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UVT 370: Happy Birthday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Homer Jaysimpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hironobu Uematsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homer Jaysimpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hironobu Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaysimpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uematsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Homer Jaysimpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uematsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaysimpson walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uematsu, right into the meat.
Uematsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uematsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a double leg but Uematsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaysimpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uematsu's waist but Uematsu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jaysimpson off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uematsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uematsu misses with a body shot.
Jaysimpson tries to counter with a takedown but Uematsu is quick to defend against it.
Uematsu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Uematsu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uematsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uematsu wants it to stay on the feet.
Uematsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uematsu, right into the meat.
Uematsu misses with a straight left.
Uematsu stuffs the takedown.
Uematsu takes a swing at Jaysimpson's ribcage but misses.
Uematsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uematsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaysimpson. That did some damage!
Uematsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaysimpson. Jaysimpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Uematsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaysimpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uematsu tries to avoid it but Jaysimpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uematsu to the ground. Uematsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Uematsu moves away
and Uematsu counters with a good low kick that Jaysimpson was not able to check.
Uematsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaysimpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uematsu circles away.
Jaysimpson walks into a left hand.
Jaysimpson has a takedown stuffed.
Uematsu looks to throw the jab but Jaysimpson is out of range.
Jaysimpson wants to clinch but Uematsu slips to the side
and Uematsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaysimpson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jaysimpson shoots in for a takedown but Uematsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaysimpson goes for a double leg but Uematsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uematsu continues to drive forward.
Uematsu lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaysimpson's head.
Jaysimpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uematsu circles away.
Jaysimpson is breathing heavily.
Jaysimpson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uematsu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaysimpson scrambles back to his feet.
Uematsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaysimpson.
Uematsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Uematsu.
Uematsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaysimpson is rocked!
Jaysimpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uematsu defends well and Jaysimpson ends up having to push Uematsu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uematsu lands a jab to Jaysimpson's midsection.
Uematsu connects with a body shot.
Jaysimpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaysimpson doesn't manage to clinch there - Uematsu circles away.
Jaysimpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Uematsu tries to sprawl out of it but Jaysimpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uematsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaysimpson misses with a takedown attempt - Uematsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaysimpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Uematsu enables Jaysimpson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Uematsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Uematsu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jaysimpson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaysimpson tries to throw a body punch but Uematsu avoids it by throwing Jaysimpson back against the cage.
Jaysimpson misses with a punch to the body.
Jaysimpson lands a right hand.
Uematsu prevents a body shot from Jaysimpson.
Uematsu breaks the clinch.
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uematsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaysimpson 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.
Jaysimpson ducks right into an uppercut from Uematsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu throws a leg kick which misses Jaysimpson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaysimpson tries to avoid it.
Uematsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jaysimpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Uematsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uematsu scores with a body shot.
Uematsu throws a leg kick that misses.
Uematsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uematsu connects with a right hand. Jaysimpson shakes it off.
Uematsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uematsu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch up but Uematsu circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hironobu Uematsu 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.
Uematsu leaves Jaysimpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Uematsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaysimpson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaysimpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Uematsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaysimpson tries for a takedown but Uematsu circles away easily
and Uematsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homer Jaysimpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Uematsu slams his shin into Jaysimpson's torso.
Uematsu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uematsu lands a really nice looking cross but Jaysimpson seems unphased.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Uematsu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jaysimpson tries to clinch but Uematsu moves away
letting Uematsu counter with a right hand.
Oh Jaysimpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaysimpson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uematsu sneaks out the side door and pushes Jaysimpson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jaysimpson seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaysimpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uematsu looks to land a body kick but Jaysimpson moved away.
Uematsu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uematsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uematsu thuds a left hand into Jaysimpson's body.
Jaysimpson is looking to clinch but Uematsu is avoiding it.
Uematsu thumps Jaysimpson with a low kick.
Uematsu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaysimpson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaysimpson goes for a double leg but Uematsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uematsu continues to drive forward.
Uematsu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaysimpson.
Jaysimpson needs to keep his hands up - Uematsu had a free shot at his head there.
Jaysimpson wants to clinch up but Uematsu keeps it at a distance.
Uematsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uematsu lunges at Jaysimpson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaysimpson's hand.
Uematsu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaysimpson on the side of the head.
