteves throws a hook to the side of Pac's head but Pac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esteves misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pac counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Esteves misses with a jab to the body
and Pac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pac. Esteves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Pac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggie Pac showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pac 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Biggie Pac!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Biggie Pac!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Biggie Pac!
Biggie Pac wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Aveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Laguna (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Aveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marty Laguna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguna lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Laguna.
Aveira misses with a double jab.
Laguna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aveira with a nice cross.
Aveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laguna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Junior Aveira has been cut.
Aveira throws a series of punches but Laguna avoids them all with ease.
Aveira blocks a jab.
Aveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laguna cracks Aveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laguna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marty Laguna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna throws a nice looking combination but Aveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laguna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguna lands a right hook to the body.
Aveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laguna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laguna falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aveira looks to land a combination but Laguna avoids it well.
Aveira misses with an uppercut. Laguna saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Aveira.
Laguna throws out a loose jab but Aveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Laguna misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aveira counters with a nice body shot.
Aveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aveira manages to avoid it.
A cross from Laguna lands.
Aveira avoids the body shot from Laguna.
Laguna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laguna looks to land a combination. Aveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aveira stalks Laguna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laguna's face. Laguna staggers backwards, shaken.
Laguna misses with a body shot
and Aveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aveira.
Laguna misses with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Laguna. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laguna throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguna lands with a good body shot.
Aveira connects with a jab.
Laguna moves away from the strike by Aveira.
Aveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguna.
Aveira misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Aveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laguna doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Laguna does no damage.
Aveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A right-left combo lands from Laguna.
Laguna slips a jab and a cross from Aveira.
The fighters circling - Laguna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laguna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aveira slips a jab and a cross from Laguna.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Laguna misses with a combination
and Aveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Aveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Aveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Aveira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aveira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Laguna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laguna misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Aveira.
Laguna throws a series of punches but Aveira moves out of range.
Laguna misses the shot to the body.
Laguna misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laguna. Aveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aveira's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Aveira duly obliges.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Aveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laguna throws a right and a left that Aveira avoids nicely.
Laguna throws a sloppy body shot
and Aveira counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Laguna misses.
Aveira misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aveira. Laguna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marty Laguna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aveira ducks under a wild hook from Laguna.
Laguna misses with a shot to the body
and Aveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Aveira scores with a shot to the body.
Laguna slips a jab from Aveira.
Aveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguna.
Laguna takes a swing at Aveira's ribcage but misses.
Laguna misses with a series of wild punches.
Laguna just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna misses with the combination.
Aveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laguna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aveira rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Aveira misses.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aveira thuds his right hand into Laguna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laguna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laguna falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Aveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna scores with a hook.
Laguna misses with a wild body shot.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Aveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Aveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aveira lands a nice hook to Laguna's body. Laguna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laguna works the jab nicely.
Laguna throws a shot from downtown. Aveira moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Laguna.
The fighters circling - Aveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior Aveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aveira slips a jab from Laguna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna slips a straight right by Aveira.
Laguna misses with the combination.
Aveira avoids the body shot from Laguna.
Laguna cracks Aveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laguna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laguna looks to throw the jab but Aveira is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laguna misses the body punch
and Aveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aveira throws a combination. Laguna tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Aveira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Aveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laguna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laguna. Aveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aveira misses with the combination.
Laguna throws a sloppy body shot
and Aveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Aveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aveira throws an overhand right that lands on Laguna's shoulder, as Laguna tries to avoid the shot.
Laguna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguna digs a good hook to Aveira's body.
A combination from Laguna does no damage.
Aveira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna misses with a body punch
and Aveira counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Laguna. Beautiful body shot.
Laguna misses with a wild body shot.
Laguna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aveira.
Laguna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aveira counters with a straight right hand.
Laguna misses with a body shot
and Aveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aveira throws a jab when Laguna was well out of range.
Laguna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Aveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laguna throws a body punch but Aveira moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Laguna. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguna misses with a double jab
and Aveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Laguna lands.
