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UVT 350: Stampede PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona comes to the cage accompanied by Laid to Rest by Lamb of God. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Antona misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antona throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Antona misses with a looping right.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antona throws a good cross that connects.
Antona 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.
Aydine Antona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antona.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Antona avoids it easily.
Antona misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz slips a jab from Antona.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz clobbers Antona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antona goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diaz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Antona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Antona sprawls well.
Antona misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Antona defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Antona into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
A left and a right from Antona both land. Nice combination.
Aydine Antona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antona throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Antona clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antona looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antona walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Antona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Antona missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona.
Diaz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Antona displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Antona throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Antona misses with a combination
and Diaz moves into the clinch.
Antona successfully pulls guard.
Antona keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Antona is controlling Diaz's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Antona keeps moving.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Antona is keeping the position.
Antona tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antona is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Antona not doing much here.
Diaz is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Antona seems content to control.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Antona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antona wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Antona on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Antona is looking to counter punch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antona.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Antona shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Antona.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Antona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Antona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Antona does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a head kick that Antona semi-blocks.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antona circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona misses with a few strikes there.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Antona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Antona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Antona and move into the clinch position.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antona.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Antona lands a right hook to the body.
Antona misses the jab.
A jab from Antona misses.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Antona misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antona throws out the jab.
Antona checks a leg kick nicely.
Antona looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz throws a fast counter high kick but Antona manages to duck under it in time.
Antona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Antona misses.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
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!
Antona thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz feints and as Antona raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Antona wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Antona trying to control the position here.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antona 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.
Diaz pushing down on Antona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is trying to control. Antona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Antona is defending the position.
Antona is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antona is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Antona wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Antona tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aydine Antona dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Antona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Antona pushes him away.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Antona misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Antona.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Antona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antona pinned against the cage. Antona gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Antona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Antona throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antona sprawls well. Antona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Aydine Antona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antona misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Antona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Antona throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Antona defends it well.
Antona misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Antona.
Antona missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antona misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Antona is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Antona is defending well.
Antona is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Antona is defending well.
Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz stops Antona from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antona sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but Antona defending well.
Antona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Antona manages to get to full guard.
Antona keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydine Antona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona!
During a confident post fight interview, Aydine Antona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
10 - 0 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hank Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Bruny!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruny misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bruny.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Bruny.
Bruny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruny.
Bruny misses with a straight left.
Bruny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Bruny avoids nicely.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny misses with a two punch combination.
Bruny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes is thwarting Bruny's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruny actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hughes there.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruny's head.
Bruny tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes trying to control the action but Bruny is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hughes.
Bruny wants to get back to full guard.
Bruny keeps trying to improve his position.
Hughes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes lands a heavy elbow.
Hughes working for a guillotine from mount but Bruny is in no mood to give up.
Bruny is desperately trying to improve his position but Hughes has a good base and remains in mount.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the head.
Bruny gets back to half guard.
Bruny wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruny is looking to improve his position.
Bruny looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruny's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny trying to control from the bottom.
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. Hughes connects with a nice short shot to Bruny's temple.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bruny is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bruny defending well though.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Bruny dodges it nicely.
Bruny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bruny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes avoids the strikes from Bruny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hughes tries to roll but Bruny sticks to his back.
Bruny is punishing Hughes with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hughes covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bruny throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruny punishes Hughes with strikes from the back mount.
Bruny misses with a punch to the head.
Hughes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bruny scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hughes has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bruny.
Bruny is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hughes is defending well though. Bruny let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Bruny will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bruny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Bruny scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruny. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Bruny has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hughes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bruny tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruny sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruny throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
A shot to the liver by Bruny. Beautiful body shot.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Bruny, which made it look bad.
Bruny swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Bruny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruny lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick by Hughes misses
and Bruny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruny.
Bruny misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Bruny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hughes at a distance.
Bruny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Bruny ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruny sprawls and moves away.
Hughes moves in looking to clinch but Bruny pushes him off.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruny manages to avoid it.
Bruny thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Bruny connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruny throws a body punch but Hughes moves out of range.
Jerome Bruny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bruny misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Bruny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruny.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Bruny avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a right hand that Bruny ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruny also avoids with ease.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Bruny moves away and avoids it.
Bruny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bruny fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruny sprawls and moves away.
Bruny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruny throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Bruny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hughes rather than just go for the knockout.
Bruny misses with a looping right.
