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KOTB 23: Cafetão PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heliade Radulescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Santoyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santoyo has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heliade Radulescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Santoyo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoyo throws a series of punches but Radulescu moves out of range.
Radulescu moves into the clinch successfully.
Radulescu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santoyo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Radulescu.
It looks like Bruno Santoyo has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Radulescu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Radulescu misses with a knee strike.
Santoyo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radulescu with a knee to the head.
Radulescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A knee to the head by Radulescu.
Radulescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radulescu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Radulescu is looking to stand up but Santoyo isn't so interested in that idea.
Santoyo pushes down on Radulescu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santoyo trying to control from half guard but Radulescu is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radulescu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Santoyo wants to get back to his feet.
Radulescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Radulescu tries to get out of the position.
Santoyo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Radulescu defend it? Santoyo steps over the head and cranks it - Radulescu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santoyo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Santoyo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Santoyo waved his t-shirt featuring KGM Laundry (85%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boaz Saloza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osvaldo Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvaldo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boaz Saloza!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saloza tries to clinch up.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Saloza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Saloza.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saloza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Saloza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Martinez.
Saloza stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saloza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez is looking for a takedown.
Martinez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saloza kicks Martinez off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Saloza does no damage.
Boaz Saloza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saloza but Saloza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martinez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvaldo Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saloza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saloza pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martinez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
Martinez is taking a breather. Saloza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saloza is trying to stand.
Martinez trying to control the pace.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saloza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Martinez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martinez lands with a punch from half guard.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Martinez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Martinez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saloza is rocked!
Martinez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saloza is still in real trouble! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez lands a big elbow - Saloza is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Martinez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osvaldo Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mario Barrera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera leaves Cane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Barrera throws a leg kick which misses Cane's front leg but catches the back leg as Cane tries to avoid it.
No luck for Cane with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cane. That did some damage!
Cane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cane's hands.
Barrera feints and then cracks Cane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cane down.
Barrera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barrera. That's going to slow Cane down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cane or perhaps it was just good defense by Barrera, which made it look bad.
Barrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Cane avoided it.
Barrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera lands a slapping body shot.
Mario Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrera tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrera moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cane looks winded!
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane darts in looking for a takedown but Barrera gets double underhooks and turns Cane into the cage.
Barrera throws a shot to the body.
Barrera scores with a hook.
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Barrera clobbers Cane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barrera lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrera lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Barrera's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrera works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
Barrera with a jab.
Barrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera misses with a wild body shot.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera is looking to wear down Cane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrera connects with a right hand. Cane shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Barrera.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrera is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
Cane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cane fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrera as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barrera.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane darts in looking for a takedown but Barrera gets double underhooks and turns Cane into the cage.
Barrera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barrera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cane on the side of the head.
Barrera is looking to slow Cane down with leg kicks.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cane is rocked!
Barrera connects with a nice cross there... Cane is looking wobbly and Barrera recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cane to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Barrera jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Barrera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krabis Kropelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Curran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krabis Kropelis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Curran's chin.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krabis Kropelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Curran!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropelis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kropelis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Curran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kropelis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kropelis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curran defending well though.
Kropelis not doing much here.
Curran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropelis content to control rather than advance.
Curran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kropelis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kropelis trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kropelis controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Kropelis moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Curran throws a series of strikes that have Kropelis backpedaling.
It looks like Krabis Kropelis has been cut.
Curran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kropelis at a distance.
Kropelis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kropelis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Curran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kropelis is rocked!
Curran tries to clinch but Kropelis moves out of range.
Curran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kropelis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Curran to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran misses with the combination.
Kropelis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kropelis avoids the body shot from Curran.
Kropelis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Curran sprawls and moves away.
Kropelis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kropelis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kropelis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kropelis working away.
Kropelis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Curran's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Curran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kropelis working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kropelis trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Kropelis in the domination position with Curran hanging on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kropelis tries to move to mount but Curran blocks the move with his legs.
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 Krabis Kropelis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krabis Kropelis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Kropelis is out of range.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kropelis.
Curran blocks a head kick by Kropelis.
Some bone on bone action there as Curran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Curran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mario Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kropelis's head backwards.
Curran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropelis fails with the takedown
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Kropelis doesn't manage to clinch there - Curran circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran misses with a left hand
and Kropelis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Curran is trying to control the position but Kropelis postures up.
