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CWFL 52 Johnsson v Palhares PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ross The Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McSweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross The Boss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James McSweedy's chin.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross The Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James McSweedy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSweedy wants to clinch up but The Boss keeps it at a distance.
McSweedy thows a body shot but no joy.
McSweedy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Boss pushes McSweedy off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Boss closes the distance and pushes McSweedy back into the cage.
McSweedy is looking to break free of the clinch but The Boss has double underhooks.
McSweedy goes for a takedown attempt but The Boss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Boss dodges the punch combination from McSweedy.
McSweedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
The Boss gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Boss lands an uppercut.
The Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McSweedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Boss as he avoids it easily.
Ross The Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McSweedy.
The Boss blocks the body kick.
The Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McSweedy.
The Boss scores with a shot to the body.
The Boss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for The Boss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McSweedy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Boss circles away.
McSweedy looks gassed!
The Boss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McSweedy.
McSweedy misses with a takedown attempt - The Boss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. The Boss catches McSweedy right on the button with a cross.
The Boss swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McSweedy takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Boss looks to land a combination but McSweedy avoids it well.
McSweedy throws out a loose jab but The Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
McSweedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Boss but The Boss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McSweedy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The Boss stalks McSweedy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McSweedy's face. McSweedy staggers backwards, shaken.
McSweedy is rocked!
The Boss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Boss blocks an uppercut.
McSweedy keeps control of The Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Boss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McSweedy's efforts to push away.
McSweedy looking to stall.
McSweedy breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweedy throws a combination that misses
enabling The Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
McSweedy is still on wobbly legs! Can The Boss finish him?
The Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSweedy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Boss counters with a crisp right that sends McSweedy to the canvas! The Boss follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross The Boss!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marion Gaborik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (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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161 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marion Gaborik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gaborik does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Gaborik.
A punch combination from Gaborik misses.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaborik swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker throws a leg kick but Gaborik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gaborik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Gaborik misses with a wild body shot.
Gaborik cracks Parker with a good jab.
Parker tries to clinch there but Gaborik circles away.
Parker throws a jab when Gaborik was well out of range.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gaborik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaborik wants it to stay on the feet.
Marion Gaborik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Parker.
Gaborik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaborik lands with an overhand left.
Parker takes one on the button.
Gaborik digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Gaborik.
Gaborik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parker closes the distance and clinches up with Gaborik, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes Gaborik against the cage but Gaborik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker looks gassed!
Gaborik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gaborik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Gaborik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gaborik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Gaborik lands a right hook to the body.
Gaborik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marion Gaborik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaborik as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Gaborik.
Parker is rocked!
Gaborik feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Parker crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marion Gaborik!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Bija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Rodrigues (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Bija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bija throws a nice looking combination but Rodrigues bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodrigues misses with a kick to the body.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bija manages to avoid it.
Bija throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Bija.
Rodrigues stuffs the takedown.
Bija misses with the combination.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Bija.
Bija shoots in and bounces Rodrigues off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine here but Bija defends easily.
Rodrigues doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking for a triangle but Bija pushes his legs off easily.
Bija postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodrigues is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bija, into his guard.
Bija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rodrigues with a nice head shot there.
Bija might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bija is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigues can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodrigues lands a couple of digs.
Rodrigues landing some decent shots from guard.
Bija punching from the bottom.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigues is in close to Bija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bija is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Rodrigues trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues throws a big right hand that misses.
Bija is looking for a triangle but Rodrigues pushes his legs off easily.
Bija is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodrigues distracts Bija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bija controls Rodrigues momentarily but Rodrigues frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bija connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
It looks like Fabio Rodrigues has been cut.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Bija, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bija throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodrigues looking to slow down the pace here.
Bija tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodrigues just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Bija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bija has Rodrigues pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rodrigues manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodrigues taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bija closes the distance looking to clinch
so Rodrigues counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bija swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodrigues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bija utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues postures up and lands a big shot to Bija's brow.
Bija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bija looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigues defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues distracts Bija with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Jordan Bija will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabio Rodrigues's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodrigues 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.
