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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abner Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Thorsen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Abner Felipe's chin.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abner Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Abner Felipe has been cut.
Felipe cracks Thorsen with a good jab.
Thorsen works the jab nicely.
Thorsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Felipe sprawling to the canvas! Felipe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorsen finish him?!
Felipe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Felipe! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Odin Thorsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brano Hribik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brano Hribik!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hribik fails with the takedown.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Hribik. Hribik gets slowly back to his feet.
Hribik looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hribik fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Alves lands but Hribik takes it in his stride.
Hribik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hribik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves lands a head kick. Hribik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves lands a head kick. Hribik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Hribik moves out of range easily.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hribik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hribik moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Hribik blocks a head kick by Alves.
Hribik unleashes a big counter combination but Alves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hribik shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Alves swinging wildly here.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Alves misses
and Hribik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alves manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hribik keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hribik fails to land.
Hribik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alves can't fight it off and eventually Hribik manages to take the fight to the floor. Alves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hribik wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves pulls Hribik in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to keep Hribik in close.
Alves trying to control the position here.
Hribik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Hribik stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hribik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hribik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hribik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hribik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hribik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top!
Alves trying to control but Hribik is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hribik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hribik working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hribik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hribik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hribik darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Hribik into the cage.
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alves lunges at Hribik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hribik's hand.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Hribik dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brano Hribik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hribik darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Hribik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a head kick but Hribik moves out of range.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Hribik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hribik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Hribik shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hribik throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Hribik is breathing heavily.
Hribik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hribik's head backwards.
Hribik looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves connects with a jab.
Brandon Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hribik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Hribik blocks a head kick by Alves.
Hribik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alves defends it well.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Hribik moves out of range easily.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hribik can do to turn this around?
Hribik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alves lands a high kick!
Hribik is rocked!
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hribik is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Alves! Hribik is out on his feet! Alves rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hribik is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hribik is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Alves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xoa Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tapau. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cory Tan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xoa Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cory Tan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan misses with an uppercut. Lim saw that one coming.
Tan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tan looks to land a left hand but Lim moved out of range nicely.
Lim seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Tan.
Tan misses with a low kick.
Lim throws a hook but Tan blocks it.
Lim walks into a left hand.
Tan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lim is out of range and Tan settles back down.
Lim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lim just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Xoa Lim has been cut.
Tan throws a leg kick but Lim checks it.
A lazy left from Tan finds it's target.
Tan lands a glancing blow to the side of Lim's head.
Lim scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tan throws out the jab.
Tan lunges at Lim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lim's hand.
Lim is rocked!
Lim gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lim is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Tan!
After winning the bout, Cory Tan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cabron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Cabron!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabron to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabron throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cabron.
Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cabron thows a body kick. Martinez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cabron should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Cabron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Cabron.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carlos Cabron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Cabron throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Martinez crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlos Cabron!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emielio RioGrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RioGrande has chosen house as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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197 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emielio RioGrande!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
RioGrande controlling from the top position.
RioGrande's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like RioGrande might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RioGrande on the ground.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it.
RioGrande thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but RioGrande is having none of it.
RioGrande sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
RioGrande is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from RioGrande.
Johnson looks to land a combination but RioGrande avoids it well.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson throws a series of punches but RioGrande avoids them all with ease.
RioGrande shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
RioGrande is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson wants to stand up but RioGrande is controlling him.
RioGrande sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in Hyperion Fight Club inform me that RioGrande has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
RioGrande sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing RioGrande from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
RioGrande fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
RioGrande looks winded!
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
RioGrande shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but RioGrande keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emielio RioGrande.
Horrible takedown attempt by RioGrande or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but RioGrande avoids them all with ease.
RioGrande shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RioGrande gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush RioGrande with a series of wild strikes but RioGrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but RioGrande avoids it well.
RioGrande looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
RioGrande is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
RioGrande not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RioGrande is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if RioGrande is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is looking to escape.
RioGrande performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson tries to kick RioGrande off but RioGrande keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
RioGrande looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
RioGrande looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 John Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to bum rush RioGrande with a series of wild strikes but RioGrande uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RioGrande feints the counter takedown.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
RioGrande seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Johnson shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! RioGrande is backing up but Johnson catches him with a final right hook that drops him! RioGrande covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Johnson Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
Emielio RioGrande was interviewed post fight and said 'i gave my best'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnie Pooh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is its a small world. Winnie Pooh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Jobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winnie Pooh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pooh.
Pooh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jobs's guard.
Pooh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pooh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jobs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pooh has Jobs in his guard.
Pooh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pooh is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jobs frees his head nicely. Oh but Pooh has switched to an armbar! Jobs is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winnie Pooh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Avare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaston Avare has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaston Avare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Joey!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey misses the shot to the body.