Kropelis trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Kropelis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Curran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kropelis controls the pace.
Kropelis postures up.
Kropelis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kropelis trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran is trying to control the position but Kropelis postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curran as he jumps to the side.
Kropelis throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kropelis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krabis Kropelis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Curran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curran tests Kropelis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kropelis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curran scores with a leg kick.
Kropelis seems to have got his legs back now.
Curran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kropelis shoots in for a takedown but Curran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kropelis dives in and grabs Curran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curran pushes down on Kropelis's head and hops out.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kropelis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kropelis tries to move into range but Curran moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kropelis fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropelis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curran swivels and escapes.
Curran looks to land a combination. Kropelis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran cracks Kropelis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kropelis falls backwards against the cage. Curran follows up with more strikes that drop Kropelis to his knees. Curran keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kropelis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Curran!
Mario Curran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksis Aaltonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksis Aaltonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Hennig !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaltonen lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Aaltonen misses.
Nice uppercut there from Aaltonen.
Hennig fails with the takedown.
Aaltonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hennig . Hennig circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hennig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aaltonen did well to prevent Hennig getting side control.
Aaltonen wants to control but Hennig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hennig wants to work for an arm triangle but Aaltonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hennig wants to free his trapped foot but Aaltonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aaltonen's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hennig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig wants to pass to mount but Aaltonen is defending the position.
Aaltonen is looking for a sweep. Hennig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hennig trying to mount his opponent but Aaltonen defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aaltonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hennig trying to control but Aaltonen is working from the bottom.
Aaltonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hennig trying to control but Aaltonen is working from the bottom.
Hennig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aaltonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hennig slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennig advances nicely into full mount.
Aaltonen is squirming around, avoiding Hennig 's attempts to control the action.
Aaltonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hennig with good strikes from the mount here!
Hennig tries to control but Aaltonen wriggling away.
Aaltonen tries to hold on but Hennig pushes him away.
Aaltonen is in a horrible position here. Hennig smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hennig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aaltonen is trying to escape the mount.
Hennig with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hennig wants to control the pace but Aaltonen is squirming around nicely.
Aaltonen blocking the ground and pound.
Aaltonen is squirming around, avoiding Hennig 's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig throws some wild stikes that Aaltonen manages to avoid easily.
Hennig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aaltonen is trying to escape the mount.
Hennig punching from mount but Aaltonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hennig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aaltonen is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hennig controlling his opponent.
Aaltonen has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Hennig dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aaltonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hennig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aaltonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aaltonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aaltonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hennig off the cage and back into range.
Hennig misses with an uppercut
letting Aaltonen counter with a right hand.
Aaltonen lands a jab to Hennig 's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaltonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hennig .
Aaltonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hennig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hennig tries to counter it with a takedown but Aaltonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hennig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aaltonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hennig 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aaltonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hennig manages to avoid it.
Hennig moves forwards but Aaltonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hennig swings widly with a right hand
enabling Aaltonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Aaltonen digs a good body shot into Hennig 's ribs.
Aaltonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aaltonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A cross from Aaltonen lands.
Aaltonen slips a straight right by Hennig .
Hennig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hennig needs to keep his hands up - Aaltonen had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aaltonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennig .
Hennig misses with a hook
and Aaltonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Aaltonen. That snapped Hennig 's head back.
Hennig looks to throw the jab but Aaltonen is out of range.
Aaltonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aaltonen is looking to counter punch.
Hennig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aaltonen.
Hennig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hennig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hennig there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig throws a looping overhand right but Aaltonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hennig throws a jab when Aaltonen was well out of range.
Aaltonen jabs Hennig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aaltonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaltonen jabs at Hennig 's body.
Aleksis Aaltonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Aaltonen.
Aaltonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hennig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aaltonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hennig can do to turn this around?
Aaltonen lands a body shot.
Aaltonen cracks Hennig with an open hand slap.
Hennig 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aaltonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hennig scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaltonen looks to land a left hand but Hennig moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Aaltonen.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Aaltonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aaltonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksis Aaltonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Aaltonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aaltonen.
Aaltonen lands with a nice body punch.
Aaltonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hennig throws a body punch but Aaltonen moves out of range.
Hennig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aaltonen on the side of the head.
Hennig misses with a lunging right hand
and Aaltonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksis Aaltonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hennig slips under a jab from Aaltonen.
Aaltonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hennig 's head backwards.
Jab by Aaltonen.
Aaltonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hennig or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaltonen, which made it look bad.