Hughes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruny blocks a head kick by Hughes.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Bruny lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bruny but Bruny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bruny is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Bruny persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruny looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Bruny darts in and lands a nice takedown 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!
Bruny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bruny wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes is pressing down on Bruny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bruny with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hughes is looking to land body kicks.
Bruny throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Bruny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hughes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bruny tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bruny wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bruny is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes trying to control but not successfully.
Bruny punches the canvas rather than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes breaks Bruny's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bruny bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard.
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!
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Bruny is proving a slippery customer.
Bruny trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruny trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hank Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bruny stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes 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.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruny manages to get himself to full guard.
Bruny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
Bruny is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bruny's head.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bruny keeps moving.
Hughes postures up in Bruny's guard and throws a big left but Bruny blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny wants to sweep but no luck.
Bruny working a defensive guard here.
Hughes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bruny cracks Hughes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hank Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Bruny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bruny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bruny sprawls well initially but Hughes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bruny is looking to improve his position.
Bruny manages to get to full guard.
Jerome Bruny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bruny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hank Hughes.
I think Bruny 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jerome Bruny!
Our winner, Jerome Bruny, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm by Darude. Grant has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Grant misses
and Aoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki sizes up Grant with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A cross from Aoki lands.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Aoki. That snapped Grant's head back.
Grant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Grant steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant throws a head kick that Aoki semi-blocks.
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grant.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Aoki lands a body punch.
Grant'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.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Aoki controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grant throws an elbow but misses.
Aoki 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.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Aoki.
Aoki breaks from the clinch.
Grant tries to move into range but Aoki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grant tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aoki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Grant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grant is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grant's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki stopping the sweep attempt from Grant.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grant pulls Aoki in close to prevent any damage.
Aoki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grant wants to stand up but Aoki is controlling him.
Aoki tries to free his leg and advance position but Grant is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aoki 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.
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Grant is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aoki.
Grant is looking to advance position but Aoki won't allow it.
Grant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Aoki tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Aoki is concentrating on defense, preventing Grant from advancing position.
Grant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Masakazu Aoki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aoki jabs Grant right on the nose. Grant blinks but takes it well.
Grant takes one to the chin there.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Grant circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Grant.
Aoki throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aoki tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grant, as that shot connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manus Grant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands a nice looking body shot.
Aoki lands a head shot.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grant thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it
and Aoki counters with a nice body shot.
Aoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki connects with a single shot there.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Grant.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Grant throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Aoki misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grant avoids the head kick by Aoki.
Grant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Grant is out of range.
Aoki throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki misses with a leg kick.
Grant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grant tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Grant throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Grant.
Aoki misses with a jab to the body
and Grant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Grant.
Aoki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grant to the ground. Aoki is now in Grant's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aoki's elbow.
Grant stalls.
Grant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aoki up against the cage.
Aoki is looking for a takedown.
Aoki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Grant checks it.
Grant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Grant misses.
Grant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grant misses with a body shot
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Grant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Grant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grant misses with a body shot.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Grant works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Grant tenderised Aoki's leg. Aoki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grant throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grant cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a head kick. Aoki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Grant counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Grant delivers a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Aoki.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki moves into the clinch.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aoki shoots in and bounces Grant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Aoki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grant manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant gets through Aoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aoki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aoki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant avoiding damage as Aoki throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aoki's brow.
Grant looking to slow down the pace here.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Aoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant taking a breather.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grant to the mat! Grant manages to get full guard.
Aoki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki looking to sit in guard and control but Grant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grant content to stall in guard here.
Grant looking to pass the guard.
Aoki is working an open guard so Grant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grant lands a right hand.
Grant tries to break the clinch but Aoki is controlling the position.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grant throws a leg kick which misses Aoki's front leg but catches the back leg as Aoki tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant scores with a shot to the body.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aoki.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Aoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grant. That did some damage!
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki cracks Grant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
Well Grant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manus Grant!
A very excited looking Manus Grant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rosen Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasser throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strasser.
Strasser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Strasser settles back down.
Strasser misses with a low kick.
Strasser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strasser scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Strasser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Strasser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Strasser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee jabs at Strasser's body.
Strasser connects with a nice looking jab.
Strasser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Strasser takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee defending well as Strasser loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strasser.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strasser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strasser. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasser scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Strasser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strasser moves away.
Strasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Strasser misses the shot to the body.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Strasser's shoulder, as Strasser tries to avoid the shot.
Strasser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Strasser throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Strasser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasser.
