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UVT 355:St Valentines Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James LaBrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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173 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James LaBrie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey Finn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from LaBrie misses.
Finn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
LaBrie tries to move into range but Finn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finn with a poor takedown
and LaBrie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mickey Finn has been cut.
Finn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Finn lands in his opponent's guard.
LaBrie is pulling down on Finn's head. It's preventing any offense from Finn, at least for the moment.
Finn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaBrie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finn manages to get himself to full guard.
LaBrie won't allow Finn to sweep him here.
Finn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaBrie controls the pace.
LaBrie stopping the sweep attempt from Finn.
Finn pulls LaBrie in close to his closed guard and prevents LaBrie from doing any damage or advancing position.
LaBrie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Finn is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Finn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaBrie stays in close to Finn's body and controls the position.
Finn trying to keep a closed guard but LaBrie is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
LaBrie avoids the body shot from Finn.
Finn with a poor takedown
and LaBrie counters with a straight right hand.
LaBrie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaBrie wants it to stay on the feet.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Finn.
LaBrie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finn in his tracks.
LaBrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.
Mickey Finn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBrie defending well as Finn loads up on a big left hand.
Finn is looking to clinch.
We've been told by LaBrie's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James LaBrie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn takes a swing at LaBrie's ribcage but misses.
LaBrie throws a big counter combination but Finn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Finn has closed the distance and engaged LaBrie in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by LaBrie.
LaBrie manages to break the clinch.
LaBrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBrie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finn shoots and misses
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LaBrie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finn slips a jab and a cross from LaBrie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBrie lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn throws a jab when LaBrie was well out of range.
LaBrie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finn closes the distance but LaBrie moves to the side
and LaBrie counters with a straight right hand.
Finn misses with a straight right.
LaBrie with a jab.
LaBrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBrie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LaBrie defends well and Finn ends up having to push LaBrie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
LaBrie lands a head shot.
LaBrie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finn lands a jab to LaBrie's midsection.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBrie sprawls well. LaBrie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James LaBrie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's time! LaBrie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finn misses with a body shot.
Finn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaBrie's waist but LaBrie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finn off to one side.
LaBrie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LaBrie to the mat! LaBrie manages to get full guard.
Finn trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaBrie is on top in guard.
LaBrie preventing the sweep.
LaBrie stays in close to Finn's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBrie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBrie content to stall in guard here.
Finn working a defensive guard but LaBrie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Finn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaBrie off and has taken his back!
LaBrie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBrie fending off the submission attempt from Finn.
You can see the frustration on LaBrie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Finn throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Finn connects with a big shot to the side of LaBrie's head.
Finn avoiding LaBrie 's attempts to control his hands.
Finn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBrie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
LaBrie staying busy and making it hard for Finn to control.
Finn loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can LaBrie hold on?
Finn throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
LaBrie turns into Finn and is now in his guard.
LaBrie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Finn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
LaBrie seems keen to control Finn's posture.
Finn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn postures up and lands a big shot to LaBrie's brow.
LaBrie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaBrie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickey Finn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mickey Finn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
LaBrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Finn is just out of range.
Finn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBrie sprawls well. LaBrie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finn gets slowly back to his feet.
LaBrie is looking to counter punch.
Finn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Finn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBrie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LaBrie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBrie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
LaBrie keeping moving, preventing Finn from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Finn throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LaBrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBrie.
LaBrie misses with a wild body shot.
Finn slips a jab from LaBrie.
Finn takes a swing at LaBrie's ribcage but misses.
LaBrie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finn throws the left hand but LaBrie avoids the punch easily.
Finn misses with a looping left.
James LaBrie is winning the standup battle so far.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaBrie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
LaBrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finn moves away from the strike by LaBrie.
LaBrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBrie.
Finn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn shoots and misses
and LaBrie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Finn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finn there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaBrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finn manages to avoid it.
Finn looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBrie is just out of range.
LaBrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finn.
Finn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBrie.
LaBrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finn was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBrie.
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBrie.
Finn drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaBrie wants to get back to his feet but Finn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LaBrie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn looking to pass the guard.
LaBrie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
LaBrie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBrie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James LaBrie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LaBrie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James LaBrie!
An out of breath James LaBrie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Sorokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Craftt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuri Sorokov's chin.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Sorokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Craftt!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt wants to clinch up but Sorokov keeps it at a distance.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch but Sorokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craftt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sorokov throws a combination. Craftt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Craftt forces Sorokov back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Sorokov.
