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UVT 334:Tavares vs Machida PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ismael !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares scores with a shot to the body.
Ismael shoots in but Soares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Soares. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soares.
Soares's corner calls for a 1-2. Soares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ismael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
Soares paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ismael is rocked!
Ismael ducks under a wild hook from Soares.
Ismael is still on wobbly legs! Can Soares finish him?
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soares cracks Ismael with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ismael falls to his knees and Soares doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Soares!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius De Jesus Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius De Jesus Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka moves into range and clinches up with De Jesus Vieira.
De Jesus Vieira taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cierpka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cierpka misses with a knee strike.
De Jesus Vieira blocks the elbow strike.
Cierpka lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Vinicius De Jesus Vieira has been cut.
The referee calls for De Jesus Vieira to work.
Cierpka stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cierpka pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cierpka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cierpka stalling in the clinch.
Cierpka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cierpka tries to break the clinch but De Jesus Vieira is controlling the position.
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Krystian Cierpka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cierpka fails to land the takedown.
Cierpka sets himself, and De Jesus Vieira steps forward looking for the clinch! Cierpka avoids it this time.
Cierpka shoots in but no luck this time.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cierpka gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka lands an elbow that stopped De Jesus Vieira in his tracks for a moment.
Cierpka misses with some punches.
Cierpka working aggressively here.
Cierpka tries to pull guard but De Jesus Vieira holds him up against the cage and eventually Cierpka drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Cierpka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cierpka tries to land knees in the clinch but De Jesus Vieira avoids the damage to the body.
Cierpka taking a breather.
Cierpka slowing the pace effectively.
De Jesus Vieira avoids a wild elbow strike from Cierpka.
Cierpka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Jesus Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Cierpka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cierpka gets a clinch.
Cierpka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Jesus Vieira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cierpka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cierpka misses with the head strike.
Cierpka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cierpka is looking to break free of the clinch but De Jesus Vieira has double underhooks.
Cierpka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cierpka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Jesus Vieira smiles and moves away.
Cierpka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Jesus Vieira wants to counter the offense by Cierpka and move into the clinch position.
De Jesus Vieira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jesus Vieira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cierpka is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jesus Vieira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka closes the distance and pushes De Jesus Vieira back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cierpka cracks De Jesus Vieira with a nice body shot.
Cierpka being controlled against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira stalls.
Cierpka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Jesus Vieira up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Jesus Vieira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius De Jesus Vieira's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cierpka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Jesus Vieira stuffs the takedown attempt from Cierpka. Cierpka gets slowly back to his feet.
De Jesus Vieira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cierpka.
Cierpka misses with a body shot.
Cierpka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Jesus Vieira circles away quickly and effectively.
Cierpka moves into range and clinches up with De Jesus Vieira.
De Jesus Vieira blocks a body shot from Cierpka.
Krystian Cierpka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cierpka is looking to control De Jesus Vieira's arms but De Jesus Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cierpka has his back to the cage.
Cierpka pushes off an throws an elbow but De Jesus Vieira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira taking a breather.
Cierpka letting De Jesus Vieira take a breather here.
Cierpka throws a punch but it's blocked by De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Jesus Vieira can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka misses with an elbow over the top.
De Jesus Vieira stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vinicius De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka shoots in looking for a takedown. De Jesus Vieira tries to sprawl out of it but Cierpka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Jesus Vieira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cierpka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Jesus Vieira defends well and Cierpka ends up having to push De Jesus Vieira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Cierpka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jesus Vieira moves forwards but Cierpka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cierpka closes the distance and clinches up with De Jesus Vieira, looking for a takedown. Cierpka pushes De Jesus Vieira against the cage but De Jesus Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cierpka rushes De Jesus Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
Cierpka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cierpka tries to pull guard but De Jesus Vieira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cierpka letting De Jesus Vieira take a breather here.
Cierpka swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jesus Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jesus Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cierpka is trying to break the clinch but De Jesus Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De Jesus Vieira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cierpka displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Jesus Vieira up against the cage.
Cierpka is trying to break the clinch but De Jesus Vieira is controlling him.
De Jesus Vieira prevents Cierpka from breaking the clinch.
Cierpka controlling the action here for a moment.
De Jesus Vieira avoiding damage.
Cierpka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Jesus Vieira smiles and moves away.
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.
Cierpka drives through and clinches with De Jesus Vieira against the cage.
