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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gale Tempest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gale Tempest!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Tempest shows good takedown defense.
Svensson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tempest throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tempest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tempest circles away.
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Tempest sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Tempest.
A jab from Tempest does it's job there.
Svensson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svensson is defended easily by Tempest.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tempest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson shoots for a takedown but Tempest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tempest waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Tempest looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
A combination from Tempest does no damage.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Tempest shows good takedown defense.
Tempest misses with a few strikes there.
Svensson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tempest pinned against the cage. Tempest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt - Tempest sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Svensson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Svensson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws an elbow but Tempest slips to the side and avoids it well.
Svensson working away.
Svensson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tempest really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Svensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Svensson working away.
Svensson looks up at the clock and then as Tempest takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Svensson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Svensson in side control, throwing shots but Tempest defends.
Svensson decides to stand back up. Svensson steps back and let's Tempest get back to his feet.
Tempest lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tempest.
Tempest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tempest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svensson just misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tempest as he jumps to the side.
Svensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tempest.
Tempest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Tempest.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tempest misses with a hook.
Tempest fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tempest misses with a two punch combination.
Svensson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tempest tries to roll over but Svensson keeps him under control.
Tempest desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Svensson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tempest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tempest can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tempest trying to control here.
Tempest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gale Tempest 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.
Tempest darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tempest as he avoids it easily.
Svensson has a takedown stuffed.
Svensson scores a takedown into full mount!
Tempest in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tempest tries to lock up and control but Svensson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Svensson misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tempest tries to hold on but Svensson pushes him away.
Svensson looking to isolate an arm here. Tempest doesn't see it coming and as Svensson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Svensson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adivants Stoddlemyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Borreco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borreco has chosen "Gladiator" by Common as his entrance music. Adivants Stoddlemyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adivants Stoddlemyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Borreco!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borreco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Borreco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddlemyer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borreco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stoddlemyer defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borreco is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoddlemyer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borreco seems to be looking for submissions.
Stoddlemyer is defending against the submission attempts here by Borreco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddlemyer pushes Borreco off looking to stand but Borreco dives back in and keeps control.
Borreco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borreco looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borreco swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoddlemyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Borreco fails with the takedown.
Stoddlemyer wants to clinch.
Stoddlemyer is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stoddlemyer moves into the clinch.
Stoddlemyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borreco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stoddlemyer lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adivants Stoddlemyer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoddlemyer moves into the clinch.
It looks like Santos Borreco has been cut.
Borreco lands a knee to the head.
Stoddlemyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stoddlemyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddlemyer.
Stoddlemyer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddlemyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Borreco's face.
That has opened up Santos Borreco's cut even more.
Borreco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stoddlemyer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borreco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borreco takes an elbow to the temple.
Borreco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borreco is rocked!
The cut above Santos Borreco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stoddlemyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Borreco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Borreco is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoddlemyer finish him?
Stoddlemyer lands a damaging elbow.
Stoddlemyer controlling the action here for a moment.
Borreco seems to have recovered his senses.
Stoddlemyer lands a nice knee to the body.
Stoddlemyer with a knee to the head.
Santos Borreco's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stoddlemyer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Santos Borreco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adivants Stoddlemyer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Seaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seaver has chosen Overkill - The Goal Is Your Soal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Seaver is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Michael Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Seaver!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Seaver.
Seaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Seaver misses with a few strikes there.
Chan staying out of range there.
John Seaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seaver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chan tries to get out of the position.
Seaver wants to take a breather but Chan is having none of it.
Chan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Seaver.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaver seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chan is refusing to be controlled, as Seaver sits in half guard.
Seaver with the ground and pound but Chan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Seaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seaver is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seaver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seaver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Seaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Seaver's takedown attempt.
Michael Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Seaver.
Seaver looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seaver's face.
Knees to the body from Chan.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Chan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan working Seaver over with knees to the body.
Seaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Chan has Seaver pushed against the cage.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Seaver blocks it.
Seaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan stops a takedown attempt from Seaver.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Seaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Chan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Chan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Seaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seaver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan has Seaver pressed against the cage.
Seaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Seaver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chan lands a good knee to the midsection. Seaver won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Chan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chan wants to clinch up but Seaver keeps it at a distance.
Seaver throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Chan tries to clinch but Seaver moves out of range.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seaver lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Seaver misses.
Seaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seaver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chan is fending him off so far but Seaver persists. Nope, Chan circles away and we're back to standing.
Seaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Seaver.
Seaver misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chan moves in looking to clinch but Seaver pushes him off.
Seaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Seaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seaver closes the distance and clinches up with Chan, looking for a takedown. Seaver pushes Chan against the cage but Chan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Seaver circles away.
Seaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to clinch up but Seaver circles away and keeps his distance.
Seaver throws a series of punches but Chan avoids them all with ease.
Seaver throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
Seaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Seaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seaver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chan as he jumps to the side.
That's four 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.
Seaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Seaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seaver misses with a two punch combination.
Chan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seaver thuds his right hand into Chan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Michael Chan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chan clinches.
Chan stops a takedown attempt from Seaver.
Seaver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Seaver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Seaver on that attempt.
Michael Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Seaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to clinch.
Seaver throws a nice looking combination but Chan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seaver.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seaver misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Seaver throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
John Seaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seaver swats away the attempt to clinch by Chan.
Seaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chan is looking to clinch but Seaver is avoiding it.
Seaver misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chan swivels and escapes.
Seaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Seaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan is looking to clinch.
Chan moves away from the strike by Seaver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seaver fails with the takedown.
Seaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Seaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Seaver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Chan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Zanella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Ganon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Ganon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Zanella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kelly Ganon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zanella misses the shot to the body.
Zanella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ganon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Zanella.
It looks like Kelly Ganon has been cut.
A good leg kick by Ganon.
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!
Ganon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ganon is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zanella. Ganon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganon is still on wobbly legs! Can Zanella finish him?
Zanella moves in close and cracks Ganon with a massive right hand! Ganon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Zanella!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Zanella!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wenkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padre del Panther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Wenkel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Padre del Panther!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wenkel throws a head kick but del Panther moves out of range.
Wenkel misses with a few strikes there.
Wenkel tries to clinch but del Panther moves out of range.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
del Panther tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
del Panther fails with a takedown attempt.
Wenkel throws a hook to the side of del Panther's head but del Panther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wenkel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
del Panther tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wenkel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wenkel tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
del Panther uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wenkel.
del Panther keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wenkel.
del Panther tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wenkel counters with a big head kick but del Panther shrugs it off.
Jonas Wenkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
del Panther uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wenkel.
Wenkel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Wenkel misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenkel stalks del Panther and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into del Panther's face. del Panther staggers backwards, shaken.
del Panther shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wenkel defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Wenkel. No joy for del Panther on that attempt.
Jonas Wenkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padre del Panther.
Wenkel clinches up against the cage.
del Panther has Wenkel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wenkel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wenkel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
del Panther checks a low kick from Wenkel.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses.
del Panther drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
del Panther tries to advance to mount but Wenkel denies him.
Wenkel is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Panther throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wenkel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but del Panther presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
del Panther throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wenkel is desperately trying to improve his position but del Panther has a good base and remains in mount.
del Panther has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
del Panther looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
del Panther looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wenkel is working to get back to half guard.
Wenkel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel trying to hold on to del Panther's head to control him but del Panther postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
del Panther not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wenkel wants to control but del Panther is keeping busy.
del Panther is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wenkel defends it well.
Wenkel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wenkel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wenkel wants to improve his position but del Panther is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wenkel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
del Panther tries to clinch up.
Wenkel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wenkel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
del Panther looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wenkel takes a swing at del Panther's ribcage but misses.
Wenkel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wenkel throws a body punch but del Panther moves out of range.
del Panther looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wenkel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses.
del Panther avoids the head kick by Wenkel.
Wenkel misses with a series of wild punches.
del Panther shoots in looking for a takedown. Wenkel tries to sprawl out of it but del Panther keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wenkel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wenkel misses with the combination.
Wenkel throws out a leg kick but del Panther moves out of range and Wenkel only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
del Panther stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wenkel.
Wenkel scores with a decent looking hook.
Wenkel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
del Panther is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wenkel's half guard.
del Panther seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenkel wants to control the action here but instead del Panther manages to pass to full mount!
del Panther goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wenkel turns into him and now he's in del Panther's guard.
Wenkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. del Panther swivels though and keeps the full guard.
del Panther is looking for a triangle here but Wenkel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wenkel just content to control the position.