Sorokov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sorokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Sorokov circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Sorokov catches Craftt right on the button with a cross.
Sorokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Craftt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Craftt closes the distance and clinches.
Sorokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Craftt breaks from the clinch.
Martin Craftt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sorokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sorokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Craftt sprawls well. Craftt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Craftt closes the distance looking to clinch
so Sorokov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sorokov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sorokov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Craftt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorokov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sorokov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorokov postures up in Craftt's guard and throws a big left but Craftt blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorokov throwing strikes from guard but Craftt blocks nicely.
Sorokov wants to control from the top but Craftt keeps moving.
Craftt keeping full guard, as Sorokov tries to pass.
Sorokov postures up in Craftt's guard and throws a big left but Craftt blocks it.
Craftt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorokov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Craftt wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov takes a swing at Craftt's ribcage but misses.
Craftt instigates a clinch.
Craftt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt wants to clinch.
Craftt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sorokov jumps guard but Craftt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Sorokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorokov effectively controlling the action here.
Sorokov has a couple of punches blocked by Craftt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craftt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Craftt wants to clinch up but Sorokov keeps it at a distance.
Sorokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craftt avoids it really well and circles away.
And Craftt tries to counter it with a takedown but Sorokov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Sorokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorokov tries to keep at a distance but Craftt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sorokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craftt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sorokov, pushing him back against the cage.
Craftt stops a takedown attempt from Sorokov.
Sorokov effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sorokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sorokov sizes up Craftt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Craftt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sorokov, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sorokov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Craftt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Craftt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sorokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Craftt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sorokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorokov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craftt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sorokov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craftt clinches up with Sorokov and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Craftt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sorokov tries to break the clinch but Craftt is controlling the position.
Craftt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sorokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorokov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Sorokov to work.
Craftt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sorokov is defending well for now.
Sorokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Craftt to keep the fight standing.
Sorokov takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Yuri Sorokov has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Sorokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuri Sorokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Craftt stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorokov. Sorokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Craftt wants to clinch up but Sorokov keeps it at a distance.
Sorokov feinted with a counter takedown.
Sorokov closes the distance and clinches up with Craftt, looking for a takedown. Sorokov pushes Craftt against the cage but Craftt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin Craftt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sorokov misses with a straight right.
Sorokov gets tackled into the cage by Craftt. Craftt maintains the clinch.
Craftt prevents the takedown attempt.
Sorokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Craftt backwards.
Sorokov blocks an elbow strike from Craftt.
Sorokov has a couple of punches blocked by Craftt.
Sorokov tries to work over Craftt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sorokov has clasped his hands together around Craftt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorokov tries to score with some ground and pound. Craftt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sorokov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov is working Craftt over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Sorokov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Craftt is looking for a sweep.
Craftt is trying to control Sorokov's posture but Sorokov avoids it.
Craftt is not content to let Sorokov control the position.
Sorokov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Craftt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sorokov 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.
Sorokov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Craftt dodges the ground and pound from Sorokov.
Craftt defending against the ground and pound.
Craftt is trying to improve his position.
Sorokov is working Craftt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sorokov misses with the ground and pound.
Craftt wants to control but Sorokov postures up.
Sorokov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Craftt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sorokov's guard! Nice work there by Craftt!
Craftt passes Sorokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sorokov is staying active underneath Craftt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Craftt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Sorokov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sorokov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Craftt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Craftt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin Craftt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craftt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sorokov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sorokov misses the target.
Sorokov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Sorokov circles away.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Sorokov circles away.
Craftt tries to clinch but Sorokov is having none of it.
Craftt wants to clinch.
Craftt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sorokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sorokov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Craftt darts in and clinches Sorokov up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorokov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sorokov manages to end up in side control.
Craftt parries the strikes from Sorokov easily there. Sorokov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Craftt to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorokov tries to advance to mount but Craftt instead regains half guard.
Sorokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Craftt can do to turn this around?
Sorokov throws a strike but Craftt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sorokov throws a strike but Craftt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Craftt postures up.
Sorokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sorokov, not yet.
Sorokov keeping moving, preventing Craftt from controlling successfully.
Sorokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Craftt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sorokov keeping full guard, as Craftt tries to pass.
Craftt stands and throws Sorokov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sorokov gets back to half guard.
Craftt seems to be working for a kimura but Sorokov defends the submission attempt.
