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AFC 117 - Merengue vs. Ryan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Foreplay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreplay is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hip to be Square. James Masterson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skip Foreplay!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foreplay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foreplay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Foreplay lands a front kick.
Foreplay tries to work over Masterson's front leg with a kick but Masterson checks it.
Foreplay throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masterson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Skip Foreplay has been cut.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreplay moves away.
Masterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foreplay misses with an uppercut.
Foreplay throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Foreplay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson checks a low kick from Foreplay.
Masterson rushes Foreplay and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreplay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Masterson walks away with a smile on his face. Foreplay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foreplay throws out a leg kick but Masterson moves out of range and Foreplay only half commits.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson lands a jab.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Foreplay thows a body kick. Masterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay throws a body kick that misses.
Foreplay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Foreplay.
Masterson takes a swing at Foreplay's ribcage but misses.
Foreplay fails to land the takedown.
Masterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Foreplay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Masterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Foreplay.
Masterson misses with a hook. Foreplay ducked under it nicely.
Foreplay throws a head kick but Masterson moves out of range.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Foreplay shakes it off.
Masterson blocks a head kick by Foreplay.
Foreplay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foreplay.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Foreplay moves away and avoids it.
Foreplay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson drives through and clinches with Foreplay against the cage.
Masterson keeps control of Foreplay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foreplay throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foreplay tries to pull guard but Masterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Foreplay drops back down to his feet.
Foreplay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Foreplay misses with some punches.
Foreplay swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Foreplay swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Foreplay manages to break the clinch.
Foreplay throws a right and a left that Masterson avoids nicely.
Masterson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masterson misses with a leg kick
and Foreplay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Foreplay looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson is trying to control but can't.
Foreplay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to get to full guard but Foreplay has control of the leg.
Foreplay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Foreplay is pressing down on Masterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masterson is holding on for now.
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.
Masterson trying to hold on to Foreplay's head to control him but Foreplay postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foreplay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreplay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foreplay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foreplay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masterson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Masterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skip Foreplay'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.
Foreplay thows a body shot but no joy.
Foreplay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Foreplay is just out of range.
Foreplay scores with a push kick.
Foreplay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Foreplay's shoulder, as Foreplay tries to avoid the shot.
James Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foreplay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foreplay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Foreplay lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Foreplay lands with an uppercut that bounces Masterson off the cage and back into rage.
Masterson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like James Masterson has been cut.
Foreplay with a jab.
Foreplay scores with a shot to the body.
Masterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Masterson is rocked!
Foreplay lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Masterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick lands from Foreplay that sends Masterson to the canvas. Masterson tries to scramble back to his feet but Foreplay brings him back down into side control.
Foreplay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Masterson is not content to let Foreplay control the position.
Masterson seems to have got his legs back now.
Foreplay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreplay looking to control but instead Masterson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Foreplay is looking for a kimura here.
Foreplay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Masterson is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Foreplay throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
Skip Foreplay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foreplay connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson connects with the punch.
Foreplay throws a leg kick but Masterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masterson tries to clinch up.
Foreplay throws a body kick that misses.
Foreplay misses with a head kick.
Foreplay scores with a punch to the head.
Foreplay throws a head kick that misses.
Foreplay ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Foreplay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foreplay lands the left hand.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreplay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Masterson!
Masterson tries to reverse the position but Foreplay maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip Foreplay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Masterson misses with the combination.
Foreplay blocks a jab.
Foreplay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foreplay slips under a jab.
Masterson tries to clinch but Foreplay moves out of range.
Foreplay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foreplay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foreplay scoring well with a low kick there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foreplay. Masterson shrugs it off though.
Masterson walks into a left hand.
Masterson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Foreplay.
An inside leg kick lands from Foreplay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foreplay lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreplay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Foreplay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masterson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Foreplay misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreplay throws a head kick that Masterson semi-blocks.
Masterson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Foreplay.
Foreplay scores with a shot to the body.
Foreplay thows a body kick. Masterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Foreplay scores with a spinning back kick!
Foreplay lands with a good body shot.
Foreplay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masterson.
Foreplay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foreplay taking a breather here.
Foreplay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreplay is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foreplay is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Foreplay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masterson, who protects the arm well.
Foreplay is looking to take a break and control but Masterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foreplay just content to control the position.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Skip Foreplay just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Masterson.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Foreplay moves away and avoids it.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Foreplay's head but Foreplay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foreplay.
James Masterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foreplay was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
Foreplay lands a body shot.
Masterson avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Masterson misses.
A head kick misses from Foreplay.
Foreplay throws a sloppy head kick and Masterson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foreplay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Foreplay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masterson keeps working.
