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MBF 012 Alvarez & Ostrowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hruska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saucier swivels and escapes.
Saucier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saucier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hruska moves into range and clinches up with Saucier.
Saucier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hruska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saucier after a bit of a struggle.
Hruska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saucier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hruska gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hruska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hruska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hruska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hruska's waist but Hruska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saucier off to one side.
Saucier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saucier stuffs the takedown attempt from Hruska. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet.
Hruska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saucier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hruska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saucier.
Hruska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saucier.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saucier.
Saucier moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska stuffs the takedown.
Hruska attempts a counter takedown but Saucier avoids it well and moves away.
Saucier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saucier avoids a kick to the body.
Hruska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense.
Saucier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hruska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saucier somewhat.
Saucier dives in and grabs Hruska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hruska pushes down on Saucier's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hruska instigates a clinch.
Saucier jumps guard but Hruska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hruska gets underhooks to prevent Saucier's takedown attempt.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saucier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hruska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hruska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Saucier.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hruska has had enough of the clinch but Saucier keeps him there for the moment.
Hruska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saucier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hruska shoots in and drives through. Saucier sprawls well.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hruska stuffs the takedown.
Hruska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saucier shoots for a takedown but Hruska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska fails to land the takedown.
Hruska fails with a takedown attempt.
Hruska is breathing heavily.
Saucier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hruska circles away.
Saucier shoots in for a double leg but Hruska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska shoots in looking for a takedown but Saucier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hruska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hruska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saucier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hruska has Saucier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saucier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hruska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska jumps guard but Saucier stands there with Hruska around his waist. Hruska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Searlas Saucier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hruska fails to land the takedown.
Saucier has Hruska up against the cage in a clinch.
Saucier prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hruska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier is trying to pull guard but Hruska has him pressed against the cage.
Saucier tries to pull guard but Hruska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hruska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saucier walks away with a smile on his face. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saucier moves into the clinch.
Saucier breaks from the clinch.
Hruska closes the distance and clinches up with Saucier, looking for a takedown. Hruska pushes Saucier against the cage but Saucier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska misses with a takedown attempt
and Saucier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saucier.
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hruska defends it nicely.
Hruska half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saucier closes the distance and clinches.
Saucier leaning against his opponent.
Searlas Saucier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hruska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saucier.
Hruska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saucier takes a swing at Hruska's ribcage but misses.
Hruska tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saucier defends well and Hruska ends up having to push Saucier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saucier clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hruska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saucier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saucier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saucier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saucier.
Hruska managing to block the knees to the body from Saucier.
Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier shoots in for a double leg but Hruska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska tries to counter with a takedown but Saucier is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier throws a series of punches but Hruska avoids them all with ease.
Hruska slips a jab and a cross from Saucier.
Hruska clinches with his opponent.
Saucier successfully pulls guard.
Hruska trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is looking to stand up but Hruska isn't so interested in that idea.
Saucier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saucier holds on and takes a little breather.
Saucier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hruska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Saucier blocks the leg kick.
Saucier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saucier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hruska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saucier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hruska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saucier swivels and escapes.
Saucier tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Searlas Saucier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Hruska checks a leg kick.
Hruska takes the fight into the clinch.
Hruska missing with knees to the body.
Saucier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saucier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hruska trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is trying to keep Hruska in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saucier trying to strike off his back.
Hruska throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska looking to pass the guard.
Saucier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Hruska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hruska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hruska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saucier misses with a head kick.
Saucier rushes Hruska and presses him up against the cage.
Saucier jumps guard but Hruska stands there with Saucier around his waist. Saucier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saucier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hruska stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Hruska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hruska stuffs the takedown attempt from Saucier. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.
Saucier shoots in but Hruska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saucier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hruska.
No joy there for Hruska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hruska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saucier moves into the clinch.
Saucier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hruska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hruska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saucier's efforts to push away.
Hruska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska looks to clinch
and Saucier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saucier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saucier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saucier throws a chopping leg kick but Hruska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saucier has managed to clinch.
Hruska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hruska manages to pull guard.
Saucier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saucier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saucier prevents Hruska from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saucier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saucier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Searlas Saucier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saucier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Searlas Saucier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TorOslo Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deavy Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deavy Watt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TorOslo Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deavy Watt!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hansen is fending him off so far but Watt persists. Nope, Hansen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watt slaps away a takedown attempt from Hansen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watt has managed to clinch.