Sorokov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov gets full guard.
Craftt tries to free his leg and advance position but Sorokov is retaining full guard.
Craftt trying to control but Sorokov is working from the bottom.
Yuri Sorokov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuri Sorokov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Craftt 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.
Craftt is fighting to break Sorokov's control of his arms but Sorokov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Craftt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sorokov dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorokov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Craftt trying to control the position.
Martin Craftt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craftt has control of Sorokov's left arm, preventing Sorokov from doing any damage.
Sorokov is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Sorokov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sorokov, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sorokov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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145 lbs
40 - 36 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 29 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop tries to circle away but Kenzie has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
A short left from Kenzie.
Kenzie scores with a hook to the body.
Kenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Kenzie's head coaches at The Warehouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenzie closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop has Kenzie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kenzie lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie closes the distance and clinches.
Kenzie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Kenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenzie misses with a punch to the body.
Kenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie tries to clinch up.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenzie has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenzie gets a clinch.
Bishop goes for a takedown attempt but Kenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenzie instigates a clinch.
Kenzie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kenzie lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Kenzie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bishop's efforts to push away.
Kenzie lands a left hand.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Kenzie lands a shoulder strike.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenzie to keep the fight standing.
Kenzie lands a body shot.
Kenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kenzie.
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kenzie misses.
Kenzie lands a slapping body shot.
Kenzie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Bishop slips a straight right by Kenzie.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenzie is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Kenzie circles away and we're back to standing.
Patrick Kenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenzie moves to clinch but Bishop breaks away
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kenzie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenzie tries to clinch up
and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Bishop is in close to Kenzie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kenzie with a jab.
Kenzie stalks Bishop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bishop's face. Bishop staggers backwards, shaken.
Patrick Kenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenzie throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenzie misses with an uppercut
and Bishop decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenzie's guard.
Kenzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Bishop has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kenzie controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenzie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Kenzie has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie misses with the head strike.
Bishop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenzie.
Kenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Kenzie tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop slips a straight right by Kenzie.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Kenzie avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Kenzie sprawls well.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range as Kenzie strikes.
Kenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kenzie misses with a wild body shot.
Kenzie just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Kenzie darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Kenzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lands with a right to the head.
Kenzie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenzie.
Kenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Kenzie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Kenzie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Kenzie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kenzie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenzie clinches with his opponent.
Bishop can't get the takedown.
Kenzie tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenzie connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenzie scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Kenzie.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kenzie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Kenzie's guard.
Kenzie 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.
Bishop trying to control but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Kenzie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kenzie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenzie tries to clinch up.
Kenzie missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenzie tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Kenzie scores with a hook.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenzie.
Kenzie working aggressively here.
Bishop wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
Kenzie lands a left hand.
Kenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
A shot in the inside from Kenzie.
Kenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenzie throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kenzie throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop is defended easily by Kenzie.
Kenzie misses the jab.
Patrick Kenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie rushes Bishop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenzie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Patrick Kenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Kenzie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kenzie fails to land.
Kenzie misses with the head strike.
Kenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Kenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Kenzie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patrick Kenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Kenzie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenzie continues to drive forward.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenzie sprawls well. Kenzie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenzie swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie rushes Bishop and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kenzie.
Kenzie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kenzie.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bishop counters with a shoot takedown. Kenzie fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenzie scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bryan Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Kenzie throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kenzie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Kenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenzie, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Kenzie!
A very excited looking Patrick Kenzie 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zubair Tukhugov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pump Up The Jam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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175 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zubair Tukhugov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Tukhugov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tukhugov tries to clinch up.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Tukhugov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Tukhugov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tukhugov tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner catches Tukhugov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tukhugov tries to clinch up
and Banner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tukhugov!
Tukhugov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tukhugov tries to buck Banner off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner landing shots from mount.
It looks like Zubair Tukhugov has been cut.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tukhugov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Banner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tukhugov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tukhugov blocking the ground and pound.
Banner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Banner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but Tukhugov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Banner unloads with some shots from mount but Tukhugov bucks and avoids them well.
Banner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner misses with a head shot.
Tukhugov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Banner tries to control but Tukhugov wriggling away.
Banner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner cracks Tukhugov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey O Neil acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Quik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Quik counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
O Neil throws a jab when Quik was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Quik.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick.
O Neil scores with a nice right hand.