Foreplay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Foreplay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foreplay 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 27:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip Foreplay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tre Tanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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139 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tre Tanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhirkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tanks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhirkov keeping full guard, as Tanks tries to pass.
Zhirkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhirkov is keeping the position for now.
Zhirkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanks stopping the sweep attempt from Zhirkov.
Tanks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhirkov stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Tanks's body.
Tanks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tanks slips under a jab from Zhirkov.
Robert Zhirkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhirkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Tre Tanks has been cut.
Zhirkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left lands for Zhirkov.
Tanks moves out of range as Zhirkov strikes.
Tanks shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhirkov sprawls well. He's pushed Tanks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Tanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhirkov!
Tanks takes one to the chin there.
Zhirkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanks.
Tanks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanks showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhirkov gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tanks won't allow Zhirkov to sweep him here.
Zhirkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zhirkov lands a nice shot to the head.
Zhirkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanks working to try and regain half guard.
Zhirkov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zhirkov lands a heavy elbow.
Tanks is looking to get to half guard.
Tanks regains half guard.
Zhirkov drops an elbow to the side of Tanks's head.
Zhirkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanks defending well though.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zhirkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zhirkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Tanks is looking to control Zhirkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tanks avoid being mounted?
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanks defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zhirkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanks is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhirkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanks's head.
Zhirkov looking to sit in guard and control but Tanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tanks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zhirkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanks is one step ahead there.
Zhirkov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Zhirkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhirkov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhirkov works the jab nicely.
Tanks fails with the takedown.
Jab from Zhirkov.
Tanks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhirkov circles away.
Tanks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhirkov throws the left hand but Tanks avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown by Tanks or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhirkov which made him look bad.
Zhirkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Tanks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanks blocks a head kick by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov throws a shot to the body.
Tanks fails to land the takedown.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Tanks slips the punch.
Tanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhirkov as he connects with a hook.
Tanks takes one to the chin there.
Zhirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanks slips a straight right by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov works the jab nicely.
Zhirkov throws a jab when Tanks was well out of range.
Tanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Zhirkov does it's job there.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhirkov as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanks defending well as Zhirkov loads up on a big left hand.
Tre Tanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Tanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhirkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Tanks's ribs.
Tanks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tanks shoots in for a double leg but Zhirkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Tanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirkov cracks Tanks with an open hand slap.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Tanks's ribs.
Tanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhirkov cracks Tanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhirkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhirkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tanks. Tanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhirkov throws a combination. Tanks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zhirkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanks.
Tanks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhirkov pinned against the cage. Zhirkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tanks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhirkov as he connects with a hook.
Zhirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhirkov lands an overhand right.
Zhirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanks takes one on the button.
Zhirkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov connects with a crisp jab.
Zhirkov cracks Tanks with an open hand slap.
Zhirkov 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.
Zhirkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhirkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanks's hands.
Zhirkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhirkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhirkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhirkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tanks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhirkov connects with a body shot.
Zhirkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tanks's hands.
Zhirkov thuds a left hand into Tanks's body.
Zhirkov thuds a left hand into Tanks's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov connects with a right hand. Tanks shakes it off.
Tanks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov wants to land a leg kick but Tanks is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhirkov, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Zhirkov finds it's way through Tanks's defenses.
Zhirkov throws a nice looking combination but Tanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanks fails to land the takedown.
Zhirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhirkov lands a slapping body shot.
Zhirkov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhirkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanks drops his hands momentarily and Zhirkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhirkov cracks Tanks with a good jab.
Zhirkov lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhirkov scores with the left hand. Tanks knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhirkov scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov lands a slapping body shot.
Zhirkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Tanks's body.
Zhirkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirkov clobbers Tanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhirkov throws a combination. Tanks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov scores with a nice strike.
Tanks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhirkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhirkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhirkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhirkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tre Tanks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhirkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tanks in his tracks.
Zhirkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhirkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanks momentarily.
Tanks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhirkov as he jumps to the side.
Zhirkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhirkov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhirkov scores with a jab.
Zhirkov clobbers Tanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhirkov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tanks off the cage and back into rage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanks.
Zhirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tanks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zhirkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Tanks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhirkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhirkov thumps Tanks with a low kick.
Zhirkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tanks is rocked!
Zhirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Tanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhirkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zhirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhirkov works the jab nicely.
Robert Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhirkov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirkov scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Zhirkov coming out on top.
Zhirkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhirkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanks walks straight into a right hand from Zhirkov - that's dropped him! Zhirkov jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tanks from any more punishment! Tanks complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Zhirkov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Coelho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Djokovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djokovic has chosen Back in Black - AC/DC as his entrance music. Lucio Coelho had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucio Coelho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dejan Djokovic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djokovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coelho is able to avoid easily.
Djokovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Djokovic tries to score with a low kick but Coelho moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Djokovic.
Coelho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coelho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Djokovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Coelho.
Coelho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Dejan Djokovic has been cut.
Coelho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Djokovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Coelho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coelho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Djokovic throws a body punch but Coelho moves out of range.
Djokovic blocks a head kick by Coelho.
The crowd cheers as Djokovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coelho doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coelho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Djokovic moves away.
No joy there for Coelho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coelho throws a sloppy body shot
and Djokovic counters with a big right hand! Oh Coelho is in trouble here! Djokovic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dejan Djokovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cambiasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteban Cambiasso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Viittala.
It looks like Esteban Cambiasso has been cut.
Viittala cracks Cambiasso with an open hand slap.
Cambiasso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by Viittala.
Cambiasso is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cambiasso staying out of range there.
Viittala walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cambiasso drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Viittala swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cambiasso's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Viittala!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nosfe Ratu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Satriani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satriani has chosen Lemon - Scars of Life as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nosfe Ratu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Satriani!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratu throws a hook to the side of Satriani's head but Satriani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Ratu as he connects with a hook.
Ratu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ratu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Satriani shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ratu pinned against the cage. Ratu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nosfe Ratu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satriani needs to keep his hands up - Ratu had a free shot at his head there.
Ratu misses with a few strikes there.
Ratu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Satriani.
Ratu scores with a nice head shot.
Ratu punishes Satriani's body with a nice straight punch.
Ratu leaves Satriani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosfe Ratu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Satriani.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ratu!
It looks like Tom Satriani has been cut.
A jab from Ratu finds it's way through Satriani's defenses.
Ratu jabs Satriani right on the nose. Satriani blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ratu misses with an uppercut. Satriani saw that one coming.
A left lands for Ratu.
Satriani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Satriani looks gassed!
Ratu lands a two punch combo.
Satriani is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ratu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Satriani.
Ratu thuds his right hand into Satriani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ratu lunges at Satriani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Satriani's hand.
Nosfe Ratu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ratu scores with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ratu.
Ratu misses with a double jab.
Ratu fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ratu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ratu.
Ratu connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratu with a hook.
Ratu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ratu looks to land a combination. Satriani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ratu lands a jab to the nose.
Ratu looks to land a combination. Satriani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ratu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ratu scores with a jab.
Ratu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Satriani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Satriani shoots in but Ratu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Satriani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ratu scores with a hook to the body. Satriani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ratu.
Satriani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Satriani ducks right into an uppercut from Ratu.
Ratu throws a push kick but Satriani slaps the foot to one side.
Satriani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Satriani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Satriani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ratu finds it's way round the side to connect with Satriani's head.
Satriani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ratu sizes up Satriani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ratu cracks Satriani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ratu looks to land a combination but Satriani avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Ratu.
Ratu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Satriani tries to move into range but Ratu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Satriani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Satriani's hands.
Ratu lands a nice hook to Satriani's body. Satriani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ratu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Satriani slips a jab and a cross from Ratu.
Ratu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ratu scores with a hook to the body. Satriani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ratu scores with a punch to the head.
Ratu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Satriani dodges the punch combination from Ratu.
Ratu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ratu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ratu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ratu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Satriani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ratu connects with the punch.
Satriani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ratu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satriani ducks under a wild hook from Ratu.
Satriani walks into a straight right hand from Ratu.
A slow jab from Ratu misses its intended target.
Ratu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ratu connects with a jab.
Satriani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ratu digs a good hook to Satriani's body.
Satriani takes one to the side of the head.
Satriani shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratu sprawls well. He's pushed Satriani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Satriani is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Ratu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani fails to land the takedown.
Ratu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nosfe Ratu is winning the standup battle so far.
Satriani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ratu does it's job there.
Satriani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ratu defends it nicely.
Nosfe Ratu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Satriani.
Ratu looks to land a combination. Satriani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ratu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ratu cracks Satriani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ratu connects with a body shot.
Satriani dodges the punch combination from Ratu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratu with a jab.
Satriani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ratu to score with a decent uppercut.
Satriani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nosfe Ratu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratu cracks Satriani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satriani shoots for a takedown but Ratu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Satriani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ratu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Ratu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ratu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Satriani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ratu lands a nice shot that snaps Satriani's head back.
Ratu lands a glancing blow to the side of Satriani's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Satriani swings for the body but Ratu moves out of range.
Ratu throws out a powerful jab.
Ratu lands with an uppercut that bounces Satriani off the cage and back into rage.
Ratu scores with a jab to the body.
Ratu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ratu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ratu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satriani can do to turn this around?
Satriani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ratu scores with a nice strike.