Jaysimpson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Jaysimpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice straight punches there by Uematsu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uematsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uematsu catches Jaysimpson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaysimpson fails with the takedown
and Uematsu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hironobu Uematsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaysimpson walks into a jab.
Jaysimpson walks straight into a right hand from Uematsu - that's dropped him! Uematsu jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jaysimpson from any more punishment! Jaysimpson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hironobu Uematsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cage McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Addresses by:T.I.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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43 - 34 - 1 |
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195 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown 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
43 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cage McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil misses with a double jab
and McCoy counters with a slapping leg kick.
O Neil lands a two punch combo.
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
O Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoy in his tracks.
O Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but McCoy ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from McCoy is predictable there
and O Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Neil cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Neil sprawls well. O Neil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches up with O Neil, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes O Neil against the cage but O Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCoy momentarily.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Neil throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
O Neil jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.
McCoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Neil looks for the body kick but McCoy saw that one coming.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Neil throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by O Neil - just one landing.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Neil scores with a body shot.
O Neil throws a big shot that misses.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Neil has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Neil swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
O Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCoy counters with a nice leg kick.
O Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown but O Neil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
O Neil misses with a looping right.
O Neil lands with a shot to the body.
McCoy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Neil throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
O Neil throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
McCoy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Neil is able to avoid easily.
O Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
McCoy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Neil with a body shot.
Mickey O Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCoy. That's going to slow O Neil down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but O Neil shows good takedown defense.
McCoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCoy staying out of range there.
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and O Neil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Neil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Neil wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil misses with a hook.
O Neil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Neil loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
O Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Neil digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
O Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
O Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
McCoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
O Neil lands with a right hand.
O Neil throws an off balance right hand
and McCoy counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Neil throws a hook but McCoy avoids it easily.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McCoy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, O Neil has got the better of the exchanges.
O Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from O Neil misses.
McCoy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from O Neil.
McCoy shoots in and drives through. O Neil sprawls well.
As McCoy looks to move away, O Neil throws a big counter combo but McCoy just gets out of the way.
O Neil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting O Neil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Neil scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCoy in his tracks.
O Neil misses the shot to the body.
McCoy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
O Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCoy flicks out a counter leg kick but O Neil steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Neil defends well and McCoy ends up having to push O Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCoy walks into a straight right hand from O Neil.
Cage McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCoy checks a low kick from O Neil.
O Neil throws a jab when McCoy was well out of range.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for O Neil.
Nice takedown defense from O Neil. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
Mickey O Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cage McCoy.
O Neil looks to land a combination but McCoy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
McCoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Neil throws out the jab.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and O Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey O Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by McCoy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from O Neil.
A nice combination there by O Neil.
O Neil cracks McCoy with an open hand slap.
O Neil misses with a low kick.
McCoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Neil manages to avoid it.
O Neil misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Neil is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McCoy.
McCoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
As O Neil backs off McCoy throws a huge counter combo but O Neil manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
O Neil tries to bum rush McCoy with a series of wild strikes but McCoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCoy throws a counter combo.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Neil throws a right hand that misses
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but McCoy moved out of range nicely.
O Neil missing with a left hand there. McCoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by O Neil - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
McCoy is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Neil.
McCoy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCoy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Neil to the mat! O Neil manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but O Neil is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Neil trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCoy postures up in O Neil's guard and throws a big left but O Neil blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Neil throws a series of punches but McCoy moves out of range.
O Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCoy.
McCoy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Neil throws McCoy to one side and escapes!
A lazy left from O Neil finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil moves into range and connects with a jab.
O Neil scores with a nice strike.
McCoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Neil swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy tries to move into range but O Neil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCoy misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
O Neil tries to break free but McCoy pushes him back against the cage.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
O Neil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics O Neil uses from the top position.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCoy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! O Neil rolls with it to try and escape but McCoy cranks on the arm and O Neil is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cage McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Cage McCoy 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Kenzie told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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46 - 29 - 5 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 29 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman 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.
It seemed like Kenzie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenzie! But no joy.
Kenzie throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Freeman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Freeman slips a jab from Kenzie.
Nice sprawl there from Kenzie as Freeman shoots in.
Kenzie fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenzie gets caught napping as Freeman dives in and scores a takedown. Kenzie manages to retain guard.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Kenzie keeps moving.
Freeman won't allow Kenzie to sweep him here.
Kenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzie is looking to improve his position.
Freeman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Kenzie defends the submission attempt.
Kenzie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenzie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenzie tries to get to full guard but Freeman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Freeman controlling the action here.
Kenzie wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Freeman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Freeman with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenzie throws out a counter right but Freeman avoids it with no problem.
Kenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Kenzie finds it's way through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman looking to score a takedown here. Kenzie is defending well but Freeman drives through and ends up in Kenzie's guard.
Freeman passes into half guard.
Kenzie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Freeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie wants to improve his position but Freeman is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman trying to control the pace.
Kenzie wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Kenzie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kenzie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenzie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenzie misses with a lunging right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenzie won't be happy with that.
Kenzie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Freeman.
Freeman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kenzie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Freeman working the ground and pound but Kenzie is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman trying to control the position but Kenzie is working away.
Freeman scoring with punches from side control.
Freeman trying to control the action but Kenzie is working from the bottom.
Matt Freeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman is really struggling to control Kenzie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
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.
Kenzie being controlled for a moment.
Freeman trying to control the position but Kenzie is working away.
Kenzie wants to control but Freeman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenzie, who protects the arm well.
Freeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenzie keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kenzie throws a looping overhand right but Freeman ducks down to avoid it.
Kenzie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
A left lands for Kenzie.
Kenzie misses the shot to the body.
It appears Freeman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman has Kenzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenzie manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenzie throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Kenzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freeman counters with a crisp one two that drops Kenzie! Freeman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kenzie to his feet! Kenzie is in big trouble!
Kenzie is rocked!
Freeman and Kenzie are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Freeman throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kenzie into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Freeman knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Freeman!
After the big win, Matt Freeman made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bai Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Quik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Quik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
195 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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44
182 lbs
30 - 14 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bai Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Quik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu throws out the jab.
Yu throws a low kick but Quik moves out of range easily.
Yu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Yu.
Quik misses with a body kick.
Yu tried to score with a low kick but Quik checks it.
Quik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yu throws a leg kick which misses Quik's front leg but catches the back leg as Quik tries to avoid it.
Quik looks to land a combination. Yu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Bai Yu has been cut.
Quik checks a low kick from Yu.
Yu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quik works Yu's body with a nice hook.
Yu throws a head kick but Quik moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quik looks to throw a body kick
letting Yu counter with a right hand.
Yu scores with a nice right hand.
Quik lands an overhand right.
Quik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yu takes a step back to recover.
Yu throws a low kick but Quik moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a head kick that misses.
Quik counters with a body kick.
Yu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Quik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Quik tries to clinch there but Yu circles away.
Yu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quik.
Quik steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yu needs to keep his hands up - Quik had a free shot at his head there.
Quik keeps Yu at a distance using the push kick.
Quik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bai Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quik throws a lazy right hand but Yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quik closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yu wants to break free but Quik has control.
Yu tries to throw a body punch but Quik avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a body punch.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Quik taking a breather.
Quik misses with the head strike.
A short right from Yu.
Quik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quik throws a hook but Yu avoids it easily.
Quik blocks a low kick nicely.
Jamal Quik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yu throws a head kick but Quik moves out of range.
Quik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yu.
Yu throws out a leg kick but Quik moves out of range and Yu only half commits.
Quik has closed the distance and engaged Yu in a clinch.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Quik working aggressively here.
Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Quik.
Yu breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yu digs a right hand into Quik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Quik's gas tank.
Quik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yu is leaning against Quik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Quik as he checks the leg kick.
Quik scores with a sloppy right hand. Yu should have avoided that one.
Quik throws a head kick that misses.
Yu lunges at Quik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quik's hand.
Quik checks a leg kick.
Yu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Quik cracks Yu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yu. Quik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yu back to the cage. Quik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Quik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yu tries to move into range but Quik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Quik misses with a kick to the body.
Yu motions for Quik to come forward. Yu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Quik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Quik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yu. Yu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Quik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yu is fending him off so far but Quik persists. Nope, Yu circles away and we're back to standing.
Quik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Quik.
Quik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yu. That's going to slow Quik down.
Quik misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamal Quik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bai Yu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quik misses with a hook.
Quik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yu throws a front kick aimed at Quik's knee but Quik avoids it well.
Yu swings for the body but Quik moves out of range.
