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UVT 330: No Vacation PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rich homie quan- difference kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wolf Flow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flow.
Attack pulls guard.
Flow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Attack can't keep his opponent in guard - Flow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flow thows a huge punch but Attack dodges it nicely.
Flow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flow is nestled in close to Attack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flow throwing shots but Attack is blocking nicely.
Flow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flow tries to pass to full mount but Attack defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Attack kicks off Flow and gets to his feet.
Wolf Flow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attack clinches up with Flow and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Attack has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Attack tries to pull guard but Flow holds him up against the cage and eventually Attack drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Flow fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Flow fails to land.
Flow trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Attack.
Attack tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Attack pulls Flow into guard.
Attack working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flow.
Flow stops Attack from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flow stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Attack throws up his legs and catches Flow in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Flow tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Attack! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shark Attack!
In his post fight interview, Shark Attack started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Wolf Flow stepped up to the mic, saying 'give props to the guy was his night.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Addresses by:T.I. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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194 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kron Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cage McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vieira lands a decent elbow from side control.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vieira lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
Vieira not doing much here.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieira 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vieira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCoy wants to control the action here but instead Vieira manages to pass to full mount!
Vieira controlling the position easily from mount.
McCoy tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
McCoy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira punishing his opponent with strikes.
McCoy is looking to improve his position but Vieira isn't that keen on the idea.
Vieira 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.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCoy can't escape the position.
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.
A nice elbow there by Vieira.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCoy taking shots to the head.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vieira lands a big shot there that rocks McCoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vieira with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira controlling from mount.
McCoy gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vieira.
Vieira darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Vieira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vieira is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCoy gets control of Vieira's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vieira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Vieira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCoy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vieira has picked McCoy up and slammed him! McCoy can't keep hold of the triangle and Vieira manages to pass to side control!
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira working the ground and pound.
Kron Vieira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a nice forearm strike.
Vieira landing strikes.
Vieira lands some shots froms side control.
McCoy tries to bench press Vieira off him but Vieira keeps the position.
McCoy is being controlled here.
McCoy tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
No luck for Vieira with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Vieira's head coaches at Orion Fight Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vieira but Vieira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vieira shoots in and bounces McCoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vieira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Vieira dominated that second round.
That's time! Vieira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCoy.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vieira showed some decent athleticism there.
McCoy is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vieira is nestled in close to McCoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vieira is working away from the top position though.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira controlling the pace for now.
Vieira lands a heavy elbow.
Vieira content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCoy tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Vieira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McCoy tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Vieira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCoy is rocked!
Vieira lands a heavy shot. That's hurt McCoy! Vieira sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless McCoy and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kron Vieira!
Kron Vieira took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Valeu Gustavo (treinador de kickboxing) e ao Jamie pelos treinos de wrestling vocês são demais ,oss.. Kron Vieira gravem este nome!!'.
Cage McCoy spoke after the fight, saying 'It's how you bounce back! I'll be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Dva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hulk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shawn Chris-Hangover. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio Dva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk slips a straight right by Dva.
Good exchange - Dva coming out on top.
Dva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulk manages to avoid it.
Hulk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hulk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dva connects with a jab.
Dva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hulk is rocked!
Dva swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dva looks to land a combination but Hulk avoids it well.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hulk ducks right into an uppercut from Dva.
Dva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dva scores with a hook.
Dva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hulk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hulk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dva lands with a hook. Hulk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Dva.
Dva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hulk slips a jab and a cross from Dva.
Hulk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Hulk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dva throws a right hand that Hulk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hulk also avoids with ease.
Hulk seems to have got his legs back now.
Dva looks to score with a jab to the body but Hulk is just out of range.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dva throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
Dva throws a series of punches but Hulk moves out of range.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Dva does no damage.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hulk moves away.
Dva throws an off balance right hand
and Hulk counters with a series of strikes. Dva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dva misses with a double jab.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Dva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dva cracks Hulk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Dva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dva cracks Hulk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dva throws a series of punches but Hulk avoids them all with ease.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulk manages to avoid it.
Dva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dva loads up on a big right hand but Hulk slips the punch.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot by Dva.