Cierpka misses with a body punch.
De Jesus Vieira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka looking to slow down the pace here.
Cierpka misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cierpka avoiding damage.
Cierpka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Cierpka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius De Jesus Vieira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Jesus Vieira leaves Cierpka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Jesus Vieira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cierpka darts in and clinches De Jesus Vieira up against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira avoiding damage.
Cierpka lands a damaging elbow.
Cierpka wants to get back to striking at distance but De Jesus Vieira won't allow it.
De Jesus Vieira stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka has De Jesus Vieira pressed against the cage.
Cierpka wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Jesus Vieira stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka looking to stall.
Cierpka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cierpka fails to pull guard.
A short right from Cierpka on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cierpka just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Jesus Vieira's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jesus Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cierpka.
A bit of stalling here from De Jesus Vieira.
Cierpka tries to pull guard but De Jesus Vieira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Cierpka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cierpka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cierpka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cierpka struggles to land a body shot inside as De Jesus Vieira controls his hands.
Cierpka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cierpka is looking to control De Jesus Vieira's arms but De Jesus Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cierpka has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus Vieira has Cierpka pressed against the cage.
Cierpka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cierpka lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cierpka is looking to break free of the clinch but De Jesus Vieira has double underhooks.
De Jesus Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cierpka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cierpka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka is trying to break free.
De Jesus Vieira blocks an elbow strike from Cierpka.
Cierpka tries to break free but De Jesus Vieira pushes him back against the cage.
De Jesus Vieira blocks an elbow strike from Cierpka.
Krystian Cierpka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Jesus Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cierpka has picked De Jesus Vieira up - he's going for a ride! Cierpka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vinicius De Jesus Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cierpka is taking a breather. De Jesus Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krystian Cierpka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cierpka, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystian Cierpka!
A victorious Krystian Cierpka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cobalt Khalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Hives - Walk Idiot Walk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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137 lbs
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142 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dong Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cobalt Khalil!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalil stuffs the takedown.
Long throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
Khalil is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Long's shoulder. That is not cool.
Khalil tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Long is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khalil is working Long over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khalil off and has taken his back!
Khalil is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalil is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long trying to control.
Khalil showing good submission defense here.
Long is persistently looking for the submission but Khalil is defending it well.
Khalil trying to get back to his feet but Long is in full control for now.
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.
Long has his opponent's back but Khalil is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Long.
Long misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Khalil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Long escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khalil's guard.
Long forces his way into half guard.
It looks like Long is going to stand back up.
Long is stalling here. Khalil is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Long seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Khalil has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long stops Khalil from passing to mount.
Long tries to bench press Khalil off him but Khalil keeps the position.
Long takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Khalil scoring with punches from side control.
Khalil trying to control the position but Long is working away.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Long takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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.
Khalil trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Khalil working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long wants to control but Khalil postures up.
Khalil landing a few strikes.
Khalil is working Long over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Khalil working the ground and pound.
Long is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobalt Khalil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalil lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Long misses.
Khalil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dong Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khalil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalil sprawls and moves away.
Khalil stuffs the takedown attempt from Long. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Khalil feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with an attempted mid kick.
Long is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Long throws a leg kick but Khalil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khalil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Long is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khalil.
Long throws a sloppy body shot
and Khalil counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Long!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalil lands some shots froms side control.
Long gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khalil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khalil lands with a punch from half guard.
Long looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khalil looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khalil manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khalil is trying to drag Long to the mat but Long just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khalil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalil is trying to drag Long to the mat but Long just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Long misses with the head strike.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cobalt Khalil.
Khalil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khalil defends it nicely.
Khalil with the counter takedown but Long avoids it easily.
Dong Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalil fails to land with a series of punches.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Khalil's shoulder, as Khalil tries to avoid the shot.
Khalil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khalil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khalil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalil swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Khalil misses with a two punch combination.
Khalil feints a jab promting Long to slip. Khalil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Long slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Long.
Long dodges the punch combination from Khalil.
Long moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long takes a swing at Khalil's ribcage but misses.
Khalil closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Long did well to prevent Khalil getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobalt Khalil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Long takes a swing at Khalil's ribcage but misses.
Long throws a combination that misses
and Khalil counters with a three punch combo that has Long backing up. Long nods at Khalil to acknowledge the strikes.
