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UVT: WW68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Web Du Bois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian has chosen Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum as his entrance music. Mark Kermodian has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Web Du Bois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 41 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermodian tried to score with a low kick but Du Bois checks it.
Du Bois stuffs the takedown attempt from Kermodian. Kermodian gets slowly back to his feet.
Du Bois lands a jab-cross combination.
Kermodian slips a jab and a cross from Du Bois.
Kermodian with a poor takedown
and Du Bois cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kermodian is rocked!
Du Bois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Du Bois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kermodian misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Bois moves into range and clinches up with Kermodian.
Kermodian can't get the takedown.
Web Du Bois has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Kermodian.
Du Bois just leaning against Kermodian, taking a breather.
Du Bois swings wildly with an uppercut but Kermodian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Du Bois lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Bois tries to throw a body punch but Kermodian avoids it by throwing Du Bois back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kermodian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Du Bois's brow.
Kermodian takes a shot to the head.
Du Bois lands a nice shot to the body.
Kermodian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kermodian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Du Bois is keeping busy.
Du Bois has a couple of punches blocked by Kermodian.
Du Bois lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Du Bois swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Du Bois can't find room to land a body shot as Kermodian controls the action.
Kermodian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Du Bois throws a punch but it's blocked by Kermodian.
Du Bois misses with the head strike.
Du Bois misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Du Bois stalling in the clinch.
Du Bois scores with a hook to the body.
Du Bois stalls.
Du Bois lands with a light punch inside.
Du Bois tries to work over Kermodian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Du Bois blocks with his arms.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Du Bois blocks with his arms.
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!
Kermodian looking to stall.
Du Bois misses with some punches.
Kermodian looking to stall.
Kermodian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kermodian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian struggles to land a body shot inside as Du Bois controls his hands.
Du Bois is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Du Bois.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Du Bois.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kermodian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kermodian scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Web Du Bois has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Du Bois blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kermodian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Du Bois lands a shot to the body.
Kermodian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Du Bois.
Du Bois lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Du Bois misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Bois's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Du Bois tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Du Bois gets through Kermodian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kermodian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Bois lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Du Bois lands an uppercut.
Du Bois blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kermodian blocks an uppercut.
Du Bois lands a right hand.
Kermodian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Du Bois lands with a short shot to the head.
Kermodian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Du Bois is keeping busy.
Du Bois is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Web Du Bois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Web Du Bois's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kermodian fails with a takedown attempt.
Kermodian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Du Bois was well out of range. Poor timing from Kermodian.
Oooooh!!! Du Bois has knocked Kermodian down with a huge combo! Du Bois steps away and waves a wobbly Kermodian back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kermodian is still on wobbly legs! Can Du Bois finish him?
Kermodian fakes the leg kick and cracks Du Bois in the body.
Kermodian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian lands a nice looking body shot.
Du Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kermodian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Bois drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kermodian right on the button. Kermodian goes down! Du Bois follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Du Bois gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Web Du Bois!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enes Sari (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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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alfonso Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enes Sari!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sari lands with a nice combination. Rodrigues backs away looking to recover.
Sari tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sari!
Rodrigues tries for a kimura but Sari is defending well.
Sari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sari keeps working.
Rodrigues tries to move to mount but Sari blocks the move with his legs.
Sari tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues working away.
Rodrigues advances to mount.
Rodrigues wants to take his opponent's back but Sari doesn't allow it.
Rodrigues working for a submission but Sari is keeping him at bay.
Rodrigues looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rodrigues working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sari looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rodrigues! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfonso Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlinhos Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valente looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor unleashes a big counter combination but Valente bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valente lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor unleashes a big counter combination but Valente bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Valente throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Valente misses.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor throws a counter combo.
Valente darts in and clinches Taylor up against the ropes.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Valente is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Taylor pushes Valente back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valente tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valente lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor avoiding damage as Valente throws knees to the body.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Valente.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Valente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valente throws an elbow but it misses.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Valente stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valente blocking some punches.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the ropes.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Valente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Valente blocking some punches.