Hulk ducks right into an uppercut from Dva.
Dva loads up on a big right hand but Hulk slips the punch.
Dva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rio Dva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dva looks to land a combination but Hulk avoids it well.
Dva throws a hook but Hulk blocks it.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
Dva looks to land a combination but Hulk avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Dva.
A combination from Dva does no damage.
Dva works over Hulk's head and body with a nice combination.
Dva looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dva.
Dva cracks Hulk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dva loads up on a big right hand but Hulk slips the punch.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dva misses with a looping right.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
Dva misses with a hook. Hulk ducked under it nicely.
Dva jabs Hulk right on the nose. Hulk blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Dva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hulk manages to avoid it.
Dva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Dva.
Dva scores with a decent looking hook.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dva.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dva sizes up Hulk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dva loads up on a big right hand but Hulk slips the punch.
Dva misses with the combination.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dva lands an overhand right.
Dva stalks Hulk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hulk's face. Hulk staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dva misses the target.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rio Dva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Dva.
Hulk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dva.
Dva looks to land a right hand but Hulk moved out of range.
Dva misses with the combination.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hulk might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dva. Hulk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dva scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dva lands with a right hand.
Leo Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hulk staying out of range there.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Dva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dva misses with a looping left.
Dva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulk circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Dva misses with a two punch combination.
Dva is breathing heavily.
Dva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hulk.
Dva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dva tests Hulk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dva cracks Hulk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dva misses with a double jab.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dva throws a nice looking combination but Hulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dva lands with a straight right. Hulk didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Dva misses its intended target.
Dva looks to land a left hand but Hulk moved out of range nicely.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva throws the left hand but Hulk avoids the punch easily.
Dva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Dva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hulk slips a jab from Dva.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dva looks to land a right hand but Hulk moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Dva.
Dva misses with a series of wild punches.
Dva swinging wildly here.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva tries to bum rush Hulk with a series of wild strikes but Hulk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hulk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dva lands with a right hand.
Dva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dva looks to throw the jab but Hulk is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Dva 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!
Hulk ducks under a wild hook from Dva.
Dva throws a hook but Hulk blocks it.
Hulk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dva.
Dva connects with a jab.
Dva lands a lovely overhand right.
Dva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hulk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dva.
A jab from Dva misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk walks into a left hand.
Hulk dodges the punch combination from Dva.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Dva lands.
Dva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
Dva throws the left hand but Hulk avoids the punch easily.
Dva throws a body shot but no joy.
Dva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dva throws an overhand right that lands on Hulk's shoulder, as Hulk tries to avoid the shot.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Dva misses.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hulk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dva.
Dva throws the left hand but Hulk avoids the punch easily.
Dva throws a jab but it's blocked by Hulk.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dva works Hulk's body with a nice hook.
Hulk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dva.
Dva throws a lazy right hand but Hulk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hulk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dva misses with a series of wild punches.
Dva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hulk staying out of range there.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Dva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leo Hulk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dva does no damage.
Dva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dva looks to land a left hand but Hulk moved out of range nicely.
Dva misses with a looping left.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dva.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Dva misses.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dva.
Hulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Dva.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva misses with a series of wild punches.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dva misses with a hook.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hulk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hulk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dva.
Hulk ducks under a wild hook from Dva.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dva fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rio Dva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dva misses with a straight left.
Hulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Dva looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Dva just gets out of the way.
Hulk ducks under a wild hook from Dva.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Dva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Dva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hulk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dva.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Dva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dva 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Dva!
The defeated Leo Hulk had this to say: 'Must of been their night, Ill be back and more prepared next time.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn has chosen Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
41 - 23 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
36 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn punishes Spencer's body with a nice straight punch.
Finn connects with a right hand. Spencer shakes it off.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Finn's shoulder, as Finn tries to avoid the shot.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Finn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Finn throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Finn misses with a wild body shot.
Finn misses the shot to the body.
Finn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finn is in Spencer's guard.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Finn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finn stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Spencer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spencer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Finn postures up.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Finn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Finn tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Finn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Finn avoids the body shot from Spencer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Finn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finn misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Finn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Spencer does it's job there.
Spencer throws the left hand but Finn avoids the punch easily.