Laguna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aveira swinging wildly here.
Laguna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laguna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laguna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Laguna coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aveira counters with a straight right hand.
Aveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguna.
Laguna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Aveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Aveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laguna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Laguna.
A combination from Aveira does no damage.
Aveira misses with a two punch combination.
Aveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laguna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aveira thuds a left hand into Laguna's body.
Laguna lands with an uppercut that bounces Aveira off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aveira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laguna lands with an overhand left.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Aveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laguna thinking.
Aveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laguna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laguna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laguna lands a two punch combo.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aveira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laguna scores with a jab to the body.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Aveira misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Aveira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aveira ducks under a wild hook from Laguna.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguna throws a right hand that Aveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Aveira also avoids with ease.
Laguna throws a sloppy body shot
and Aveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laguna throws a right hand that Aveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Aveira also avoids with ease.
Laguna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aveira counters with a left to the body.
Aveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguna throws a hook but Aveira blocks it.
Laguna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laguna throws a jab when Aveira was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna swinging wildly here.
Aveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aveira misses the jab.
Nice shot by Aveira.
Aveira misses with a wild combination.
Laguna lands with an overhand left.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laguna misses with a hook to the body
and Aveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aveira throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laguna. Aveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aveira misses with a combination
and Laguna counters with a left and a right that stings Aveira.
Aveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aveira misses with a two punch combination.
Laguna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Laguna - just one landing.
Aveira cracks a nice hook into Laguna's ribs.
Aveira throws a combination that misses
and Laguna counters with a left and a right that stings Aveira.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Laguna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguna misses with a few strikes there.
Laguna takes a swing at Aveira's ribcage but misses.
Laguna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Aveira does no damage.
Aveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laguna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aveira.
Laguna misses with a jab to the body
and Aveira counters with a left to the body.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Laguna goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laguna misses the body punch
and Aveira counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laguna tries to bum rush Aveira with a series of wild strikes but Aveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Laguna misses.
Aveira throws a hook to the side of Laguna's head but Laguna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laguna tries to bum rush Aveira with a series of wild strikes but Aveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aveira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aveira missing with a left hand there. Laguna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laguna, as that shot connected.
Aveira slips a straight right by Laguna.
Laguna looks to score with a jab to the body but Aveira is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Laguna dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Junior Aveira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aveira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laguna.
Laguna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laguna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aveira moves away.
Nice shot lands for Aveira.
Laguna misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Laguna misses with a jab to the body
and Aveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laguna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laguna!
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Aveira throws a shot from downtown. Laguna moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aveira misses with a double jab.
Laguna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aveira.
Aveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Laguna throws a looping overhand right but Aveira ducks down to avoid it.
Laguna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laguna misses with a shot to the body
and Aveira counters with a three punch combo that has Laguna backing up. Laguna nods at Aveira to acknowledge the strikes.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguna misses with a body shot.
Laguna thows a body shot but no joy.
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.
Aveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aveira dodges the punch combination from Laguna.
No joy there for Laguna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aveira throws a head kick that misses
and Laguna counters with a stiff right hand.
Laguna misses with a double jab
and Aveira counters with a one-two to the body.
Laguna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Aveira. That snapped Laguna's head back.
Laguna misses with the combination.
Laguna stalks Aveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aveira's face. Aveira staggers backwards, shaken.
Aveira loads up on a big right hand but Laguna slips the punch.
Laguna looks to land a combination but Aveira avoids it well.
Aveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laguna misses the jab.
Laguna fails to land with a series of punches.
Laguna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laguna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laguna misses with a combination
and Aveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguna looks to land a combination. Aveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Aveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aveira misses with a wild body shot.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aveira.
Laguna moves out of range of the strikes.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aveira.
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 Junior Aveira.
Well Laguna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Marty Laguna!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Marty Laguna!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Marty Laguna!
Marty Laguna wins by unanimous decision! Marty Laguna retains his featherweight title!
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