Hansen has Watt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Watt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hansen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watt to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TorOslo Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Watt won't allow it.
Watt pulls guard successfully.
Hansen looking to sit in guard and control but Watt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen controls Watt momentarily but Watt frees himself.
Watt drops back looking for a leg! Hansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hansen manages to kick Watt off! Watt jumps back into Hansen's guard.
Watt is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Hansen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Watt has passed into side control.
Watt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Watt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Watt stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watt is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Watt circles away and we're back to standing.
Watt wants to counter the offense by Hansen and move into the clinch position.
Hansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Watt circles away.
Hansen misses with a takedown
and Watt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hansen wants to stall.
Watt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watt jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watt is on top in guard.
Watt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watt pushing down on Hansen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watt uses his free foot to push down on Hansen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deavy Watt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen leaves Watt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice jab there from Hansen.
Watt fails with a takedown attempt.
Watt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TorOslo Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deavy Watt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen scores with a one two! Watt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Deavy Watt has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hansen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hansen jumps guard but Watt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Watt goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watt clinches up against the cage.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Watt manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hansen.
Hansen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is working for takedown but Watt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watt tries to pull guard but Hansen won't allow it.
Watt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hansen is trying to drag Watt to the mat but Watt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Watt goes for a takedown attempt but Hansen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Watt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Watt is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Watt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Watt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watt clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt pulls guard successfully.
Hansen throws an elbow that misses. Watt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hansen's guard. Nice move by Watt!
Watt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Watt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TorOslo Hansen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deavy Watt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Watt swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansen.
Watt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hansen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but Watt shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hansen is defended easily by Watt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to stall.
Hansen tries to break the clinch but Watt is controlling the position.
Hansen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watt smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TorOslo Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watt.
As Watt looks to move away, Hansen throws a big counter combo bu Watt just gets out of the way.
Watt fails with the takedown
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen gets tackled into the cage by Watt. Watt maintains the clinch.
Hansen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Watt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Watt jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Watt around his waist. Watt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watt jumps guard and drags Hansen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen looking to sit in guard and control but Watt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Watt postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watt is pushing down on Hansen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hansen is fighting to maintain full guard but Watt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Watt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watt prevents Hansen from improving his position.
Hansen wants to control but Watt is keeping busy.
Hansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Watt seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hansen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Watt manages to move to mount!
Watt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hansen hang on?
Watt controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Deavy Watt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deavy Watt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wincent Montag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
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, Wincent Montag!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Necas throws a head kick that misses.
Necas shoots for a double leg takedown but Montag sprawls well. He's pushed Necas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montag wants to counter with a clinch but Necas pushes him away.
Montag closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Montag.
Necas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Montag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Necas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Necas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montag as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiri Necas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Montag instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Montag scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montag drags the fight down to the ground.
Montag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Necas is one step ahead there.
Necas wants to stand and escape but instead Montag has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Necas pulls Montag in to control the position.
Montag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necas's guard.
Necas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Necas tries to get out of the position.
Necas looking for a sweep. Not yet Necas, not yet.
Necas keeping moving, preventing Montag from controlling successfully.
Montag preventing the sweep.
Montag stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Montag takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Necas tries for a takedown but Montag manages to get underhooks.
Montag is struggling to control the position.
Montag prevents Necas from breaking the clinch.
Necas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Necas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Necas looks to land a combination but Montag avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Necas is defended easily by Montag.
Montag rushes Necas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Necas wants to break free but Montag has control.
Montag manages to break the clinch.
Montag throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montag.
Necas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montag takes the fight into the clinch.
Necas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Montag prevents it.
Montag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Necas's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montag manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montag breaks the clinch.
Montag shoots in for a takedown but Necas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Necas darts in and clinches Montag up against the cage.
Montag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montag misses with a head kick.
Necas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montag avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montag misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wincent Montag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montag wants to clinch.
Montag shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Necas's guard.
Necas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Necas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montag is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montag sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montag is looking to stand up but Necas won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montag trying to control but Necas is working from the bottom.
