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QFC Tournament 554 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chozen Toguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AS Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Toguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AS Kane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toguchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kane somewhat.
Toguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kane's waist but Kane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Toguchi off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kane.
Toguchi can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toguchi is looking for a sweep.
Toguchi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kane's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane thows a huge punch but Toguchi dodges it nicely.
Kane throws a strike but Toguchi manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Kane tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Toguchi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asano Kana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Audris Makisig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asano Kana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Audris Makisig!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kana closes the distance and clinches.
Makisig has a couple of punches blocked by Kana.
Kana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Audris Makisig has been cut.
Kana misses with a body punch.
Makisig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kana just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kana.
Kana lands a nice knee to the body.
Kana tries a knee to the head but Makisig blocks it.
Kana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kana lands a knee to the head.
Makisig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makisig looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kana stalling the fight.
A knee to the head by Kana.
Kana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makisig's face.
A knee to the head by Kana.
Kana with a knee to the head.
Makisig working aggressively here.
Makisig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kana unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Makisig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makisig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kana scores with a knee to the head.
Kana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makisig jumps guard but Kana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makisig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makisig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makisig tries to land knees in the clinch but Kana avoids the damage to the body.
Kana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kana misses with a knee strike.
Makisig tries to throw a body punch but Kana avoids it by throwing Makisig back against the cage.
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makisig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kana managing to block the knees to the body from Makisig.
Makisig tries to land knees in the clinch but Kana avoids the damage to the body.
Kana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kana blocks an elbow strike from Makisig.
Kana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makisig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kana.
Kana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makisig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makisig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makisig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makisig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kana tries to land a knee to the head but Makisig blocks with his arms.
Makisig looking to throw knees to the head but Kana is blocking nicely.
Makisig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asano Kana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audris Makisig.
Kana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kana controlling the action here for a moment.
Kana lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kana blocks a body shot from Makisig.
Makisig missing with knees to the body.
Kana breaks the clinch.
Makisig lands with a shot to the body.
Makisig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kana.
Kana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makisig misses with a body kick.
Makisig keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makisig drives through and clinches with Kana against the cage.
Kana avoids the elbow strike from Makisig, against the cage.
Kana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Makisig fails to land.
Kana misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makisig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kana's brow.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but Kana has him pressed against the cage.
Kana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Makisig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kana is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makisig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makisig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makisig misses with a punch on the inside.
Makisig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Makisig misses with the head strike.
Kana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makisig lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makisig.
Makisig clinches up with Kana and pushes him back against the cage.
Makisig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kana walks away with a smile on his face. Makisig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makisig scores with a one two! Kana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makisig jumps guard but Kana stands there with Makisig around his waist. Makisig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makisig takes an elbow to the temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Asano Kana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Audris Makisig's cut.
That's time! Kana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makisig lands a lovely overhand right.
Kana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makisig doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makisig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makisig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kana rushes Makisig and presses him up against the cage.
Kana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makisig can do to turn this around?
Makisig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makisig misses with a body punch.
Kana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Makisig throws a head punch that misses.
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makisig fails to pull guard.
Makisig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kana lands a good knee to the midsection. Makisig won't want to take too many of those.
Kana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makisig throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makisig wants a takedown but no success here.
Kana blocks a body shot from Makisig.
Makisig blocks an elbow strike.
Makisig tries to pull guard but Kana won't allow it.
Asano Kana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audris Makisig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makisig throws an elbow but misses.
Makisig can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makisig throws a head punch that misses.
Makisig managing to block the knees to the body from Kana.
Makisig missing with knees to the body.
Kana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Makisig blocks an elbow strike.
Makisig tries to break free but Kana pushes him back against the cage.
Kana tries to land knees in the clinch but Makisig avoids the damage to the body.
Makisig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kana is trying to stall.
Makisig misses with a punch on the inside.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kana to keep the fight standing.
Kana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kana prevents a body shot from Makisig.
Kana managing to block the knees to the body from Makisig.
Makisig misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makisig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makisig tries to throw a body punch but Kana avoids it by throwing Makisig back against the cage.
Kana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makisig tries to pull guard but Kana won't allow it.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but Kana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makisig tries to land knees in the clinch but Kana avoids the damage to the body.
Kana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makisig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makisig tries to work over Kana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makisig takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makisig has Kana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kana.
Kana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kana lands a damaging elbow.
Makisig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makisig tries to pull guard but Kana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makisig jumps guard but Kana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Kana.