Wenkel working away.
del Panther tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Panther is not content to let Wenkel control the position.
del Panther wants to control but Wenkel postures up.
del Panther is looking to reverse the position.
Wenkel trying to control the action but del Panther is working from the bottom.
del Panther is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
del Panther tries to clinch but Wenkel is having none of it.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wenkel throws a head kick but del Panther moves out of range.
del Panther missing with a left hand there. Wenkel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
del Panther tries to close the distance and clinch but Wenkel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wenkel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wenkel rushes del Panther and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wenkel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
del Panther wants a takedown but no success here.
Wenkel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wenkel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wenkel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through del Panther's defenses.
Wenkel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
del Panther is breathing heavily.
Wenkel digs a right hand into del Panther's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on del Panther's gas tank.
del Panther drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wenkel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonas Wenkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Padre del Panther.
del Panther drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wenkel pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Wenkel.
Wenkel throws a head kick that misses.
del Panther blocks a head kick by Wenkel.
Wenkel misses with a hook.
del Panther bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wenkel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wenkel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
del Panther is looking to improve his position.
Wenkel content to control rather than advance.
Wenkel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
del Panther is trying to maintain the position but Wenkel is very close to passing his half guard.
del Panther might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wenkel kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wenkel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wenkel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
del Panther wants to clinch up but Wenkel keeps it at a distance.
Wenkel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but del Panther moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wenkel throws a lazy right hand but del Panther sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
del Panther fails with the takedown
and del Panther takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wenkel scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Wenkel.
Wenkel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wenkel misses with a body kick.
Wenkel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by del Panther.
Wenkel wants to clinch.
Jonas Wenkel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by del Panther.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wenkel closes the distance and clinches.
Wenkel manages to break the clinch.
Wenkel tries to land a front kick but del Panther steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wenkel tries a head kick but it misses.
del Panther shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wenkel tries a head kick but it misses.
Wenkel misses with a hook.
Wenkel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but del Panther circles away quickly and effectively.
del Panther fails in his attempt to clinch.
del Panther fails with an attempt to clinch.
del Panther closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wenkel to the mat! Wenkel manages to get full guard.
del Panther won't allow Wenkel to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Panther landing with the ground and pound.
del Panther drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wenkel dives on top into guard.
del Panther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
del Panther wants to sweep here but Wenkel controlling him for the moment.
Wenkel wants to stand but del Panther has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jonas Wenkel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
del Panther is looking for a triangle but Wenkel pushes his legs off easily.
Wenkel wants to pass the guard but del Panther is keeping the position.
del Panther throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wenkel uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Panther is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
del Panther is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
del Panther manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wenkel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but del Panther does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
del Panther tries to get to full guard but Wenkel has control of the leg.
Wenkel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
del Panther is looking for a sweep. Wenkel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wenkel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wenkel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Padre del Panther has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
del Panther looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wenkel moves into full mount! del Panther won't be happy about that!
del Panther keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wenkel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as del Panther is looking to escape.
del Panther is wriggling around trying to escape.
del Panther looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Wenkel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wenkel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Wenkel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johhny La chingas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcturus Balfour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johhny La chingas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcturus Balfour!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La chingas tries to move into range but Balfour moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
La chingas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
La chingas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balfour ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Excellent takedown into side control there by La chingas.
Balfour is trying to get back to half guard.
La chingas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
La chingas working the ground and pound but Balfour is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La chingas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
La chingas working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
La chingas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Balfour is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balfour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balfour is trying to control La chingas's posture but La chingas avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balfour misses with an uppercut. La chingas saw that one coming.
Balfour misses with a wild combination.
La chingas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La chingas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balfour gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Balfour.
La chingas is working for takedown but Balfour is calmly controlling the position for now.
La chingas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balfour prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balfour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balfour lands with a right to the head.
La chingas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balfour lands a shot to the body.
La chingas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balfour lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balfour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
La chingas is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Balfour.
Oh La chingas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
La chingas takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Balfour.
A short right from Balfour on the inside.
Balfour stops a takedown attempt from La chingas.
La chingas seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny La chingas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La chingas is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La chingas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balfour works on La chingas's body with a couple of short punches.
La chingas tries to score a body lock takedown but Balfour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balfour unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balfour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balfour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La chingas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balfour lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Balfour as the two fighters clinch.
La chingas takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Balfour.
Balfour presses La chingas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balfour cracks La chingas with a nice body shot.