Strasser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick there by Strasser.
Strasser lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser misses with a head kick.
Strasser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strasser throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strasser lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strasser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strasser shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strasser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Strasser misses with a wild body shot.
Strasser missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strasser tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Rosen Strasser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee with a hook.
A lazy left from Strasser finds it's target.
Strasser just misses with a punch to the body.
Strasser misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Strasser misses.
Strasser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee connects with a right hand. Strasser shakes it off.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strasser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Strasser tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Strasser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strasser jabs at Lee's body.
Strasser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strasser throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
Strasser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strasser lands a jab to the head.
Strasser misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strasser tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee avoids the head kick by Strasser.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee throws a hook but Strasser avoids it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strasser has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Strasser staying out of range there.
Strasser lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Strasser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Strasser.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Strasser turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strasser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Strasser misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Strasser lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strasser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strasser.
Strasser tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strasser swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasser.
Strasser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strasser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosen Strasser dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee moves away from the strike by Strasser.
Strasser misses with a wild combination.
Strasser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strasser slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee backing away here, and Strasser unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strasser swinging wildly here.
Strasser throws a body shot but no joy.
Strasser throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Strasser throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Strasser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a hook
and Strasser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strasser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Strasser off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strasser lands with a nice body punch.
Strasser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Strasser throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Strasser misses the shot to the body.
Rosen Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strasser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strasser throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strasser at a distance.
Rosen Strasser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strasser connects with a solid leg kick.
Strasser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Strasser feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Strasser takes one on the button.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strasser.
Strasser throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Strasser moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strasser misses with an uppercut.
Strasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasser throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Strasser looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Donk. Lee catches Strasser right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Strasser misses its intended target.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Strasser
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strasser takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser throws a leg kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strasser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strasser is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee swings for the body but Strasser moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser misses with a two punch combination.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Strasser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Strasser avoids it.
Strasser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strasser slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Strasser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Strasser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Strasser throws a counter combo.
Strasser looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Strasser takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Strasser takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser throws an off balance right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Strasser finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Strasser throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Strasser only half commits.
A big left from Strasser misses.
Strasser throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strasser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Strasser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strasser on the side of the head.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Strasser ducks down to avoid it.
Strasser scores with a jab to the head.
Strasser throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strasser.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Strasser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strasser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strasser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strasser.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strasser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strasser looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strasser misses with a jab to the body
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strasser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strasser on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strasser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Strasser throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Strasser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A combination from Strasser does no damage.
Strasser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strasser.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strasser manages to avoid it.
Strasser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Strasser.
Lee looks to land a combination but Strasser avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strasser has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strasser scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strasser throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strasser dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Sloppy strikes from Strasser. Those never looked like landing.
Strasser lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strasser missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strasser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Strasser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strasser.
A head kick misses from Strasser.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strasser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strasser in his tracks.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strasser.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strasser on the side of the head.
Strasser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strasser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Strasser digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Strasser tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Strasser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Strasser.
Lee misses with a hook
and Strasser counters with a nice uppercut.
Strasser moves away from the strike by Lee.
Strasser throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strasser's hands.
Lee checks a low kick from Strasser.
As Strasser backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strasser tries a head kick but it misses.
Strasser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strasser. Strasser obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee lands a nice hook to Strasser's body. Strasser takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Strasser slips the punch.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee defending well as Strasser loads up on a big left hand.
Strasser walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasser throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Strasser lands a jab to the nose.
Strasser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Strasser does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strasser needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Strasser sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasser lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lee takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strasser.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Strasser throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Lee misses.
Strasser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Strasser misses with an uppercut
and Strasser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strasser moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Strasser misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Strasser throws a body shot but no joy.
Strasser thumps Lee with a low kick.
Strasser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strasser throws a head kick that misses.
Strasser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Strasser takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rosen Strasser.
Well Strasser has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosen Strasser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestlefuck Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. 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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32
145 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Test Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling lands a head shot.
Ninja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wrestling.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrestling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Wrestling catches Ninja right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestling. No joy for Ninja on that attempt.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestling lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Wrestling there.
Wrestling keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestling lands a really nice looking cross but Ninja seems unphased.
Ninja tries to clinch but Wrestling is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range.
Wrestling lands an overhand right.
Wrestling lands with a cross.
Ninja dives in and grabs Wrestling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wrestling pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Ninja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wrestling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Wrestling.