Ratu connects with a nice looking jab.
Ratu looks to land a combination but Satriani avoids it well.
Ratu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Satriani in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratu scores with the left hand. Satriani knows he should have avoided that one.
Satriani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ratu.
A right-left combo lands from Ratu.
Ratu lands a glancing blow to the side of Satriani's head.
Ratu punishes Satriani's body with a nice straight punch.
Ratu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ratu lands with a nice combination. Satriani backs away looking to recover.
Ratu connects with the punch.
Ratu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ratu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Satriani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ratu jabs Satriani right on the nose. Satriani blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosfe Ratu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Satriani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ratu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Satriani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Satriani moves forwards but Ratu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ratu lands a right hook to the body.
Satriani needs to keep his hands up - Ratu had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Ratu catches Satriani right on the button with a cross.
Satriani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Satriani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Ratu.
Ratu lands a nice hook to Satriani's body. Satriani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Ratu.
Satriani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Satriani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ratu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satriani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Satriani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Ratu.
Satriani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ratu.
Ratu works Satriani's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ratu lands a nice hook to Satriani's body. Satriani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Ratu does no damage.
Ratu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Satriani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ratu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Satriani walks into a stiff left hand from Ratu.
Ratu throws a one two combo.
Ratu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satriani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ratu as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Ratu lands.
Ratu works over Satriani's head and body with a nice combination.
Satriani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Satriani slips a jab and a cross from Ratu.
Satriani swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ratu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ratu misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Ratu finds it's way through Satriani's defenses.
Ratu misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratu stuffs the takedown attempt from Satriani. Satriani gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratu lands a jab-cross combination.
Ratu catches Satriani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ratu lands a jab-cross combination.
Ratu throws a series of strikes that have Satriani backpedaling.
Satriani throws a jab when Ratu was well out of range.
Ratu scores with a jab.
Satriani ducks right into an uppercut from Ratu.
Ratu misses with a wild combination.
Satriani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ratu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratu leaves Satriani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nosfe Ratu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Satriani.
Ratu scores with the left hand. Satriani knows he should have avoided that one.
Ratu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Satriani tries to clinch there but Ratu circles away.
Ratu throws a series of punches but Satriani moves out of range.
Satriani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ratu sprawls well. Ratu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Satriani gets slowly back to his feet.
Ratu lands a right hook to the body.
Tom Satriani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ratu scores with a one two! Satriani had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nosfe Ratu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ratu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ratu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nosfe Ratu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ratu 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nosfe Ratu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Goodbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brill's entrance music is Do you really want to hurt me. A fine choice. Goodbody has chosen Slim Goodbody theme as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slim Goodbody enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Brill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slim Goodbody!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbody wants to clinch up but Brill keeps it at a distance.
Goodbody throws a combination. Brill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Gerald Brill has been cut.
Brill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goodbody to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Goodbody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodbody is controlling him.
Goodbody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodbody sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goodbody throwing strikes from guard but Brill blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodbody's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody prevents Brill from getting back to his feet.
Goodbody gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goodbody throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brill's waist but Brill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goodbody off to one side.
Goodbody stuns Brill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodbody throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goodbody.
Goodbody motions for Brill to come forward. Goodbody throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brill darts in and clinches Goodbody up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goodbody.
Goodbody landing knees to the body.
Goodbody managing to block the knees to the body from Brill.
Goodbody lands an elbow inside.
Goodbody pushes off an throws an elbow but Brill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goodbody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brill's brow.
Goodbody unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goodbody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodbody is looking to control Brill's arms but Brill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goodbody has his back to the cage.
Brill with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brill tries to land a knee to the head but Goodbody blocks with his arms.
Brill is breathing heavily.
Goodbody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brill trying to control the position but instead, Goodbody has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brill into the cage.
Brill takes an elbow to the temple.
Brill takes an elbow to the temple.
Brill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodbody lands a nice knee to the body.
Goodbody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brill avoids it.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Brill in his tracks for a moment.
Goodbody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodbody avoiding damage as Brill throws knees to the body.
Brill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodbody putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodbody managing to block the knees to the body from Brill.
Brill blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brill avoids it.
A knee to the head by Brill.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Brill managing to block the knees to the body from Goodbody.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Brill is trying to break the clinch but Goodbody has him pressed against the cage.
Goodbody is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brill landing knees to the body.
Brill dodges an elbow strike from Goodbody.
Goodbody trying to land knees to the body.
Goodbody misses with an elbow over the top.
Brill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodbody'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.
Brill tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbody avoids the damage to the body.
Brill misses with a knee to the head.
Brill wants to break free but Goodbody has control.
Goodbody connects with a knee to the head.
