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FFB 125: Delicious vs. MacNab PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gedo Sake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smaash Destroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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290 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gedo Sake! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smaash Destroy! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sake avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sake looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Destroy forces Sake back against the cage and clinches. Destroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Destroy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Destroy connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sake - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Smaash Destroy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Count Hytthu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahmet myfriend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmet myfriend struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Count Hytthu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mahmet myfriend! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hytthu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in myfriend's guard. myfriend throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Hytthu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! myfriend is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! myfriend has escaped and now he's on top! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as myfriend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hytthu wants to stand and escape but myfriend is having none of it. Hytthu kicks myfriend off and gets to his feet. myfriend tries to close the distance and clinch but Hytthu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. myfriend wants to clinch up but Hytthu keeps it at a distance. myfriend lands with a nice body kick. Hytthu is breathing heavily. Hytthu gets a takedown into half guard. myfriend wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. myfriend is trying to maintain the position but Hytthu is very close to passing his half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hytthu blocks the strikes from myfriend.
myfriend is trying to stand up here but Hytthu is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hytthu seems to be working for a kimura but myfriend defends the submission attempt. Hytthu is working for an americana but myfriend has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hytthu was thinking about the submission. myfriend striking off his back but it's not causing Hytthu any problems. myfriend wants to stand but Hytthu is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. myfriend throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Count Hytthu has been cut. myfriend wants to clinch up but Hytthu keeps it at a distance. myfriend connects with a high kick. myfriend is looking to clinch but Hytthu is avoiding it.
myfriend is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from myfriend. Hytthu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in myfriend's guard. myfriend looking for a sweep. Not yet myfriend, not yet. Hytthu drops back looking for a leg! myfriend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and myfriend manages to kick Hytthu off! Hytthu jumps back into myfriend's guard. Hytthu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. myfriend tries to land a sweep but no joy. myfriend is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hytthu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! myfriend is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hytthu, into his guard. myfriend prevents Hytthu from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. myfriend throwing strikes but missing. Hytthu is looking to stand up but myfriend isn't so interested in that idea. myfriend thows a big elbow that misses. Hytthu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
myfriend tries a head kick but it misses.
Hytthu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Hytthu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by myfriend, who protects the arm well. Hytthu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. myfriend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hytthu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Hytthu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but myfriend is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. myfriend is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hytthu off and has taken his back! Hytthu is trying to get back to his feet but myfriend has full control of the position and if anything, Hytthu has just worked his way into a worse spot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hytthu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hytthu is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Hytthu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Count Hytthu's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
myfriend moves in looking to clinch but Hytthu pushes him off. myfriend shoots in and bounces Hytthu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hytthu pushes myfriend off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mahmet myfriend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hytthu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. myfriend did well to prevent Hytthu getting side control. Hytthu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. myfriend is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Count Hytthu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Chromo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Orellana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orellana has chosen Black Betty as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Perry Chromo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franklin Orellana's chin.
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185 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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190 cm
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206 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perry Chromo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franklin Orellana! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orellana throws a solid leg kick but Chromo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orellana. Orellana is looking to clinch but Chromo is avoiding it.
Chromo throws a nice inside leg kick. Orellana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Orellana duly obliges. Chromo lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Chromo takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Orellana is rocked!
It looks like Franklin Orellana has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chromo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Orellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Chromo finish him? Orellana looks gassed! Chromo seems to be stalking Orellana here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Orellana drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Perry Chromo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ana Conda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hinds kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oblivion. Conda has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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264 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brent Hinds! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ana Conda! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Conda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hinds misses with a body kick. Hinds throws a head kick that misses. Hinds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinds tries to work over Conda's front leg with a kick but Conda checks it. Conda checks a low kick from Hinds. Hinds scores with a leg kick.
Hinds tries to score with a low kick but Conda moves his leg out of the way. Hinds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conda moves out of range of the body kick. Hinds ducks under a wild hook from Conda. Conda throws a body punch but Hinds moves out of range. Hinds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Conda checks it well. No luck for Conda with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hinds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hinds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conda looks gassed! Hinds throws a leg kick which misses Conda's front leg but catches the back leg as Conda tries to avoid it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hinds lands a big head kick that sends Conda tumbling to the mat! Hinds takes a step backwards and waves Conda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ana Conda has been cut. Conda checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle, before Hinds throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Conda's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hinds lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brent Hinds!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose PEGADOR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Araujo (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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295 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose PEGADOR! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rejinaldo Araujo! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! PEGADOR tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Araujo swivels and escapes. Araujo throws a right hand that PEGADOR ducks under and follows up with a left that PEGADOR also avoids with ease. PEGADOR misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A combination from Araujo does no damage. Some wild striking there from Araujo.