Quik lands a jab.
Quik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neil.
A big left from O Neil misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Neil blocks a head kick by Quik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Neil! But no joy.
Quik throws a hook but O Neil avoids it easily.
Quik swinging wildly here.
Quik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Quik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Quik.
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!
Quik misses with a kick to the body.
O Neil misses with a double jab.
O Neil misses with an uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quik - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quik throws out the jab.
Quik clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quik.
A bit of stalling here from Quik.
A short left from Quik.
Quik lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Neil backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Quik.
Quik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Neil swings for the body but Quik moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quik.
Nice defenses there by Quik.
O Neil takes one on the button.
Quik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
A head kick misses from Quik.
Quik throws a body shot but no joy.
O Neil has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Quik cracks a nice hook into O Neil's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Neil has time to react.
Mickey O Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
O Neil misses with a wild combination.
O Neil avoids the head kick by Quik.
Quik feints a jab promting O Neil to slip. Quik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Neil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Quik there.
O Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Neil misses the body punch
and Quik counters with a nice uppercut.
Quik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil tries to bum rush Quik with a series of wild strikes but Quik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Neil swings for the body but Quik moves out of range.
Quik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
A big right from O Neil misses.
O Neil lands a really nice looking cross but Quik seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quik.
Quik lands with a hook. O Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Quik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
Quik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
O Neil drops his hands momentarily and Quik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quik cracks O Neil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quik misses with a looping left.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quik throws a series of punches but O Neil avoids them all with ease.
O Neil needs to keep his hands up - Quik had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quik with a jab.
O Neil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quik.
O Neil is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Neil misses with a left hand
and Quik counters with a solid body kick.
O Neil keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Neil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quik misses with the combination.
O Neil walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Neil is rocked!
BOOM! Quik lands a beautiful left hook that drops O Neil. O Neil tries to recover but Quik is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and O Neil lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Quik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Simons III enters the cage!
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155 lbs
45 - 28 - 1 |
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143 lbs
52 - 38 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 38 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi throws an overhand right that lands on Simons III's shoulder, as Simons III tries to avoid the shot.
Simons III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simons III takes one on the button.
Mizrahi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Mizrahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Mizrahi, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Mizrahi misses with a straight left.
Mizrahi throws a lazy right hand but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simons III counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mizrahi!
Mizrahi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Simons III is trying to control the action in half guard but Mizrahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simons III 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 one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Mizrahi is defending well.
Simons III looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simons III prevents Mizrahi from improving his position.
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.
Simons III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mizrahi defends it well.
Mizrahi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mizrahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simons III trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mizrahi lands a right hook to the body.
Mizrahi scores with a head kick. Simons III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mizrahi lands a front kick.
Mizrahi misses with a wild body shot.
Mizrahi gets caught flat footed, as Simons III shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.
Mizrahi pulls Simons III in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid body kick from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Mizrahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses
and Simons III counters with a shoot takedown. Mizrahi fights it but they end up in guard.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mizrahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi pulls Simons III in close to his closed guard and prevents Simons III from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simons III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mizrahi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simons III has Mizrahi in his guard.
Mizrahi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mizrahi has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mizrahi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simons III, up you get!
Mizrahi lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Mizrahi coming out on top.
A punch combination from Mizrahi misses.
Simons III shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well. He's pushed Simons III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizrahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Mizrahi swings for the body but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III moves away from the strike by Mizrahi.
Simons III slips a jab from Mizrahi.
Simons III feints the counter takedown.
Mizrahi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mizrahi.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mizrahi sprawls well. Mizrahi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Mizrahi avoids it easily.
Mizrahi throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Mizrahi does it's job there.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simons III tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simons III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mizrahi counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mizrahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simons III.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III trying to control the action but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Simons III tries to move to full mount but Mizrahi actually manages to regain half guard.
Mizrahi keeping control of the position.
John Simons III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mizrahi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simons III closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Simons III wants to take a breather but Mizrahi is having none of it.
Simons III looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mizrahi trying to hold on to Simons III's head to control him but Simons III postures up.
Simons III wants to pass to mount but Mizrahi is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simons III has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mizrahi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mizrahi!
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Mizrahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simons III manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mizrahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Mizrahi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Simons III manages to pass to mount!
Simons III looking to control but Mizrahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mizrahi doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Simons III looking to control but Mizrahi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mizrahi has worked his arm free - good work by Mizrahi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III controls the position.