Goodbody lands an elbow that stopped Brill in his tracks for a moment.
Brill blocks the elbow strike.
Goodbody keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brill's efforts to push away.
Goodbody missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brill working hard to break the clinch.
Brill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodbody avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Brill.
Brill lands a body shot.
Brill is trying to stall.
Brill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brill looking to throw knees to the head but Goodbody is blocking nicely.
Brill takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goodbody blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goodbody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Goodbody.
Brill is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodbody gets an underhook and turns Brill into the cage.
Brill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brill doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodbody circles away.
Goodbody swinging wildly here.
Brill is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Goodbody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Brill's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodbody fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Goodbody.
Brill tries to clinch up
and Goodbody counters with a single leg into guard. Brill didn't expect that.
Goodbody has gone for a leg lock! Brill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Goodbody's guard.
Brill wants to pass the guard but Goodbody is keeping the position.
Goodbody is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodbody has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbody looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brill wants to control from the top but Goodbody keeps moving.
Goodbody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Goodbody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Brill's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodbody.
Brill throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodbody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brill.
Goodbody misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brill avoids the head kick by Goodbody.
Goodbody swings for the body but Brill moves out of range.
Goodbody gets a takedown into half guard.
Brill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goodbody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodbody with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbody throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goodbody is looking to work some ground and pound but Brill has wrist control.
Goodbody with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brill wants to stand and escape but Goodbody is having none of it.
Goodbody wants to control from the top but Brill keeps moving.
Goodbody wants to stand but Brill is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodbody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slim Goodbody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goodbody feints and then cracks Brill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brill down.
Goodbody avoids the head kick by Brill.
Brill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brill throws a lazy head kick
and Goodbody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brill throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Goodbody is predictable there
and Brill counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid body kick from Goodbody.
Brill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodbody lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodbody changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brill tries to avoid it but Goodbody manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brill to the ground. Brill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Goodbody.
Brill tries to clinch there but Goodbody circles away.
Brill explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodbody, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill taking a breather.
Goodbody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goodbody misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodbody utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerald Brill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goodbody gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brill counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Brill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodbody is defending well for now.
Brill tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodbody avoids the damage to the body.
Brill has had enough of the clinch but Goodbody keeps him there for the moment.
Goodbody putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brill is trying to break free.
Slim Goodbody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodbody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brill is looking to clinch but Goodbody is avoiding it.
Brill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodbody throws a hook but Brill blocks it.
Gerald Brill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodbody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodbody fails with a takedown attempt.
Goodbody moves out of range of the body kick.
Brill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Brill catches Goodbody right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goodbody throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerald Brill.
Well Goodbody 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Goodbody!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasabi has chosen Pokerface as his entrance music. Lucky Wasabi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ted Chips's chin.
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22
193 lbs
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24
200 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wasabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chips moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Wasabi. No joy for Chips on that attempt.
Chips fails to land the takedown.
Wasabi jabs Chips right on the nose. Chips blinks but takes it well.
Chips slips a jab from Wasabi.
Wasabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wasabi wants to clinch.
Wasabi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Chips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasabi doesn't manage to clinch there - Chips circles away.
Wasabi connects with a single shot there.
Wasabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Chips is just out of range.
Wasabi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chips looking to sit in guard and control but Wasabi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips is trying to control the position but Wasabi postures up.
Wasabi wants to stand but Chips is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chips throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chips pulls Wasabi in to control the position.
Wasabi wants to pass the guard but Chips is keeping the position.
Wasabi 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.
Chips is trying to control the position but Wasabi postures up.
Wasabi trying to control but Chips is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasabi. Chips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasabi stuffs the takedown attempt from Chips. Chips gets slowly back to his feet.
Chips checks a leg kick nicely.
Chips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasabi is looking to land body kicks.
Wasabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chips was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasabi.
Lucky Wasabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chips ducks right into an uppercut from Wasabi.
Wasabi misses with a body shot.
Chips ducks under a wild hook from Wasabi.
Chips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wasabi avoids it really well and circles away.
Chips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wasabi tries to land a leg kick but Chips saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Wasabi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wasabi throws a body punch but Chips moves out of range.
Wasabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chips tries to keep at a distance but Wasabi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wasabi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wasabi prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chips managing to block the knees to the body from Wasabi.
Wasabi is pressed up against the cage. Chips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasabi down to the mat. Wasabi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Chips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chips shoots in and bounces Wasabi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chips working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chips wants to control from the top but Wasabi keeps moving.
Chips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasabi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wasabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chips sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chips 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.
Chips 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.
Chips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wasabi's head.
Chips thows a big elbow that misses.
Chips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wasabi's head.