Shawn Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finn takes one to the chin there.
Finn rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Finn breaks from the clinch.
Finn tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finn.
Finn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finn wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a lovely overhand right.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Finn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finn lands an overhand right.
Finn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Finn cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finn 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 Spencer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spencer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finn.
Spencer cracks Finn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Finn's corner calls for a 1-2. Finn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spencer misses the jab.
Finn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Spencer lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spencer lands with a hook. Finn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spencer throws the left hand but Finn avoids the punch easily.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Finn should have avoided that one.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Finn tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spencer's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Finn is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mickey Finn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spencer walks into a jab.
Spencer swings for the body but Finn moves out of range.
Spencer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spencer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finn shoots in and drives through. Spencer sprawls well.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Spencer. That snapped Finn's head back.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Finn avoids them all with ease.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Finn throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with a series of wild punches.
Finn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spencer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spencer.
Horrible takedown attempt by Finn or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.
Shawn Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Spencer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finn ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Finn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Finn.
Finn shoots in and bounces Spencer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Finn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Finn preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Finn postures up.
Finn wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Spencer is looking to pass into half guard but Finn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Finn is in guard.
Finn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Finn trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Finn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spencer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Finn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Finn lands a couple of digs.
Finn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.
Finn landing some decent shots from guard.
Finn preventing the sweep.
Finn works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer working for submissions but it's allowed Finn to get to half guard.
Finn slips a nice elbow through Spencer's hands, connecting with Spencer's forehead.
Spencer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves into full guard.
Spencer looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily.
Finn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer is looking to regain half guard here but Finn keeps moving and retains side control.
Finn happy to just control the position for now.
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Shawn Spencer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Nice shot by Finn.
Spencer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Finn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spencer misses with a right hand
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Finn scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finn connects with a crisp jab.
Spencer takes a swing at Finn's ribcage but misses.
Finn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finn shoots and misses
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shawn Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Finn punishes Spencer's body with a nice straight punch.
Spencer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finn has Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Finn moves away and avoids it.
Finn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spencer prevents it.
Spencer is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn avoiding damage.
Finn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shawn Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
Finn is looking for a takedown.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finn moves away.
Finn tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Spencer connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Finn looks for the body kick but Spencer saw that one coming.
Finn tries to clinch
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Finn's defenses.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Finn's body. Finn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spencer as he jumps to the side.
Finn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spencer circles away.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Finn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finn drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mickey Finn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finn slips nicely into half guard.
Finn trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer pushes Finn off looking to stand but Finn dives back in and keeps control.
Spencer looking for submissions off his back.
Spencer wants to control but Finn is keeping busy.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Finn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Finn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Finn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
After winning the bout, Mickey Finn 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silverback Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is go coors!. Jitsu has chosen Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35 - 24 - 0 |
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287 lbs
26 - 25 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silverback Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu takes one to the side of the head.
Jitsu lands a jab-cross combination.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar leaves Jitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jitsu moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Jitsu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Jitsu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lesnar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lesnar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lesnar!
Lesnar controls the position.
Jitsu sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lesnar pulls his head out easily.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
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.
Jitsu trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jitsu looking for subs from the bottom but Lesnar mounts him!
Lesnar trying to control but Jitsu is having none of it.
Lesnar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Lesnar looking to control but Jitsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lesnar continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu tries to hold on but Lesnar pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silverback Lesnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesnar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lesnar misses the jab.
Jitsu feints the counter takedown.
Jitsu lands a two punch combo.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Jitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jitsu manages to circle out of the way.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Jitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Jitsu avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jitsu! But no joy.
Jitsu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lesnar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lesnar can pounce on him.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
It looked like Lesnar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitsu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jitsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Lesnar swings for the body but Jitsu moves out of range.
Silverback Lesnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar wants to clinch.
Lesnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Jitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Jitsu shoots in for a double leg but Lesnar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnar motions for Jitsu to come forward. Lesnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense.
Lesnar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Lesnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnar misses the jab.
Jitsu goes for a double leg but Lesnar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lesnar continues to drive forward.