Bija escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodrigues gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodrigues thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodrigues throwing strikes from guard but Bija blocks nicely.
Bija is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rodrigues throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bija's body to avoid the submission. Bija has instead reached around Rodrigues's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bija arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Bija!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darque Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wolfman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Darque Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Wolfman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Knight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolfman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolfman has escaped and now he's on top!
Wolfman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolfman passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wolfman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wolfman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolfman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wolfman is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolfman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolfman is controlling the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Wolfman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolfman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolfman misses with a few strikes there.
Wolfman looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolfman misses with a wild body shot.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Wolfman shows good takedown defense.
Nice jab there from Wolfman.
Wolfman clinches with his opponent.
Wolfman pushes Knight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolfman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wolfman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knight won't allow Wolfman to sweep him here.
Knight pushing down on Wolfman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight prevents Wolfman from improving his position.
Knight is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfman is defending well.
Wolfman moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Wolfman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolfman manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Wolfman's guard.
Wolfman wants to sweep but no luck.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfman is keeping the position for now.
Knight passes Wolfman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wolfman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight has gone for a leg lock! Wolfman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Knight's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Wolfman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfman defends it easily.
Wolfman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolfman has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Wolfman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wolfman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfman tries to sprawl out of it but Knight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight looks for a takedown but Wolfman sprawls well.
Knight tries for a takedown but Wolfman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darque Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolfman tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight tries to move into range but Wolfman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knight is rocked!
Wolfman throws an uppercut from hell that sends Knight clean off his feet! He's out cold! Wolfman stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Wolfman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Blanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Whippet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanka comes to the cage accompanied by Shinedown - Devour. Pedro Blanka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tad Whippet's chin.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Blanka!
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, Tad Whippet!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Whippet.
Whippet leaves Blanka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whippet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whippet throws a head kick that misses.
Whippet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanka.
Horrible takedown by Blanka or perhaps it was just good defense by Whippet which made him look bad.
Whippet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whippet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanka blocks a head kick by Whippet.
Blanka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Blanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whippet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blanka tries to close the distance and clinch but Whippet swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whippet lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Pedro Blanka has been cut.
Blanka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whippet defends it nicely.
Blanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Whippet lands but Blanka takes it in his stride.
Pedro Blanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whippet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blanka is breathing heavily.
Whippet leaves Blanka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whippet misses with a head kick.
Whippet throws a sloppy head kick and Blanka moves out of range easily.
Blanka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whippet defends it nicely.
Whippet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whippet connects with a solid leg kick.
Blanka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whippet throws a head kick that misses.
Blanka throws a head kick that misses
and Whippet counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whippet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blanka.
Blanka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whippet. Whippet obviously looking to wear him down.
Whippet thumps Blanka with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whippet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whippet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whippet throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Whippet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whippet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whippet can pounce on him.
Blanka avoids the head kick by Whippet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whippet. That's going to slow Blanka down.
Blanka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whippet.
Whippet lands a high kick!
Blanka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whippet.
Blanka has his takedown stuffed
and Whippet counters with a thumping low kick.
Blanka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whippet can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Whippet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whippet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blanka throws a sloppy head kick
and Whippet counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blanka's knee momentarily.
Whippet throws a sloppy head kick and Blanka moves out of range easily.
Whippet avoids the head kick by Blanka.
Whippet throws a sloppy head kick and Blanka moves out of range easily.
Tad Whippet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whippet lands with a kick to the temple. Blanka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Whippet.
Whippet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whippet throws a nice head kick!
Blanka fails with the takedown
and Whippet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blanka blocks a head kick by Whippet.
Blanka tries for a takedown but Whippet circles away easily
and Whippet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whippet throws a head kick that Blanka semi-blocks.
Whippet shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blanka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blanka lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blanka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whippet wants to hit a switch here but Blanka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whippet there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Whippet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Blanka's cut.
That's time! Blanka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blanka blocks a head kick by Whippet.
Blanka misses with a takedown attempt
and Whippet counters with a big head kick but Blanka shrugs it off.