Asano Kana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kana misses with a knee to the head.
Kana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makisig tries to work over Kana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kana blocking some punches.
Makisig jumps guard but Kana stands there with Makisig around his waist. Makisig gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makisig's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kana.
Makisig wants a takedown but no success here.
Kana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kana gets underhooks to prevent Makisig's takedown attempt.
Makisig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kana.
Kana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makisig works Kana's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makisig tries to work over Kana's front leg with a kick but Kana checks it.
Nice defenses there by Makisig.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makisig tries a head kick but it misses.
Kana forces Makisig back against the cage and clinches.
Kana blocks an uppercut.
Makisig tries to break the clinch but Kana is controlling the position.
Makisig misses with a punch to the body.
Kana breaks the clinch.
Kana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makisig finds it's way round the side to connect with Kana's head.
Kana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makisig wants to land a leg kick but Kana is out of range.
Makisig lands a nice shot that snaps Kana's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Kana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Makisig blocks the low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Asano Kana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Audris Makisig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kana instigates a clinch.
Kana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makisig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kana's brow.
Makisig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kana landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makisig's face.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kana to keep the fight standing.
Kana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makisig's face.
Kana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makisig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kana's elbow.
Makisig tries to pull guard but Kana won't allow it.
Makisig is trying to push Kana away but Kana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kana landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kana using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makisig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kana to keep the fight standing.
Asano Kana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Audris Makisig.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makisig's defenses.
Kana working aggressively here.
Kana misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Kana.
Makisig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kana is defending well for now.
Makisig trying to land knees to the body.
Kana landing knees to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kana.
Makisig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kana trying to land knees to the body.
Makisig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kana avoids a wild elbow strike from Makisig.
Makisig struggles to land a body shot inside as Kana controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kana.
Makisig tries to pull guard but Kana holds him up against the cage and eventually Makisig drops back down to his feet.
Kana lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kana looking to throw knees to the head but Makisig is blocking nicely.
Makisig throws a head punch that misses.
Makisig is trying to pull guard but Kana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makisig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kana is defending well.
Kana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makisig.
Kana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Makisig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kana crunches a lovely knee into Makisig's ribcage.
Makisig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kana pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makisig throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Makisig there.
Kana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kana tries to clinch there but Makisig circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kana walks into a straight right hand from Makisig.
Makisig lands a nice looking body shot.
Makisig jabs Kana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makisig throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makisig throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makisig.
Kana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makisig lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makisig throws a sloppy head kick and Kana moves out of range easily.
Kana lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Makisig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makisig lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makisig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kana avoids it.
Makisig misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kana.
Kana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makisig's face.
Makisig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makisig using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makisig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makisig takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makisig misses with an elbow over the top.
Kana missing with knees to the body.
Kana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makisig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kana walks away with a smile on his face. Makisig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makisig gets a clinch.
Kana stalling.
Kana looking to throw knees to the head but Makisig is blocking nicely.
Makisig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kana walks away with a smile on his face. Makisig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makisig keeps the fight on the outside.
Makisig finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kana throws a counter high kick but Makisig was just alert enough to avoid it.
Makisig blocks a head kick by Kana.
Makisig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Makisig.
Asano Kana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makisig swats away the attempt to clinch by Kana.
Audris Makisig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kana has Makisig up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asano Kana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kana, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Asano Kana!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Asano Kana!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Asano Kana!
Asano Kana wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rorion Reynaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Hidetoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynaldo's entrance music is True Survivor. A fine choice. Toshiro Hidetoshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rorion Reynaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toshiro Hidetoshi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hidetoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Hidetoshi manages to break the clinch.
Hidetoshi moves out of range as Reynaldo throws a body kick.
Reynaldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hidetoshi tries to clinch but Reynaldo is having none of it.
Reynaldo looks to land a right hand but Hidetoshi moved out of range.
Hidetoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynaldo.
Nice takedown defense from Reynaldo. No joy for Hidetoshi on that attempt.
Hidetoshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rorion Reynaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynaldo swings for the body but Hidetoshi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynaldo looks for the body kick but Hidetoshi saw that one coming.
Reynaldo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hidetoshi sprawls well initially but Reynaldo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hidetoshi trying to hold on to Reynaldo's head to control him but Reynaldo postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynaldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynaldo controlling the pace.