Araujo throws a series of punches but PEGADOR avoids them all with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Araujo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Araujo throws a nice looking combination but PEGADOR bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Araujo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Araujo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo keeps the fight on the outside. PEGADOR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose PEGADOR. That's going to take a lot out of him. A slow jab from Araujo misses its intended target. Araujo walks into a jab. PEGADOR shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Araujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Araujo looks gassed! PEGADOR fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. PEGADOR misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PEGADOR counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Araujo's guard now. PEGADOR scores with a decent looking elbow strike. PEGADOR postures up in Araujo's guard and throws a big left but Araujo blocks it. PEGADOR slips nicely into half guard. PEGADOR slows the pace down in half guard. PEGADOR scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Araujo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as PEGADOR sits in half guard. PEGADOR sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araujo defending well though. PEGADOR gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Araujo slaps away a takedown attempt from PEGADOR, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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. PEGADOR misses with a takedown attempt - Araujo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Araujo drops his hands momentarily and PEGADOR takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. PEGADOR tries for a takedown but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Araujo throws a left and a right that both miss
and PEGADOR counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Araujo's guard now. PEGADOR won't allow Araujo to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose PEGADOR dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PEGADOR. PEGADOR displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab. PEGADOR shoots in for a double leg but Araujo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. PEGADOR shoots in but Araujo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Araujo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Araujo throws a combination that misses and PEGADOR decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Araujo's guard. PEGADOR stands and steps away. Araujo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Horrible takedown by PEGADOR or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo which made him look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose PEGADOR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. PEGADOR fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Araujo misses with a shot to the body and PEGADOR counters with a single leg into guard. Araujo didn't expect that. PEGADOR looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. PEGADOR looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now PEGADOR is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. PEGADOR in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Araujo has momentary wrist control but PEGADOR slips an elbow through the middle. PEGADOR prevents Araujo from getting back to his feet. PEGADOR advances to half guard. PEGADOR works his way into full mount! PEGADOR thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Araujo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as PEGADOR tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
PEGADOR will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. A nice elbow there by PEGADOR. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jose PEGADOR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR lands a big shot there that rocks Araujo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Araujo trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. PEGADOR lands a heavy elbow. PEGADOR lands a big elbow. PEGADOR lands a heavy elbow. PEGADOR lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Araujo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
PEGADOR with a couple of short strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. PEGADOR working away from the top, dropping strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose PEGADOR dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
PEGADOR scores a takedown into full mount! PEGADOR unloads with some shots from mount but Araujo bucks and avoids them well.
PEGADOR has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Araujo's face.
PEGADOR trying to control but Araujo is having none of it. PEGADOR 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. Araujo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. PEGADOR punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Araujo really wants to buck PEGADOR off and get back to his feet. Araujo taking shots to the head. PEGADOR working Araujo over with strikes here. BOOM! PEGADOR connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PEGADOR with the ground and pound from mount. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, PEGADOR cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
PEGADOR connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. PEGADOR in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Araujo really wants to buck PEGADOR off and get back to his feet. PEGADOR pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. PEGADOR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around? The referee warns Araujo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
PEGADOR controlling the pace for now. PEGADOR lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by PEGADOR. PEGADOR raining down shots from the mount! BOOM! PEGADOR connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jose PEGADOR is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Araujo is trying to get back to his feet but can't. PEGADOR tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. PEGADOR scoring with strikes but Araujo is staying in there. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Araujo can do anything to dispel that myth. PEGADOR controlling from the full mount. PEGADOR has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose PEGADOR showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for PEGADOR, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose PEGADOR!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Martyn Paul Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A Perfect Circle-Imagine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heinrich Dussander will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martyn Paul Casey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Dussander! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dussander misses the shot to the body. Dussander moves into range and connects with a jab. Dussander lands a nice shot to the body.
Dussander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dussander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Dussander misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely. Dussander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Casey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dussander throws out a loose jab but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it. Dussander throws a shot to the body.