Mizrahi is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simons III working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mizrahi sneaks back into half guard.
Simons III is working for a submission of some sort.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simons III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simons III keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Simons III connects with a nice short shot to Mizrahi's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mizrahi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simons III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Simons III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mizrahi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaka Pheu Pheu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WAR-Low Rider. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaka Pheu Pheu!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pheu Pheu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gattuso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pheu Pheu working over Gattuso with some ground and pound. Gattuso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gattuso wants to get back to his feet.
Pheu Pheu is working for a submission of some sort.
Gattuso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso wants to sweep but Pheu Pheu has passed to side control!
Pheu Pheu is chipping away with strikes.
Pheu Pheu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gattuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pheu Pheu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pheu Pheu wants to control but Gattuso is keeping him busy.
Gattuso struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pheu Pheu staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gattuso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gattuso avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pheu Pheu throws a strike aimed at the side of Gattuso's head but Gattuso avoids it well.
Gattuso keeps Pheu Pheu under control for a moment.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the position but Gattuso is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gattuso is looking to regain half guard here but Pheu Pheu keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Pheu Pheu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gattuso wants to control but Pheu Pheu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Pheu Pheu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pheu Pheu working the body and head with strikes.
Pheu Pheu scores with punches from side control.
Pheu Pheu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Pheu Pheu crashes against the mat.
Gattuso struggling a bit here.
Gattuso is looking to reverse the position.
Gattuso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pheu Pheu off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeps control of the position as Pheu Pheu tries to break free.
Pheu Pheu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pheu Pheu avoids the strikes from Gattuso.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gattuso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gattuso working for a choke but Pheu Pheu is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gattuso struggling to land strikes to the head as Pheu Pheu covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Gattuso checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gattuso fakes the leg kick and cracks Pheu Pheu in the body.
Gattuso throws a series of punches but Pheu Pheu avoids them all with ease.
Pheu Pheu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gattuso throws out a loose jab but Pheu Pheu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pheu Pheu lands with a shot to the body.
Gattuso throws a body punch but Pheu Pheu moves out of range.
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gattuso checks a leg kick.
Gattuso moves out of range of the body kick from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu lands a head shot.
Pheu Pheu avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pheu Pheu feints and then cracks Gattuso's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gattuso down.
Pheu Pheu gets a double leg takedown into Gattuso's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gattuso'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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pheu Pheu landing some decent shots from guard.
Pheu Pheu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gattuso keeping moving, preventing Pheu Pheu from controlling successfully.
Pheu Pheu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gattuso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pheu Pheu looking to pass the guard.
Gattuso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gattuso wants to sweep but no luck.
Pheu Pheu with a nice head shot there.
Pheu Pheu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pheu Pheu trying to control but Gattuso is working from the bottom.
Gattuso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaka Pheu Pheu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pheu Pheu stopping the sweep attempt from Gattuso.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gattuso trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gattuso leaves Pheu Pheu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gattuso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu scores with a hook.
Pheu Pheu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pheu Pheu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pheu Pheu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pheu Pheu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu feints a counter leg kick.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!
Gattuso slips a jab from Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Gattuso
and Pheu Pheu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gattuso misses with a leg kick
and Pheu Pheu counters with a stiff right hand.
Gattuso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pheu Pheu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gattuso sprawls well. Gattuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pheu Pheu gets slowly back to his feet.
Gattuso misses with a looping right.
Pheu Pheu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu catches Gattuso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gattuso throws out a leg kick but Pheu Pheu moves out of range and Gattuso only half commits.
Gattuso tries to move into range but Pheu Pheu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pheu Pheu throws a body punch but Gattuso moves out of range.
Javier Gattuso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gattuso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pheu Pheu.
Gattuso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pheu Pheu.
Pheu Pheu misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Pheu Pheu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gattuso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaka Pheu Pheu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pheu Pheu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gattuso's calf.
Gattuso lands with a cross.
It looks like Kaka Pheu Pheu has been cut.
Pheu Pheu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gattuso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaka Pheu Pheu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaka Pheu Pheu'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. This is the final round!
Gattuso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pheu Pheu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pheu Pheu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gattuso.
Pheu Pheu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pheu Pheu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gattuso has time to react.
Gattuso looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pheu Pheu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gattuso throws a hook to the side of Pheu Pheu's head but Pheu Pheu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Gattuso there.