Taylor avoiding damage as Valente throws knees to the body.
Valente landing knees to the body.
Valente tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taylor is defending well for now.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tat Taylor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Valente misses
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Valente backing up. Valente nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Valente finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valente throws a body shot but no joy.
Valente throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor slips a straight right by Valente.
An inside leg kick from Valente misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valente tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Valente throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Valente misses
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taylor wants to stand up but Valente has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Valente is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valente trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Valente throws a head kick that misses
and Taylor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valente lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Valente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taylor's calf.
Valente with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valente misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Valente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Valente has Taylor pressed against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Valente lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Valente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Tat Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Valente is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Valente into the ropes.
Taylor pushes Valente back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valente landing knees to the body.
Valente is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valente looking to stall.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Valente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valente throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Valente is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Valente motions for Taylor to come forward. Valente throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor throws a counter combo.
Valente throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor is looking for the big counter here.
Valente wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Valente.
Valente wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Valente.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carlinhos Valente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valente throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Valente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Valente avoids it easily.
Valente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valente throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Tat Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valente.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente lands a lovely overhand right.
Valente misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Valente there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente scores with a decent looking hook.
Valente tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taylor throws a big counter head kick but Valente avoids it with no problem.
Valente swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
As Valente backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Valente manages to avoid it all.
Valente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valente misses with a combination
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valente throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Valente.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente misses with a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valente throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor throws a counter combo.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Valente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor unleashes a big counter combination but Valente bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tat Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valente thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Valente fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
Valente throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlinhos Valente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valente lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Valente backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Valente manages to avoid it all.
Valente throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Valente.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
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!
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Valente's head.
Valente blocking some punches.
Valente tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tat Taylor.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tat Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, Tat Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus comes to the ring accompanied by Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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46
162 lbs
29 - 32 - 3 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freedom is trying to stand up here but Cirus is controlling him well.
Cirus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freedom is looking for a sweep. Cirus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Cirus there.
Cirus is looking to take a break and control but Freedom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cirus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cirus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cirus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cirus lands a nice short elbow.
Cirus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freedom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cirus winds up and cracks Freedom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freedom defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Freedom wants to improve his position but Cirus is controlling well.
Cirus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cirus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cirus thows a huge punch but Freedom dodges it nicely.
Cirus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cirus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cirus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freedom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Freedom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cirus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cirus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cirus's back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cirus wants to get back to his feet.
Freedom lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cirus.
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but Freedom has full control of the position and if anything, Cirus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Freedom thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cirus trying to get back to his feet but Freedom is in full control for now.
Cirus staying busy and making it hard for Freedom to control.
Cirus is trying to stand back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is punishing Cirus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but Freedom has full control of the position and if anything, Cirus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Freedom struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but Freedom has full control of the position and if anything, Cirus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Freedom wants to control but Cirus is keeping busy.
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cirus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Freedom's arms.
Cirus trying to get back to his feet but Freedom is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirus avoids the strikes from Freedom.
Freedom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cirus could be in trouble here!
Freedom scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Freedom struggling to land strikes to the head as Cirus covers up.
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cirus trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is taking a good look at Cirus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Freedom!
Cirus is trying to get back to his feet but Freedom has full control of the position and if anything, Cirus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cirus is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chip Freedom will probably get the nod.
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.
Freedom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Tom Cirus has been cut.
Freedom throws a head kick but Cirus moves out of range.
Cirus misses with a takedown attempt - Freedom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cirus shoots in looking for a takedown. Freedom tries to sprawl out of it but Cirus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Freedom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Freedom misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cirus.
Freedom is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirus throwing strikes but Freedom manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cirus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Freedom asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cirus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Freedom has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Freedom is putting a hurting on Cirus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cirus is pushing Freedom's head away, looking to escape. Freedom manages to hold on to the position though.