Avare is looking to counter punch.
Joey misses with a body shot.
Avare lands a head shot.
Avare misses with a wild combination.
Joey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Avare misses with an uppercut. Joey saw that one coming.
Joey looks to score with a jab to the body but Avare is just out of range.
Avare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joey takes a swing at Avare's ribcage but misses.
Avare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joey circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey throws a body punch but Avare moves out of range.
Avare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Avare finds it's target.
It looks like Tariq Joey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey throws a body punch but Avare moves out of range.
Avare thuds his right hand into Joey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joey ducks under a wild hook from Avare.
Joey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Avare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Joey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avare looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joey passes into side control.
Joey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Avare will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Avare tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avare is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Joey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joey controlling his opponent.
Avare keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Avare tries to hold on but Joey postures up.
Avare is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avare tries to hold on but Joey pushes him away.
Avare is looking to improve his position but Joey isn't that keen on the idea.
Joey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Avare is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avare is working hard here to advance position.
Avare throwing hammer fists to the chest of Joey. What's that going to do exactly?
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.
Avare is desperately trying to improve his position but Joey has a good base and remains in mount.
Avare looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joey controlling from mount.
Avare is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tariq Joey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avare catches Joey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avare is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avare pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avare rather than just go for the knockout.
Avare looks to land a left hand but Joey moved out of range nicely.
Joey lands with a good body shot.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avare.
Joey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avare.
Joey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avare. Avare obviously looking to wear him down.
Avare is looking to chop away at Joey's legs.
Joey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avare defends it well.
Joey looks to score with a jab to the body but Avare is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joey throws a body shot but no joy.
Avare connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Avare throws a shot from downtown. Joey moves away and avoids it.
Avare misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joey eats them both and turns towards Avare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avare's guard.
Joey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avare trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Joey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Avare wants to control but Joey passes into side.
Avare can't do much from the bottom here.
Avare is looking to reverse the position.
Joey working away.
Avare is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avare can't do much from the bottom here.
Joey taking a breather here.
Avare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avare is trying to work for a sweep but Joey has mounted him!
Joey controlling from mount.
Avare keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avare manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Joey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Avare is looking to control Joey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avare avoid being mounted?
Avare looking for a kimura from the bottom but Joey passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A control attempt from Avare but he's now mounted!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tariq Joey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tariq Joey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Avare throws a combination. Joey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Avare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joey on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Avare misses.
Joey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avare to score with a decent uppercut.
Joey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avare avoids the body shot from Joey.
Avare moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gaston Avare is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Avare. That snapped Joey's head back.
Joey dodges the punch combination from Avare.
Joey scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avare misses with an uppercut.
Joey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avare avoids the body shot from Joey.
Joey checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avare scores with a three punch combo!
Avare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Avare is predictable there
and Joey counters with a takedown into side control.
Joey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Avare looks to move to half guard but instead Joey has passed into mount! Damn!
Avare is desperately trying to improve his position but Joey has a good base and remains in mount.
Joey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Avare regains half guard.
Tariq Joey 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avare is trying to get back to full guard.
Avare looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Avare wants to improve his position but Joey is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joey slows the pace down in half guard.
Joey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Avare.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Avare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
You can see the frustration on Avare's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avare lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gaston Avare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avare throws a jab when Joey was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaston Avare showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Joey!
During a confident post fight interview, Tariq Joey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Caerwyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Pavelic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luciano Caerwyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Pavelic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caerwyn tries to clinch up but Pavelic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pavelic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caerwyn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavelic.
Caerwyn cracks Pavelic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caerwyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavelic was well out of range. Poor timing from Caerwyn.
Caerwyn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pavelic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavelic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Luciano Caerwyn has been cut.
Pavelic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pavelic avoids a kick to the body.
Pavelic misses with a low kick.
Pavelic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caerwyn throws an overhand right that lands on Pavelic's shoulder, as Pavelic tries to avoid the shot.
Caerwyn throws out a leg kick but Pavelic moves out of range and Caerwyn only half commits.
Pavelic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavelic throws a right hand that Caerwyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Caerwyn also avoids with ease.
Pavelic cracks Caerwyn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caerwyn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pavelic has time to react.
Caerwyn cracks a nice hook into Pavelic's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Pavelic misses.
Caerwyn attempts a counter takedown but Pavelic avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Caerwyn. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerwyn tries to clinch up but Pavelic circles away and keeps his distance.
Caerwyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pavelic counters with a huge left! Caerwyn is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pavelic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Caerwyn from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pavelic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavelic!
Post fight, an emotional Ante Pavelic said 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Reagan misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reagan's head.
Reagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reagan tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reagan throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reagan misses with a wild body shot.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Reagan lands a beautiful left hook that drops Silva. Silva tries to recover but Reagan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Silva lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Reagan!
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