Hennig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaltonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Aaltonen misses the target.
It seemed like Hennig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aaltonen throws the left hand but Hennig avoids the punch easily.
Hennig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaltonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hennig at a distance.
Aaltonen slips a straight right by Hennig .
Hennig defending well as Aaltonen loads up on a big left hand.
Aaltonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hennig swings widly with a right hand
and Aaltonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaltonen jabs at Hennig 's body.
Hennig throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaltonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hennig misses with an uppercut. Aaltonen saw that one coming.
Aaltonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hennig misses.
Aaltonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hennig doesn't seem bothered though.
Hennig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aaltonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaltonen lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaltonen lands a jab to Hennig 's midsection.
Aleksis Aaltonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Aaltonen jabs at Hennig 's body.
Hennig gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aaltonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aleksis Aaltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curt Hennig .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig lands a jab to the nose.
Aaltonen misses with a wild body shot.
Hennig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aaltonen jabs Hennig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aaltonen ducks under a wild hook from Hennig .
Aaltonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hennig misses with a looping left.
Aaltonen swings for the body but Hennig moves out of range.
Hennig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aaltonen is fending him off so far but Hennig persists. Nope, Aaltonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaltonen scores with a nice right hand.
Aaltonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hennig moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt
and Aaltonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Aaltonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Aaltonen cracks Hennig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aaltonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hennig moves forwards but Aaltonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aaltonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hennig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaltonen lands a jab.
Aaltonen throws a shot from downtown. Hennig moves away and avoids it.
Hennig drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aaltonen defends it well.
Hennig fails with the takedown
and Aaltonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksis Aaltonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aaltonen 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksis Aaltonen!
An out of breath Aleksis Aaltonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Zimbardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Karlsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Top Dogz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
283 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Zimbardo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karlsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimbardo avoids it really well and circles away.
Karlsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zimbardo.
Zimbardo misses with a head kick.
Zimbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimbardo is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce Zimbardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimbardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zimbardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Karlsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Zimbardo tries to break free but Karlsson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimbardo avoids the damage to the body.
Karlsson is struggling to control the position.
Zimbardo breaks the clinch.
Zimbardo scores with a jab.
Zimbardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters circling a little - Zimbardo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zimbardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zimbardo!
Karlsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimbardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zimbardo is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Karlsson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimbardo prevents Karlsson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimbardo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zimbardo slows the pace down in half guard.
Zimbardo wants to stand up but Karlsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zimbardo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is looking to control Zimbardo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karlsson avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Zimbardo seems content to control.
Karlsson won't allow Zimbardo to pass to mount.
Well, if Zimbardo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karlsson wants to control but Zimbardo is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimbardo throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimbardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zimbardo misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karlsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zimbardo 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.
Zimbardo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Zimbardo's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Zimbardo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Karlsson looks for a takedown but Zimbardo sprawls well.
Karlsson ducks under a wild hook from Zimbardo.
Zimbardo throws a lazy head kick
and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimbardo wants to get back to full guard.
Zimbardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Zimbardo is defending the position.
Zimbardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zimbardo tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimbardo is staying active underneath Karlsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karlsson throwing shots but Zimbardo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo is doing well to control the position and prevent Karlsson from advancing to side control.
Zimbardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlsson.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Karlsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zimbardo wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Karlsson is thwarting Zimbardo's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimbardo keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zimbardo misses with a head kick.
Karlsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zimbardo!
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnus Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimbardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
Zimbardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zimbardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a single leg into guard. Zimbardo didn't expect that.
Zimbardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Magnus Karlsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimbardo has wrist control.
Zimbardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimbardo working a defensive guard but Karlsson passes into half guard.
Zimbardo is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Zimbardo trying to control here.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Zimbardo is working away.
Zimbardo trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimbardo lands with a shot to the body.
Zimbardo leaves Karlsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbardo gets caught napping as Karlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Zimbardo manages to retain guard.
Zimbardo trying to control the position here.
Karlsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimbardo managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zimbardo gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Zimbardo gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
Zimbardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karlsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zimbardo's efforts to push away.
Zimbardo is trying to force a seperation but Karlsson has the dominant position.
Karlsson tries to pull guard but Zimbardo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karlsson is working for takedown but Zimbardo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimbardo is trying to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson jumps guard but Zimbardo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karlsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zimbardo uses from the top position.
Zimbardo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimbardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Karlsson is retaining full guard.
Zimbardo postures up.
Karlsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karlsson tries to get out of the position.