Yu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yu throws a leg kick but Quik sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Quik.
Quik throws a wild body kick that Yu sees coming a mile off.
Yu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quik is out of range.
A lazy left from Quik finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu misses with a jab to the body
and Quik finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yu wants to slow Quik down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab lands there for Quik.
Quik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yu throws a low kick but Quik avoids it.
Quik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu tries to score with a low kick but Quik moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Quik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu throws a leg kick but Quik checks it.
Yu throws a head kick but Quik moves out of range.
Yu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Quik staying out of range there.
Quik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quik throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yu.
Yu misses with a low kick.
Quik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yu's head.
Quik 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.
Quik lands with a right that hurts Yu. Yu looks to clinch but Quik throws a short knee that drops Yu. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jamal Quik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Arenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Motherfucker. Arenas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alive-Krewella. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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36
201 lbs
27 - 29 - 0 |
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26
197 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Decent elbows
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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franco Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Arenas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Arenas, which made it look bad.
Arenas throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez feinted with a counter takedown.
Arenas misses with a straight right.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arenas throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Gomez attempts a counter takedown but Arenas avoids it well and moves away.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
Gomez tries to counter with a takedown but Arenas is quick to defend against it.
Arenas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gomez counters with a single leg into guard. Arenas didn't expect that.
Arenas wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gomez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Arenas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gomez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Franco Gomez!
Franco Gomez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Palahnuik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Hamburger. Palahnuik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Machine Civilization. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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31
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17 - 11 - 1 |
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42
181 lbs
36 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conor McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Palahnuik!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald swings for the body but Palahnuik moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palahnuik staying out of range there.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Palahnuik misses with a looping right.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Palahnuik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Palahnuik motions for McDonald to come forward. Palahnuik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
Palahnuik 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.
Palahnuik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palahnuik misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palahnuik throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palahnuik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palahnuik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palahnuik was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that Palahnuik semi-blocks.
Palahnuik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Palahnuik lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Palahnuik.
Palahnuik 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.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
Palahnuik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a body punch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
Palahnuik walks into a left hand.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palahnuik.
McDonald connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
Palahnuik throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Palahnuik's knee momentarily.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palahnuik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palahnuik misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Palahnuik back into the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palahnuik swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Palahnuik misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palahnuik lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Palahnuik scores with a three punch combo!
Palahnuik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Palahnuik.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald slips under a jab from Palahnuik.
A jab from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Palahnuik throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald slips a straight right by Palahnuik.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Palahnuik misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Palahnuik's leg but Palahnuik calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Palahnuik moves out of range.
McDonald keeps Palahnuik at a distance using the push kick.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Palahnuik misses the body punch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palahnuik misses with a head kick.
Palahnuik tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik misses with a low kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palahnuik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palahnuik throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Palahnuik breaks away and moves out of range.
Palahnuik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Palahnuik avoided it.
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 Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Palahnuik misses with a wild body shot.
Palahnuik throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Palahnuik misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palahnuik. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palahnuik misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Palahnuik down.
Palahnuik throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palahnuik connects with a single shot there.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Palahnuik's head but Palahnuik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Palahnuik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
A nice side step and Palahnuik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik checks a low kick from McDonald.
Conor McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Palahnuik.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Palahnuik moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Palahnuik releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Palahnuik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palahnuik doesn't seem bothered though.
Palahnuik punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with an inside leg kick.
Palahnuik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald throws a hook but Palahnuik avoids it easily.
Jab from Palahnuik.
An inside leg kick from Palahnuik misses.
Palahnuik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palahnuik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palahnuik looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palahnuik swivels and escapes.
McDonald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Palahnuik with a jab.
Palahnuik just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald works the jab nicely.
Palahnuik slips a jab from McDonald.
Palahnuik throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Palahnuik should have avoided that one.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palahnuik.
A big left from Palahnuik misses.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McDonald misses.
McDonald moves out of range as Palahnuik throws a body kick.
Palahnuik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald slips a jab from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Palahnuik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Palahnuik.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Palahnuik's leg. Palahnuik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palahnuik keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palahnuik.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palahnuik ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
Palahnuik throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Palahnuik misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palahnuik is rocked!