Long tries to land a body kick
and Khalil counters with a takedown into side control.
Khalil gets to mount! Long was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Khalil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Khalil landing strikes from the mount and Long is in trouble!
Long is squirming around, avoiding Khalil's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalil prevents Long from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Khalil.
Long is rocked!
Long in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Long is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khalil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Long takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Khalil's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cobalt Khalil!
Cobalt Khalil decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog has chosen Beat It as his entrance music. Crazy Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dority uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Dority was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dority has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Dog catches Dority with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dority slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Dority misses the target.
Dority forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog is trying to stall.
Dority misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dority lands a left hand.
Dority doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dority effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dog.
Dog lands a head shot.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dog looks to throw the jab but Dority is out of range.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
Dan Dority is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Dog. That snapped Dority's head back.
Dority avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dority stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Dority throwing a counter right hand but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dog misses with a hook
enabling Dority to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dority.
A jab from Dog does it's job there.
Crazy Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dority circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Dority tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dority scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks.
Dority blocks a jab.
Dority takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dority displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dog goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dog 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.
Dority closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dority swings wildly with an uppercut but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dority is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dority's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dority scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dority slows down the pace here.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dority taking a breather.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dority manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dority is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority has Dog pushed against the cage.
Dority fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dog being controlled against the cage.
Dog'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.
Dog misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dog thuds his right hand into Dority's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dority gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dog.
Dog misses with a few strikes there.
Dority swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Dority bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dority to the mat! Dority manages to get full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dog. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dog pushing down on Dority's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Dority is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dority is just riding it out for now. Dog eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority makes his way to full guard, as Dog worked for a kimura.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dority is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dog accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Dority looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dority is keeping the position for now.
Dority trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dog lands a two punch combo.
Dog misses with a hook
and Dority counters with a left to the body.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Dority uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dority tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Nice shot lands for Dority.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dority seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dority steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
A counter left hand to the body from Dority misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dority wants to clinch.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dority uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
Dog avoids the body shot from Dority.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dority bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dority pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Dority.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Dority pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dority has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dority there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dority tries to clinch there but Dog circles away.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
and Dority counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dority swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dority tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dority swinging wildly here.
Dog scores with a jab. Dority acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dority is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dog.
Dog scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dority cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dog scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dority connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dority throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Dog crashing down! Dog tries to stagger back to his feet but Dority just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Dog asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dority!
The defeated Crazy Dog had this to say: 'Fuck.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. This should be fireworks!
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168 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bishop!
The strikes coming from Cirus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cirus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bishop works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cirus trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Cirus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Cirus throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Cirus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Cirus sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to roll over but Cirus keeps him under control.
Cirus throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Cirus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cirus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cirus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cirus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cirus throwing strikes but missing.
Cirus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cirus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cirus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Bishop bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cirus's guard.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cirus keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop prevents Cirus from getting back to his feet.
That's two 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirus.
Cirus shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Cirus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cirus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cirus wants to get back to his feet.
Cirus's coaches at Animal House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cirus down.
Cirus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Bishop stalls from top position.
Bishop prevents Cirus from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the position but Cirus is working away.
Cirus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cirus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop scoring with punches and elbows.
Bishop prevents Cirus from escaping the position.
Bishop landing strikes.
Bishop passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cirus!
You get the feeling that Cirus really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bishop with shots to the head and body - Cirus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bishop looking to control but Cirus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cirus tries to buck Bishop off but he can't manage it.
Cirus is bucking up trying to escape but Bishop cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a big shot to the head and Cirus winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryan Bishop!
Bryan Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Barraga Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wango Tango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tango has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Barraga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wango Tango!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraga Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barraga Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barraga Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barraga Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tango looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barraga Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraga Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tango is trying to stand back up but Barraga Jr is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barraga Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barraga Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barraga Jr is defended easily by Tango.
Barraga Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barraga Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tango is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tango trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Barraga Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barraga Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tango on his heels. He'll look to pass Tango's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Tango looking for a sweep. Not yet Tango, not yet.
Barraga Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tango dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barraga Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tango has managed to get both his arms back between Barraga Jr's legs - danger averted.
Tango trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barraga Jr's guard.
Barraga Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tango is aware though and is defending well.
Barraga Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tango doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tango manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tango has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barraga Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Barraga Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tango defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Barraga Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A leg kick checked by Barraga Jr.