Casey closes the distance and clinches up with Dussander, looking for a takedown. Casey pushes Dussander against the cage but Dussander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dussander throws a hook to the side of Casey's head but Casey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dussander scores with the left hand. Casey knows he should have avoided that one. Dussander throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Dussander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Casey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dussander scores with a jab to the body. Dussander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Casey is breathing heavily. Casey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dussander connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Casey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dussander finds it's way round the side to connect with Casey's head. Heinrich Dussander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dussander throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dussander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Casey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Casey ducks right into an uppercut from Dussander. Dussander lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Casey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dussander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martyn Paul Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dussander lets loose with a powerful body kick. Casey will feel that in the morning. Dussander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Casey in his tracks. Dussander turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dussander punishes Casey's body with a nice straight punch. Dussander scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Casey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dussander scores with a hook to the body. Casey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dussander lands with a right that hurts Casey. Casey looks to clinch but Dussander throws a short knee that drops Casey. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Heinrich Dussander!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hintu Ramoata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little john (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). john has chosen its a fight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hintu Ramoata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little john! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ramoata drives through with a takedown into guard. Ramoata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. john looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ramoata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. john utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. john is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramoata looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ramoata thows a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ramoata is stalling in the full guard. Ramoata trying to control the position from guard on top but john is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramoata throwing strikes from guard but john blocks nicely. Ramoata's corner is telling him to maintain position. john looking for a guillotine here but Ramoata defends easily.
Ramoata works over john with some ground and pound from guard. Ramoata trying to control but john is working from the bottom. Ramoata is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because john is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Ramoata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as john works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ramoata trying to control the position from guard on top but john is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ramoata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ramoata showing good wrestling skills to control the position. john working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramoata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramoata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ramoata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ramoata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ramoata postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramoata is pushing down on john's leg trying to pass to half guard. john is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramoata has managed to sneak the leg through. Ramoata uses his free foot to push down on john's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for john. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ramoata cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramoata tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ramoata prevents john from getting the reversal. john taking shots to the head. john is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramoata looking to secure an arm triangle but john defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. john is trying to escape the mount.
Ramoata with the ground and pound from mount. john can't escape the position.
Ramoata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of john's face.
john can't escape the position.
john tries to hold on but Ramoata pushes him away. Ramoata with shots to the head and body - john looks very uncomfortable down there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hintu Ramoata dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramoata!
john throws a jab when Ramoata was well out of range. john ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramoata moves away. Ramoata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ramoata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! john takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ramoata putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
john is rocked! The referee warns john that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
john is still in real trouble! Can Ramoata finish him? Ramoata scoring with strikes but john is staying in there. Ramoata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ramoata postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked john badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ramoata around the waist but Ramoata pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ramoata is the winner by TKO! Ramoata jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hintu Ramoata!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Delicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish MacNab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delicious's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Leonard Nimoy - Ballad of Bilbo Baggins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Delicious! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamish MacNab! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Delicious lands a head shot. MacNab misses with a body shot.
Abraham Delicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Delicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNab moves away. MacNab avoids a lazy jab quite easily. MacNab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delicious's hands. MacNab throws a body punch but Delicious moves out of range. Delicious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
Delicious looks to land a combination but MacNab avoids it well. MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delicious was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab. A punch combination from Delicious misses. Delicious misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNab feints and then cracks Delicious's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delicious down. Delicious swings and misses with a shot to the body and MacNab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. MacNab connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Delicious throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacNab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Delicious stalks MacNab and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacNab's face. MacNab staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacNab swings for the body but Delicious moves out of range.
Delicious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNab.
Delicious swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacNab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Delicious jabbing away but nothing is landing. MacNab tries to clinch there but Delicious circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from MacNab. MacNab moves out of range as Delicious strikes. MacNab lands a body shot.
Delicious scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacNab in his tracks. No joy there for Delicious, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delicious is looking to wear down MacNab with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. MacNab uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delicious has time to react. MacNab drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. MacNab seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. MacNab gets to his feet - Delicious follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacNab connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. MacNab throws a hook to the side of Delicious's head but Delicious sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Delicious takes a swing at MacNab's ribcage but misses. Delicious drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! MacNab misses with a body punch
and Delicious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A big left from Delicious misses. MacNab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. MacNab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Delicious misses with a looping left. MacNab fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Delicious avoids it really well and circles away. MacNab misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacNab moves in looking to clinch but Delicious pushes him off. MacNab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delicious pinned against the cage. Delicious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. MacNab moves out of range of the strikes. Delicious stuns MacNab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Delicious dips down and scores with a jab to the body. MacNab looks gassed! Delicious works over MacNab's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hamish MacNab has been cut. Delicious smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Delicious's corner calls for a 1-2. Delicious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Delicious. That snapped MacNab's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Delicious moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. A jab from Delicious misses. Delicious avoids the body shot from MacNab.