Good leg kick by Palahnuik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McDonald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palahnuik on the side of the head.
Palahnuik is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
Palahnuik misses with a straight right.
Palahnuik seems to have recovered his senses.
Palahnuik tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
Good shot there by Palahnuik.
Pete Palahnuik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palahnuik throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Palahnuik misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik feints a counter leg kick.
Palahnuik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Palahnuik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Palahnuik connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Palahnuik throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Palahnuik only half commits.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palahnuik.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Palahnuik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palahnuik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Palahnuik takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Palahnuik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palahnuik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald feints and then cracks Palahnuik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palahnuik down.
Palahnuik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Palahnuik thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palahnuik misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Palahnuik swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Palahnuik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Palahnuik moved out of range.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Palahnuik throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald checks a low kick from Palahnuik.
Donk. Palahnuik catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
McDonald lands a glancing blow to the side of Palahnuik's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Palahnuik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palahnuiks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald throws a push kick but Palahnuik slaps the foot to one side.
Palahnuik 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.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Palahnuik.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palahnuik.
Palahnuik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Palahnuik throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palahnuik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Palahnuik is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Palahnuik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palahnuik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palahnuik counters with a three punch combo that has McDonald backing up. McDonald nods at Palahnuik to acknowledge the strikes.
Palahnuik connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Palahnuik swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palahnuik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palahnuik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palahnuik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Palahnuik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Palahnuik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conor McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palahnuik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pete Palahnuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palahnuik looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves out of range as Palahnuik throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palahnuik on the side of the head.
Palahnuik misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Palahnuik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
Palahnuik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Palahnuik misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Palahnuik.
Well McDonald has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McDonald!
A relieved looking Conor McDonald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
63 - 26 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salter swings for the body but Wednesday moves out of range.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Salter misses with a hook. Wednesday ducked under it nicely.
Wednesday tries to clinch there but Salter circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salter! But no joy.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salter.
Salter misses with a hook
and Wednesday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Wednesday on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Salter.
Wednesday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salter throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Salter misses the target.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salter throws a lazy uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Salter avoids them all with ease.
Wednesday walks into a stiff left hand from Salter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Salter connects with a body shot that sends Wednesday's belly button to the back.
Salter jabs at Wednesday's body.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Wednesday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wednesday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salter. Wednesday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salter misses with a looping left.
As Salter tries to get set, Wednesday tries to push him back and clinch up but Salter manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salter.
A head kick misses from Salter.
Wednesday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salter finds it's way round the side to connect with Wednesday's head.
Wednesday moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wednesday scores with a punch to the head.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Salter avoids the punch easily.
Wednesday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wednesday stuns Salter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
Salter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wednesday with a body shot.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Wednesday.
Wednesday slips under a jab.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Wednesday's head but Wednesday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salter with a nice cross.
Salter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wednesday.
Salter throws a jab but it's blocked by Wednesday.
It looked like Wednesday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a body shot.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Wednesday slips under a jab.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wednesday.
Wednesday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wednesday takes a swing at Salter's ribcage but misses.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wednesday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salter misses with a wild body shot.
Salter swats away the attempt to clinch by Wednesday.
Wednesday scores with a three punch combo!
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Wednesday slips the punch.
Salter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wednesday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salter misses with a low kick.
Salter slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Salter lands with a kick to the temple. Wednesday shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter misses with a combination
and Wednesday counters with a left and a right that stings Salter.
Wednesday scores with a decent looking hook.
Salter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
Nice defenses there by Salter.
Wednesday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wednesday lands a jab to the head.
Salter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wednesday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wednesday slips a jab from Salter.
Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salter.
An attempted straight right counter from Wednesday misses the target.
Wednesday looks to score with a jab to the body but Salter is just out of range.
Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salter.
A quick step to the side and Wednesday tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Salter.
Salter lands with an overhand left.
Salter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wednesday on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday is looking to clinch.
Salter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
A big left from Salter misses.
Wednesday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Wednesday's shoulder, as Wednesday tries to avoid the shot.
Wednesday moves out of range of the strikes.
Wednesday throws a body punch but Salter moves out of range.
Salter throws a shot from downtown. Wednesday moves away and avoids it.
Salter throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
Salter throws a looping overhand right but Wednesday ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Salter. That snapped Wednesday's head back.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Salter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salter looks to throw the jab but Wednesday is out of range.