Zimbardo controlling from the top position.
Zimbardo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimbardo stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zimbardo throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
As Zimbardo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Zimbardo just gets out of the way.
A head kick from Zimbardo lands but Karlsson takes it in his stride.
Zimbardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimbardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zimbardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Zimbardo as he connects with a hook.
Zimbardo throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Zimbardo throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Zimbardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karlsson at a distance.
A slow jab from Zimbardo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo tries to work over Karlsson's front leg with a kick but Karlsson checks it.
As Zimbardo looks to move away, Karlsson throws a big counter combo but Zimbardo just gets out of the way.
Zimbardo misses with a left hand
and Karlsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Karlsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zimbardo gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Zimbardo keeps moving.
Karlsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zimbardo has Karlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Karlsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimbardo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimbardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zimbardo looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimbardo, not yet.
Zimbardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimbardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson is pushing down on Zimbardo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zimbardo is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karlsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zimbardo's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Zimbardo is working away.
Karlsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Zimbardo.
I think Zimbardo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Zimbardo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Nogueira told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steven Kopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kopp lands a couple of digs.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Kopp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kopp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp lands with a punch from half guard.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kopp working Nogueira over with strikes.
Nogueira has hold of Kopp's hands but Kopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nogueira trying to control but Kopp postures up.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira keeping hold of Kopp's head, controlling as best he can.
Nogueira has hold of Kopp's hands but Kopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp working over Nogueira with some ground and pound. Nogueira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Kopp there.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nogueira is rocked!
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nogueira is still in real trouble! Can Kopp finish him?
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nogueira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kopp slips a nice elbow through Nogueira's hands, connecting with Nogueira's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Kopp.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Nogueira's temple.
Kopp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kopp lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kopp is nestled in close to Nogueira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kopp is nestled in close to Nogueira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kopp scores with a big shot! Nogueira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Nogueira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kopp!
A victorious Steven Kopp thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by "Breath" by Breaking Benjamin. 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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24
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyrie Perry!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a right hand that misses
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Styles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Styles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perry counters with a nice body shot.
Styles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Styles throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Styles misses.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styles.
Perry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Styles misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Styles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles avoids the body shot from Perry.
Perry stuns Styles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Styles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Styles misses the jab.
Styles throws a combination that misses
and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Styles thinking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Styles.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Styles throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a straight right hand.
Styles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perry counters with a left to the body.
Styles throws a right hand that misses
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Perry dips to his left and cracks Styles with an uppercut!
Styles needs to keep his hands up - Perry had a free shot at his head there.
Styles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perry moves nicely into side control.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Styles keeps working.
Styles lands a decent little punch to the body.
Perry cracks Styles with a big elbow.
Styles wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Styles to see if he's OK.
Styles defending against the ground and pound.
Perry misses with the ground and pound.
Styles throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Perry scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Styles to see if he's OK.
Styles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Styles dodges the ground and pound from Perry.
Styles is not content to let Perry control the position.
Styles striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Perry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Styles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perry wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Styles wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Styles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perry off and has taken his back!
Perry tries to break free.
Perry wants to control his opponent's hands but Styles gets his hands free.
Styles throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to control the hands but Styles won't let him.
Perry is in bad spot here.
Styles is striking well from the back but Perry escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perry's head.
Perry moves into full guard.
Styles postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Perry is trying to keep Styles in close.
Styles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a big elbow that misses.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perry is controlling the pace.
Perry wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
Perry slips a nice elbow through Styles's hands, connecting with Styles's forehead.
Perry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Styles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
Perry passes to full mount!
Styles flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Styles manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Styles.
Styles lands with a right hand.
Billy Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Styles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Styles misses with a few strikes there.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry scores with a takedown into Styles's guard.
Styles has momentary wrist control but Perry slips an elbow through the middle.
Styles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry postures up and lands a big shot to Styles's brow.
Styles trying to strike off his back.
Kyrie Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perry trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Perry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Styles tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles trying to strike off his back.
Styles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Styles will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perry content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Styles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there.
Perry passes Styles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perry is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Styles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Perry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Styles punching from the bottom.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perry.
Perry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Styles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perry.
Perry wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Styles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Perry lands a nice short elbow.
Styles tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Styles is refusing to be controlled, as Perry sits in half guard.
Perry trying to pass the guard but Styles defending well.
Perry lands with a punch from half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Perry is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Perry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Styles is rocked!