Tango tries to clinch but Barraga Jr moves away
and Barraga Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BJ Barraga Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barraga Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraga Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Barraga Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barraga Jr advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraga Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Tango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barraga Jr taking a breather here.
Barraga Jr has control of an arm but Tango manages to advance to Barraga Jr's back!
Tango is striking from the back but Barraga Jr escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Barraga Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tango pulls his head out easily.
Tango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barraga Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tango wants to stand up but Barraga Jr is controlling the position.
Barraga Jr is trying to maintain the position but Tango is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barraga Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tango wants to clinch up but Barraga Jr keeps it at a distance.
Barraga Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tango.
Tango has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barraga Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barraga Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barraga Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Tango.
Tango stalling the fight.
Barraga Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tango controls his hands.
Tango lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barraga Jr backwards.
Tango misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barraga Jr.
Tango scores a nice knee to the body.
Barraga Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Tango controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tango controlling the action here for a moment.
Barraga Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barraga Jr.
Barraga Jr breaks the clinch.
Tango looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barraga Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tango is fending him off so far but Barraga Jr persists. Nope, Tango circles away and we're back to standing.
Tango tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barraga Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tango sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barraga Jr drives through with a takedown into Tango's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tango wants to stand and escape but Barraga Jr is having none of it.
Barraga Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wango Tango will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tango doesn't manage to clinch there - Barraga Jr circles away.
Tango closes the distance but Barraga Jr moves to the side
and Barraga Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tango's guard.
Barraga Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tango has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barraga Jr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barraga Jr manages to break the clinch.
Tango tries to close the distance and clinch but Barraga Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barraga Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Barraga Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tango leaves Barraga Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tango wants to clinch up but Barraga Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tango keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barraga Jr content to stall in guard here.
Barraga Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tango!
You can see the frustration on Barraga Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tango stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tango pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barraga Jr is out of range and Tango settles back down.
Barraga Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tango is quick to defend against it.
Tango pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barraga Jr is out of range and Tango settles back down.
Tango clinches up against the cage.
Barraga Jr blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tango.
Barraga Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tango pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Barraga Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barraga Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barraga Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tango dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tango scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barraga Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barraga Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tango can do to turn this around?
Barraga Jr lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Barraga Jr.
Tango stalling in the clinch but Barraga Jr improves position.
Barraga Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Tango won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraga Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barraga Jr blocks a body shot from Tango.
Tango stalling the fight.
Tango cracks Barraga Jr with a nice body shot.
Barraga Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tango slowing the pace effectively.
Tango trying to land knees to the body.
Tango lands with a light punch inside.
Barraga Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Tango shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barraga Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tango pushes Barraga Jr off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barraga Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tango leaves Barraga Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wango Tango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tango has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Barraga Jr!
BJ Barraga Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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156 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourque swivels and escapes.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Bourque lands a glancing blow to the side of Ninja's head.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ninja feints the counter takedown.
Ninja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourque defends well and Ninja ends up having to push Bourque into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
Ninja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ninja showed some decent athleticism there.
Ninja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja trying to mount his opponent but Bourque defends it.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Ninja has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bourque is defending against the submission attempts here by Ninja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ninja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Bourque's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bourque tries to get to full guard but Ninja has control of the leg.
Bourque trying to control but Ninja postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bourque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ninja.
Ninja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ninja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ninja is looking to pass Bourque's guard but actually Bourque recovers to full guard.
Bourque has his hands on Ninja's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bourque getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bourque wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Bourque stops Ninja from passing to mount.
Bourque wants to control but Ninja postures up.
Ninja working the ground and pound but Bourque is defending the strikes.
Ninja wants to take a breather but Bourque manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ninja.
Ninja being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bourque. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Ninja misses.
Ninja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ninja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bourque sprawls well. Bourque wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ninja gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Test Ninja will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja takes one to the chin there.
Ninja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bourque connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ninja scrambles back to his feet.
Bourque lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ninja circles away quickly and effectively.
Ninja drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bourque defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
Bourque lands a jab.
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque scores with a nice right hand.
Paul Bourque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
Bourque swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bourque bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ninja's head.
Bourque connects with a single shot there.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bourque counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Ninja.
A shot to the body from Bourque misses
so Ninja counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Ninja from controlling successfully.
Bourque manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ninja manages to get himself to full guard.
Ninja throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ninja is on top in guard.
Ninja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Bourque keeps moving.