A slow jab from Salter misses its intended target.
Wednesday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wednesday lands with a hook. Salter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Salter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Salter misses with a straight right.
Salter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wednesday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salter misses with a straight left.
Salter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wednesday throwing a counter right hand but Salter manages to avoid it.
Wednesday moves out of range of the strikes.
Wednesday lands the left hand.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut.
Salter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wednesday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salter misses with a hook. Wednesday ducked under it nicely.
Wednesday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salter cracks Wednesday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salter connects with an inside leg kick.
Salter misses with an uppercut. Wednesday saw that one coming.
Wednesday misses with a left hand
and Salter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter misses with an uppercut. Wednesday saw that one coming.
Wednesday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wednesday needs to keep his hands up - Salter had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday cracks a nice hook into Salter's ribs.
Salter misses with a straight left.
Salter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wednesday backs up against the cage.
Salter cracks Wednesday with a good jab.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Salter avoids the punch easily.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter ducks under a wild hook from Wednesday.
Salter misses with a looping right.
Wednesday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salter misses with a few strikes there.
Salter lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Wednesday - just one landing.
Salter misses with a looping right.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Salter lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Salter misses.
Wednesday swings for the body but Salter moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salter!
Salter is looking to chop away at Wednesday's legs.
It looked like Wednesday wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radar Salter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Salter coming out on top.
Wednesday throws out a loose jab but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wednesday on the side of the head.
Wednesday misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wednesday!
Salter throws a looping overhand right but Wednesday ducks down to avoid it.
Wednesday misses with a wild combination.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Wednesday moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salter, right into the meat.
Salter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Salter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wednesday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wednesday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Wednesday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wednesday might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salter throws a leg kick but Wednesday moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Wednesday blocks the leg kick.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Wednesday was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wednesday. Salter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Wednesday slips the punch.
Salter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Salter throws a right and a left that Wednesday avoids nicely.
Wednesday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wednesday counter with a right hand.
Wednesday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Salter jabs Wednesday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wednesday misses with a double jab
and Salter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wednesday looks to land a combination. Salter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Salter misses.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
A combination from Wednesday does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salter avoids the body shot from Wednesday.
Salter throws a shot from downtown. Wednesday moves away and avoids it.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Salter.
Salter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Salter throws a low kick but Wednesday moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wednesday misses the target.
Salter scores with a hook to the body. Wednesday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wednesday walks into a stiff left hand from Salter.
Wednesday slips a straight right by Salter.
Salter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Salter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wednesday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wednesday's corner calls for a 1-2. Wednesday obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wednesday lands with a right hand.
Salter jabs Wednesday right on the nose. Wednesday blinks but takes it well.
Salter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wednesday.
Nice defenses there by Salter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radar Salter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wednesday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salter.
A swing and a miss from Wednesday.
Salter throws a body shot but no joy.
Wednesday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salter manages to circle out of the way.
Salter lands with an overhand left.
Wednesday scores with a nice head shot.
Salter lands a nice shot to the body.
Salter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Salter circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wednesday ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Wednesday misses with a looping left.
Wednesday misses the jab.
Salter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Salter misses the target.
Salter throws a hook to the side of Wednesday's head but Wednesday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wednesday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Salter circles away.
Salter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter throws the left hand but Wednesday avoids the punch easily.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
Salter misses with a looping right.
Salter misses with an uppercut. Wednesday saw that one coming.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Salter moves out of range.
Wednesday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salter throws a body punch but Wednesday moves out of range.
Nice shot by Salter.
Good exchange - Wednesday coming out on top.
Wednesday throws a hook but Salter blocks it.
Salter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Salter.
Wednesday checks a leg kick.
Wednesday throwing a counter right hand but Salter manages to avoid it.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Salter avoids the punch easily.
Salter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Salter. Beautiful body shot.
Salter lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salter, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salter.
Wednesday misses with a looping left.
Salter scores with a jab to the head.
Salter throws the left hand but Wednesday avoids the punch easily.
Wednesday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wednesday moves away.
It looked like Wednesday was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salter just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Salter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alpo Wednesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wednesday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salter misses with a body shot.
Wednesday tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Salter manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body punch from Salter.
Salter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wednesday.
Salter lands a nice shot to the body.