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Styles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Styles is trying to get back to full guard.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Perry wants to take a breather but Styles is having none of it.
Perry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Styles defending well though.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Styles missing with punches from the bottom.
Perry works his way into full mount!
Perry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Styles is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks Styles's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Perry tries to control but Styles wriggling away.
Perry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Perry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Styles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Styles is working to get back to half guard.
Perry landing punches.
Perry controlling the position easily from mount.
Perry lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry looking to control but Styles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Styles is in a horrible position here. Perry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Styles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Styles throwing hammer fists to the chest of Perry. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry 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!
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Styles moves away.
Styles seems to have got his legs back now.
Styles throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyrie Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Styles throws a shot from downtown. Perry moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perry! But no joy.
Styles throws a right hand that misses
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styles misses with a lunging right hand
and Styles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Styles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Styles misses with an uppercut
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Styles misses with a right hand
and Perry counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles is not content to let Perry control the position.
Styles seems a little lost for a moment, as Perry dominates the positioning.
Perry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles is looking for a sweep.
Styles misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Perry cracks Styles with a big elbow.
Styles tries to bench press Perry off him but Perry keeps the position.
Styles sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Styles is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Perry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Perry loads up with a big shot that hurts Styles! He's pulled Perry in close but Perry has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Styles survive? More strikes from Perry and Styles is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyrie Perry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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192 lbs
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200 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starling Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Obuhov tries to counter it with a takedown but Silva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Obuhov in the body.
Obuhov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obuhov takes a step back to recover.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obuhov manages to circle out of the way.
Obuhov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obuhov somewhat.
Obuhov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obuhov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Obuhov with a poor takedown
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pushes Obuhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obuhov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obuhov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obuhov has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starling Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obuhov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obuhov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Obuhov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Obuhov tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obuhov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Obuhov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Obuhov tries to score a body lock takedown but Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Obuhov avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Obuhov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silva prevents Obuhov from breaking the clinch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Obuhov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Obuhov avoids the damage to the body.
Obuhov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Obuhov won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Obuhov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Obuhov.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obuhov jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva keeps control of Obuhov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Obuhov blocks it.
Obuhov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Obuhov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Obuhov is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Obuhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obuhov throws a head punch that misses.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Obuhov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a hook that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Obuhov's head.
Obuhov fails to pull guard.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Obuhov is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obuhov avoids it.
Obuhov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obuhov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obuhov is rocked!
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Silva has Obuhov pressed against the cage, preventing Obuhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Obuhov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
Obuhov misses with a looping left.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obuhov.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Obuhov sees coming a mile off.
Obuhov throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Obuhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva pushes Obuhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obuhov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obuhov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov is looking for a takedown.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a body punch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obuhov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Obuhov's head.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obuhov backwards.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Starling Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva pushes Obuhov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Obuhov is blocking nicely.
Obuhov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva working the clinch nicely. Obuhov is working for position but Silva cracks him with a big knee to the head! Obuhov crumples up against the cage and Silva lands two more shots before the ref can save Obuhov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Starling Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Sheik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Daghammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emerson Sheik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Daghammar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Sheik avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Daghammar as he connects with a hook.
Sheik moves in looking to clinch but Daghammar pushes him off.
Sheik wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Sheik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sheik misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sheik misses.
Sheik misses with a combination
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik tries to clinch up.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheik closes the distance and clinches.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Sheik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Daghammar stalling.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik is pushing Daghammar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daghammar has Sheik pressed against the cage.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Sheik.
Sheik has Daghammar pressed against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Sheik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sheik leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Sheik's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Daghammar lands a right hand.
Daghammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheik controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar is looking to control Sheik's arms but Sheik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Daghammar has his back to the cage.
Sheik looking to slow down the pace here.
Sheik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sheik will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daghammar up against the cage.
Daghammar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheik gets an underhook and turns Daghammar into the cage.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Sheik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar effectively controlling the action here.
Daghammar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar has Sheik pressed against the cage.
Daghammar stalls.
Sheik scores with a shoulder strike.
Daghammar taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dag Daghammar.
Sheik delivers a nice body kick.
Sheik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheik darts in and clinches Daghammar up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sheik tries to clinch up
and Sheik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daghammar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sheik tests Daghammar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheik moves to clinch but Daghammar breaks away
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daghammar! But no joy.