Montag stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Necas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Necas wants to get back to his feet but Montag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Necas keeping moving, preventing Montag from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Necas shoots in and drives through. Montag sprawls well.
Necas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montag.
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.
Montag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Necas tries to avoid it but Montag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Necas to the ground. Necas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Necas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Montag keeping moving, preventing Necas from controlling successfully.
Montag controls Necas momentarily but Necas frees himself.
Necas being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montag throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Montag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Necas wants to control from the top but Montag keeps moving.
Necas 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montag throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Necas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Montag under the eye.
Wincent Montag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Necas closes the distance and clinches up with Montag, looking for a takedown. Necas pushes Montag against the cage but Montag circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Necas tries to clinch but Montag moves out of range.
Montag misses with a leg kick
and Necas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Montag wants to stand up but Necas is controlling him.
Montag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Necas is aware though and is defending well.
Necas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Montag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Necas wants to control from the top but Montag keeps moving.
Necas wants to pass the guard but Montag is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jiri Necas 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. And we move into the final round!
Necas shoots in and bounces Montag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Necas with a nice head shot there.
Montag keeping moving, preventing Necas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necas wants to pass the guard but Montag is keeping the position.
Montag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montag trying to control the position here.
Jiri Necas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Necas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Necas's guard.
Montag trying to control the position from guard on top but Necas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montag sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Necas's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necas is looking to control Montag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Necas avoid being mounted?
Montag is looking to take a break and control but Necas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Necas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montag.
Montag is nestled in close to Necas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montag is keen to just control but Necas is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Necas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montag clinches up with Necas and pushes him back against the cage.
Necas tries to pull guard but Montag won't allow it.
Montag jumps guard but Necas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Necas can't break the clinch.
Necas decides to pull guard.
Montag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montag prevents Necas from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necas's guard.
Montag stops Necas from standing up.
Montag postures up.
Montag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Montag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Montag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Necas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Necas catches Montag with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montag clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wincent Montag.
I think Montag has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wincent Montag!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Romero Palacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Romero Palacio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SOLDIER OF GOD' Yoel Romero . The key to victory for Yoel Romero Palacio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoel Romero Palacio!
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, Piotr Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski tries to clinch but Romero Palacio is having none of it.
Kowalski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero Palacio 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.
Kowalski wants to clinch up but Romero Palacio keeps it at a distance.
Romero Palacio is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
Romero Palacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Romero Palacio tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Kowalski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romero Palacio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romero Palacio tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero Palacio tries to pull guard but Kowalski won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Romero Palacio is trying to pull guard but Kowalski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski breaks the clinch.
Kowalski tries to clinch but Romero Palacio is having none of it.
Piotr Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski rushes Romero Palacio and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romero Palacio is trying to push Kowalski away but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Kowalski has Romero Palacio pressed against the cage, preventing Romero Palacio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero Palacio manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Romero Palacio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No joy there for Romero Palacio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero Palacio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kowalski gets a clinch.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Kowalski is pushing Romero Palacio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Romero Palacio slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero Palacio tries to circle away but Kowalski has him pinned against the cage.
Romero Palacio is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero Palacio is defending well for now.
Romero Palacio breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski clinches up with Romero Palacio and pushes him back against the cage.
Kowalski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski is stalling in the full guard.
Kowalski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romero Palacio throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalski won't allow it.
Romero Palacio pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romero Palacio is trying to push Kowalski away but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Romero Palacio is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Romero Palacio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Romero Palacio can't break the clinch.
Kowalski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romero Palacio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kowalski rushes Romero Palacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero Palacio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski forces Romero Palacio back against the cage and clinches.
Kowalski keeps control of Romero Palacio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kowalski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Romero Palacio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Romero Palacio wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalski landing with strikes.
Kowalski has good solid back control here.
Romero Palacio trying to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in full control for now.
Kowalski is looking for the choke from the back position but Romero Palacio is controlling his hands well.
Romero Palacio is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kowalski clinches.
Romero Palacio is trying to break free.
Romero Palacio wants to break free but Kowalski has control.
Romero Palacio is trying to break free.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero Palacio is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
Kowalski jumps guard.
Romero Palacio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalski is proving hard to escape from.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Romero Palacio from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski has a closed guard, preventing Romero Palacio from standing up.
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero Palacio landing with the ground and pound.