Freedom scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cirus to see if he's OK.
Cirus is rocked!
Cirus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cirus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cirus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Freedom as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Cirus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freedom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirus is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirus is just out of range.
Freedom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cirus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cirus trying to control but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirus landing with the ground and pound.
Cirus is pushing down on Freedom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Freedom is fighting to maintain full guard but Cirus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cirus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freedom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freedom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cirus.
Cirus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cirus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to improve his position but Cirus is controlling well.
Freedom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Freedom.
Cirus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cirus landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cirus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cirus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Freedom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Freedom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cirus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Freedom is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Freedom content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is pressed up against the ropes. Cirus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Freedom down to the mat. Freedom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chip Freedom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Freedom.
Freedom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cirus rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Freedom.
Cirus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freedom avoids it really well and circles away.
Freedom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cirus is able to avoid easily.
Freedom thuds a left hand into Cirus's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freedom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cirus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Freedom struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Cirus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Cirus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Cirus'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.
Cirus checks a leg kick nicely.
Freedom cracks Cirus with an open hand slap.
Freedom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cirus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cirus trying to control but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Cirus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cirus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cirus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Freedom's guard.
Cirus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Freedom is not content to let Cirus control the position.
Cirus looks to land a strike but Freedom avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirus tries to free his leg and advance position but Freedom is retaining full guard.
Freedom keeping moving, preventing Cirus from controlling successfully.
Cirus stands up over Freedom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freedom wants to sweep but no luck.
Cirus trying to control the position from guard on top but Freedom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freedom's head.
Cirus lands a couple of elbows.
Freedom is looking to stand up but Cirus isn't so interested in that idea.
Freedom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cirus with a nice head shot there.
Cirus is in close to Freedom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cirus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freedom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirus throwing strikes but missing.
Cirus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Freedom looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cirus wants to control from the top but Freedom keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freedom. Cirus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cirus working the ground and pound but Freedom is defending the strikes.
Freedom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Freedom is trying to buck Cirus off.
Cirus lands a nice forearm strike.
Freedom is not content to let Cirus control the position.
Tom Cirus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cirus working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Freedom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freedom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Freedom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cirus.
Cirus trying to control the action but Freedom is working from the bottom.
Freedom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Freedom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cirus working the head with strikes.
Freedom is rocked!
Cirus scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Freedom is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cirus can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Cirus!
An out of breath Tom Cirus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ceiba Wrestling Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceiba Wrestling Coach could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Wilson's chin.
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41
158 lbs
26 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ceiba Wrestling Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Wrestling Coach.
Lee Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Wrestling Coach.
Wrestling Coach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wrestling Coach back to the ropes. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson checks a low kick from Wrestling Coach.
Wilson swings for the body but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wilson lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Wrestling Coach didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Wrestling Coach.
Wilson tries to work over Wrestling Coach's front leg with a kick but Wrestling Coach checks it.
Wrestling Coach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wrestling Coach appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wrestling Coach throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach tries to clinch up.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wrestling Coach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wrestling Coach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestling Coach appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wrestling Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Wrestling Coach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Wrestling Coach misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrestling Coach, as that shot connected.
Wrestling Coach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson throws a head kick but Wrestling Coach moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wrestling Coach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrestling Coach gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wrestling Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestling Coach is controlling him.
Wrestling Coach trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrestling Coach is fighting to break Wilson's control of his arms but Wilson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Wrestling Coach postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestling Coach moves out of range easily.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wrestling Coach moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wrestling Coach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrestling Coach moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wrestling Coach doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrestling Coach moves into the clinch.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestling Coach tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wrestling Coach tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Wrestling Coach.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrestling Coach.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestling Coach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wrestling Coach goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceiba Wrestling Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wrestling Coach closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wilson 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.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wrestling Coach moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilson.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wrestling Coach's sensitive parts.
