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KOTB 17: Nossa! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Duangjan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Duangjan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duangjan scores with a nice head shot.
Esposito walks into a straight right hand from Duangjan.
Duangjan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito moves into the clinch successfully.
Esposito breaks the clinch.
Duangjan lands a leg kick that knocks Esposito off balance momentarily.
Esposito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duangjan on his heels. He'll look to pass Duangjan's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Duangjan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esposito trying to control but Duangjan is working from the bottom.
Esposito scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duangjan wants to stand and escape but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito throwing strikes from guard but Duangjan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duangjan wants to stand and escape but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Esposito as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Duangjan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Esposito! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pablo Esposito!
Pablo Esposito made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank Dr. Jones for the chance to fight in his promotion. Thx DOC! :)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norbert Fortenberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jons!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortenberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Jons decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortenberry's guard.
Fortenberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Jons advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fortenberry is refusing to be controlled, as Jons sits in half guard.
Jons 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.
Fortenberry is in trouble now - Jons has advanced to mount!
Fortenberry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fortenberry has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fortenberry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jons controlling his opponent.
Jons can't control as he wanted to and Fortenberry manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jons is trying to control the action in half guard but Fortenberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortenberry is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jons is tapping! Great win for Fortenberry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Norbert Fortenberry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a hook. Soares ducked under it nicely.
Soares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Soares wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Soares trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Soares has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gracie doesn't defend quickly enough and Soares has managed to lock this one up! Can Gracie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Soares on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Soares!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Beznisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Lima!
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, Sergey Beznisko!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beznisko's waist but Beznisko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Lima fails to land the takedown.
Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beznisko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lima quickly recovers to half guard.
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima tries to roll over but Beznisko keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Beznisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beznisko working over Lima with some ground and pound. Lima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beznisko working over Lima with some ground and pound. Lima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lima is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beznisko scores with a big shot! Lima's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lima! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Beznisko!
Sergey Beznisko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dias comes into the arena with Jorge Ben - Bebete Vãobora blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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145 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Veikko Susi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Dias ducks down to avoid it.
Susi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dias is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A low kick from Dias misses
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dias thows a leg kick but Susi checks it
and Susi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Susi punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Dias throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dias misses with the body kick
and Susi counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Susi misses.
Dias throws a leg kick
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Dias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susi throws a hook but Dias avoids it easily.
Dias wants to clinch but Susi slips to the side
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Dias walks into a stiff left hand from Susi.
Dias is rocked!
BOOM! Susi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dias. Dias tries to recover but Susi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dias lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikko Susi!
A victorious Veikko Susi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Eduardo Dias had this to say: 'Thank you, Brazil. I will be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes into the arena with Metallica - For whom the bell tolls blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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202 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Kowalski!
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, Ozamataz Buckshank!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckshank misses with a double jab
and Kowalski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buckshank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buckshank slips a jab and a cross from Kowalski.
Buckshank throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski walks into a straight right hand from Buckshank.
Buckshank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buckshank throws a nice looking combination but Kowalski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalski throwing a counter right hand but Buckshank manages to avoid it.
Buckshank misses with a straight right.
Kowalski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Buckshank catches Kowalski right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Buckshank.
Kowalski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buckshank punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Buckshank. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Buckshank! Kowalski is backing up but he can't get away as Buckshank lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Kowalski and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ozamataz Buckshank!
Ozamataz Buckshank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Flying Knee Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Sven Kowalski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I´m gonna train harder and come back stronger! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Finkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Compton's Most Wanted - This Is Compton. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
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160 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lionel Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gary Finkler!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finkler doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright throws a head kick that half lands.
Finkler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wright was covering up waiting for the punch and Finkler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Finkler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finkler tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Finkler walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
Finkler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright lands with a kick to the ribs.
Finkler blocks a head kick by Wright.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Finkler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Finkler's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright looks to land a combination. Finkler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright throws a lazy head kick
and Finkler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Finkler tries to pass to full mount but Wright defends it.
Finkler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Finkler working for a submission but Wright is keeping him at bay.
Finkler throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Finkler looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finkler looking to ground and pound but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Finkler's attempts to control the action.
Wright is trying to stand.
Finkler looking to control but Wright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wright prevents Finkler from taking his back.
The referee warns Wright that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wright is surviving well by controlling Finkler's body position as best he can.
Wright blocking the ground and pound.