Chips is looking to work some ground and pound but Wasabi has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi keeping full guard, as Chips tries to pass.
Chips is looking to work some ground and pound but Wasabi has wrist control.
Chips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chips wants to control from the top but Wasabi keeps moving.
Chips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chips trying to control but Wasabi is working from the bottom.
Chips thows a big elbow that misses.
Chips wants to control from the top but Wasabi keeps moving.
Chips scoring with some ground and pound.
Wasabi has momentary wrist control but Chips slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wasabi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wasabi keeping moving, preventing Chips from controlling successfully.
Chips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wasabi slaps away a takedown attempt from Chips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chips feints and as Wasabi raises his hands in defense, Chips changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chips tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasabi is retaining full guard.
Wasabi trying to control the position.
Wasabi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chips!
Chips is desperately trying to improve his position but Wasabi has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasabi controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chips tries to roll over but Wasabi keeps him under control.
Chips is not content to let Wasabi control the position.
Wasabi slows the pace down in half guard.
Chips trying to hold on to Wasabi's head to control him but Wasabi postures up.
Wasabi is looking to take a break and control but Chips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chips trying to control but Wasabi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wasabi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wasabi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wasabi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wasabi throws a body punch but Chips moves out of range.
Lucky Wasabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasabi loads up on a big right hand but Chips slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasabi throws out the jab.
Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wasabi tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wasabi to the ground. Wasabi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Chips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasabi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wasabi looks to land a left hand but Chips moved out of range nicely.
Wasabi throws a leg kick which misses Chips's front leg but catches the back leg as Chips tries to avoid it.
Chips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wasabi avoids it really well and circles away.
Chips avoids the body shot from Wasabi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi swings for the body but Chips moves out of range.
Wasabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wasabi.
Chips moves away from the strike by Wasabi.
Chips uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wasabi.
Chips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wasabi's waist but Wasabi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chips off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Wasabi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wasabi 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Wasabi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke LaCrosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclovin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandstorm by Darude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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22
202 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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190 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke LaCrosse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fedor Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Mclovin.
Mclovin looks to land a combination but LaCrosse avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from LaCrosse misses the target.
LaCrosse pushes Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
LaCrosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mclovin takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaCrosse misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mclovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, LaCrosse throws an elbow but misses.
Mclovin is trying to maintain a safe position but LaCrosse gets an underhook and turns Mclovin into the cage.
Mclovin can't break the clinch.
Mclovin is looking to control LaCrosse's arms but LaCrosse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mclovin has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaCrosse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCrosse keeps control of Mclovin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mclovin working hard to break the clinch.
Mclovin wants to stall.
LaCrosse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mclovin managing to block the knees to the body from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse lands a shot to the body.
LaCrosse presses Mclovin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse gets through Mclovin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but LaCrosse is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaCrosse working Mclovin over with knees to the body.
LaCrosse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LaCrosse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mclovin's elbow.
LaCrosse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LaCrosse prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
LaCrosse lands with a short shot to the head.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Mclovin shrugs off.
It looks like Fedor Mclovin has been cut.
LaCrosse swings wildly with an uppercut but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mclovin.
LaCrosse prevents Mclovin from breaking the clinch.
Mclovin tries to break the clinch but LaCrosse is controlling the position.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
LaCrosse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mclovin is defending well for now.
Mclovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaCrosse missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaCrosse misses with an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands a hook that snaps the head of Mclovin backwards.
Mclovin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Mclovin controls his hands.
LaCrosse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mclovin is trying to break free.
Mclovin is trying to break the clinch but LaCrosse is controlling him.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Mclovin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaCrosse lands a knee to the head.
LaCrosse works on Mclovin's body with a couple of short punches.
LaCrosse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mclovin's cut.
That's time! LaCrosse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick from LaCrosse misses.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
LaCrosse misses with a head kick.
LaCrosse misses with a straight right.
Mclovin blocks a jab.
LaCrosse 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by LaCrosse!
Mclovin tries to clinch up
enabling LaCrosse to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin tries a head kick but it misses.
LaCrosse throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mclovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaCrosse counters with a low kick, right behind Mclovin 's knee.
Mclovin avoids the body shot from LaCrosse.
Mclovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaCrosse throws out the jab.
Mclovin misses with a takedown
and LaCrosse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duke LaCrosse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse misses with a two punch combination.
LaCrosse lands a nice shot that snaps Mclovin's head back.
Mclovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaCrosse moves away.
Mclovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mclovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaCrosse slips a jab and a cross from Mclovin.
Mclovin wants to clinch
and LaCrosse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mclovin counters with a left and a right that stings LaCrosse.
It looks like Duke LaCrosse has been cut.