Pheu Pheu fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gattuso shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pheu Pheu eats them both and turns towards Gattuso to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gattuso is looking to land body kicks.
Pheu Pheu walks into a stiff left hand from Gattuso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gattuso motions for Pheu Pheu to come forward. Gattuso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gattuso checks a leg kick.
Pheu Pheu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gattuso looks to land a right hand but Pheu Pheu moved out of range.
Gattuso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Gattuso misses.
Gattuso looks to throw the jab but Pheu Pheu is out of range.
Pheu Pheu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gattuso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pheu Pheu in his tracks.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!
Gattuso misses with a leg kick.
Gattuso throws a body shot but no joy.
Pheu Pheu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gattuso finds it's way round the side to connect with Pheu Pheu's head.
Pheu Pheu throws a hook but Gattuso blocks it.
Kaka Pheu Pheu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gattuso misses with a hook
and Pheu Pheu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pheu Pheu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pheu Pheu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gattuso misses with a hook. Pheu Pheu ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Pheu Pheu.
Javier Gattuso is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Pheu Pheu lands but Gattuso takes it in his stride.
Gattuso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pheu Pheu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gattuso. That did some damage!
Gattuso tries to sprawl but Pheu Pheu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gattuso has one foot on Pheu Pheu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gattuso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gattuso blocks a low kick nicely.
Gattuso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pheu Pheu lands with an overhand left.
Pheu Pheu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier Gattuso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pheu Pheu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pheu Pheu trying to pass the guard but Gattuso defending well.
Gattuso tries to roll over but Pheu Pheu keeps him under control.
Gattuso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pheu Pheu is looking to take a break and control but Gattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gattuso tries to roll over but Pheu Pheu keeps him under control.
Gattuso is staying active underneath Pheu Pheu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pheu Pheu trying to control the pace.
Pheu Pheu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pheu Pheu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gattuso misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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 Javier Gattuso.
Well Pheu Pheu 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaka Pheu Pheu!
Kaka Pheu Pheu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuriel Leonard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Reilly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly slips a straight right by Leonard.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonard misses.
Leonard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leonard works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Leonard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leonard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Leonard's body. Leonard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonard scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reilly throws a wild body kick that Leonard sees coming a mile off.
Reilly is looking to chop away at Leonard's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reilly defending well as Leonard loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly drives through and clinches with Leonard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leonard missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is working for takedown but Reilly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Leonard trying to control the position but instead, Reilly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leonard into the cage.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Leonard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
Leonard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Reilly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly gets caught napping as Leonard dives in and scores a takedown. Reilly manages to retain guard.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard is looking to advance position but Reilly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard tries to lock up and control but Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reilly wants to control the pace but Leonard is squirming around nicely.
Reilly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Reilly tried to score with a low kick but Leonard checks it.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Leonard jumps back.
Reilly scores with a kick to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Leonard circles away.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Reilly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Reilly sprawls well.
Leonard goes for a double leg but Reilly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reilly continues to drive forward.
Ray Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard takes the fight into the clinch.
Leonard crunches a lovely knee into Reilly's ribcage.
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonard connects with the punch.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Leonard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Leonard.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Reilly.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reilly throws a nice head kick!
Reilly slips under a jab.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Leonard misses the jab.
Leonard moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly tries a low kick but Leonard avoids it.
Reilly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonard drives through and clinches with Reilly against the cage.
Leonard stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Leonard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for Reilly to work.
Leonard blocking some punches.
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 Ray Reilly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonard.
Both fighters circling a little - Reilly finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leonard moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Reilly misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
Leonard misses with a straight right.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Ray Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leonard misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Leonard misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Leonard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard slips under a jab from Reilly.
Leonard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reilly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reilly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leonard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reilly - the referee stops the clock and Leonard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reilly. Leonard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Leonard slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonard connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Leonard misses with a hook.
Reilly lands a jab to Leonard's midsection.
Leonard clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leonard backwards.
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly misses with a body kick.
Leonard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Reilly scores with a one two! Leonard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leonard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reilly throws Leonard to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Reilly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Leonard.
Reilly is looking to slow Leonard down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonard doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonard.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly slips under a jab from Leonard.
Reilly wants to clinch up but Leonard keeps it at a distance.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leonard. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Leonard moves out of range as Reilly throws a body kick.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reilly throws a series of strikes that have Leonard backpedaling.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Leonard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonard can do to turn this around?