Salter connects with the punch.
Wednesday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wednesday checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter just misses with a punch to the body.
Salter lands a glancing blow to the side of Wednesday's head.
Salter throws a body shot but no joy.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Wednesday moved out of range.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter lands a slapping body shot.
Salter looks to score with a jab to the body but Wednesday is just out of range.
Salter stuns Wednesday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wednesday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salter! But no joy.
Wednesday dodges the punch combination from Salter.
Wednesday misses the jab.
Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Salter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salter throws out a loose jab but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wednesday misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday doesn't manage to clinch there - Salter circles away.
Wednesday misses with an uppercut
and Salter counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Wednesday misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wednesday blocks a head kick by Salter.
Wednesday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salter.
Salter throws a leg kick but Wednesday sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
A left lands for Salter.
Salter throws a hook but Wednesday avoids it easily.
Salter lands the left hand.
Wednesday walks into a straight right hand from Salter.
Salter lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radar Salter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radar Salter!
After the big win, Radar Salter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuriel Leonard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
56 - 42 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nuriel Leonard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
56 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leonard is in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand back up but Leonard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
We've been hearing good reports from Leonard'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.
Leonard misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
Leonard lands a couple of digs.
Leonard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard throws a big right hand that misses.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leonard trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Leonard postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Leonard from controlling successfully.
Leonard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leonard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
Leonard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Leonard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Leonard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leonard postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Leonard trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Leonard throws a big elbow that misses.
Leonard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leonard throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee is trying to control the position but Leonard postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leonard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Leonard.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonard cracks Lee with a good jab.
Leonard shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leonard misses with a few strikes there.
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leonard misses the jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee cracks Leonard with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuriel Leonard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Leonard.
Leonard lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Leonard jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leonard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonard is looking to counter punch.
Leonard slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
Nuriel Leonard is winning the standup battle so far.
Leonard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonard looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonard misses with a few strikes there.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonard.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Leonard saw it coming and moves away.
Leonard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonard slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a hook but Leonard avoids it easily.
Leonard misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Leonard's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leonard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee staying out of range there.
A big right from Leonard misses.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee avoids the body shot from Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Leonard moves away and avoids it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws the left hand but Leonard avoids the punch easily.
Leonard misses with a two punch combination.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonard dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Leonard walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonard misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Leonard lands with a good body shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Leonard should have avoided that one.
Leonard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leonard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonard misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Leonard digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonard stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leonard dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Leonard misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Leonard misses.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Leonard scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonard scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee cracks Leonard with an open hand slap.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Leonard's head back.
Leonard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leonard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonard throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Leonard scores with a decent looking hook.
Leonard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonard connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonard throws out the jab.
Leonard lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Asher Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Leonard cracks Lee with a good jab.
Leonard slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee slips a jab from Leonard.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee slips under a jab.
Jab by Leonard.
Leonard throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Leonard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Leonard's head but Leonard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonard is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Leonard ducks down to avoid it.
Leonard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Leonard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with the punch.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Leonard looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Leonard.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonard shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Leonard lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Leonard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonard misses the target.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard blocks a jab.
Leonard feinted with a counter takedown.
Leonard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Leonard slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leonard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard misses with a wild body shot.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nuriel Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Leonard does no damage.
Leonard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Leonard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leonard misses with a straight left.
Lee slips a jab from Leonard.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Leonard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonard walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Leonard digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee scores with the left hand. Leonard knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonard misses the shot to the body.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Leonard saw that one coming.
Leonard throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonard doesn't seem phased though.
Lee slips a jab from Leonard.
A slow jab from Leonard misses its intended target.
Leonard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leonard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonard.
Leonard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonard throws a big shot that misses.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Leonard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonard shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings for the body but Leonard moves out of range.
Lee throws a body punch but Leonard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Leonard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonard throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leonard closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Leonard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee 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.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonard, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Leonard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonard ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Leonard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huone has chosen RMB - Spring as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 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
16 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly wants to clinch
and Huone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reilly thinking.
Huone has managed to clinch.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Huone.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huone working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Huone - that landed with a thud.
Reilly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reilly as Huone tries to tie him up.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Huone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Huone - that landed with a thud.