Delicious misses with a combination
and MacNab counters with a lovely straight right hand! Delicious misses with an uppercut. MacNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delicious.
A swing and a miss from Delicious. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. MacNab throws a solid leg kick but Delicious takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacNab. Good exchange - Delicious coming out on top. Delicious thows a body shot but no joy. 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 Abraham Delicious will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hamish MacNab's cut. That's time! Delicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacNab avoids the body shot from Delicious.
Delicious throws a jab when MacNab was well out of range. Delicious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Delicious throws a sloppy body shot
and MacNab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Delicious throws a hook but MacNab blocks it. Delicious connects with a body shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Delicious. MacNab does a little dance to reset his feet. Delicious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delicious scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacNab doesn't seem bothered though. MacNab avoids a lazy jab quite easily. MacNab throws a jab when Delicious was well out of range. MacNab just misses with a punch to the body.
Delicious scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Delicious tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A jab lands there for Delicious. Jab from Delicious. MacNab slips under a jab. MacNab stuns Delicious with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Delicious dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Delicious throws a body punch but MacNab moves out of range. MacNab tries to land a leg kick but Delicious saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of MacNab 's head but he takes it in his stride. Delicious looks to land a right hand but MacNab moved out of range. Delicious misses the shot to the body. A swing and a miss from MacNab. MacNab throws the left hand but Delicious avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacNab misses with a body shot.
MacNab avoids the body shot from Delicious.
MacNab lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delicious at a distance.
A big left from Delicious misses. MacNab lands a nice shot that snaps Delicious's head back.
Delicious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacNab. Delicious takes a swing at MacNab's ribcage but misses. Good exchange - Delicious coming out on top. MacNab avoids the body shot from Delicious.
MacNab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNab avoids a lazy jab quite easily. MacNab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Delicious throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNab. Delicious throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Delicious jabbing away but nothing is landing. Delicious cracks a nice hook into MacNab's ribs. Delicious closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. MacNab did well to prevent Delicious getting side control. MacNab is looking to improve his position.
MacNab on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. MacNab gets back to full guard.
MacNab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delicious is one step ahead there. Delicious postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Delicious 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. Delicious stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacNab swivels though and keeps the full guard. MacNab wants to sweep but no luck. Delicious postures up in MacNab's guard and throws a big left but MacNab blocks it. MacNab keeping moving, preventing Delicious from controlling successfully. Delicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. MacNab throws a hook but Delicious avoids it easily. MacNab moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. MacNab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. MacNab misses with an elbow over the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Delicious dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hamish MacNab's cut. That's time! Delicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacNab takes one on the button. Delicious looks for a takedown but MacNab sprawls well. MacNab wants to clinch enabling Delicious to counter with a crisp jab. MacNab blocks a jab. Delicious throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacNab's waist but MacNab gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delicious off to one side. MacNab throws a right and a left that both miss. MacNab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delicious finds it's way round the side to connect with MacNab's head. Delicious misses with a double jab.
MacNab tries to clinch up and Delicious counters with a stiff right hand. Delicious lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacNab doesn't manage to clinch there - Delicious circles away.
Abraham Delicious is winning the standup battle so far. Delicious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
MacNab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delicious. Delicious misses the shot to the body. MacNab bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delicious's head. MacNab staying out of range there. MacNab swings for the body but Delicious moves out of range.
MacNab darts in and out, connecting with a jab. MacNab loads up on a big right hand but Delicious slips the punch. Delicious throws a looping overhand right but MacNab ducks down to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from MacNab. Delicious does a little dance to reset his feet. MacNab throws a big shot that misses. MacNab paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delicious throws an overhand right that lands on MacNab's shoulder, as MacNab tries to avoid the shot. A punch combination from Delicious misses. Delicious throws a lazy right hand but MacNab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Delicious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Delicious avoids the body shot from MacNab.
MacNab misses with a takedown and Delicious counters with a straight punch to the midsection. MacNab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Delicious throws the left hand but MacNab avoids the punch easily. MacNab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. MacNab stuffs the takedown attempt from Delicious. Delicious gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abraham Delicious. That's going to take a lot out of him. MacNab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Delicious thows a body shot but no joy. MacNab is looking to take this fight into the clinch. MacNab takes one to the side of the head.