Blanka avoids the head kick by Whippet.
Whippet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whippet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blanka.
Blanka has his takedown stuffed
and Whippet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whippet throws a head kick that half lands.
Whippet tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanka throws a lazy head kick
and Whippet counters with an outside leg kick.
Blanka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Whippet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whippet throws a head kick that misses
and Blanka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blanka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whippet wants to stand but Blanka is controlling the position.
Blanka stopping the sweep attempt from Whippet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka drops back looking for a leg! Whippet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whippet manages to kick Blanka off! Blanka jumps back into Whippet's guard.
Whippet wants to hit a switch here but Blanka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whippet there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Whippet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blanka manages to capitalize on a mistake by Whippet to take his back!
Blanka patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whippet manages to escape to his feet.
Whippet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanka.
Blanka has his takedown stuffed
and Whippet counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Blanka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whippet connects with a solid leg kick.
Blanka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whippet throws a sloppy head kick and Blanka moves out of range easily.
Blanka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whippet.
Whippet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tad Whippet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whippet throws a head kick that half lands.
Blanka throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Whippet misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whippet checks a leg kick.
Whippet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanka avoids the head kick by Whippet.
Blanka shoots and misses
and Whippet counters with a head kick. That will keep Blanka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blanka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whippet defends it nicely.
Blanka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whippet but Whippet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Whippet.
Whippet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blanka checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whippet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blanka wants to clinch.
Blanka blocks a head kick by Whippet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Whippet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Blanka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Whippet throws and low kick but Blanka moves out of range easily.
Blanka tries to clinch but Whippet moves out of range.
Whippet lands a head kick!
Whippet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blanka throws a sloppy head kick and Whippet moves out of range easily.
Whippet throws a sloppy head kick
and Blanka counters with a single leg into guard. Whippet didn't expect that.
Whippet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whippet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blanka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Whippet is looking to get back to full guard here but Blanka has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blanka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka takes Whippet's back.
Blanka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whippet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Whippet has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Blanka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whippet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Whippet has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Blanka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whippet avoids the strikes from Blanka.
Blanka keeps control of the position as Whippet tries to break free.
Blanka connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Whippet to escape the position.
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!
Whippet rolls, trying to escape but Blanka keeps control of the position.
Blanka is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Whippet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whippet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Whippet can't escape the position.
Whippet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blanka.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whippet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whippet is trying desperately to improve position.
Whippet sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four 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.
Whippet is looking for a sweep. Blanka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blanka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whippet's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blanka prevents Whippet from improving his position.
Whippet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blanka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pedro Blanka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whippet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whippet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Blanka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whippet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Whippet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Softy McSofterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
277 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Softy McSofterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio James!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSofterson misses with a low kick.
McSofterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
McSofterson misses with an uppercut.
McSofterson is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from McSofterson. No joy for James on that attempt.
McSofterson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
McSofterson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McSofterson throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
McSofterson moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSofterson.
A punch combination from McSofterson misses.
McSofterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McSofterson misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McSofterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McSofterson avoids it.
James prevents McSofterson from breaking the clinch.
McSofterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McSofterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McSofterson wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
McSofterson slowing the pace effectively.
McSofterson tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James looking for a takedown.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
McSofterson lands a nice uppercut.
McSofterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James can't get the takedown.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McSofterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSofterson pinned against the cage. McSofterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. McSofterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James shoots in for a takedown but McSofterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
McSofterson misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McSofterson sprawls well. McSofterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
James shoots for a takedown but McSofterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by McSofterson.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson fails with the takedown.
McSofterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
McSofterson clinches.
McSofterson tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
McSofterson lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
McSofterson just leaning against James, taking a breather.
McSofterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McSofterson drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James avoiding damage as McSofterson throws knees to the body.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSofterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McSofterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSofterson but McSofterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSofterson off to one side.
James has his takedown stuffed
and McSofterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James is breathing heavily.
McSofterson lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSofterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSofterson scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown by McSofterson or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
McSofterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from McSofterson.