Wrestling Coach takes one on the button.
Wrestling Coach blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Wrestling Coach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Wrestling Coach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wrestling Coach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wrestling Coach fails with the takedown.
Wilson is looking to slow Wrestling Coach down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling Coach avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wrestling Coach lands with a good body shot.
Lee Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach clinches up against the ropes.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Nice body punch from Wrestling Coach - that landed with a thud.
Wrestling Coach swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrestling Coach lands a left hand.
Wrestling Coach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wrestling Coach stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Wrestling Coach is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wrestling Coach has his back to the ropes.
Wrestling Coach can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson lands a nice elbow.
Wrestling Coach can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceiba Wrestling Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wilson throws an elbow but misses.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wrestling Coach blocks a body shot from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wilson.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wrestling Coach tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Wrestling Coach avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the ropes.
Wrestling Coach missing with knees to the body.
Wrestling Coach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrestling Coach.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wrestling Coach wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrestling Coach throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrestling Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson tries to work over Wrestling Coach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrestling Coach.
Lee Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Wrestling Coach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling Coach avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the ropes.
Wilson pushes Wrestling Coach back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrestling Coach is defending well for now.
Wrestling Coach can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wrestling Coach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling Coach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Wrestling Coach has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the ropes.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wrestling Coach has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wrestling Coach avoids the elbow strike from Wilson, against the ropes.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrestling Coach.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrestling Coach lands a left hand.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Wrestling Coach prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrestling Coach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrestling Coach controls his hands.
Wrestling Coach misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson trying to stall but Wrestling Coach improves his position.
Wrestling Coach is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wilson manages to end up in side control.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wrestling Coach's head but Wrestling Coach avoids it well.
Wilson moves into full mount!
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrestling Coach is out of range.
Wrestling Coach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wrestling Coach stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wrestling Coach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Wrestling Coach knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson controls Wrestling Coach momentarily but Wrestling Coach frees himself.
Wrestling Coach stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wrestling Coach postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrestling Coach distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wrestling Coach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wrestling Coach stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wrestling Coach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wrestling Coach preventing the sweep.
Wrestling Coach wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestling Coach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestling Coach is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Wilson wants to control the position but Wrestling Coach says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is not content to let Wrestling Coach control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wrestling Coach lands strikes from half guard.
Wrestling Coach is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrestling Coach is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Wrestling Coach.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Wrestling Coach moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrestling Coach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ceiba Wrestling Coach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Wrestling Coach misses.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrestling Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Wrestling Coach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wrestling Coach gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceiba Wrestling Coach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wrestling Coach is out of range and Wilson settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Wrestling Coach moved away.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wrestling Coach is able to avoid easily.
Lee Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrestling Coach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Wilson!
Lee Wilson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Masakazu Aoki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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46
147 lbs
43 - 30 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki scores with a nice head shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki scores with a hook.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
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!
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aoki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Aoki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aoki avoid being mounted?
Gracie passes to side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Aoki to escape.
Gracie working away.
Aoki tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Aoki is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Aoki regains half guard.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Aoki is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Aoki had control of the position.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Aoki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Aoki distracts Gracie 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.
Masakazu Aoki 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.
Aoki lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Aoki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Aoki settles back down.
Gracie slips a jab from Aoki.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Aoki lands a jab.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Aoki catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Aoki lands with an overhand left.
Gracie blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Aoki throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Aoki lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aoki throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aoki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
Aoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Aoki.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie throwing a counter right hand but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Aoki fails with the takedown.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Aoki in a clinch.
Gracie misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki managing to block the knees to the body from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Aoki.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Aoki throws an elbow but it misses.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aoki misses the target.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Aoki is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Aoki, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aoki.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Aoki looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Aoki drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jeffson Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masakazu Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Aoki takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aoki trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Aoki is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Aoki trying to control here.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aoki wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Aoki is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Aoki has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Aoki wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Aoki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masakazu Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masakazu Aoki!
