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UVT: WW74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with Clay - Abscond blaring out of the sound system. Ramos has chosen Simple Man as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dmitri Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos sprawls and moves away.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Ramos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramirez to the ground. Ramos is now in Ramirez's guard.
Ramos wants to stand and escape but instead Ramirez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ramos wants to stand but Ramirez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Ramos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramirez's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ramirez pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing Ramos from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramos sprawls and moves away.
Ramos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ramos is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Ramos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Ramos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramos tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramos tries to clinch
and Ramirez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramos's guard.
Dmitri Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Ramos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Ramos!
Ramos wanted to stand there but Ramirez had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos preventing the sweep.
Ramos wants to get up but he can't break Ramirez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramirez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos tries to clinch up.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Ramos avoids it well and moves away.
Ramos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stops Ramos from getting back to his feet.
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Ramirez is stalling here. Ramos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramos tries to stand but Ramirez is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramos tries to clinch but Ramirez moves away
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramos won't be happy with that.
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Ramos!
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramirez's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dmitri Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramos closes the distance but Ramirez moves to the side
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ramos!
Ramirez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Ramos!
Ramos is looking to stand up but Ramirez won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramos dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramirez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Ramos wants to clinch up but Ramirez keeps it at a distance.
Ramos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramos is trying to stand.
Dmitri Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramos is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to advance to full mount but Ramos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oscar Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Ramos blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Ramos!
A victorious Dmitri Ramos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Oscar Ramirez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back and I will be merceless.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
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, Mauricio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch position.
Collins tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch position.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Collins cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Misha Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Santos.
A big right from Collins misses.
Santos wants to counter with a clinch but Collins pushes him away.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Collins misses.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins leaves Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Collins misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Collins sets himself, and Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Collins avoids it this time.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Collins finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Collins scores with a four punch combination!
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins goes for a double leg but Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santos continues to drive forward.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Collins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins lands with a good body shot.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Collins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Collins defends well and Santos ends up having to push Collins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Collins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Collins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Misha Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Santos.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Collins wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Collins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Collins gets underhooks to prevent Santos's takedown attempt.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Santos has hold of one of Collins's legs. Collins is fighting the takedown attempt but Santos gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Collins to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Santos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Collins pulls down on the head and he's put Santos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Misha Collins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czerwinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cierpka misses with a leg kick
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Cierpka.
Czerwinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cierpka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cierpka scores with a jab.
Cierpka just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Czerwinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cierpka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cierpka jabs Czerwinski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cierpka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Cierpka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka drops Czerwinski with a left and a right! Oh, Czerwinski is hurt - Cierpka dives into side control looking to finish!
Czerwinski is rocked!
It looks like Klemens Czerwinski has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Czerwinski being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Czerwinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czerwinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Cierpka stalls from top position.
Czerwinski tries to buck Cierpka off but Cierpka is having none of it.
Cierpka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Czerwinski looks calm but he's in trouble here. Cierpka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Czerwinski is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Cierpka lets go of the hold and Czerwinski can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krystian Cierpka!
A victorious Krystian Cierpka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balrog Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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216 lbs
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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
42 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balrog Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Velka throws a leg kick that misses.
Velka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Velka throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Velka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velka. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Velka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Velka moves his leg out of the way.
Velka tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velka misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velka wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Velka tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Velka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velka.
Velka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to work over Velka's front leg with a kick but Velka checks it.
Velka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Velka.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
Velka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Velka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Velka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Velka misses the target.
Velka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Velka throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Miklo Velka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velka tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka wants to clinch.
Velka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Velka shakes him off and moves away.
Velka is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Velka swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Velka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velka manages to avoid it.
Velka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Velka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson pushes Velka up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Velka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Velka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Velka missing with knees to the body.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velka.
Velka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Velka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velka backwards.
Velka misses with a knee to the head.
Velka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Velka, against the cage.
Velka lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Balrog Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velka pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Velka controlling the action here for a moment.
Velka stalls.
Good body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balrog Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velka checks it well.
As Johnson backs away, Velka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Velka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Velka shakes it off.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velka looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Velka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson thumps Velka with a low kick.
Velka fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Velka throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Velka checks a low kick from Johnson.
Velka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Velka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson has Velka up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to work over Velka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Velka effectively controlling the action here.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Velka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Velka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velka just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Velka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Velka to work.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to stall but Velka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Velka lands a knee to the head.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velka into the cage.