Hidetoshi has a hand on Reynaldo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reynaldo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynaldo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynaldo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reynaldo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hidetoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Reynaldo landing strikes from the mount and Hidetoshi is in trouble!
Hidetoshi is in a horrible position here. Reynaldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reynaldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hidetoshi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reynaldo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hidetoshi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo landing strikes from the mount.
Reynaldo avoids the attempt from Hidetoshi to control.
Reynaldo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hidetoshi hang on?
Reynaldo is landing with some decent strikes but Hidetoshi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reynaldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynaldo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hidetoshi working to try and regain half guard.
Reynaldo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reynaldo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reynaldo unloading with bombs!
Reynaldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hidetoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reynaldo controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Reynaldo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Reynaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reynaldo misses with a wild combination.
Reynaldo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hidetoshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Hidetoshi is looking to control Reynaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hidetoshi avoid being mounted?
Hidetoshi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hidetoshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynaldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reynaldo trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynaldo 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.
Reynaldo 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.
Reynaldo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hidetoshi!
Reynaldo with the ground and pound from mount.
Reynaldo lands a heavy elbow.
Hidetoshi is in a horrible position here. Reynaldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo lands a big elbow.
Hidetoshi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reynaldo controlling from mount.
Reynaldo looking to finish Hidetoshi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hidetoshi!
Hidetoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reynaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidetoshi can do to turn this around?
Reynaldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hidetoshi is bucking up trying to escape but Reynaldo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Reynaldo.
Reynaldo lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reynaldo landing strikes from the mount.
Hidetoshi wants to hold on but Reynaldo pushes him away.
Hidetoshi is breathing heavily.
Reynaldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reynaldo looking to finish Hidetoshi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hidetoshi!
Reynaldo controlling from mount.
Rorion Reynaldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynaldo looking to finish Hidetoshi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hidetoshi!
Reynaldo lands a couple of good shots and Hidetoshi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reynaldo has Hidetoshi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Reynaldo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Reynaldo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hidetoshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynaldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hidetoshi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reynaldo keeps control of the position easily here as Hidetoshi tries to buck him off.
Reynaldo lands punches and elbows.
Reynaldo biding his time, controlling Hidetoshi.
Reynaldo is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reynaldo gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reynaldo gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reynaldo apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynaldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rorion Reynaldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reynaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Hidetoshi.
Hidetoshi unleashes a big counter combination but Reynaldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reynaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidetoshi.
Hidetoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynaldo as he avoids it easily.
Hidetoshi moves in looking to clinch but Reynaldo pushes him off.
Hidetoshi slips a jab from Reynaldo.
Hidetoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toshiro Hidetoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Reynaldo misses.
Reynaldo throws a leg kick but Hidetoshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hidetoshi blocks the leg kick.
Hidetoshi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hidetoshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynaldo defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynaldo wants to slow Hidetoshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynaldo misses with a body shot.
Reynaldo throws a shot from downtown. Hidetoshi moves away and avoids it.
Reynaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidetoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hidetoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rorion Reynaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Hidetoshi darts in looking for a takedown but Reynaldo gets double underhooks and turns Hidetoshi into the cage.
Rorion Reynaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Hidetoshi.
A combination from Hidetoshi does no damage.
Hidetoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hidetoshi has closed the distance and engaged Reynaldo in a clinch.
Reynaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidetoshi.
Hidetoshi wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Reynaldo fails to land.
Hidetoshi jumps guard but Reynaldo stands there with Hidetoshi around his waist. Hidetoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynaldo.
Reynaldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hidetoshi is defending well for now.
Reynaldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hidetoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynaldo won't allow it.
Hidetoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hidetoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidetoshi.
Hidetoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynaldo sprawls well. He's pushed Hidetoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Reynaldo.
Reynaldo throws a looping overhand right but Hidetoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Hidetoshi staying out of range there.
Hidetoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hidetoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hidetoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hidetoshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reynaldo defends it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynaldo.
Reynaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hidetoshi.
Reynaldo throws a lazy right hand but Hidetoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidetoshi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reynaldo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reynaldo connects with a couple of short punches.
Reynaldo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hidetoshi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reynaldo is in close to Hidetoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynaldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reynaldo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynaldo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hidetoshi's head.
Reynaldo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reynaldo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynaldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reynaldo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reynaldo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hidetoshi's head.
Reynaldo is in close to Hidetoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynaldo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynaldo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reynaldo forces his way into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rorion Reynaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynaldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Rorion Reynaldo!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Rorion Reynaldo!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Rorion Reynaldo!