Reilly throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
Leonard avoids a kick to the body.
Leonard misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonard misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonard blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leonard misses with a jab to the body
and Reilly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Leonard looks for a takedown but Reilly sprawls well.
Reilly slips under a jab from Leonard.
Reilly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Leonard throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Leonard tries to bum rush Reilly with a series of wild strikes but Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Reilly misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leonard is out of range.
Leonard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leonard scores with a nice head shot.
Leonard throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Leonard blocks the leg kick.
Leonard throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonard misses the target.
Reilly slips a jab from Leonard.
Leonard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leonard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonard misses the target.
Reilly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reilly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Reilly lands but Leonard takes it in his stride.
Leonard throws a nice looking combination but Reilly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonard was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Reilly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonard under the eye.
Leonard throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Leonard.
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Leonard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Leonard in a clinch.
Ray Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leonard tries to break the clinch but Reilly is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Leonard.
Leonard misses with a knee to the head.
Leonard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reilly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Leonard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Leonard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly prevents Leonard from breaking the clinch.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leonard swinging wildly here.
Leonard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leonard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Reilly throws the kick towards the body but Leonard avoids it.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leonard's hands.
Leonard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Leonard manages to avoid it.
Reilly tries to land a front kick but Leonard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Reilly.
Leonard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reilly.
Reilly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonard lands a jab to the nose.
Reilly cracks the inside of Leonard's front leg.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Reilly looks to land a body kick but Leonard moved away.
Leonard looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly cracks the inside of Leonard's front leg.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a head kick but Leonard moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leonard! But no joy.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonard's head.
Leonard tries to clinch up.
Reilly connects with a leg kick. Leonard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leonard looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Leonard throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leonard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reilly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reilly.
Leonard moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Jab by Leonard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Reilly clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leonard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Leonard crashes against the mat.
Leonard throws an elbow but Reilly slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leonard throws a strike aimed at the side of Reilly's head but Reilly avoids it well.
Leonard working the body and head with strikes.
Leonard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Leonard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard misses with the ground and pound.
Reilly is not content to let Leonard control the position.
Leonard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reilly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Leonard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Leonard misses.
No luck for Leonard with that takedown attempt.
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Leonard. Leonard maintains the clinch.
Leonard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reilly stalling in the clinch.
Leonard is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reilly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leonard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leonard cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leonard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reilly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leonard checks a leg kick.
Leonard throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Leonard off balance momentarily.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonard wants to counter with a clinch but Reilly pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leonard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonard scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonard moves out of range as Reilly throws a body kick.
Leonard throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Reilly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leonard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Leonard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Leonard.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Leonard connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonard blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leonard scores with a jab. Reilly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Leonard jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leonard lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Reilly tried to counter with a leg kick but Leonard avoided it.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leonard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonard just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReilly.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonard.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Leonard misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Reilly misses.
Reilly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leonard throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Leonard works over Reilly's head and body with a nice combination.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Leonard.
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Leonard off the cage and back into range.
Leonard is looking to clinch.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reilly.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonard.
Leonard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leonard if he has to take too many more of those.
Reilly misses with a kick to the body.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reilly throws out a leg kick but Leonard moves out of range and Reilly only half commits.
Reilly shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonard misses with an uppercut
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Leonard moves out of range easily.
A jab from Leonard does it's job there.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Leonard throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Leonard loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.
Leonard throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Leonard misses.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonard.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonard fails to land with a series of punches.
Ray Reilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to work over Leonard's front leg with a kick but Leonard checks it.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Leonard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard sizes up Reilly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
And Leonard tries to counter it with a takedown but Reilly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonard just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Leonard circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reilly, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
Leonard lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Leonard's head back.
Leonard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a double jab.
Leonard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leonard. Leonard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leonard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reilly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reilly.
Reilly lands a leg kick that knocks Leonard off balance momentarily.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Leonard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leonard takes one on the button.
Reilly scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leonard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reilly defends well and Leonard ends up having to push Reilly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonard throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Leonard throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly cracks the inside of Leonard's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonard avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Reilly lands with a nice body kick.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
Nuriel Leonard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonard throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Leonard takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Reilly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Ray Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuriel Leonard.
Leonard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Reilly lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Reilly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Reilly!
Ray Reilly retains his featherweight title!
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
77% |
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