Masakazu Aoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
13 - 6 - 2 |
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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
46 - 29 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams clobbers Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reilly forces Williams back against the ropes and clinches.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Reilly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Reilly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Reilly misses
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reilly's knee momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reilly. Reilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reilly wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reilly effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
As Williams backs off Reilly throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reilly counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reilly. Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams sizes up Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams blocks a jab.
Reilly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Reilly slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Reilly won't allow it.
Reilly looking to slow down the pace here.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly has Williams pressed against the ropes, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Reilly takes one on the button.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reilly checks a leg kick.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Williams throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Williams slips a jab from Reilly.
And Williams counters with a quick kick to the body but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Reilly unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly misses with a hook
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly delivers a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Reilly.
Williams throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reilly.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Reilly's leg but Reilly calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Reilly.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Reilly scores with a four punch combination!
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly scores with a leg kick.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Reilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reilly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reilly throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reilly counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reilly stalling in the clinch.
Reilly is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Reilly into the ropes.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams tries to circle away but Reilly has him pinned against the ropes.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Reilly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reilly throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Reilly's head.
Jab by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Williams wants to slow Reilly down by chopping away at his legs.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Williams.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Williams.
Reilly lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reilly is looking to clinch.
Williams is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Reilly tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Reilly wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reilly checks it well.
Reilly throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ray Reilly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly jabs at Williams's body.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Reilly moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Reilly connects with a jab.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Reilly doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly checks a leg kick.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Williams.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Reilly's front leg but catches the back leg as Reilly tries to avoid it.
Williams slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Despite the aggression on Reilly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Reilly throws a counter combo.
Paul Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
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 Paul Williams.
Well Reilly 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Reilly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog's entrance music is Beat It. A fine choice. Donnie Mizrahi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
36 - 26 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mizrahi forces Dog back against the ropes and clinches.
Mizrahi is leaning against Dog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dog successfully pulls guard.
Dog working for a triangle but Mizrahi defends it easily.
Mizrahi preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi postures up.
Mizrahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mizrahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that misses.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
Dog appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Dog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dog is pushing Mizrahi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to pull guard but Mizrahi forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dog avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mizrahi.
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog.
Mizrahi misses with a body kick.
It looked like Dog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Mizrahi misses.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mizrahi defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Mizrahi misses with a straight left.
That kick from Mizrahi tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Mizrahi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizrahi walks into a left hand.
Dog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mizrahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog misses with a straight right.
Mizrahi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mizrahi throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dog tries to counter with a takedown but Mizrahi is quick to defend against it.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mizrahi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dog tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Mizrahi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dog jumps guard but Mizrahi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mizrahi scores with a nice body kick.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Mizrahi's ribs.
Mizrahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Nice jab there from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a looping right.
Dog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crazy Dog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dog lands a nice looking body shot.
Mizrahi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
Dog swings for the body but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Mizrahi walks into a straight right hand from Dog.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mizrahi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizrahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dog somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands with an overhand left.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Dog.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dog lands with a cross.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dog is defending well for now.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Dog's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mizrahi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dog trying to control the position but instead, Mizrahi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dog into the ropes.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizrahi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to pull guard but Mizrahi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizrahi just leaning against Dog, taking a breather.
Dog jumps into guard, dragging Mizrahi to the mat.
Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mizrahi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog controls Mizrahi momentarily but Mizrahi frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mizrahi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mizrahi wants to get up but he can't break Dog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Mizrahi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dog working for submissions but it's allowed Mizrahi to get to half guard.
Dog tries to get to full guard but Mizrahi has control of the leg.
Dog actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Dog scores with a four punch combination!
Dog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dog sets himself, and Mizrahi steps forward looking for the clinch! Dog avoids it this time.
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut.
Dog is looking for a counter combo.
Mizrahi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dog momentarily.