Wrestling scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja working away.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ninja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ninja working the ground and pound but Wrestling is defending the strikes.
Ninja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ninja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ninja 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.
Ninja trying to control the position but Wrestling is working away.
Wrestling is trying to control Ninja's posture but Ninja avoids it.
Wrestling parries the strikes from Ninja easily there. Ninja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wrestling to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling is being controlled here.
Ninja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ninja is looking to take a break and control but Wrestling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ninja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Ninja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ninja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wrestling is not content to let Ninja control the position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Wrestling's face as Ninja controls the position.
Wrestling is looking for a sweep.
Ninja trying to control the action but Wrestling is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrestling lands with an uppercut that bounces Ninja off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wrestling stuffs the takedown.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but Wrestling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ninja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrestling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestling closes the distance and clinches.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Wrestling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Wrestling.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrestling.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Wrestling back against the cage.
Wrestling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wrestling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Ninja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wrestling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wrestling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Wrestling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ninja wants a takedown.
Wrestling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ninja avoids it.
Wrestling lands with a left to the head.
Wrestling gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
A short left from Wrestling.
Wrestling is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wrestling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrestling lands a shoulder strike.
Wrestling misses with a punch to the body.
Wrestling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrestling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling stops a takedown attempt from Ninja.
Ninja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wrestling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Wrestling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja prevents a body shot from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wrestling after a bit of a struggle.
Wrestling lands with a right to the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch.
Wrestling crunches a lovely knee into Ninja's ribcage.
Ninja tries to score a body lock takedown but Wrestling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Wrestling scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wrestling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Wrestling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wrestling working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling lands with a left to the head.
Wrestling lands a body punch.
A short right from Wrestling on the inside.
Wrestling gets underhooks to prevent Ninja's takedown attempt.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrestling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ninja tries to move into range but Wrestling moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrestling.
Ninja closes the distance and clinches up with Wrestling, looking for a takedown. Ninja pushes Wrestling against the cage but Wrestling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ninja or perhaps it was just good defense by Wrestling, which made it look bad.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrestling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestling scores a nice knee to the body.
Ninja is trying to drag Wrestling to the mat but Wrestling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wrestling lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrestling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninja.
A short right from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head.
Wrestling can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestlefuck Wrestling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ninja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Wrestling as Ninja shoots in.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Ninja avoids it with no problem.
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wrestling defends it nicely.
Wrestling closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Wrestling on the inside.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Wrestling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ninja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Wrestling fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ninja wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrestling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wrestling can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja blocks a body shot from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrestling working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Wrestling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrestling.
Wrestling prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wrestling obliges.
Wrestling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrestling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrestling with a knee to the head.
Wrestling lands a left hand.
Wrestling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hand to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrestling is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrestling lands a nice uppercut.
Wrestling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wrestling.
Wrestling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wrestling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrestling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Wrestling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Wrestling prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling pushes Ninja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrestling is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wrestling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrestling putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ninja in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wrestling is leaning against Ninja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wrestling landing knees to the body.
Wrestling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ninja tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Wrestling.
Wrestling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrestling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrestling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Wrestling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Test Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrestling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ninja misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestlefuck Wrestling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wrestling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestlefuck Wrestling!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
167 lbs
17 - 8 - 2 |
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48
140 lbs
49 - 31 - 5 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Dority!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 31 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Dority manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dority was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Dority slips a straight right by Williams.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Dority slips the punch.
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Dority counter with a right hand.
Dority with a jab.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dority moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Dority really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dority manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Dority doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dority ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dority takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dority rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dority.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dority crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Dority gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Dority manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dority avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dority.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Dority had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Dority.
Dority moves out of range of the strikes.
Dority throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Dority counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dority tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dority misses the shot to the body.
Dority throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Dority misses the body punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dority checks it well.
Dority wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dority's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Dority.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Dority avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick but Dority moved away.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dority tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Dority.
Williams moves away from the strike by Dority.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Dority's head back.
Dority on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dority wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Dority cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dority takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dority on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dority clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Dority pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Dority moved out of range nicely.
Dority slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Dority counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dority swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dority displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Dority misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dority. That did some damage!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Dority counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams misses the body punch
and Dority counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dority avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dority was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dority moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dority has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Dority is controlling the position.
Dority lands a body punch.
Dority cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Williams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dority lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Dority.
Dority lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dority.
Nice body punch from Dority.
Dority scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Dority to work.
Dority breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dority moves out of range of the strikes.
Dority uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dority.