Romero Palacio wants to stand and escape but instead Kowalski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Romero Palacio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kowalski trying to control but Romero Palacio is working from the bottom.
Kowalski prevents Romero Palacio from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Romero Palacio has a closed guard, preventing Kowalski from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero Palacio is wriggling around but Kowalski manages to pass to half guard.
Romero Palacio tries to roll over but Kowalski keeps him under control.
Kowalski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kowalski connects with a nice short shot to Romero Palacio's temple.
Kowalski wants to stand up but Romero Palacio has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Romero Palacio punching from the bottom.
Well, if Kowalski 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.
Kowalski working over Romero Palacio with some ground and pound. Romero Palacio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero Palacio is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kowalski jumps into side control!
Kowalski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Romero Palacio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski drags him back down.
Romero Palacio trying to control but Kowalski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kowalski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Romero Palacio's head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Romero Palacio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Romero Palacio is trying to stand back up.
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.
Romero Palacio wants to control his opponent's hands but Kowalski gets his hands free.
Kowalski is trying to stick to Romero Palacio's back but Romero Palacio is turning into Kowalski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kowalski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Romero Palacio.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romero Palacio manages to get himself to full guard.
Romero Palacio wants to stand and escape but Kowalski is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romero Palacio has a closed guard, preventing Kowalski from standing up.
Kowalski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Romero Palacio gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Romero Palacio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalski smiles and moves away.
Romero Palacio throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalski moves out of range easily.
Kowalski rushes Romero Palacio and presses him up against the cage.
Kowalski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romero Palacio is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Kowalski breaks from the clinch.
Kowalski clinches up with Romero Palacio and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero Palacio tries to break the clinch but Kowalski is controlling the position.
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalski darts in trying to clinch
and Romero Palacio counters with a three punch combo that has Kowalski backing up. Kowalski nods at Romero Palacio to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero Palacio gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Romero Palacio won't allow it.
Romero Palacio working hard to break the clinch.
Kowalski stalling in the clinch.
Kowalski is looking to control Romero Palacio's arms but Romero Palacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kowalski has his back to the cage.
Romero Palacio has had enough of the clinch but Kowalski keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romero Palacio to keep the fight standing.
Romero Palacio is trying to push Kowalski away but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalski has Romero Palacio pushed against the cage.
Piotr Kowalski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romero Palacio gets tackled into the cage by Kowalski. Kowalski maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Romero Palacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romero Palacio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yoel Romero Palacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero Palacio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romero Palacio is trying to force a seperation but Kowalski has the dominant position.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Romero Palacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero Palacio breaks the clinch.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Romero Palacio.
Romero Palacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero Palacio circles away.
Yoel Romero Palacio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero Palacio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range and Romero Palacio settles back down.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Romero Palacio against the cage.
Romero Palacio manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski prevents Romero Palacio from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero Palacio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between Romero Palacio's legs - danger averted.
Romero Palacio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero Palacio has a closed guard, preventing Kowalski from standing up.
Romero Palacio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kowalski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Romero Palacio.
Romero Palacio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kowalski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Romero Palacio tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Romero Palacio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero Palacio is trying to stand up.
Romero Palacio is trying to reverse the position but instead Kowalski has taken his back - oops!
Romero Palacio trying to get back to his feet but Kowalski is in full control for now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kowalski.
Romero Palacio is trying to remain composed but Kowalski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kowalski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Yoel Romero Palacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero Palacio fending off the submission attempt from Kowalski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero Palacio wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kowalski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soros Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li Kong Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Li Kong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Soros Renato!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato misses with a kick to the body.
Ho feinted with a counter takedown.
Renato is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
Ho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Renato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ho was covering up waiting for the punch and Renato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renato defends it easily.
Renato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Renato throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ho's body to avoid the submission. Ho has instead reached around Renato's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boleslaw Chrobry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Tennis Court. Ricky Steamboat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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25
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boleslaw Chrobry!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrobry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chrobry tries to free his leg and advance position but Steamboat is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steamboat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chrobry doesn't defend quickly enough and Steamboat has managed to lock this one up! Can Chrobry escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Steamboat on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Steamboat!
As Ricky Steamboat got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches and my sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)and Worldwide Nutrition (160q)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Oaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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277 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pascal Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Oaza. Those never looked like landing.