Mizrahi looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Mizrahi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mizrahi throws an off balance right hand
and Dog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mizrahi lunges at Dog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dog's hand.
Mizrahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog dives in for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog ducks right into an uppercut from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut.
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog with a poor takedown
and Mizrahi counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Mizrahi.
Dog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mizrahi was covering up waiting for the punch and Dog finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mizrahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dog postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mizrahi thows a body kick. Dog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog moves away from the strike by Mizrahi.
Dog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mizrahi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dog scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Mizrahi misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Dog moves out of range.
Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
Dog misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a hook
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Mizrahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
It looked like Dog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mizrahi darts in trying to clinch
and Dog counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog wants to pass to mount but Mizrahi is defending the position.
Dog working the head and body with strikes.
Mizrahi tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Crazy Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizrahi trying to control here.
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 Crazy Dog.
I think Mizrahi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Crazy Dog was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tadeusz Ostrowski enters the ring!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski darts in looking for a takedown but Adabisi gets double underhooks and turns Ostrowski into the ropes.
Adabisi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ostrowski with a poor takedown
and Adabisi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adabisi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adabisi lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Ostrowski throws a sloppy head kick and Adabisi moves out of range easily.
Adabisi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adabisi lands a jab to the head.
Ostrowski dives in and grabs Adabisi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adabisi pushes down on Ostrowski's head and hops out.
Adabisi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadeusz Ostrowski.
Adabisi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adabisi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ostrowski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Adabisi misses the target.
Adabisi moves into range and clinches up with Ostrowski.
Ostrowski's coach down at MB Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ostrowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ostrowski is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Adabisi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ostrowski is trying to drag Adabisi to the mat but Adabisi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Adabisi scores with a shot to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Adabisi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the head.
Adabisi manages to break the clinch.
Adabisi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Adabisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adabisi tries to bum rush Ostrowski with a series of wild strikes but Ostrowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski takes one to the chin there.
Simon Adabisi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adabisi.
Adabisi lands with a right hand.
Ostrowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to clinch there but Adabisi circles away.
As Ostrowski looks to move away, Adabisi throws a big counter combo bu Ostrowski just gets out of the way.
Ostrowski throws a head kick but Adabisi moves out of range.
Ostrowski shoots in but Adabisi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ostrowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adabisi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ostrowski scrambles back to his feet.
Adabisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Adabisi scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostrowski defending well as Adabisi loads up on a big left hand.
Adabisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ostrowski walks into a stiff left hand from Adabisi.
Adabisi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Adabisi finish him?
Adabisi throws the left hand but Ostrowski avoids the punch easily.
Ostrowski seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski shoots and misses
and Adabisi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ostrowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adabisi 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.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Adabisi.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Adabisi.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ostrowski ducks right into an uppercut from Adabisi.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Adabisi.
Adabisi scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon Adabisi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostrowski feints and as Adabisi raises his hands in defense, Ostrowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ostrowski stopping the sweep attempt from Adabisi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski throws a strike but Adabisi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ostrowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adabisi is one step ahead there.
Ostrowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adabisi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adabisi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Ostrowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adabisi trying to control but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ostrowski with that takedown attempt.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Adabisi.
Ostrowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ostrowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adabisi is fending him off so far but Ostrowski persists. Nope, Adabisi circles away and we're back to standing.
Adabisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Adabisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ostrowski with the counter takedown but Adabisi avoids it easily.
Adabisi looks to land a combination but Ostrowski avoids it well.
Ostrowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadeusz Ostrowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adabisi throws out the jab.
Adabisi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Ostrowski tries to get set, Adabisi tries to push him back and clinch up but Ostrowski manages to avoid the attempt.
Adabisi throws a shot to the body.
Ostrowski goes for a double leg but Adabisi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Adabisi continues to drive forward.
Adabisi misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adabisi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adabisi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ostrowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adabisi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adabisi.
Ostrowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adabisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ostrowski circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ostrowski.
Adabisi is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Adabisi catches Ostrowski right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi looks to land a combination but Ostrowski avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ostrowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adabisi.
Ostrowski dives in and grabs Adabisi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adabisi pushes down on Ostrowski's head and hops out.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadeusz Ostrowski.
Ostrowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ostrowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adabisi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ostrowski goes for a takedown attempt but Adabisi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ostrowski gets a double leg takedown into Adabisi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Adabisi is retaining full guard.
Adabisi trying to control the position.
Adabisi keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski throwing strikes from guard but Adabisi blocks nicely.
Ostrowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adabisi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adabisi has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski controls Adabisi momentarily but Adabisi frees himself.
Adabisi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ostrowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adabisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adabisi defends well.
Ostrowski is trying to keep Adabisi in close.
Adabisi looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adabisi misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adabisi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adabisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adabisi scores with a jab to the head.
Ostrowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Adabisi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ostrowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Adabisi, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adabisi scores with the left hand. Ostrowski knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Adabisi.
Adabisi throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Ostrowski crashing down! Ostrowski tries to stagger back to his feet but Adabisi just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Ostrowski asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adabisi!
Simon Adabisi retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moyses Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares cracks the inside of Mattos 's front leg.
Mattos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Mattos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mattos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Mattos checks it
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
Tavares tries to break the clinch but Mattos is controlling the position.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mattos .
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Mattos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Tavares tries to get set, Mattos tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thiago Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Mattos down.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Mattos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mattos checks a leg kick.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Mattos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mattos .
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Mattos .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
Mattos throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tavares tries a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos scores with a jab.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Mattos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mattos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
A lazy body kick from Tavares
and Mattos moves into the clinch.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos is controlling him.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares tries to circle away but Mattos has him pinned against the ropes.
Tavares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mattos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mattos .
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mattos backwards.
Mattos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Mattos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mattos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mattos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares tries a body shot but Mattos blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Tavares.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Mattos tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tavares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mattos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Mattos misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavares.
Mattos misses the shot to the body.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Mattos moved away.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares is looking to slow Mattos down with leg kicks.
Mattos throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a jab when Mattos was well out of range.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mattos avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares digs a good hook to Mattos 's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares 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.
Mattos lands with a cross.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Mattos off the ropes and back into range.
Mattos tests Tavares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mattos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Mattos .
A solid body kick from Tavares.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Tavares feints and then cracks Mattos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattos down.
Mattos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mattos tries to counter by clinching up but Tavares breaks away and moves out of range.
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mattos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mattos .
Mattos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Mattos moved out of range nicely.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a hook but Mattos avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mattos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Tavares. That snapped Mattos 's head back.
Mattos blocks a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Mattos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mattos is able to avoid easily.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Tavares tries to get set, Mattos tries to push him back and clinch up but Tavares manages to avoid the attempt.
Mattos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Mattos just misses with a punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tavares. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mattos misses with a two punch combination.
Mattos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Mattos throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Mattos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattos lands with a hook. Tavares tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mattos 's calf.
Thiago Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mattos .
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mattos misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mattos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mattos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Mattos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares defending well as Mattos loads up on a big left hand.
Mattos blocks the body kick.
Mattos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
A jab from Mattos misses.
A big right from Mattos misses.
A combination from Mattos does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos throws a shot to the body.
Mattos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Tavares feints and then cracks Mattos 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mattos down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos misses with an uppercut
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Mattos moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Mattos misses with a body shot
and Tavares counters with a low kick, right behind Mattos 's knee.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mattos throws out the jab.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Mattos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mattos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Mattos avoids it with no problem.
Mattos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mattos .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Good work by Mattos as he checks the leg kick.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos moves out of range easily.
Mattos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos moves out of range easily.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mattos checks it well.
Tavares misses with a two punch combination.