Balfour scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balfour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balfour lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Balfour on the inside.
Balfour drops La chingas onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! La chingas is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A nice right hand lands inside from Balfour.
Balfour dips a shoulder and cracks La chingas with a mighty uppercut! La chingas falls back against the cage and Balfour unloads with a barrage of strikes! La chingas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Balfour screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcturus Balfour!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Holle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holle has chosen Ektomorf - Show your fist as his entrance music. Richard Riddick has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Holle!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holle looks to land a right hand but Riddick moved out of range.
Holle misses the jab.
Riddick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holle was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddick.
Holle misses with a head kick.
Holle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holle as he avoids it easily.
Holle throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riddick is controlling the pace.
Riddick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle tries to roll over but Riddick keeps him under control.
Riddick is working for a submission of some sort.
Holle is trying to stand.
Riddick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Riddick is looking to take a break and control but Holle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Riddick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddick defending well as Holle loads up on a big left hand.
Holle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard Holle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddick scores with a hook to the body. Holle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riddick moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddick blocks a head kick by Holle.
A jab from Holle does it's job there.
It looks like Richard Riddick has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holle wants it to stay on the feet.
Riddick has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holle!
A head kick misses from Holle.
Holle avoids the body shot from Riddick.
Riddick moves out of range as Holle throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddick.
Holle misses with a head kick.
Richard Holle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holle looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riddick checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddick slips a jab and a cross from Holle.
Riddick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Holle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Riddick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holle throws a hook but Riddick avoids it easily.
A combination from Holle does no damage.
Holle throws a looping overhand right but Riddick ducks down to avoid it.
Riddick slips under a jab from Holle.
Holle thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holle throws a hook to the side of Riddick's head but Riddick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holle throws a shot from downtown. Riddick moves away and avoids it.
Holle throws a sloppy head kick and Riddick moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riddick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holle throws a hook but Riddick blocks it.
Holle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riddick misses with a wild body shot.
Riddick has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holle can't break the clinch.
Holle tries to stall but Riddick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holle wants to break free but Riddick has control.
Holle wants to get back to striking at distance but Riddick won't allow it.
Riddick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riddick trying to control the position but instead, Holle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Riddick into the cage.
Riddick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riddick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddick circles away quickly and effectively.
Holle leaves Riddick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holle misses the body punch
and Riddick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riddick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riddick is controlling him.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Holle keeps moving.
Riddick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holle wants to get back to his feet but Riddick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holle pulls Riddick in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holle has escaped and now he's on top!
Holle wants to control from the top but Riddick keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holle is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddick looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holle has picked Riddick up and slammed him! Riddick can't keep hold of the triangle and Holle manages to pass to side control!
Holle decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Riddick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Riddick'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Holle as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holle.
Holle stuffs the takedown attempt from Riddick. Riddick gets slowly back to his feet.
Holle lands with a hook. Riddick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Holle. That snapped Riddick's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holle lands with an overhand left.
Holle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holle keeps the fight on the outside.
Holle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddick moves in looking to clinch but Holle pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Riddick.
Riddick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Holle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddick wants to clinch.
Riddick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holle.
Holle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holle scores with a sloppy right hand. Riddick should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick rushes Holle and presses him up against the cage.
Holle slowing the pace effectively.
Riddick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holle sprawls well. Holle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riddick gets slowly back to his feet.
Holle throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Holle as Riddick shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Riddick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Holle.
Holle tried to score with a low kick but Riddick checks it.
Holle misses the jab.
Riddick ducks under a wild hook from Holle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riddick.
Riddick slips a straight right by Holle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Holle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Holle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Leonard Heidrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man. Vince Leonard Heidrich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Hardwick's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Leonard Heidrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Hardwick!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwick wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardwick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Vince Leonard Heidrich has been cut.
Heidrich looks for a takedown but Hardwick sprawls well.
Heidrich gets the takedown into side control.
Heidrich is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hardwick struggling a bit here.
Heidrich trying to control the position but Hardwick is working away.
Hardwick is looking to regain half guard here but Heidrich keeps moving and retains side control.
Heidrich wants to control but Hardwick is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidrich controls the position from side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heidrich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Leonard Heidrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwick throws a hook but Heidrich blocks it.