LaCrosse misses with a double jab
and Mclovin counters with a right hand to the body.
LaCrosse throws a hook but Mclovin avoids it easily.
Nice shot by LaCrosse.
LaCrosse looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mclovin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaCrosse throws a big shot that misses.
Mclovin lands with a right hand.
Mclovin misses with a few strikes there.
LaCrosse throws a leg kick
and Mclovin counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke LaCrosse dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mclovin moves out of range as LaCrosse strikes.
Mclovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaCrosse circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclovin looks to land a combination but LaCrosse avoids it well.
Mclovin tries to bum rush LaCrosse with a series of wild strikes but LaCrosse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mclovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse throws a wild body kick that Mclovin sees coming a mile off.
A jab from LaCrosse misses.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaCrosse defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin blocks the body kick.
LaCrosse throws a front kick that sends Mclovin stumbling back into the cage.
Mclovin checks a low kick from LaCrosse.
Mclovin avoids a kick to the body.
LaCrosse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LaCrosse counters with a left to the body.
Mclovin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mclovin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaCrosse swivels and escapes.
A jab from LaCrosse does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaCrosse.
Mclovin checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse throws out a loose jab but Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaCrosse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mclovin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LaCrosse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mclovin counters with a thumping low kick.
LaCrosse throws a combination that misses
and LaCrosse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mclovin.
Mclovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedor Mclovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaCrosse throws a looping overhand right but Mclovin ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCrosse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fedor Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from LaCrosse does no damage.
LaCrosse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaCrosse.
Mclovin looks to throw a body kick
and LaCrosse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaCrosse throws a big shot that misses.
Duke LaCrosse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclovin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke LaCrosse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaCrosse 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke LaCrosse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Heaven Hell. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan moves out of range as Chaos throws a body kick.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Masilungan cracks a nice hook into Chaos's ribs.
A big left from Masilungan misses.
Masilungan scores with a spinning back kick!
Masilungan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Masilungan misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masilungan.
Masilungan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan scores with a head kick.
Masilungan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaos.
Chaos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chaos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chaos.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
Chaos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Masilungan throws a head kick that half lands.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Masilungan throws a front kick aimed at Chaos's knee but Chaos avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Masilungan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chaos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Masilungan.
Masilungan is looking to slow Chaos down with leg kicks.
Chaos tries a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Chaos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masilungan misses with a low kick.
Masilungan blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Chaos is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with a thumping low kick.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Masilungan misses with a jab to the body
and Chaos counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos throws a solid leg kick but Masilungan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaos.
Masilungan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Masilungan duly obliges.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chaos. That's going to slow Masilungan down.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
Masilungan throws a lazy body kick
and Chaos counters with a head kick.
Masilungan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Masilungan is looking to slow Chaos down with leg kicks.
Chaos 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.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaos tries to clinch up but Masilungan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos avoids the head kick by Masilungan.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Masilungan misses the body punch
and Chaos counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masilungan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Masilungan.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos defending well as Masilungan loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masilungan misses with a jab to the body
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaos misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masilungan misses the shot to the body.
Chaos misses with a leg kick.
Masilungan swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masilungan manages to avoid it.
Masilungan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masilungan is looking to wear down Chaos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaos misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Masilungan catches Chaos right on the button with a cross.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chaos throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan scores with a three punch combo!
Masilungan swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaos.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chaos. Masilungan shrugs it off though.
Masilungan throws a series of punches but Chaos moves out of range.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
Chaos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaos thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos moves in looking to clinch but Masilungan pushes him off.
Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a leg kick
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masilungan's knee momentarily.
Chaos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
Chaos throws a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a straight right hand.
Chaos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masilungan. That did some damage!
Chaos throws a leg kick but Masilungan moved away.
Chaos thows a leg kick but Masilungan checks it
and Masilungan counters with a good low kick that Chaos was not able to check.
Masilungan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos scores with a punch to the head.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Chaos misses
and Masilungan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chaos tries to land a front kick but Masilungan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masilungan works over Chaos's head and body with a nice combination.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan thows a body shot but no joy.
Chaos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masilungan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
Masilungan takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Masilungan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chaos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masilungan checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masilungan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Masilungan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masilungan throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Masilungan lands with a good body shot.
Chaos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses.
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Masilungan tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masilungan just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos throws a leg kick
letting Masilungan counter with a right hand.
Masilungan tried to score with a low kick but Chaos checks it.
Masilungan swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaos thuds a left hand into Masilungan's body.
Chaos throws a front kick aimed at Masilungan's knee but Masilungan avoids it well.
Chaos motions for Masilungan to come forward. Chaos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Masilungan.
Chaos has closed the distance and engaged Masilungan in a clinch.