Velka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson is working Velka over against the cage.
Velka blocks an uppercut.
Velka lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Velka can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Velka avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Velka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Velka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Velka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Miklo Velka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Velka.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balrog Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Velka misses with a kick to the body.
Velka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body punch but Velka moves out of range.
A jab from Velka finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velka.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velka.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Velka saw it coming and moves away.
Velka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Velka misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Velka throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Velka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Velka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Velka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Velka cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velka misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Velka looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Velka clinches with his opponent.
Velka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Velka avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson avoiding damage as Velka throws knees to the body.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velka lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson tries to work over Velka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velka controlling the action here for a moment.
Velka blocking some punches.
Velka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miklo Velka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velka's elbow.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Velka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Velka.
Velka trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velka into the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Velka.
Velka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson pushes Velka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Velka landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage as Velka throws knees to the body.
Velka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velka working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velka backwards.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Velka.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velka.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Velka's ribcage. Velka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Miklo Velka.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balrog Johnson!
A very excited looking Balrog Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Sansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestlefuck Wrestling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
170 lbs
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31
150 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Sansing!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sansing moves out of range as Wrestling strikes.
Sansing shoots for a takedown but Wrestling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wrestling changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wrestling tries to clinch up.
Sansing drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wrestling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wrestling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sansing's guard.
Sansing controlling Wrestling's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sansing is trying to keep Wrestling in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sansing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrestling has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Sansing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrestling pinned against the cage. Wrestling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sansing shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wrestling gets back to full guard.
Wrestling pulls Sansing in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sansing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wrestling keeping moving, preventing Sansing from controlling successfully.
Wrestling pulls Sansing in close to his closed guard and prevents Sansing from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sansing looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestling. No joy for Sansing on that attempt.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Sansing.
Sansing fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sansing.
Sansing shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sansing's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sansing has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sansing shoots in for a double leg but Wrestling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wrestling misses with a looping right.
Sansing fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sansing is defended easily by Wrestling.
Wrestling tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sansing manages to circle out of the way.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Sansing.
Wrestling lands with an overhand left.
Alan Sansing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wrestling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sansing can do to turn this around?
Wrestling throws an overhand right that lands on Sansing's shoulder, as Sansing tries to avoid the shot.
Sansing tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sansing closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling is trying to improve his position.
Wrestling is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestling prevents Sansing from moving into mount.
Wrestling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wrestling tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sansing has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wrestling wants to control but Sansing is having none of it.
Wrestling wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Wrestling do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan Sansing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestling can't escape the position.
Sansing has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wrestling can't escape the position.
Sansing biding his time, controlling Wrestling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sansing is hanging on to Wrestling's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Sansing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wrestling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrestling tries to clinch up.
Sansing closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sansing lands in his opponent's guard.
Sansing wants to pass the guard but Wrestling is keeping the position.
Wrestling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestling is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sansing controls the pace.
Wrestling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestling being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sansing gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrestling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Wrestling misses.
Wrestling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sansing circles away quickly and effectively.
Sansing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Sansing ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrestling drives through and clinches with Sansing against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wrestling - that landed with a thud.
Wrestling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrestling lands a right hand.
Sansing wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sansing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrestling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sansing.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Sansing.
Wrestling clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sansing manages to break the clinch.
Alan Sansing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sansing misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrestling counters with a left and a right that stings Sansing.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sansing tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Sansing ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrestling leaves Sansing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wrestling cracks a nice hook into Sansing's ribs.
Sansing fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Sansing tries to get set, Wrestling tries to push him back and clinch up but Sansing manages to avoid the attempt.
Sansing closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sansing fails with the takedown.
Sansing tries for a takedown but Wrestling circles away easily
and Wrestling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sansing takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sansing has his takedown stuffed
and Wrestling counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrestling misses with a double jab.
Wrestling lands with a cross.
Sansing fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wrestling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sansing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Sansing with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestlefuck Wrestling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrestling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
Alan Sansing spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight's not over until my opponent tests negative for performance-enhancing drugs...and given his past history, I doubt that his system's clean.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bud Macintosh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Capwell's chin.
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212 lbs
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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
34 - 31 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell cracks a nice hook into Macintosh's ribs.
Capwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macintosh feinted with a counter takedown.
Capwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Capwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Macintosh manages to avoid it.
Capwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Capwell.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Capwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capwell throws a hook to the side of Macintosh's head but Macintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capwell throws a right hand that misses
and Macintosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macintosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macintosh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Capwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Capwell takes a swing at Macintosh's ribcage but misses.
Capwell misses with a few strikes there.
Capwell throws a hook to the side of Macintosh's head but Macintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macintosh slips a jab and a cross from Capwell.
Macintosh darts in looking for a takedown but Capwell gets double underhooks and turns Macintosh into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capwell. Macintosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macintosh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Capwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Capwell lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Capwell as he connects with a hook.
Macintosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macintosh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Macintosh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Macintosh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macintosh being controlled here momentarily.
Capwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Capwell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell has control of Macintosh's left arm, preventing Macintosh from doing any damage.
Macintosh advances position into side control!
Capwell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Macintosh controlling from mount.
Macintosh landing strikes from the mount and Capwell is in trouble!
Macintosh is trying to take his opponent's back.
Capwell throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Macintosh dominating with strikes here.
Macintosh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell wants to hold on but Macintosh pushes him away.
Macintosh landing punches.
Capwell is rocked!
A big strike lands for Macintosh! That's really hurt Capwell and he's turned his back - Macintosh keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Macintosh jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bud Macintosh!
A very excited looking Bud Macintosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso has chosen WAR-Low Rider as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu cracks Gattuso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pheu Pheu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gattuso enables Pheu Pheu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gattuso manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gattuso wants to stand but Pheu Pheu is controlling the position.
Pheu Pheu distracts Gattuso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pheu Pheu being controlled here momentarily.
Pheu Pheu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gattuso wants to get back to his feet but Pheu Pheu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pheu Pheu throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu postures up.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gattuso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pheu Pheu is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pheu Pheu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gattuso wants to sweep here but Pheu Pheu controlling him for the moment.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pheu Pheu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gattuso looking for a sweep. Not yet Gattuso, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gattuso throws a hook but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Gattuso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pheu Pheu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gattuso misses with a wild combination.
Pheu Pheu is looking to counter punch.
Crunch! Pheu Pheu slams his shin into Gattuso's torso.
A bone on bone clash there as Pheu Pheu blocks the leg kick.
Gattuso fakes the leg kick and cracks Pheu Pheu in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu throwing a counter right hand but Gattuso manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gattuso tries a head kick but it misses.
Gattuso throws a hook but Pheu Pheu blocks it.
Gattuso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pheu Pheu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gattuso's calf.
Gattuso connects with a crisp jab.
Pheu Pheu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gattuso as Pheu Pheu shoots in.
Pheu Pheu scores with a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Gattuso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Javier Gattuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pheu Pheu tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Gattuso lands but Pheu Pheu takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pheu Pheu avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
A cross from Pheu Pheu lands.
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice body kick.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid it.
Gattuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gattuso.
Gattuso scores with a jab.
Pheu Pheu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gattuso looks winded!
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pheu Pheu throwing shots but Gattuso is blocking nicely.
Pheu Pheu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gattuso tries to kick Pheu Pheu off but Pheu Pheu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pheu Pheu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gattuso manages to avoid it.
Gattuso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gattuso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pheu Pheu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pheu Pheu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gattuso misses with an uppercut. Pheu Pheu saw that one coming.
A cross from Gattuso lands.
Gattuso swings for the body but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Gattuso scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pheu Pheu slips under a jab from Gattuso.
Gattuso throws an off balance right hand
and Pheu Pheu counters with a nice leg kick.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pheu Pheu shoots in for a takedown but Gattuso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pheu Pheu is looking to slow Gattuso down with leg kicks.
Gattuso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pheu Pheu manages to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu slips a jab from Gattuso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso throws a solid leg kick but Pheu Pheu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gattuso.
A low kick from Pheu Pheu misses
enabling Gattuso to counter with a crisp jab.
Pheu Pheu throws a head kick but Gattuso moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gattuso counters with a nice body shot.
Pheu Pheu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gattuso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pheu Pheu jabs at Gattuso's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu connects with an inside leg kick.
Gattuso avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gattuso. Pheu Pheu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pheu Pheu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pheu Pheu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pheu Pheu checks it well.
Pheu Pheu misses with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range as Gattuso throws a body kick.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range as Gattuso strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Gattuso as Pheu Pheu shoots in.
Gattuso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu obviously looking to wear him down.
Gattuso misses with a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pheu Pheu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gattuso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pheu Pheu is looking to counter punch.