Jitsu slips a jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a body punch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Jitsu throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Jitsu circles away.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Jiu Jitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jitsu darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Jitsu into the cage.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Jitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar throws a lazy right hand but Jitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiu Jitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Lesnar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lesnar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Jitsu's head but Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar leaves Jitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jitsu shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Jitsu moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Lesnar lunges at Jitsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jitsu's hand.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jitsu or perhaps it was just good defense by Lesnar, which made it look bad.
Jitsu moves out of range as Lesnar strikes.
Silverback Lesnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnar misses with a looping right.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Jitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silverback Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Jitsu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Jitsu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lesnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jitsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesnar swivels and escapes.
Silverback Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lesnar as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar lands a jab to the nose.
Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnar.
A jab from Lesnar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Jitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Lesnar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jitsu managing to block the knees to the body from Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar can't find room to land a body shot as Jitsu controls the action.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar tries to land knees in the clinch but Jitsu avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lesnar throws an elbow but it misses.
Jitsu blocks an elbow strike from Lesnar.
Jitsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jitsu is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Jitsu blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Lesnar presses Jitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jitsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar pushes Jitsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Jitsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jitsu fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice knee to the body.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jitsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Lesnar trying to land knees to the body.
Lesnar misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the head but Jitsu blocks with his arms.
Lesnar scores with a shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
Jitsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silverback Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jitsu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lesnar misses with a wild body shot.
And Jitsu tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Lesnar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Lesnar sets himself, and Jitsu steps forward looking for the clinch! Lesnar avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverback Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silverback Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 15 - 0 |
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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
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Julio Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral thuds a left hand into Ninja's body.
Sobral cracks Ninja with a good jab.
Sobral scores with a sloppy right hand. Ninja should have avoided that one.
Sobral lands with a right hand.
Sobral lands a nice shot that snaps Ninja's head back.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Julio Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ninja ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Ninja with the counter takedown but Sobral avoids it easily.
Sobral connects with a right hand. Ninja shakes it off.
Sobral misses the jab.
Jab by Sobral.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ninja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sobral as Ninja shoots in.
Sobral lunges at Ninja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ninja's hand.
Sobral looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Sobral throws a left that rocks Ninja and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sobral dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ninja regain composure!
Ninja is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja regains half guard.
Sobral looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ninja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ninja punching from the bottom.
Sobral trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Ninja wants to control but Sobral is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobral trying to control the action but Ninja is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobral is working away from the top position though.
Ninja is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ninja keeps working.
Sobral lands with a punch from half guard.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Ninja is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobral manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to keep a closed guard but Ninja is proving a slippery customer.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ninja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ninja stopping the sweep attempt from Sobral.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobral lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ninja keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Ninja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ninja wants to sweep here but Sobral controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobral jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sobral is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Ninja keeps moving.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Sobral trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
Sobral preventing the sweep.
Sobral stays in close to Ninja's body and controls the position.
Sobral will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ninja working a defensive guard here.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sobral throws a lazy right hand but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ninja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ninja tries to counter it with a takedown but Sobral pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sobral sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Sobral lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ninja doesn't seem phased though.
Sobral punishes Ninja's body with a nice straight punch.
Ninja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sobral throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Ninja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Sobral is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Ninja tries to pass.
Ninja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninja preventing the sweep.
Ninja is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sobral has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ninja is looking to defend but Sobral has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ninja! Sobral pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ninja taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Sobral!
An out of breath Julio Sobral 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes comes into the arena with Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato blaring out of the sound system. Ray Olhoffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charles Menezes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Menezes with that takedown attempt.
Olhoffer throws a one two combo.
Olhoffer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olhoffer lands a nice hook to Menezes's body. Menezes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Olhoffer as Menezes shoots in.
Olhoffer looks to land a combination but Menezes avoids it well.
Olhoffer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olhoffer cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Olhoffer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Menezes to stand back up!
It looks like Charles Menezes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olhoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Olhoffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Olhoffer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes tries for a takedown but Olhoffer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olhoffer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Menezes stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Olhoffer runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Olhoffer!
A very excited looking Ray Olhoffer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocherre Velassco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rocherre Velassco!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velassco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velassco.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Velassco misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocherre Velassco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velassco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velassco misses with an uppercut.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Velassco's shoulder, as Velassco tries to avoid the shot.