Bourque looking for a sweep. Not yet Bourque, not yet.
Ninja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bourque scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Bourque backs off Ninja throws a huge counter combo but Bourque manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ninja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bourque takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ninja staying out of range there.
Ninja feints the counter takedown.
Bourque lands a really nice looking cross but Ninja seems unphased.
Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Ninja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bourque with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ninja walks into a left hand.
Bourque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ninja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bourque's guard.
Ninja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bourque is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Ninja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Test Ninja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ninja trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ninja pushes down on Bourque's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Bourque.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Ninja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bourque lands with a shot to the body.
Bourque has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bourque is looking to break free of the clinch but Ninja has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque breaks from the clinch.
Ninja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Ninja moves forwards but Bourque connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ninja slips a straight right by Bourque.
Bourque throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ninja defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Ninja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ninja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.
Ninja is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bourque with a body shot.
Bourque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bourque.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourque lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Bourque coming out on top.
Bourque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ninja's hands.
Bourque moves in looking to clinch but Ninja pushes him off.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
and Ninja counters with a single leg into guard. Bourque didn't expect that.
Bourque is pulling down on Ninja's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ninja 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.
Ninja postures up.
Bourque pulls Ninja in to control the position.
Ninja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bourque being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ninja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ninja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bourque is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bourque is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bourque has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bourque 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!
An out of breath Paul Bourque thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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47
272 lbs
47 - 47 - 1 |
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280 lbs
38 - 22 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha slips under a jab from Heggs.
Ghotha misses with a takedown
and Heggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghotha or perhaps it was just good defense by Heggs, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Heggs lands a nice hook to Ghotha's body. Ghotha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghotha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heggs throws a nice looking combination but Ghotha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghotha feinted with a counter takedown.
Heggs clinches with his opponent.
Heggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heggs has Ghotha pushed against the cage.
Heggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghotha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heggs counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghoul Ghotha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs closes the distance and clinches.
Ghotha is trying to drag Heggs to the mat but Heggs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Heggs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
Heggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heggs darts in and clinches Ghotha up against the cage.
Heggs digs a right hand into Ghotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghotha's gas tank.
Heggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heggs lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heggs.
Ghotha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heggs is defending well.
Heggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heggs pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heggs leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heggs.
Heggs lands an uppercut.
Heggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghotha looks up at the clock. Bad move! Heggs lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ghotha. Heggs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Heggs!
A very excited looking Luther Heggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Ray Olhoffer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bleh Wha's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wha.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha lands with a light punch inside.
Olhoffer is trying to push Wha away but Wha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Wha lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wha.
Wha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Olhoffer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Olhoffer looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
A knee to the head by Wha.
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Wha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wha is stalling here.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wha.
Wha scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha cracks Olhoffer with a nice body shot.
Wha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wha presses Olhoffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wha stalling the fight.
Wha cracks Olhoffer with a nice body shot.
Wha landing knees to the head.
Wha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Olhoffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Wha - that landed with a thud.
Wha slows down the pace here.
Wha lands with a short shot to the head.
Wha blocks an uppercut.
Wha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wha cracks Olhoffer with a nice body shot.
Wha stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Wha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wha.
Come on Wha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olhoffer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wha avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Wha closes the distance and pushes Olhoffer back into the cage.
Wha just leaning against Olhoffer, taking a breather.
Wha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Wha.
Wha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olhoffer up against the cage.
Wha lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Olhoffer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Wha to work.
Olhoffer being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Olhoffer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wha misses with a two punch combination.
Wha staying out of range there.
Wha moves into the clinch.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wha lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wha.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Olhoffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wha stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wha.
Wha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wha is leaning against Olhoffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wha has Olhoffer pressed against the cage.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Wha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Wha has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Olhoffer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Olhoffer'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.
Wha throws a right and a left that Olhoffer avoids nicely.
Wha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Wha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olhoffer throws a head punch that misses.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olhoffer wants to get back to striking at distance but Wha won't allow it.
Wha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olhoffer can do to turn this around?
Olhoffer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wha is working Olhoffer over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wha is working Olhoffer over against the cage.
Wha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olhoffers head.
Wha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olhoffer is breathing heavily.
Wha leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
Wha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olhoffer up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Wha.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wha.
Wha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Olhoffer up against the cage.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olhoffer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wha gets through Olhoffer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wha.