Gattuso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu looks for a takedown but Gattuso sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaka Pheu Pheu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Gattuso. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gattuso.
Gattuso throws a jab but it's blocked by Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso throws a body punch but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu throws a shot from downtown. Gattuso moves away and avoids it.
Gattuso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pheu Pheu is out of range.
A head kick misses from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gattuso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pheu Pheu pushes Gattuso away with a front kick.
Gattuso is breathing heavily.
Pheu Pheu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu defending well as Gattuso loads up on a big left hand.
Gattuso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gattuso throws a push kick but Pheu Pheu slaps the foot to one side.
Gattuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Pheu Pheu. Pheu Pheu gets slowly back to his feet.
Pheu Pheu throws a leg kick but Gattuso moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pheu Pheu cracks Gattuso with a good jab.
Gattuso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pheu Pheu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gattuso's calf.
Gattuso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pheu Pheu has time to react.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pheu Pheu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaka Pheu Pheu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu moves out of range of the body kick.
Gattuso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gattuso jabs at Pheu Pheu's body.
Pheu Pheu slips under a jab.
Pheu Pheu throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Gattuso misses its intended target.
Gattuso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gattuso moves out of range of the body kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu scores with a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu is looking to slow Gattuso down with leg kicks.
Pheu Pheu's corner calls for a 1-2. Pheu Pheu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso connects with a nice looking jab.
Gattuso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gattuso misses with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick that misses.
Pheu Pheu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gattuso is just out of range.
Gattuso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gattuso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Pheu Pheu misses its target.
Nice jab there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gattuso pushes Pheu Pheu away with a front kick.
Pheu Pheu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gattuso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gattuso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pheu Pheu.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gattuso blocks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gattuso scores with a hook to the body. Pheu Pheu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pheu Pheu misses with a head kick.
Gattuso misses with a looping left.
Gattuso loads up on a big right hand but Pheu Pheu slips the punch.
Gattuso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Gattuso misses.
Pheu Pheu lands a nice shot to the body.
Pheu Pheu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Javier Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gattuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gattuso throws a push kick but Pheu Pheu slaps the foot to one side.
Gattuso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pheu Pheu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu working the ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pheu Pheu landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gattuso's face.
Gattuso is rocked!
Pheu Pheu postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gattuso badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pheu Pheu around the waist but Pheu Pheu pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pheu Pheu is the winner by TKO! Pheu Pheu jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaka Pheu Pheu!
A relieved looking Kaka Pheu Pheu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Buffet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffet comes into the arena with Margaritaville blaring out of the sound system. 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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220 lbs
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200 cm
42
219 lbs
39 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Buffet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buffet misses with a combination
and Okiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buffet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okiro manages to avoid it.
Okiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been informed that Okiro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Danga de danga de dang - Okiro scores with a four punch combination!
Buffet lands with a straight right. Okiro didn't see that one coming.
Buffet swings for the body but Okiro moves out of range.
A big right from Buffet misses.
That kick from Okiro tenderised Buffet's leg. Buffet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okiro tries to keep at a distance but Buffet has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffet with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okiro looks for the body kick but Buffet saw that one coming.
It looked like Buffet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okiro has closed the distance and engaged Buffet in a clinch.
Buffet works on Okiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Okiro stalling in the clinch but Buffet improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro lands with a light punch inside.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Buffet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buffet fails to land with a series of punches.
Buffet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okiro works the jab nicely.
Buffet throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okiro counters with a head kick.
Okiro gets a clinch.
Buffet breaks from the clinch.
Buffet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buffet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Okiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buffet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Buffet in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okiro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okiro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okiro duly obliges.
Okiro loads up on a big right hand but Buffet slips the punch.
As Okiro looks to move away, Buffet throws a big counter combo but Okiro just gets out of the way.
Buffet moves out of range of the strikes.
Okiro lands a right hook to the body.
Okiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buffet throws an off balance right hand
and Okiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buffet misses with a double jab
and Okiro counters with a leg kick.
Okiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okiro clinches with his opponent.
Buffet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buffet throws a head kick but Okiro moves out of range.
Okiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okiro has Buffet up against the cage in a clinch.
Okiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buffet working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okiro looking to stall.
Okiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okiro breaks the clinch.
Buffet gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Okiro tries to throw a body punch but Buffet avoids it by throwing Okiro back against the cage.
Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buffet tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Buffet. Beautiful body shot.
Buffet looks to score with a jab to the body but Okiro is just out of range.
Okiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buffet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buffet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro instigates a clinch.
Okiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Okiro tries to break free but Buffet pushes him back against the cage.
Buffet blocks an uppercut.
Buffet breaks from the clinch.
Buffet tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffet misses with a right hand
and Okiro counters with a three punch combo that has Buffet backing up. Buffet nods at Okiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Okiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okiro clobbers Buffet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okiro clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buffet.
Buffet breaks from the clinch.
Okiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buffet misses with an uppercut. Okiro saw that one coming.
Okiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buffet struggles to land a body shot inside as Okiro controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okiro moves into range and clinches up with Buffet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buffet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okiro breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Buffet misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buffet blocks an uppercut.
Buffet pushes Okiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buffet closes the distance and clinches.
Buffet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
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!
A hook to the body from Buffet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buffet fails to land.
Okiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buffet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okiro looks for the body kick but Buffet saw that one coming.
Okiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okiro scores with a jab. Buffet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buffet throws a leg kick but Okiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okiro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buffet takes a swing at Okiro's ribcage but misses.
Okiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okiro closes the distance and pushes Buffet back into the cage.
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!
Okiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Buffet taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buffet manages to break the clinch.
Buffet tries to clinch there but Okiro circles away.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buffet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Buffet does no damage.
Buffet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro scores with a shot to the body.
Buffet defending well as Okiro loads up on a big left hand.
Buffet looks to land a left hand but Okiro moved out of range nicely.
Okiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Okiro throws a head kick that misses.
Buffet misses with a low kick.
Okiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buffet.
Buffet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro ducks under a wild hook from Buffet.
Okiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buffet was well out of range. Poor timing from Okiro.
Buffet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okiro is out of range and Buffet settles back down.
Buffet dodges the punch combination from Okiro.
Okiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buffet misses with a series of wild punches.
Okiro throws out a counter right but Buffet avoids it with no problem.
Okiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buffet slips under a jab.
Buffet misses with a low kick.
Buffet moves out of range of the body kick from Okiro.
Okiro misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buffet dips to his left and cracks Okiro with an uppercut!
Okiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buffet lands with a straight right. Okiro didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro misses the shot to the body.
Lyon Okiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okiro connects with a body shot that sends Buffet's belly button to the back.
Okiro closes the distance and clinches.
Okiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buffet. Okiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okiro lands a right hook to the body.
Buffet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okiro tries to break the clinch but Buffet is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Okiro.
Okiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okiro misses with a body punch
and Buffet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okiro rushes Buffet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buffet misses with a punch on the inside.
Okiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buffet.
Okiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buffet.
Okiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okiro gets a clinch.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buffet backwards.
Okiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro throws a right hand that Buffet ducks under and follows up with a left that Buffet also avoids with ease.
Buffet is looking to counter punch.
Buffet scores with a decent looking hook.
Buffet blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro staying out of range there.
Okiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buffet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okiro scores with a jab to the body.
Okiro looks to land a right hand but Buffet moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Buffet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okiro clinches.
Buffet lands with a left to the head.
Okiro trying to stall but Buffet improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buffet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Buffet scores with a shot to the side of Okiro's head.
Buffet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buffet scores with a hook to the body.
Okiro misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro wants to stall.
Buffet misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Buffet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buffet throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buffet moves out of range of the strikes.
Okiro misses with a jab to the body
enabling Buffet to counter with a crisp jab.
Buffet looks to land a combination but Okiro avoids it well.
Okiro throws a counter combo.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Okiro misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Buffet. That snapped Okiro's head back.
Buffet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okiro at a distance.
Okiro clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Okiro fails to land.
Buffet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Okiro - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro misses with the combination.
Buffet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buffet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okiro cracks Buffet with a good jab.
Okiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buffet. Buffet obviously looking to wear him down.
Okiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Okiro - just one landing.
Okiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Buffet.
Buffet throws out a leg kick but Okiro moves out of range and Buffet only half commits.
Buffet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okiro instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Buffet.
Buffet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buffet seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lyon Okiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buffet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Buffet.
Okiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buffet manages to break the clinch.
Buffet throws a push kick but Okiro slaps the foot to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Buffet.
A big left from Buffet misses.
Jimmy Buffet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buffet.
Okiro misses with a double jab
and Buffet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Buffet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Jimmy Buffet.
Well Okiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Okiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dewey Foley's chin.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dewey Foley!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the body punch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Jackson throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Foley avoids it easily.