Mattos avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Mattos moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Mattos misses its target.
A slow jab from Mattos misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mattos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body
and Mattos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tavares does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Mattos moves out of range.
Mattos throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Mattos lands a nice looking body shot.
Mattos walks into a stiff left hand from Tavares.
Tavares slips a jab from Mattos .
Mattos 's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mattos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tavares to score with a decent uppercut.
Tavares moves out of range as Mattos strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Mattos saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mattos moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares is looking to score with low kicks.
Mattos moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Mattos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
A nice right hand lands inside from Mattos .
Mattos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is trying to push Mattos away but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Moyses Mattos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mattos .
Mattos is working Tavares over against the ropes.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mattos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
Mattos breaks the clinch.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mattos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mattos .
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mattos .
Tavares tries to work over Mattos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Mattos .
Tavares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mattos is working Tavares over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares is looking to control Mattos 's arms but Mattos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tavares has his back to the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Mattos .
Mattos taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mattos fails to land.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mattos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos misses with a punch on the inside.
Mattos misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattos breaks from the clinch.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares lands a nice shot that snaps Mattos 's head back.
Tavares misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Moyses Mattos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tavares staying out of range there.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mattos checks it well.
Tavares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mattos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos throws a quick counter head kick but Tavares was just out of range.
Mattos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Mattos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tavares is looking to slow Mattos down with leg kicks.
Tavares throws a low kick, looking for Mattos 's leg but Mattos calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mattos misses the target.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mattos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Mattos 's shoulder, as Mattos tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mattos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Mattos .
Mattos misses with a hook to the body
and Tavares counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
Mattos checks the leg kick.
Mattos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mattos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mattos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Mattos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos misses with a straight right.
Tavares tried to score with a low kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos is looking to counter the offense by Tavares and move into the clinch.
Mattos misses with the combination.
Mattos checks a leg kick nicely.
Mattos checks a leg kick.
Mattos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tavares.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a one two combo.
Mattos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mattos tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares takes a swing at Mattos 's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mattos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Mattos is just out of range.
Tavares connects with a high kick.
Mattos misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mattos lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
Mattos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mattos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares tries to bum rush Mattos with a series of wild strikes but Mattos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Tavares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mattos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Mattos throws the left hand but Tavares avoids the punch easily.
Mattos throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mattos misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mattos .
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Mattos moved away.
Mattos throwing a counter right hand but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Mattos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tavares.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. Mattos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mattos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mattos . Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mattos checks a leg kick nicely.
Mattos slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mattos .
Mattos lands a nice hook to Tavares's body. Tavares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tavares throws a low kick but Mattos avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mattos misses.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Mattos moved away.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Mattos ducks down to avoid it.
Mattos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tavares manages to circle out of the way.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Mattos .
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mattos .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mattos .
A left lands for Mattos .
Mattos throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Mattos looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Mattos jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tavares tries to work over Mattos 's front leg with a kick but Mattos checks it.
Mattos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mattos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mattos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavares can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Mattos .
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares motions for Mattos to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Mattos blocks the low kick.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Mattos 's leg. Mattos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Mattos counters by clinching up.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mattos controls his hands.
Tavares is trying to break the clinch but Mattos has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mattos tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Mattos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mattos cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Mattos .
Still in the clinch, Mattos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mattos lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is trying to stall.
Mattos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mattos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mattos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Mattos misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Moyses Mattos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mattos throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Mattos misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Mattos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos misses with a body shot.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Mattos .
Tavares has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
A jab from Mattos does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares misses with a hook.
It looked like Mattos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mattos misses with a straight left.
Mattos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tavares.
Mattos checks a low kick from Tavares.
Mattos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Mattos scores with a sloppy right hand. Tavares should have avoided that one.
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 Moyses Mattos .
I think Tavares 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Tavares!
Thiago Tavares is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Thiago Tavares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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