Heidrich fails with the takedown.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heidrich gets caught flat footed, as Hardwick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardwick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardwick postures up in Heidrich's guard and throws a big left but Heidrich blocks it.
Hardwick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heidrich is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heidrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardwick trying to control but Heidrich is working from the bottom.
Hardwick won't allow Heidrich to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Heidrich doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hardwick to counter with a crisp jab.
Heidrich is breathing heavily.
Hardwick scores with a jab to the head.
Heidrich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heidrich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardwick tries to close the distance and clinch but Heidrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heidrich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heidrich misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Heidrich is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardwick throws a strike aimed at the side of Heidrich's head but Heidrich avoids it well.
Hardwick happy to just control the position for now.
Hardwick tries to move to mount but Heidrich blocks the move with his legs.
Hardwick advances to mount.
Heidrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardwick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidrich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Heidrich wants to control but Hardwick is having none of it.
Hardwick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heidrich hang on?
Hardwick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heidrich is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardwick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Leonard Heidrich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Heidrich tries for a takedown but Hardwick circles away easily
and Hardwick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heidrich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Heidrich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Heidrich!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Leonard Heidrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heidrich is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardwick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hardwick wants to control the pace but Heidrich is squirming around nicely.
Hardwick with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardwick tries to control but Heidrich wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heidrich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hardwick lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick tries to control but Heidrich wriggling away.
Hardwick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heidrich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardwick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heidrich hang on?
Heidrich tries to reverse the position but Hardwick maintains control.
Hardwick content just to control the position here.
Hardwick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardwick wants to control the pace but Heidrich is squirming around nicely.
Hardwick with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardwick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardwick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heidrich tries to hold on but Hardwick postures up.
Heidrich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hardwick looking to control but Heidrich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heidrich tries to hold on but Hardwick postures up.
Hardwick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heidrich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Hardwick just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heidrich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heidrich has his takedown stuffed
and Hardwick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heidrich misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a right hand to the body.
Heidrich tries for a takedown but Hardwick circles away easily
and Hardwick counters with a nice body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hardwick there.
Hardwick takes the fight into the clinch.
Heidrich takes a shot to the head.
Heidrich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardwick walks away with a smile on his face. Heidrich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidrich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Heidrich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardwick working to try and regain half guard.
Heidrich fails to move to back control.
Hardwick wants to hold on but Heidrich pushes him away.
Hardwick is looking to get to half guard.
Heidrich wants to finish this one by submission but Hardwick is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heidrich.
Heidrich tries to control but Hardwick wriggling away.
Heidrich won't let Hardwick get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardwick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Leonard Heidrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Heidrich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardwick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardwick thows a body shot but no joy.
Hardwick misses with an uppercut. Heidrich saw that one coming.
Heidrich fails with the takedown
and Hardwick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Hardwick.
Hardwick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardwick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heidrich avoids the body shot from Hardwick.
Heidrich misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Leonard Heidrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heidrich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jason Hardwick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardwick catches Heidrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwick cracks Heidrich with an open hand slap.
Heidrich is rocked!
Heidrich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardwick counters with a huge left! Heidrich is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hardwick isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Heidrich from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hardwick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Hardwick!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Walburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzog comes to the cage accompanied by Battlestar Scralatchtica . Walburn has chosen Flirting with Disaster as his entrance music. Noah Walburn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Walburn!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
Walburn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walburn moves out of range as Herzog strikes.
Walburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Herzog misses.
Herzog throws a big shot that misses.
Herzog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Walburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
Walburn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walburn throws a head kick that half lands.
Herzog misses with a hook. Walburn ducked under it nicely.
Herzog slaps away a takedown attempt from Walburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walburn counters with a leg kick.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walburn lands a high kick!
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Herzog misses.
Herzog lands with an overhand left.
Herzog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walburn sprawls well initially but Herzog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herzog is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walburn can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walburn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Walburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herzog with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Walburn keeps moving.
Herzog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Walburn, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzog is controlling him.
Herzog stands and throws Walburn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herzog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walburn keeps working.
Walburn is looking to regain half guard here but Herzog keeps moving and retains side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Walburn slips the punch.
That's four 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.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Herzog scores with a jab.
Chris Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Walburn's head but Walburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog blocks a head kick by Walburn.
Walburn throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Walburn blocks a jab.
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walburn wants to sweep but no luck.
Walburn trying to control the position.