A big left from McSofterson misses.
McSofterson is looking to score with low kicks.
McSofterson scores with a nice head shot.
McSofterson fails with a takedown attempt.
McSofterson doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
McSofterson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSofterson wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McSofterson is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSofterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Softy McSofterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
James fails with a takedown attempt.
McSofterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
McSofterson throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
McSofterson throws and low kick but James moves out of range easily.
McSofterson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McSofterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSofterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James shoots in for a double leg but McSofterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Softy McSofterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio James.
McSofterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McSofterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSofterson gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McSofterson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McSofterson prevents the takedown attempt.
James pulls guard.
James pushes McSofterson off and scrambles back to his feet.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. McSofterson tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McSofterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSofterson tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSofterson pinned against the cage. McSofterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James shoots and misses
and McSofterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSofterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
McSofterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James staying out of range there.
McSofterson lands with a good body shot.
James takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to keep at a distance but McSofterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
McSofterson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James fails to pull guard.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSofterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McSofterson digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
McSofterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McSofterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but McSofterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antonio James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McSofterson takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Softy McSofterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McSofterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSofterson doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McSofterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a leg kick
and McSofterson counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softy McSofterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSofterson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softy McSofterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cotton Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tajhon Blahs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
164 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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24
169 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cotton Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tajhon Blahs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahs lands a jab to the nose.
Blahs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill is looking to clinch but Blahs is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hill is defended easily by Blahs.
Blahs throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Blahs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blahs.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up with Blahs, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes Blahs against the cage but Blahs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blahs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blahs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blahs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blahs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hill's calf.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Blahs.
Blahs ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Blahs circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blahs shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blahs.
Hill slips a jab from Blahs.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Blahs.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Blahs moved out of range nicely.
Tajhon Blahs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blahs scores with a nice strike.
Blahs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Blahs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blahs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hill slips under a jab.
Blahs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hill!
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Blahs's attempts to control the action.
Blahs lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to improve his position but Blahs isn't that keen on the idea.
Blahs looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Blahs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blahs cracks Hill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hill tries to hold on but Blahs pushes him away.
Blahs trying to control but Hill is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahs avoids the attempt from Hill to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs content just to control the position here.
Hill tries to hold on but Blahs pushes him away.
Blahs looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blahs content just to control the position here.
Hill sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hill taking some punishment here, with Blahs in his half guard.
That's four 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.
Blahs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blahs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blahs looking to pass the guard.
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blahs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tajhon Blahs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Blahs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill walks into a stiff left hand from Blahs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blahs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hill.
Hill closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blahs is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blahs avoid being mounted?
Hill thows a huge punch but Blahs dodges it nicely.
Hill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blahs gets back to full guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Blahs keeps moving.
Hill drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blahs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blahs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blahs!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Blahs working away.
Blahs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Blahs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blahs wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Blahs cracks Hill with a big right hand but Hill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blahs lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blahs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill is not content to let Blahs control the position.
Blahs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blahs working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blahs misses with a hook to the body
and Hill counters with a shoot takedown. Blahs fights it but they end up in guard.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blahs keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Blahs controlling Hill's posture.
Blahs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blahs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blahs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blahs defends well.
Blahs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blahs is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blahs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blahs lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tajhon Blahs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blahs misses with a body kick.
Blahs lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into rage.
Hill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blahs pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Blahs wants to sweep but no luck.
Blahs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blahs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blahs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blahs is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Blahs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to get back to his feet.
Blahs working Hill over with strikes.
Hill wants to control but Blahs is keeping busy.
Blahs throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blahs lands with a good body shot.
Blahs misses with a low kick.
Blahs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blahs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blahs throws a head kick that misses.
Hill tries to clinch but Blahs is having none of it.
Blahs misses with a head kick.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Blahs controls his hands.
Blahs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hill has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hill as Blahs tries to tie him up.
Blahs prevents the takedown attempt.
Blahs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blahs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hill up against the cage.
Blahs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Blahs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Blahs digs a right hand into Hill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hill's gas tank.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Blahs has him pressed against the cage.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Blahs.