MacNab moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Delicious with a nice cross. Delicious cracks MacNab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Delicious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacNab thuds a left hand into Delicious's body. MacNab slips under a jab. MacNab takes a shot right to the bread basket. MacNab throws an overhand right that lands on Delicious's shoulder, as Delicious tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Delicious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNab moves away. A slow jab from Delicious misses its intended target. MacNab misses with an uppercut. MacNab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delicious misses with a body shot.
Delicious dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Delicious lands with a good body shot. Delicious misses with a jab to the body
and MacNab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Delicious connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacNab momentarily.
Delicious swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. MacNab dives in and grabs Delicious's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delicious pushes down on MacNab's head and hops out. Delicious catches MacNab with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Delicious clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Hamish MacNab's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delicious throws the left hand but MacNab avoids the punch easily. MacNab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delicious. Delicious misses with a body shot.
MacNab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delicious did well to prevent MacNab getting side control. Delicious trying to control but MacNab postures up.
MacNab is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Delicious is looking for a sweep. MacNab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. MacNab trying to control from half guard but Delicious is working away. MacNab content to control rather than advance. MacNab is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. MacNab is looking to take a break and control but Delicious is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Delicious wants to control but MacNab is keeping busy.
MacNab is keen to just control but Delicious is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Delicious throws a body punch but MacNab moves out of range. Delicious takes a swing at MacNab's ribcage but misses. MacNab is looking to clinch. Delicious pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Delicious takes a swing at MacNab's ribcage but misses. MacNab throws a leg kick but Delicious moved away. MacNab doesn't manage to clinch there - Delicious circles away.
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. MacNab lands a nice hook to Delicious's body. Delicious takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Delicious misses with a hook. Delicious takes one on the button. Delicious on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. MacNab misses with a jab to the body
and Delicious counters with a nice uppercut. Delicious with a body punch. A glancing blow. MacNab avoids the body shot from Delicious.
MacNab avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacNab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. MacNab gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delicious. MacNab tries to clinch there but Delicious circles away.
Good leg kick by MacNab there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacNab misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Delicious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. MacNab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNab thows a body shot but no joy. MacNab connects with a single shot there. MacNab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delicious.
MacNab shoots in but Delicious avoids the takedown attempt easily. MacNab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delicious manages to avoid it. MacNab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delicious throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacNab counters with a nice uppercut. MacNab leaves Delicious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. MacNab avoids the body shot from Delicious.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Delicious avoids the body shot from MacNab.
Delicious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delicious was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab. MacNab looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacNab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delicious checks it well. MacNab is looking to clinch but Delicious is avoiding it.
A shot to the body from Delicious misses and MacNab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Delicious shoots in but no luck this time. MacNab misses with a looping right. MacNab pushes Delicious up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamish MacNab dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Hamish MacNab's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Delicious circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delicious looks to land a left hand but MacNab moved out of range nicely. MacNab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delicious.
Delicious misses the jab. MacNab has closed the distance and engaged Delicious in a clinch.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.
Delicious working aggressively here.
MacNab lands an elbow that stopped Delicious in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Abraham Delicious has been cut. MacNab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacNab misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Delicious.
Delicious makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Delicious has had enough of the clinch but MacNab keeps him there for the moment. Delicious blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.
That's one minute gone in the round. MacNab lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Delicious avoiding damage as MacNab throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Delicious. MacNab keeps control of Delicious as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Delicious has a couple of punches blocked by MacNab.
Delicious tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. MacNab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delicious is defending well for now. Delicious dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab blocking some punches.
MacNab pushes off an throws an elbow but Delicious leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Delicious has hold of one of MacNab's legs. MacNab is fighting the takedown attempt but Delicious gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Delicious won't allow MacNab to sweep him here. Delicious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacNab is keeping the position for now. Abraham Delicious is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Delicious trying to control but MacNab is working from the bottom. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. MacNab lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Delicious! Hamish MacNab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Delicious really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delicious is working hard here to advance position. MacNab takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Delicious is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacNab controlling from mount. Delicious tries to lock up and control but MacNab gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. MacNab controlling from mount. MacNab looking to control but Delicious is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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. Delicious is working to get back to half guard.
MacNab controlling his opponent. MacNab looking to control but Delicious is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Delicious avoids a series of strikes thrown by MacNab.
Delicious tries to hold on but MacNab pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Delicious. I think Delicious has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hamish MacNab! Hamish MacNab is the new bantamweight champion!
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pop
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