Wha cracks Olhoffer with a nice body shot.
Wha lands an uppercut.
Wha taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a shoulder strike.
Wha avoiding damage.
Wha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha has Olhoffer pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Wha clinches up against the cage.
Wha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Wha.
A short body shot lands from Wha as the two fighters clinch.
Wha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Wha.
Olhoffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olhoffer wants to get back to striking at distance but Wha won't allow it.
Wha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olhoffers head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wha.
Olhoffer is rocked!
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha stalls.
Wha drops Olhoffer with a big knee straight up the middle! Olhoffer is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Olhoffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Wha finish him?
Wha pushes Olhoffer up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Wha lands a right hand.
Wha lands a big knee to the head and Olhoffer goes down! Wha pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bleh Wha!
Bleh Wha gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Tavares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
Machida avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares connects with a right hand. Machida shakes it off.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares thumps Machida with a low kick.
Tavares swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tavares takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tavares misses with an uppercut
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Machida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavares.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
Machida prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Machida tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares digs a right hand into Machida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machida's gas tank.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Machida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares lands a glancing blow to the side of Machida's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Machida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tavares doesn't seem bothered though.
Machida defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares tries to clinch up
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares looks to land a body kick but Machida moved away.
A nice side step and Machida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Machida was not able to check.
Tavares throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares throws out a powerful jab.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Machida misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
Tavares throws a head kick that Machida semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Machida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tavares.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
Machida shapes to counter with a head kick.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Machida's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tavares lands with a straight right. Machida didn't see that one coming.
Machida misses with a looping left.
As Machida backs away, Tavares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Tavares throws a front kick that sends Machida stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares misses with a head kick.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thiago Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Tavares wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Tavares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machida checks a leg kick.
Machida throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy body kick from Tavares
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares looks for the body kick but Machida saw that one coming.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thiago Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
You can see that Machida has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Renzo Machida has been cut.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida tried to score with a low kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Machida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Tavares misses.
A punch combination from Tavares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares throws a right hand that Machida ducks under and follows up with a left that Machida also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tavares.
Machida throws a hook but Tavares blocks it.
Tavares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tavares is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavares.
Machida misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Machida's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares motions for Machida to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Machida works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida is looking to score with low kicks.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tavares at a distance.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida checks a low kick from Tavares.
Machida slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Machida throws a lazy head kick
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Machida breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavares, right into the meat.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Machida sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machida avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Machida releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Machida checks a leg kick.
Tavares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice cross by Machida.
Machida throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Machida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavares throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Tavares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tavares thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida throws a fast counter high kick but Tavares manages to duck under it in time.
Tavares gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Tavares tenderised Machida's leg. Machida is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavares wants to slow Machida down by chopping away at his legs.
Machida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Tavares clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Renzo Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida tries to work over Tavares's front leg with a kick but Tavares checks it.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tavares throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Tavares throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Tavares tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tavares misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Tavares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machida.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Tavares throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machida on the side of the head.
Tavares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tavares misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Tavares is predictable there
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares throws a front kick that sends Machida stumbling back into the cage.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares with a nice cross.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida connects with a body shot that sends Tavares's belly button to the back.
Tavares closes the distance and clinches.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Tavares swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares lands a high kick!
Tavares lands an overhand right.
Machida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machida has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tavares.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Machida moved away.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Tavares's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavares tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Thiago Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renzo Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Machida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Tavares misses with a leg kick.
Machida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Tavares there.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Machida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Machida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares tries to clinch but Machida is having none of it.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Machida takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Tavares moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMachida.
Tavares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Machida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares works Machida's body with a nice hook.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
Tavares thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Machida looks to land a combination but Tavares avoids it well.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Machida avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Machida gets tackled into the cage by Tavares. Tavares maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavares.
Tavares prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Renzo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Machida avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida breaks the clinch.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida with a hook.
A big left from Machida misses.
Machida avoids the head kick by Tavares.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Tavares scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tavares wants to clinch
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Tavares was not able to check.
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Machida's torso.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
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 Thiago Tavares.
Well Tavares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Tavares!
Thiago Tavares retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Thiago Tavares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Renzo Machida had this to say: 'Assim finalizo minha carreira. Congrats Thiago ( Rodrigo é viado)'.
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