Rorion Reynaldo wins by unanimous decision!
Rorion Reynaldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khan Dharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Matuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khan Dharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Matuna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matuna to the mat! Matuna manages to get full guard.
Dharma controlling from the top position.
Matuna is controlling Dharma's posture.
Dharma stands up over Matuna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dharma controlling from the top position.
Dharma looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matuna looking for a sweep. Not yet Matuna, not yet.
Matuna is pulling down on Dharma's head. It's preventing any offense from Dharma, at least for the moment.
Dharma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dharma checks a low kick from Matuna.
Dharma is looking to clinch.
Matuna lands a jab.
Matuna misses with a low kick as Dharma jumps back.
Dharma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dharma attempts a counter takedown but Matuna avoids it well and moves away.
Dharma misses with a wild body shot.
Dharma swings for the body but Matuna moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dharma.
Matuna looks for a takedown but Dharma sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma misses with a wild body shot.
Matuna fails with the takedown.
Dharma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dharma wants it to stay on the feet.
Khan Dharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Matuna.
Dharma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matuna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dharma is in Matuna's guard.
Matuna can't keep his opponent in guard - Dharma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matuna is trying to stand back up but Dharma is controlling him
Matuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dharma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matuna has hold of Dharma's hands but Dharma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dharma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matuna!
Dharma working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matuna is working to get back to half guard.
Matuna looks winded!
Dharma with the ground and pound from mount.
Matuna is working to get back to half guard.
Dharma controlling the pace for now.
Matuna 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.
Dharma has control of Matuna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Matuna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matuna is looking to escape.
Dharma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matuna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matuna shrugs it off.
Dharma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharma landing strikes from the mount and Matuna is in trouble!
Dharma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dharma tries to control but Matuna wriggling away.
Dharma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matuna has closed the distance and engaged Dharma in a clinch.
Matuna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dharma.
Dharma gets caught flat footed, as Matuna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matuna scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dharma wants to sweep here but Matuna controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharma tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dharma has his foot on Matuna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matuna works his way back into a safe position though.
Dharma working for a triangle but Matuna defends it easily.
Matuna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dharma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matuna stopping the sweep attempt from Dharma.
Dharma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matuna can do to turn this around?
Dharma keeping moving, preventing Matuna from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dharma is adopting a defensive guard.
Matuna wants to control from the top but Dharma keeps moving.
Dharma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dharma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma missing with a left hand there. Matuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dharma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matuna.
Dharma misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dharma. Matuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matuna throws a fast counter high kick but Dharma manages to duck under it in time.
Dharma misses with a body shot.
Matuna clinches with his opponent.
Dharma misses with a body punch.
Matuna looking for a takedown.
Dharma effectively controlling the action here.
Dharma tries a body shot but Matuna blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharma stalls.
Dharma prevents the takedown attempt.
Khan Dharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Matuna.
Dharma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dharma misses with a punch to the body.
Dharma misses with a punch to the body.
Dharma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matuna tries to roll over but Dharma keeps him under control.
Dharma works his way into full mount!
Matuna is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharma lands a nice shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Khan Dharma dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Matuna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matuna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dharma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matuna throws a right and a left that Dharma avoids nicely.
Dharma closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matuna quickly recovers to half guard.
Dharma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dharma wants to free his trapped foot but Matuna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dharma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matuna is staying active underneath Dharma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dharma winds up and cracks Matuna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matuna keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma working Matuna over with strikes.
Dharma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matuna sees it coming and defends easily.
Dharma 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.
Dharma working Matuna over with strikes.
Matuna is not content to let Dharma control the position.
Dharma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matuna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matuna has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dharma's lack of action.
Matuna is looking to escape.
Khan Dharma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dharma controlling the pace.
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. Dharma connects with a nice short shot to Matuna's temple.
Dharma is thwarting Matuna's attempts to control the position.
Matuna is in trouble now - Dharma has advanced to mount!
Dharma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matuna looks a forlorn figure.
Dharma controlling the pace for now.
Matuna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma controlling the position easily from mount.
Dharma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Matuna can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dharma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dharma landing shots from mount.
Matuna wants to hold on but Dharma pushes him away.
Dharma controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dharma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matuna looks a forlorn figure.
Dharma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dharma lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dharma controlling his opponent.
Dharma postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Matuna looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khan Dharma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dharma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Khan Dharma!
Khan Dharma wins by unanimous decision!
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