Dority uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dority looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throws a body punch but Dority moves out of range.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Dority counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dority sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dority is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Dority swinging wildly here.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Dority uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dority lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dority throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Dority moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Dority's head back.
Dority has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dority.
Dority scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Dority misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Dority - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dority pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dority has him pressed against the cage.
Dority lands with a short shot to the head.
Dority escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Dority counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Williams badly! Dority follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Williams out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dority finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Dority!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. John Simons III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 38 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Norte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Del Norte throws a poor cross that misses
and Simons III counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Del Norte tries to get to full guard but Simons III has control of the leg.
Simons III wants to pass to mount but Del Norte is defending the position.
Simons III trying to control the action but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
Del Norte is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Del Norte's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Del Norte is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Del Norte is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Simons III!
Our winner, John Simons III, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Fantinaz Del Norte spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Bourque is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque just misses with a punch to the body.
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bourque to score with a decent uppercut.
Bourque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leonard is in Bourque's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leonard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leonard trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
Leonard 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.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
Leonard distracts Bourque with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leonard 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.
Leonard cracks Bourque with a solid left hand.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bourque has wrist control.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Leonard has gone for a leg lock! Bourque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leonard's guard.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bourque is looking to stand up but Leonard won't let him.
Bourque won't allow Leonard to sweep him here.
Bourque stands and steps away. Leonard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Leonard's ribs.
Bourque will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonard misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonard slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
A big left from Leonard misses.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Leonard misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a right hand that Leonard ducks under and follows up with a left that Leonard also avoids with ease.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leonard counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonard throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Bourque walks into a left hand.
Leonard moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Leonard moved out of range.
Bourque tries to keep at a distance but Leonard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leonard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonard tries a knee to the head but Bourque blocks it.
A short left from Leonard.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leonard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bourque's face.
Leonard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bourque's efforts to push away.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Leonard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonard slows down the pace here.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bourque blocks it with crossed arms.
Bourque can't find room to land a body shot as Leonard controls the action.
Leonard looking to throw knees to the head but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Leonard leaning against his opponent.
Leonard stalling against the cage.
Leonard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leonard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bourque throws a series of punches but Leonard avoids them all with ease.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Leonard didn't see that one coming.
Leonard throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Bourque looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Leonard.
Leonard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Leonard misses its intended target.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Leonard swinging wildly here.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bourque thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bourque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Leonard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonard lands with a good body shot.
Leonard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bourque lands a head shot.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Leonard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice straight punches there by Leonard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonard.
Leonard slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
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!
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
Leonard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bourque counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bourque's head.
Leonard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourque tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.
Leonard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leonard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourque defending well though.
Bourque wants to get back to full guard.
Leonard trying to control the action but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard working over Bourque with some ground and pound. Bourque looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leonard is stalling here. Bourque is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Leonard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bourque has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bourque decides to stand back up. Bourque steps back and let's Leonard get back to his feet.
Leonard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bourque lands with a straight right. Leonard didn't see that one coming.
Bourque throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonard counters with a takedown into side control.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Leonard lands some shots froms side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard grinds an elbow into Bourque's temple.
Leonard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nuriel Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leonard tries to score with some ground and pound. Bourque controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bourque works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bourque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonard is trying to control. Bourque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leonard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bourque defending well though.
Bourque blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leonard.
Leonard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leonard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leonard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nuriel Leonard will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy left from Leonard finds it's target.
Bourque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leonard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bourque on the side of the head.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Leonard moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonard misses the target.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonard.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Leonard misses its target.
Leonard throws a hook but Bourque avoids it easily.
Bourque throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bourque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
Bourque takes a swing at Leonard's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Leonard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bourque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonard.
Bourque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonard throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonard. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard has closed the distance and engaged Bourque in a clinch.
Leonard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Leonard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bourque backwards.
Leonard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bourques head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch but Leonard keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Leonard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bourque blocks a body shot from Leonard.
Leonard keeps control of Bourque as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuriel Leonard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Leonard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leonard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leonard manages to break the clinch.
Bourque gets caught napping as Leonard dives in and scores a takedown. Bourque manages to retain guard.
Leonard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonard throwing strikes but missing.
Leonard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to improve his position but instead Leonard has moved into half guard.
Leonard throwing shots but Bourque is blocking nicely.
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leonard with the ground and pound but Bourque uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leonard throws a strike but Bourque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bourque stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard avoids the body shot from Bourque.
Paul Bourque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Leonard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bourque.
Leonard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Leonard misses its intended target.