Pascal Oaza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oaza drives through and clinches with Marston against the cage.
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oaza.
Marston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oaza just manages to avoid it.
Oaza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Pascal Oaza has been cut.
Oaza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marston trying to stall but Oaza improves his position.
Oaza throws a punch but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oaza moves into the clinch.
Oaza tries to work over Marston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oaza gets a clinch.
Oaza trying to land knees to the body.
Marston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oaza looking to throw knees to the head but Marston is blocking nicely.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Oaza tries a body shot but Marston blocks it.
Oaza is trying to force a seperation but Marston has the dominant position.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oaza working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Marston won't allow it.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Marston prevents Oaza from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Oaza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marston tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Marston drops back down to his feet.
Marston prevents a body shot from Oaza.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oaza backwards.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Marston misses with a punch to the body.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oaza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marston.
Oaza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oaza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oaza misses with a knee to the head.
Oaza is trying to push Marston away but Marston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Oaza fails to land.
Oaza is looking to break free of the clinch but Marston has double underhooks.
Marston blocks an uppercut.
Marston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a jab. Oaza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That has opened up Pascal Oaza's cut even more.
Oaza darts in and clinches Marston up against the cage.
Oaza missing with knees to the body.
Marston jumps guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oaza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oaza is trying to break the clinch but Marston is controlling him.
Oaza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston throws a punch but it's blocked by Oaza.
Oaza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oaza misses with a knee strike.
Oaza is trying to break the clinch but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
Marston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oaza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Marston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oaza tries to circle away but Marston has him pinned against the cage.
Oaza missing with knees to the body.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Marston is controlling the position.
Marston pulls Oaza into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oaza trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Oaza postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marston has his foot on Oaza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oaza works his way back into a safe position though.
Oaza preventing the sweep.
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oaza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oaza postures up in Marston's guard and throws a big left but Marston blocks it.
Marston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oaza defends it easily.
Marston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oaza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Marston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oaza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marston trying to control the action but Oaza is working from the bottom.
Oaza wants to control but Marston is keeping busy.
Marston performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oaza is in trouble now - Marston has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Marston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pascal Oaza's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oaza swinging wildly here.
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
Marston pulls guard successfully.
Oaza trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marston looking for a guillotine here but Oaza defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza tries to stand but Marston is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oaza won't allow Marston to sweep him here.
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oaza's guard.
Oaza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Oaza wants to stand back up but Marston manages to pass into side control.
Marston stands up.
Oaza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oaza closes the distance and pushes Marston back into the cage.
Oaza tries to circle away but Marston has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Marston lands a takedown into guard.
Marston is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
Oaza wants to stand up but Marston is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marston works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oaza wants to get back to his feet.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oaza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oaza defending well though.
Oaza is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pascal Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Marston has knocked Oaza down with a huge combo! Marston steps away and waves a wobbly Oaza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oaza is rocked!
Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oaza is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Marston tries to score a body lock takedown but Oaza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oaza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oaza seems to have recovered his senses.
Oaza tries to circle away but Marston has him pinned against the cage.
Marston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oaza can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Marston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oaza connects with a knee to the head.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oaza moves out of range of the strikes.
Oaza gets a clinch.
Oaza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marston.
Oaza wants to break free but Marston has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston is looking to break free of the clinch but Oaza has double underhooks.
Oaza tries to throw a body punch but Marston avoids it by throwing Oaza back against the cage.
Marston is trying to break the clinch but Oaza is controlling him.
Marston wants to take the fight to the mat but Oaza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oaza scores with a hook to the body.
Marston avoiding damage as Oaza throws knees to the body.
Oaza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pascal Oaza's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oaza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oaza throws an elbow but it misses.
Oaza can't break the clinch.
Marston dodges an elbow strike from Oaza.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Marston is controlling the position.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Marston is controlling the position.
Oaza struggles to land a body shot inside as Marston controls his hands.
Oaza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pascal Oaza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oaza tries to work over Marston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oaza working hard to break the clinch.
Oaza tries a knee to the head but Marston blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oaza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pascal Oaza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marston misses with a body shot.
Oaza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oaza.
Oaza clinches with his opponent.