Cotton Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blahs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blahs lands a body shot.
Hill has Blahs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blahs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cotton Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blahs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blahs blocks the strikes from Hill.
Blahs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blahs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Blahs drops an elbow to the side of Hill's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahs slips a nice elbow through Hill's hands, connecting with Hill's forehead.
Hill is not content to let Blahs control the position.
Blahs trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Tajhon Blahs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Blahs has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blahs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blahs throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blahs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hill is trying to defend but Blahs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tajhon Blahs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blahs 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tajhon Blahs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Johnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Housimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre Commandante kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Housimar Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Palhares with that takedown attempt.
Johnsson misses with the combination.
Johnsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jim Johnsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Johnsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palhares moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsson throws a nice looking combination but Palhares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palhares shoots in but no luck this time.
Jim Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Housimar Palhares.
Johnsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnsson misses the shot to the body.
Johnsson throws an overhand right that lands on Palhares's shoulder, as Palhares tries to avoid the shot.
Palhares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnsson circles away.
Johnsson missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Palhares was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson tries to hold on but Palhares postures up.
Johnsson tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Johnsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Palhares sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Palhares has hold of Johnsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Palhares looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Palhares takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnsson is working to get back to half guard.
Johnsson tries to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
Palhares swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnsson is now in Palhares's guard. A big mistake from Palhares there, giving up the dominant position!
Palhares being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnsson postures up.
That's four 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.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnsson defends it easily.
Johnsson throws a strike but Palhares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Palhares trying to control but Johnsson is working from the bottom.
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 Jim Johnsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palhares shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnsson sprawls well. Johnsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Palhares misses with a jab to the body
and Johnsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palhares moves into the clinch.
Johnsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Johnsson.
Johnsson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Palhares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnsson smiles and moves away.
Johnsson lands with an overhand left.
Johnsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnsson takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Johnsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnsson trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Johnsson is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Johnsson is having none of it.
Johnsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palhares in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Johnsson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnsson.
Johnsson tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palhares fails with the takedown
and Johnsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jim Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Housimar Palhares.
Palhares blocks a jab.
A jab from Johnsson finds it's way through Palhares's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnsson which made him look bad.
Johnsson throws a shot from downtown. Palhares moves away and avoids it.
Palhares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnsson counters with a series of strikes. Palhares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jim Johnsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnsson.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Johnsson does no damage.
Palhares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares scores a takedown into full mount!
Palhares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnsson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palhares wants to control the pace but Johnsson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Palhares with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnsson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Johnsson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnsson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Johnsson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnsson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnsson misses with a few strikes there.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares blocks a jab.
Johnsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palhares backs up against the cage.
Palhares staying out of range there.
Palhares shoots for a takedown but Johnsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palhares showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnsson.
Palhares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palhares works his way into full mount!
Palhares tries to control but Johnsson wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Palhares has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnsson tries to lock up and control but Palhares gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palhares trying to control but Johnsson is having none of it.
Johnsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Palhares goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnsson turns into him and now he's in Palhares's guard.
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.
Johnsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
Palhares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnsson wants to stand and escape but instead Palhares has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsson, not yet.
Palhares content to stall in guard here.
Palhares drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palhares jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard.
Palhares trying to control the position here.
Palhares wants to improve his position but instead Johnsson has moved into half guard.
Johnsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palhares defending well though.
Jim Johnsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnsson trying to control the action but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Housimar Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palhares is looking to control Johnsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Palhares avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Johnsson. No joy for Palhares on that attempt.
Johnsson lands a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsson tries to bum rush Palhares with a series of wild strikes but Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jim Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Palhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Jim Johnsson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mel Gray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Just Case!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Gray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gray shoots in for a double leg but Case sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Case fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
Gray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Case counters with a head kick.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Case throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gray was covering up waiting for the punch and Case finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Case slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Gray.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case blocks the strikes from Gray.
Case trying to control from half guard but Gray is working away.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Case shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gray is trying to defend but Case finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Case has control of the leg.
Case takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gray missing with punches from the bottom.
Gray is not content to let Case control the position.