Velassco throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Velassco manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Velassco.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velassco doesn't seem bothered though.
Velassco tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velassco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velassco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velassco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velassco misses with a head kick.
Velassco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Velassco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Rocherre Velassco has been cut.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Velassco throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Velassco throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Velassco misses with the combination.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Velassco connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velassco misses with a head kick.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velassco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Velassco counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
No joy there for Velassco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velassco lands a slapping body shot.
Velassco throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Velassco.
Velassco throws a lazy body kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Velassco takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Velassco tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velassco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velassco cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velassco just misses with a punch to the body.
Velassco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velassco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Velassco 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.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Velassco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velassco thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velassco.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velassco.
Jackson swings for the body but Velassco moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson swings for the body but Velassco moves out of range.
Velassco lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velassco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velassco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Velassco has managed to clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Velassco.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velassco.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Velassco moved out of range nicely.
Velassco looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocherre Velassco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocherre Velassco'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.
Velassco is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Velassco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Velassco misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Velassco tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velassco moves away.
A lazy left from Velassco finds it's target.
Jackson tries to move into range but Velassco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson checks a low kick from Velassco.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Velassco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velassco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velassco moves out of range.
Velassco looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Velassco is looking to land body kicks.
Velassco digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Velassco lands a jab.
Velassco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velassco scores with a jab to the head.
Velassco looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velassco doesn't seem bothered though.
Velassco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velassco throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Velassco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velassco throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Velassco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
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!
Velassco wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson jabs Velassco right on the nose. Velassco blinks but takes it well.
Rocherre Velassco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Velassco is out of range.
Velassco scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Velassco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Velassco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velassco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velassco throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velassco throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Velassco swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velassco doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson cracks Velassco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson misses with a hook. Velassco ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
As Jackson backs off Velassco throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Velassco looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velassco.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velassco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velassco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Velassco misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Velassco.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Velassco connects with a looping right hand.
Velassco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Velassco misses with a head kick.
Jackson catches Velassco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Velassco defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Velassco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velassco digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Velassco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Velassco.
Velassco throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocherre Velassco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocherre Velassco's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Velassco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velassco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Velassco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Velassco slips under a jab from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velassco.
The fighters circling - Velassco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Velassco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Velassco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Velassco counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Velassco.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velassco moves out of range.
It seemed like Velassco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velassco throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velassco is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Velassco there.
Velassco thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velassco.
Velassco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Velassco misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velassco throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velassco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Jackson.
A big left from Velassco misses.
Velassco misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Velassco throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab from Velassco.
Jackson defending well as Velassco loads up on a big left hand.
Velassco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Velassco shakes it off.
Velassco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velassco scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velassco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Velassco misses with a body kick.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Velassco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velassco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Velassco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velassco slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velassco moves out of range.
Velassco is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Velassco slips under a jab from Jackson.
Velassco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velassco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velassco ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velassco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velassco walks into a left hand.
Velassco misses with a straight right.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Velassco slips a straight right by Jackson.
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!
Velassco throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Velassco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velassco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Murray Jackson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rocherre Velassco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Velassco misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a crisp one two that drops Velassco! Jackson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Velassco to his feet! Velassco is in big trouble!
Velassco is rocked!
Jackson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Velassco to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Velassco looks to clinch but Jackson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Velassco taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Murray Jackson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want a fight against next Champion in 170lbs.
I do this challenge.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi throws an overhand right that lands on Aoki's shoulder, as Aoki tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Aoki misses its target.
Mizrahi lands a slapping body shot.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Mizrahi blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Mizrahi throws out a counter right but Aoki avoids it with no problem.
Mizrahi lands a head shot.
Mizrahi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aoki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mizrahi lands with a good body shot.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Aoki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
Mizrahi slips under a jab from Aoki.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mizrahi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aoki counters with a nice uppercut.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki throws a hook but Mizrahi blocks it.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Mizrahi moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki throws a push kick but Mizrahi slaps the foot to one side.
Aoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Jab from Aoki.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Aoki throws the kick towards the body but Mizrahi avoids it.
No joy there for Mizrahi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mizrahi slips under a jab.
Mizrahi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mizrahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Aoki takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
Mizrahi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki throws a low kick, looking for Mizrahi's leg but Mizrahi calmly moves out of range.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizrahi misses with a straight right.
Mizrahi avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Mizrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aoki.
Aoki takes a swing at Mizrahi's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki takes a swing at Mizrahi's ribcage but misses.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mizrahi clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizrahi avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aoki misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aoki avoids it.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Aoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a takedown.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aoki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki'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.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Mizrahi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aoki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki'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.
Mizrahi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Mizrahi moves to clinch but Aoki breaks away
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi gets underhooks to prevent Aoki's takedown attempt.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Aoki is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling him.
Mizrahi has Aoki pressed against the cage, preventing Aoki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mizrahi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Aoki won't want to take too many of those.
Aoki stalling in the clinch but Mizrahi improves position.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Mizrahi tries a body shot but Aoki blocks it.
Mizrahi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizrahi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aoki manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Aoki trying to keep a closed guard but Mizrahi is proving a slippery customer.
Aoki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aoki has an active guard here but Mizrahi has managed to pass into half guard.
Mizrahi tries to stand and escape but Aoki actually recovers to full guard.
Mizrahi won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a triangle here but Mizrahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Aoki tries to bench press Mizrahi off him but Mizrahi keeps the position.
Aoki seems a little lost for a moment, as Mizrahi dominates the positioning.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki gets back to half guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Mizrahi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mizrahi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Aoki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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!
Aoki tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki trying to control the action but Mizrahi just sinks the hooks in.
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.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Aoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Mizrahi pushes him off.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mizrahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mizrahi avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
Aoki decides to pull guard.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mizrahi preventing the sweep.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Mizrahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there!
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mizrahi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi controlling the position easily from mount.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Mizrahi controlling his opponent.
Aoki regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki gets full guard.
Aoki wants to hit a switch here but Mizrahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aoki there!
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Mizrahi controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizrahi pulls his head out easily.
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Mizrahi is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Donnie Mizrahi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki'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.
Mizrahi scores with a nice right hand.
Aoki scoring well with a low kick there.
Aoki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Mizrahi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aoki postures up in Mizrahi's guard and throws a big left but Mizrahi blocks it.
Aoki stands and throws Mizrahi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to control but Mizrahi is keeping him busy.
Aoki taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Aoki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizrahi keeps working.
Aoki 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 sneaks back into half guard.
Mizrahi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Mizrahi is trying is best to control the position here.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Mizrahi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Mizrahi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is keen to just control but Mizrahi is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. Mizrahi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Mizrahi.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Mizrahi scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mizrahi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Mizrahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizrahi checks a leg kick.
Aoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Mizrahi.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
It looked like Aoki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Mizrahi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aoki wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aoki blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizrahi avoids it.
Aoki has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizrahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aoki has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizrahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Mizrahi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mizrahi jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Aoki is avoiding it.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Mizrahi avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki had his way with Donnie Mizrahi in that round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Mizrahi forces Aoki back against the cage and clinches.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Mizrahi avoids the damage to the body.
Aoki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mizrahi is defending well for now.
Mizrahi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Aoki blocks it.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aoki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki prevents a body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aoki is defending well for now.
Aoki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mizrahi after a bit of a struggle.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizrahi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mizrahi stalls.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aoki goes for a takedown attempt but Mizrahi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masakazu Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mizrahi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mizrahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizrahi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mizrahi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki blocks a head kick by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mizrahi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mizrahi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mizrahi blocks the leg kick.
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mizrahi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aoki is putting a hurting on Mizrahi here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizrahi keeps working.
Mizrahi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mizrahi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki controlling the action here.
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.
Aoki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi is the new featherweight champion!
Donnie Mizrahi 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Carboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes into the arena with Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing blaring out of the sound system. Bleh Wha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
34 - 21 - 0 |
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32
300 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cosmo Carboni!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha throws a nice looking combination but Carboni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carboni throws the left hand but Wha avoids the punch easily.