Marston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marston wants to take the fight to the mat but Oaza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marston is trying to pull guard but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza moves into the clinch.
Oaza trying to land knees to the body.
Oaza tries to land knees in the clinch but Marston avoids the damage to the body.
Oaza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza tries to break free but Marston pushes him back against the cage.
Marston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oaza's efforts to push away.
Oaza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oaza tries to land a knee to the head but Marston blocks with his arms.
Oaza tries to land a knee to the head but Marston blocks with his arms.
Oaza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marston has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Marston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston taking a breather.
Marston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oaza trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oaza is looking to advance position but Marston has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Marston thowing shots but they're missing.
Marston controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Marston there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oaza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oaza is squirming around, avoiding Marston's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oaza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marston with shots to the head and body - Oaza looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pascal Oaza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucas Marston!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joao Miyao was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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31
145 lbs
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28
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadeusz Ostrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski looking to score a takedown here. Miyao is defending well but Ostrowski drives through and ends up in Miyao's guard.
Ostrowski with a nice head shot there.
Ostrowski 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.
Miyao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ostrowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now.
Ostrowski pushing down on Miyao's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyao moves into full guard.
Ostrowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving.
Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ostrowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard.
Ostrowski landing with the ground and pound.
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ostrowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ostrowski, into his guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miyao avoids the head kick by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski dives in and grabs Miyao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyao pushes down on Ostrowski's head and hops out.
Miyao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ostrowski to the ground. Miyao is now in Ostrowski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski controlling the position.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski controlling Miyao's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ostrowski forces Miyao back against the cage and clinches.
Miyao pulls Ostrowski into guard.
Ostrowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ostrowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ostrowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ostrowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miyao is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ostrowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyao wants to control but Ostrowski postures up.
Ostrowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Ostrowski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miyao swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski moves into the clinch.
Miyao tries to pull guard but Ostrowski won't allow it.
Ostrowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Ostrowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Ostrowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyao can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostrowski trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyao gets caught napping as Ostrowski dives in and scores a takedown. Miyao manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao keeping moving, preventing Ostrowski from controlling successfully.
Ostrowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ostrowski advances position into side control!
Ostrowski tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Tadeusz Ostrowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski just content to control the position.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyao has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Miyao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ostrowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miyao, who protects the arm well.
Ostrowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miyao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ostrowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostrowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ostrowski lands a few punches from side control.
Miyao is looking to regain half guard here but Ostrowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Ostrowski working away.
Miyao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miyao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski tries for a kimura but Miyao is defending well.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miyao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miyao wants to control but Ostrowski postures up.
Ostrowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miyao struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ostrowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ostrowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miyao is trying to control Ostrowski's posture but Ostrowski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadeusz Ostrowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ostrowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ostrowski passes to full mount!
Miyao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ostrowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miyao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ostrowski wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski wants to sweep here but Miyao controlling him for the moment.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Ostrowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyao's guard.
Miyao has his foot on Ostrowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ostrowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ostrowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ostrowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miyao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ostrowski has Miyao in his guard.
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ostrowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ostrowski, not yet.
Miyao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostrowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miyao has managed to get both his arms back between Ostrowski's legs - danger averted.
Ostrowski is looking to sweep but instead, Miyao has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ostrowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miyao's half guard.
Miyao trying to hold on to Ostrowski's head to control him but Ostrowski postures up.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao looking for submissions off his back.
Ostrowski wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ostrowski is looking for a kimura here.
Ostrowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyao's head.
Ostrowski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ostrowski.
Tadeusz Ostrowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ostrowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joao Miyao 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!
Ostrowski slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadeusz Ostrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ostrowski, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadeusz Ostrowski!
Tadeusz Ostrowski retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Tadeusz Ostrowski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slower Poke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slower Poke!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Poke sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poke enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poke is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Poke. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Poke to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Slower Poke has been cut.
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poke striking off his back but it's not causing Alvarez any problems.
Alvarez 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.
Poke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Poke wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poke wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poke checks it well.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Poke shows good takedown defense.
Poke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Poke against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alvarez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Poke defends it easily.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poke stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Alvarez has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Poke manages to get his head free but now Alvarez has transitioned to an armbar! Poke grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Alvarez! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Alvarez!
Nick Alvarez retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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