Finkler looking to isolate an arm here. Wright doesn't see it coming and as Finkler extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Finkler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Finkler!
Lionel Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Best not lemme c yu outside afta dis bruh. My set roll deep and stay 100. Str8 snatch dat belt from u b*tch'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raecius Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (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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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raecius Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Daghammar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Felix fails with the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
Felix tries for a takedown but Daghammar circles away easily
and Felix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raecius Felix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Felix is rocked!
Felix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daghammar counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
During a confident post fight interview, Dag Daghammar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bago Biga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biga comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ratamahatta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thatcher Halverson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bago Biga's chin.
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200 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bago Biga!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Biga to the ground. Halverson is now in Biga's guard.
Biga keeping moving, preventing Halverson from controlling successfully.
Halverson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biga keeping full guard, as Halverson tries to pass.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biga has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halverson 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.
Halverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Biga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halverson has Biga in his guard.
Halverson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biga wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Biga defends the submission attempt.
Biga pushes Halverson off looking to stand but Halverson dives back in and keeps control.
Biga trying to control from the bottom.
Halverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biga punching from the bottom.
Halverson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biga is just riding it out for now. Halverson eventually gives up the hold.
Biga is looking to improve his position.
Halverson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biga missing with punches from the bottom.
Halverson thows a huge punch but Biga dodges it nicely.
Halverson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biga is looking to control Halverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Biga avoid being mounted?
Halverson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Halverson lands a nice short elbow.
Halverson blocks the strikes from Biga.
Biga tries to get to full guard but Halverson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halverson seems to be working for a kimura but Biga defends the submission attempt.
Biga is pressing down on Halverson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halverson has managed to get both his arms back between Biga's legs - danger averted.
Halverson distracts Biga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Halverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biga trying to strike off his back.
Halverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Biga has wrist control.
Halverson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halverson is working Biga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halverson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halverson's guard.
Biga won't allow Halverson to sweep him here.
Biga trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Biga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halverson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biga trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halverson looking for a guillotine here but Biga defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thatcher Halverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halverson dives in and scores a takedown into Biga's guard.
Halverson chips away with some ground and pound.
Halverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biga looking to control.
Halverson prevents Biga from getting back to his feet.
Halverson postures up in Biga's guard and throws a big left but Biga blocks it.
Halverson controlling from the top position.
Halverson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Biga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halverson throwing strikes but missing.
Halverson lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biga is trying to control the position but Halverson postures up.
Biga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halverson is looking to pass into half guard but Biga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Biga is in guard.
Biga trying to control but Halverson is working from the bottom.
Thatcher Halverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halverson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halverson has escaped and now he's on top!
Biga throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Halverson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Biga dives on top into guard.
Halverson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biga manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Halverson.
Biga trying to keep a closed guard but Halverson is proving a slippery customer.
Halverson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halverson has gone for a leg lock! Biga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halverson's guard.
Biga throws a big elbow that misses.
Halverson looking to control.
Halverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biga wants to control from the top but Halverson keeps moving.
Halverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Biga wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Halverson's closed guard. He's half up but Halverson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Halverson pivots and extends the arm, Biga falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Halverson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thatcher Halverson!
A very excited looking Thatcher Halverson 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.
Bago Biga was interviewed post fight and said 'Yea, will probably get sack after this dissapointing performance'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Karter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Azevedo's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Chris Karter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Karter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Karter.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karter lands with a good body shot.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Karter keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo is looking to pass into half guard but Karter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Karter is in guard.
Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Karter pushes his legs off easily.
Karter controlling from the top position.
Karter postures up.
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.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azevedo is keeping the position for now.
Azevedo looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo, not yet.
Karter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azevedo is looking for a triangle but Karter pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Karter has picked Azevedo up and slammed him! Azevedo can't keep hold of the triangle and Karter manages to pass to side control!
Karter controls the position from side control.
Karter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azevedo's legs.
Azevedo tries to buck Karter off but Karter is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been informed that Azevedo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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.
Azevedo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter scores with a jab. Azevedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Azevedo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karter.
It looks like Augusto Azevedo has been cut.
Azevedo shoots and misses
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Karter coming out on top.
Azevedo is rocked!
Azevedo is looking to clinch but Karter is avoiding it.
Azevedo is still on wobbly legs! Can Karter finish him?
Azevedo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karter counters with a huge left! Azevedo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Karter isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Azevedo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Karter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Karter!
Chris Karter retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Chris Karter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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