Wha rushes Carboni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carboni avoids it.
Wha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wha throws a punch but it's blocked by Carboni.
Wha lands a shoulder strike.
Carboni managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carboni.
Wha stalling the fight.
Wha throws a punch but it's blocked by Carboni.
Wha has a couple of punches blocked by Carboni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Wha working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
Wha pushes off an throws an elbow but Carboni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carboni cracks Wha with a nice body shot.
Wha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wha just leaning against Carboni, taking a breather.
Wha has Carboni pushed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carboni avoids it.
Carboni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wha backwards.
Wha prevents Carboni from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Wha.
Wha misses with a knee to the head.
Wha is leaning against Carboni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wha throws an elbow that misses.
Carboni has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carboni can turn it around.
Carboni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wha rushes Carboni and presses him up against the cage.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carboni is trying to break the clinch but Wha has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wha on the inside.
Carboni blocks a body shot from Wha.
Carboni tries to circle away but Wha has him pinned against the cage.
Carboni working hard to break the clinch.
Carboni breaks from the clinch.
Bleh Wha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wha throws a head kick but Carboni moves out of range.
Carboni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wha.
Wha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carboni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wha wants to clinch up but Carboni keeps it at a distance.
Carboni feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha connects with a leg kick. Carboni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wha wants to clinch up but Carboni keeps it at a distance.
Carboni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wha.
Wha slips a straight right by Carboni.
Carboni misses with a double jab.
Wha throws a big counter combination but Carboni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carboni missing with a left hand there. Wha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Wha misses the target.
Carboni feints the counter takedown.
Wha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carboni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wha misses with a wild combination.
Wha tries to clinch but Carboni moves out of range.
Carboni tries a head kick but it misses.
Wha lands a jab to Carboni's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Carboni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wha has Carboni up against the cage in a clinch.
Wha prevents Carboni from breaking the clinch.
Wha misses with the head strike.
Wha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wha taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha effectively controlling the action here.
Wha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wha trying to land knees to the body.
Bleh Wha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wha missing with knees to the body.
Carboni avoiding damage as Wha throws knees to the body.
Carboni stalling in the clinch.
Wha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wha misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wha fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carboni wants to stall.
Wha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wha'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.
Wha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Cosmo Carboni has been cut.
Wha tries to throw a body punch but Carboni avoids it by throwing Wha back against the cage.
Wha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carboni's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha can't find room to land a body shot as Carboni controls the action.
Wha lands with a right to the head.
Wha missing with knees to the body.
Wha'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.
Carboni blocking some punches.
Wha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carboni managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha misses with a body punch.
Carboni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carboni looks to land a combination but Wha avoids it well.
Wha clinches.
Wha lands a right hand.
Carboni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wha throws a right and a left that Carboni avoids nicely.
Wha moves into the clinch successfully.
Wha controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carboni is trying to break the clinch but Wha has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Carboni's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carboni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carboni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wha.
Wha closes the distance and pushes Carboni back into the cage.
Wha effectively controlling the action here.
Wha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carboni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carboni wants to break free but Wha has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha throws a punch but it's blocked by Carboni.
Wha effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carboni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Wha both land. Nice combination.
Carboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wha moves away.
Bleh Wha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carboni keeps the fight on the outside.
Wha moves into range and clinches up with Carboni.
Wha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Cosmo Carboni's cut even more.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
Wha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carboni can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carboni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carboni avoids the head kick by Wha.
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carboni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wha thuds his right hand into Carboni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carboni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wha duly obliges.
Cosmo Carboni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carboni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wha rushes Carboni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wha taking a breather.
Wha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Cosmo Carboni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Carboni managing to block the knees to the body from Wha.
Wha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Wha.
Wha misses with some punches.
Carboni can't break the clinch.
Wha is stalling here.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carboni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wha stalling the fight.
Wha working Carboni over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha is working Carboni over against the cage.
Good body shot from Wha.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Wha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carboni.
A right handed body shot lands from Wha.
Wha misses with a punch on the inside.
Bleh Wha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carboni's efforts to push away.
Carboni has had enough of the clinch but Wha keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bleh Wha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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FIGHT
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