Gray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray trying to control but Case postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case prevents Gray from improving his position.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gray misses with a takedown
and Case counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Case.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mel Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gray prevents Case from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Case avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
Case somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gray. Case does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Case counters with a body kick that stops Gray in his tracks momentarily.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Gray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Case counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gray is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Case dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gray throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Case counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Case.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Gray being controlled against the cage.
Case is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gray is defending well for now.
Case stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Just Case.
Gray stalks Case and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Case's face. Case staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Case.
Case has managed to clinch.
Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Case just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gray's brow.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Case misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Case throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Case manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
Case stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Just Case.
Gray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Case counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Case has Gray pushed against the cage.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Case.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses the jab.
Case with a poor takedown
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
Case tries to clinch there but Gray circles away.
Case closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Case is rocked!
Case wants to clinch but Gray slips to the side
and Gray counters with a shoot takedown. Case fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Case wants to stand but Gray is controlling the position.
Case is breathing heavily.
Gray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Case manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gray has Case in his guard.
Gray throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Case has passed into half guard!
Case tries to pass to full mount but Gray defends it.
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gray looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Case pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mel Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Case clinches with his opponent.
Gray avoids the elbow strike from Case, against the cage.
Case misses with the head strike.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Case throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Case tries a knee to the head but Gray blocks it.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case controlling the action here for a moment.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Case has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case decides to stand back up.
Gray's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gray duly obliges.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Case counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Case looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case is looking to clinch.
Gray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Case moves into the clinch.
Gray avoiding damage as Case throws knees to the body.
Case looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray manages to break the clinch.
Case bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Case is keen to just control but Gray is a slippery customer.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Case wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Case.
A head kick misses from Case.
Case misses with a head kick.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mel Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Case pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four 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.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray misses the body punch
and Case counters with a straight right hand.
Case doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gray counters with a nice uppercut.
Gray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case has taken the fight to the clinch.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray blocks an elbow strike.
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Case missing with knees to the body.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Case trying to control the position but instead, Gray has worked for underhooks and has pushed Case into the cage.
The referee calls for Case to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Just Case just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gray swinging wildly here.
Gray looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Case, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Case against the cage but Case circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Case takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray misses with a combination
and Case counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Case misses
and Case takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
Gray misses with a looping right.
Case has managed to clinch.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Gray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Case working aggressively here.
Gray avoids the elbow strike from Case, against the cage.
Case misses with a knee to the head.
Case creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gray's defenses.
Case taking a breather.
Case misses with a knee strike.
Gray working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A frustrated look appears on Gray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case misses with an elbow over the top.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Case pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gray tries to pull guard but Case won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Case landing knees to the head.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Case misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gray.
Case creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Case keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray's efforts to push away.
Gray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Case looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Case misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Case.
Case tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Case keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.
Case unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gray wants to get back to striking at distance but Case won't allow it.
Case misses with a hook to the ribs.
Case avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Case missing with knees to the body.
Case looking to stall.
Gray avoiding damage as Case throws knees to the body.
Case throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Case looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Case throws a head punch that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray tries to break free but Case pushes him back against the cage.
Gray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Case tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gray avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Just Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gray throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Gray missing with a left hand there. Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Case counters with a body kick that stops Gray in his tracks momentarily.
Case shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Case fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Gray.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Mel Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
so Case counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gray is looking for a triangle but Case pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Case trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Case passes Gray's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gray looking for submissions off his back.
Just Case is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Case passes the guard and advances to mount!
Just Case has got the better of the ground game so far.
Case controlling the position easily from mount.
Gray slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Case trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Case is working away from the top position though.
Case is pressing down on Gray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gray is holding on for now.
Case prevents Gray from improving his position.
Gray tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gray is looking to control Case's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Gray is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Case is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gray's half guard.
Case trying to control from half guard but Gray is working away.
Gray is trying to maintain the position but Case is very close to passing his half guard.
Mel Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Case comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Case has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Case!
Just Case is the new featherweight champion!
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