Bourque throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Leonard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Bourque is out of range.
Leonard misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Leonard.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Leonard is out of range.
Bourque works over Leonard's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonard throws out a powerful jab.
Bourque catches Leonard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leonard slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nuriel Leonard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuriel Leonard!
A determined Nuriel Leonard didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Adabisi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Mooseheads!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Adabisi does it's job there.
Mooseheads looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mooseheads moves away from the strike by Adabisi.
Mooseheads wants to counter the offense by Adabisi and move into the clinch position.
Mooseheads misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adabisi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mooseheads throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adabisi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mooseheads is in Adabisi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooseheads is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adabisi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adabisi has escaped and now he's on top!
Mooseheads has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adabisi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mooseheads.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mooseheads actively working from the bottom here.
Mooseheads looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adabisi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adabisi'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.
Mooseheads makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mooseheads.
Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adabisi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adabisi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adabisi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adabisi content to stall in guard here.
Mooseheads is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adabisi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mooseheads has his feet on Adabisi's thighs here. He's pushed Adabisi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Adabisi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads is the new bantamweight champion!
Mac Mooseheads decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bleh Wha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wha comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon - Soul Coughing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
39 - 22 - 0 |
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300 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bleh Wha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wha drives through and clinches with Business against the cage.
Wha lands a knee to the body.
Wha lands with a short shot to the head.
Wha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wha connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wha.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Business lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Business looks winded!
Wha landing knees to the body.
Wha avoiding damage.
Business is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Wha scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into Business's ribcage.
Wha lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Wha.
Business tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Business.
Business wants a takedown but no success here.
Wha is struggling to control the position.
Wha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wha works on Business's body with a couple of short punches.
Wha scores with a knee to the head.
Wha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Business up against the cage.
Wha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Wha.
Our sources have told us that Wha has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Business is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from Wha.
Wha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wha pushes Business back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wha is working Business over against the cage.
Wha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Business backwards.
Wha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Business lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wha.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Wha.
Wha gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wha is working Business over against the cage.
Wha'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.
Wha stalls.
A shot in the inside from Wha.
Business has Wha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wha with a knee to the head.
Wha scores a nice knee to the body.
Wha is pushing Business up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Business letting Wha take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Wha rushes Business and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wha landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wha cracks Business with a nice body shot.
Wha stalling against the cage.
Business's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wha stalling in the clinch.
Wha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wha crunches a lovely knee into Business's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wha scores with a shot to the side of Business's head.
Wha presses Business against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Business's face.
Wha landing knees to the body.
Wha stalls.
Wha lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business'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.
Wha moves into the clinch.
Wha has Business pressed against the cage.
Business is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wha obliges.
Wha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Business up against the cage.
Bleh Wha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wha has Business pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Business backwards.
Knees to the body from Wha.
Business is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Wha.
A right handed body shot lands from Wha.
Wha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wha'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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wha prevents the takedown attempt.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Business.
Business is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wha pushes Business back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wha is pushing Business up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Wha.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Wha.
Wha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Business wants a takedown.
Wha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Business up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bleh Wha.
Wha instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business drags the fight down to the ground.
Wha is in close to Business's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wha trying to control but Business is working from the bottom.
Business is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wha is aware though and is defending well.
Wha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Business on the ground.
Wha trying to control the position from guard on top but Business is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Business 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business keeping moving, preventing Wha from controlling successfully.
Wha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Business looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Business looking for a sweep. Not yet Business, not yet.
Business is trying to control the position but Wha postures up.
Business escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wha's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Business looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bleh Wha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wha closes the distance and clinches.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wha lands a body punch.
Wha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Business's face.
Wha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Business up against the cage.
Wha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Business lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wha gets through Business's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Business takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wha stalling.
Wha with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wha.
A left hand lands to the body for Wha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wha.
Wha lands a knee to the body.
Wha slowing the pace effectively.
Wha effectively controlling the action here.
Wha seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Business tries for a takedown but Wha manages to get underhooks.
Wha lands a nice knee to the body.
Wha has Business pressed against the cage.
Wha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wha gets underhooks to prevent Business's takedown attempt.
Wha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Monkey Business's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Wha.
Business has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bleh Wha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Business.
Wha lands with a right to the head.
Wha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Business up against the cage.
Wha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wha working the clinch nicely. Business is working for position but Wha cracks him with a big knee to the head! Business crumples up against the cage and Wha lands two more shots before the ref can save Business! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Bleh Wha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bleh Wha made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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