Walburn being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Herzog dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog dodges the punch combination from Walburn.
Noah Walburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walburn throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Walburn!
Walburn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herzog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Herzog there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog controlling from mount.
Herzog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walburn is looking to escape.
Herzog working for a submission but Walburn is keeping him at bay.
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.
Walburn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog looking to control but Walburn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walburn wants to control but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walburn has worked his arm free - good work by Walburn!
Walburn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walburn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walburn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herzog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walburn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Walburn trying to control from the bottom.
Walburn is looking for a sweep. Herzog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walburn is not content to let Herzog control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herzog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog throws a hook but Walburn avoids it easily.
Walburn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walburn misses with a looping right.
Herzog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Walburn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walburn advances position into side control!
Herzog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herzog keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Herzog trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Walburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
Herzog throws a right hand that Walburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Walburn also avoids with ease.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herzog throws a looping overhand right but Walburn ducks down to avoid it.
Walburn cracks the inside of Herzog's front leg.
Walburn cracks the inside of Herzog's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walburn has a takedown stuffed.
Walburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog looks to land a left hand but Walburn moved out of range nicely.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walburn moves out of range as Herzog strikes.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walburn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herzog misses with a hook. Walburn ducked under it nicely.
Walburn staying out of range there.
Walburn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Herzog lands with a nice body punch.
Herzog misses with a hook. Walburn ducked under it nicely.
Herzog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walburn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Walburn moves in looking to clinch but Herzog pushes him off.
Walburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
Walburn defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Walburn closes the distance and clinches.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Herzog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Herzog tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walburn smiles and moves away.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walburn counters with a low kick, right behind Herzog 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Walburn is just out of range.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Walburn moved out of range.
Walburn throws a wild body kick that Herzog sees coming a mile off.
Walburn scores with a push kick.
Walburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walburn moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Herzog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Herzog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Walburn slips under a jab from Herzog.
A swing and a miss from Herzog.
Herzog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Herzog moves out of range of the body kick.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Walburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Walburn counters with a big head kick but Herzog shrugs it off.
Herzog throws a lazy right hand but Walburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Herzog!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ditka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter La Fleur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 lbs
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219 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter La Fleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Ditka!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ditka throws out a loose jab but La Fleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ditka throws out a loose jab but La Fleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Fleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ditka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Fleur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Fleur blocks a jab.
La Fleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ditka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
La Fleur 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.
Ditka lands a really nice looking cross but La Fleur seems unphased.
La Fleur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ditka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La Fleur scores with a spinning back kick!
La Fleur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ditka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ditka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Fleur. La Fleur obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from La Fleur finds it's way through Ditka's defenses.
La Fleur thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Fleur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ditka's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ditka throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Fleur dodges the punch combination from Ditka.
Ditka slips a jab and a cross from La Fleur.
La Fleur throws a combination that misses
enabling Ditka to counter with a crisp jab.
La Fleur blocks a jab.
La Fleur cracks the inside of Ditka's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Fleur.
Ditka throws a lazy body kick
and La Fleur counters with a head kick. That will keep Ditka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ditka misses with a wild body shot.
Ditka looks gassed!
La Fleur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ditka was well out of range. Poor timing from La Fleur.
La Fleur slips a jab from Ditka.
Good shot there by La Fleur.
La Fleur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Fleur goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - La Fleur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
La Fleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Fleur lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Fleur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ditka pinned against the cage. Ditka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Fleur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur scores with a leg kick.
La Fleur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Fleur lands with a kick to the temple. Ditka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! La Fleur slams his shin into Ditka's torso.
Ditka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Fleur.
La Fleur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from La Fleur both land. Nice combination.
Ditka is rocked!
Ditka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ditka is still on wobbly legs! Can La Fleur finish him?
Peter La Fleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Fleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ditka seems to have recovered his senses.
La Fleur lands a head kick!
La Fleur misses with a wild combination.
La Fleur misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Fleur lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Fleur.
Ditka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Fleur.
Ditka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
La Fleur scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for La Fleur.
La Fleur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from La Fleur.
Ditka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from La Fleur does no damage.
La Fleur scores with the left hand. Ditka knows he should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for La Fleur.
La Fleur lands a big head kick that sends Ditka to the canvas! La Fleur follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter La Fleur!
Peter La Fleur retains his light heavyweight title!
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