Sheik tries to clinch
and Daghammar counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daghammar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sheik tries to clinch up.
Sheik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar lands a nice uppercut.
Daghammar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Daghammar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Daghammar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Daghammar is struggling to control the position.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sheik.
Daghammar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daghammar is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
A short left from Daghammar.
Sheik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Daghammar up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Sheik.
Daghammar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sheik throws a head punch that misses.
Dag Daghammar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar tries to work over Sheik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daghammar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheik stalling the fight.
Sheik blocks a body shot from Daghammar.
Sheik lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daghammar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sheik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Daghammar can turn it around.
Daghammar digs a right hand underneath Sheik's ribcage. Sheik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Sheik blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheik.
Daghammar stalling in the clinch.
Come on Daghammar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sheik stalling the fight.
Sheik pressing his opponent against the cage.
Daghammar pushes Sheik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daghammar misses with a punch to the body.
Daghammar is trying to maintain a safe position but Sheik gets an underhook and turns Daghammar into the cage.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daghammar as Sheik tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sheik wants to clinch.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sheik forces Daghammar back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee calls for Sheik to work.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheik tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daghammar misses with the head strike.
Daghammar has Sheik pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sheik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daghammar's brow.
Sheik wants to stall.
Sheik swings wildly with an uppercut but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daghammar has a couple of punches blocked by Sheik.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Sheik stalling.
Daghammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sheik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daghammar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sheik fails to land.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sheik misses with a knee to the head.
Sheik stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheik.
Sheik is looking to control Daghammar's arms but Daghammar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sheik has his back to the cage.
Sheik looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Sheik would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Daghammar avoiding damage.
Daghammar tries a body shot but Sheik blocks it.
Daghammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Sheik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daghammar stalling in the clinch but Sheik improves 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.
Daghammar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheik up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dag Daghammar.
Sheik tries to clinch up
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheik doesn't manage to clinch there - Daghammar circles away.
Sheik sets himself, and Daghammar steps forward looking for the clinch! Sheik avoids it this time.
Sheik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Sheik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar really dominated that round.
That's time! Sheik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daghammar slips a jab from Sheik.
Sheik tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheik tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Sheik tries to clinch but Daghammar is having none of it.
Daghammar wants to counter the offense by Sheik and move into the clinch position.
Sheik tries to move into range but Daghammar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daghammar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheik effectively controlling the action here.
Daghammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sheik scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Sheik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheik leaning against his opponent.
Daghammar scores with a shot to the side of Sheik's head.
Sheik stalling the fight.
Sheik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Daghammar taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daghammar.
Daghammar gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with some punches.
Sheik stalling against the cage.
Sheik misses with some punches.
Sheik is trying to maintain a safe position but Daghammar gets an underhook and turns Sheik into the cage.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sheik'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 three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emerson Sheik.
Sheik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daghammar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daghammar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sheik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daghammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Sheik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daghammar.
Daghammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Sheik avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
Sheik stalls.
Sheik creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daghammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daghammar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheik up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheik trying to stall but Daghammar improves his position.
Daghammar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheik stalling in the clinch but Daghammar improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Daghammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheik.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheik tries to stall but Daghammar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sheik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daghammar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Sheik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dag Daghammar dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sheik tries to clinch up
and Daghammar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Daghammar misses.
Daghammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daghammar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Daghammar misses.
Sheik misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daghammar ducks under a wild hook from Sheik.
Sheik tries to clinch there but Daghammar circles away.
Sheik moves in looking to clinch but Daghammar pushes him off.
Daghammar jabs Sheik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sheik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sheik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emerson Sheik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emerson Sheik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daghammar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sheik tries a head kick but it misses.
Daghammar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daghammar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daghammar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheik closes the distance but Daghammar moves to the side
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheik tries to clinch up but Daghammar circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheik throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheik closes the distance and pushes Daghammar back into the cage.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daghammar.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sheik trying to stall but Daghammar improves his position.
Daghammar lands a body punch.
Daghammar gets through Sheik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emerson Sheik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dag Daghammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daghammar as Sheik tries to tie him up.
Sheik throws a punch but it's blocked by Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks an uppercut.
Sheik looking to throw knees to the head but Daghammar is blocking nicely.
Sheik taking a breather.
Daghammar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheik backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheik trying to stall but Daghammar improves his position.
Sheik has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dag Daghammar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daghammar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dag Daghammar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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