Chaos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masilungan tries to pull guard but Chaos won't allow it.
Masilungan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Masilungan pulls guard.
Chaos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masilungan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chaos is working away from the top position though.
Masilungan is trying to get back to full guard.
Masilungan is trying to stand up here but Chaos is controlling him well.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masilungan defending well though.
Chaos prevents Masilungan from standing back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Masilungan misses the body punch
and Chaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaos looks to land a body kick but Masilungan moved away.
Chaos tries to clinch up.
Masilungan scores with a nice right hand.
Chaos thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Masilungan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chaos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clinton Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaos throws a leg kick but Masilungan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masilungan throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Masilungan.
Masilungan scores with a shot to the body.
Chaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jesh Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masilungan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
Chaos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masilungan is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masilungan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masilungan tries a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Chaos tries to land a front kick but Masilungan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Chaos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Masilungan. Chaos shrugs it off though.
Masilungan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Chaos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masilungan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Merengue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merengue comes to the cage accompanied by Flood of Red - Dont Sleep, Swim.. Ryan has chosen Girlfriend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Merengue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merengue circles away.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merengue avoids it really well and circles away.
Merengue fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan shoots in but Merengue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Merengue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Merengue. Ryan shrugs it off though.
Merengue misses with a straight right.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Merengue, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Merengue against the cage but Merengue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merengue misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
A big right from Merengue misses.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Merengue tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merengue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan looks gassed!
Merengue throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merengue slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merengue throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Merengue bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryan's head.
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Merengue lands a big head kick that sends Ryan tumbling to the mat! Merengue takes a step backwards and waves Ryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merengue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merengue slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Merengue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Merengue.
A nice inside leg kick there by Merengue. That's going to slow Ryan down.
Ryan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Merengue is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merengue tries a head kick but it misses.
Merengue connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Merengue.
Merengue lands an overhand right.
Ryan dives in and grabs Merengue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merengue pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Merengue keeps Ryan at a distance using the push kick.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Merengue.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Merengue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan walks into a jab.
Merengue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Merengue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Merengue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Merengue misses with a head kick.
Merengue lands with a good body shot.
Merengue lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merengue throws a head kick that Ryan semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Merengue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Merengue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Merengue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merengue circles away.
Merengue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Merengue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Merengue throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Merengue counters with a leg kick.
Merengue misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Merengue misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Merengue counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Merengue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merengue looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merengue.
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merengue counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Merengue stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merengue wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryan slips a straight right by Merengue.
Merengue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merengue throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merengue misses with a low kick.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ryan is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Ryan's cut even more.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Merengue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merengue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Merengue.
A clash of legs there as Ryan blocks the low kick.
Merengue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan tries for a takedown but Merengue circles away easily
and Merengue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Merengue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Merengue misses with a head kick.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ryan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Merengue has got the better of the exchanges.
Merengue tries a head kick but it misses.
Merengue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Merengue fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merengue is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Merengue circles away and we're back to standing.
Merengue works the jab nicely.
Merengue tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Merengue counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Merengue throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan dives in and grabs Merengue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merengue pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Merengue misses the target.
Mike Merengue is winning the standup battle so far.
Merengue tries a head kick but it misses.
Merengue throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Jake Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merengue lands a high kick!
Ryan takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Merengue.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Merengue circles away easily
enabling Merengue to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Merengue.
Merengue thuds his shin into the meat of Ryan's side.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Merengue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Merengue throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Merengue throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Merengue looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Merengue goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Merengue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Merengue stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Merengue sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Merengue.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryan blocks the leg kick.
Crunch! Merengue slams his shin into Ryan's torso.
Merengue fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Merengue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Merengue.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Merengue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ryan shoots and misses
and Merengue counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ryan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Merengue there.
Ryan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Merengue.
Merengue tries a head kick but it misses.
Merengue looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merengue.
A head kick misses from Merengue.
Merengue throws a leg kick that misses.
Merengue scores with a head kick.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Merengue counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merengue throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Merengue throws a low kick, looking for Ryan's leg but Ryan calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Merengue sprawls well. Merengue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Merengue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Merengue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merengue attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merengue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merengue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Merengue slams his shin into Ryan's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merengue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Merengue's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Merengue duly obliges.
Mike Merengue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merengue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merengue lands with a hook. Ryan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Merengue scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Merengue throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Merengue with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Merengue which made him look bad.
Merengue lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Merengue misses with a low kick.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Merengue lands but Ryan takes it in his stride.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merengue napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ryan working away.
Merengue sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merengue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merengue wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Mike Merengue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merengue looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Merengue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merengue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Merengue!
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