Foley throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson cracks Foley with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Foley walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
It looks like Dewey Foley has been cut.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a looping right.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Foley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley blocks a jab.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foley scores with a shot to the body.
Foley throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Good exchange - Foley coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Foley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley slips a jab from Jackson.
Foley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Foley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabs Foley right on the nose. Foley blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foley.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
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!
Jackson punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Foley connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Foley is rocked!
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Foley saw that one coming.
Foley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murray Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson sizes up Foley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Foley. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Foley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewey Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson drops Foley with a huge uppercut! Foley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jackson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Jackson!
Murray Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Murray Jackson said 'I want a fight against next Champion in 170lbs.
I do this challenge.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
60 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez trying to control from half guard but Wednesday is working away.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wednesday gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Wednesday blocks nicely.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Wednesday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wednesday wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wednesday stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wednesday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Wednesday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wednesday stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Wednesday moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Good exchange - Wednesday coming out on top.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wednesday swivels and escapes.
Alvarez rushes Wednesday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wednesdays head.
Wednesday misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Alvarez jumps guard but Wednesday stands there with Alvarez around his waist. Alvarez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarez has Wednesday pushed against the cage.
Wednesday stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wednesday.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wednesday is keeping busy.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez jumps guard but Wednesday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Wednesday holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Alvarez jumps into guard, dragging Wednesday to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday looking to pass the guard.
Wednesday trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Alpo Wednesday will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Wednesday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wednesday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wednesday wants to clinch up but Alvarez keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wednesday avoids it.
Wednesday taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Wednesday manages to get underhooks.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alvarez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wednesday's brow.
Wednesday lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday moves to clinch but Alvarez breaks away
and Alvarez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alvarez takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wednesday quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Alvarez is going to stand back up.
Alvarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvarez looks to land a strike but Wednesday avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
Wednesday is working an open guard so Alvarez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Alvarez lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday stalling against the cage.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Wednesday forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez stalling the fight.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Wednesday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alvarez manages to end up in side control.
Wednesday is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nick Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to control but Wednesday is keeping him busy.
Wednesday keeps Alvarez under control for a moment.
Wednesday is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Alvarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wednesday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wednesday missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Wednesday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Wednesday swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alvarez tries to break free but Wednesday pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Wednesday struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wednesday.
Wednesday looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wednesday, pushing him back against the cage.
Wednesday just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Wednesday throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wednesday's guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Wednesday is working from the bottom.
Wednesday pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wednesday controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Wednesday is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez trying to control but Wednesday is working from the bottom.
Wednesday pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wednesday can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Alvarez walks into a straight right hand from Wednesday.
Wednesday closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez jumps guard but Wednesday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Wednesday.
Nice body punch from Wednesday - that landed with a thud.
Alvarez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wednesday regains guard immediately.
Wednesday pushes Alvarez off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and Wednesday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wednesday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wednesday connects with a nice looking jab.
Wednesday connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wednesday as he jumps to the side.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Wednesday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wednesday tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Wednesday.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wednesday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Wednesday looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wednesday is controlling Alvarez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wednesday is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez not doing much here.
Alvarez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wednesday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Wednesday takes one to the chin there.
Wednesday tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez unleashes a big counter combination but Wednesday bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wednesday slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Wednesday is trying to maintain a safe position but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns Wednesday into the cage.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez manages to pull guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wednesday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez controls Wednesday momentarily but Wednesday frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wednesday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is working an open guard so Wednesday takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wednesday swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Wednesday stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wednesday to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez tries to stall but Wednesday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez stalling in the clinch but Wednesday improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wednesday has Alvarez pushed against the cage.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday had his way with Nick Alvarez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarez shoots and misses
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Wednesday cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Wednesday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvarez.
As Wednesday backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Wednesday manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Wednesday back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Wednesday fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alvarez as Wednesday tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Wednesday.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Alpo Wednesday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wednesday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Wednesday misses with a left hand
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Wednesday circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wednesday wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alvarez trying to control but Wednesday is working from the bottom.
Alvarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wednesday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wednesday pinned against the cage. Wednesday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Wednesday. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wednesday's guard.
Wednesday has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alvarez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wednesday creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Wednesday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alpo Wednesday has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wednesday.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wednesday 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
Alpo Wednesday retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpo Wednesday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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