Reilly is working Huone over against the cage.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huone is keeping busy.
Huone lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Huone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huone! But no joy.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Huone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Huone.
Reilly went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Huone throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Huone blocks a head kick by Reilly.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Huone checks a leg kick nicely.
Ray Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huone avoids the head kick by Reilly.
Huone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reilly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huone, pushing him back against the cage.
Reilly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Huone up against the cage.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huone.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huone slowing the pace effectively.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Huone working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reilly takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huone pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone is struggling to control the position.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Huone.
Huone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Huone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone lands with a right to the head.
Huone struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Huone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huone is working Reilly over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Huone - that landed with a thud.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Huone letting Reilly take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Huone back against the cage.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Huone.
Reilly tries to work over Huone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huone tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huone backwards.
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!
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reilly.
Huone throws a right hand that misses
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Huone throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huone stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaivo Huone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reilly scoring well with a low kick there.
Reilly with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Huone finds it's target.
Reilly throws a series of punches but Huone avoids them all with ease.
Huone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ray Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Huone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huone lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Huone moves to clinch but Reilly breaks away
and Reilly counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reilly tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huone! But no joy.
Huone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reilly instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly trying to stall but Huone improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Reilly.
Huone has Reilly pressed against the cage, preventing Reilly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Huone's head.
Huone taking a breather.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Huone is trying to maintain a safe position but Reilly gets an underhook and turns Huone into the cage.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Huone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly trying to control the position but instead, Huone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reilly into the cage.
Huone lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huone.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Huone misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huone.
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huone is keeping busy.
Reilly tries a body shot but Huone blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Huone.
Stalling in the clinch from Huone.
Huone swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Huone.
Come on Reilly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Huone to work.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Huone.
A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Huone.
Huone is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly stalling in the clinch but Huone improves position.
Reilly tries to stall but Huone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly stalling the fight.
Huone tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Huone tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huone misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
A short right from Huone on the inside.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch but Huone keeps him there for the moment.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Huone avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Kaivo Huone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huone struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Huone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Huone misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly trying to control the position but instead, Huone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reilly into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaivo Huone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Huone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huone slowing the pace effectively.
Huone presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huone tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huone or not.
Huone tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Huone back against the cage.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huone misses with a body punch.
A short right from Huone on the inside.
Huone leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huone tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Huone back against the cage.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huone dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Huone blocking some punches.
Huone slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huone.
Huone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Huone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly drops his hands momentarily and Huone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Huone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Huone blocking some punches.
Reilly tries to stall but Huone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Huone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Huone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly just leaning against Huone, taking a breather.
Huone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huone lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huone.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch but Huone keeps him there for the moment.
Huone blocks an uppercut.
Huone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly stalling against the cage.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly tries to stall but Huone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly stalling in the clinch but Huone improves position.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Huone.
Huone lands a shot to the body.
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huone checks a leg kick.
Huone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Huone misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Reilly is looking to land body kicks.
Huone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reilly.
Huone throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly cracks Huone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly lands with a hook. Huone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huone fails to land with a series of punches.
Huone throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly slips a straight right by Huone.
Huone lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Huone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reilly - the referee stops the clock and Huone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reilly. Huone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Huone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Huone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reilly momentarily.
Reilly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huone on the side of the head.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Huone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Huone checks a low kick from Reilly.
Sloppy strikes from Huone. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from Reilly misses
and Huone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huone misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Reilly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huone throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Huone moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Huone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huone moves into the clinch.
Huone lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly controlling the action here for a moment.
Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Huone fails to land.
Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is looking to control Huone's arms but Huone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reilly has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Huone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Huone.
Huone lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Huone digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Huone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Huone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Huone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly taking a breather.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Huone scores with a shoulder strike.
Huone lands a right hand.
Huone lands a shoulder strike.
Huone misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly misses with a body kick.
Huone takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Huone.
Huone ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reilly counters with an inside leg kick.
Huone misses with a wild body shot.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Huone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly moves out of range as Huone strikes.
A swing and a miss from Huone.
Reilly throws a sloppy head kick and Huone moves out of range easily.
Huone gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Huone gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huone pushes Reilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huone can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huone connects with a crisp jab.
Reilly throws the left hand but Huone avoids the punch easily.
Huone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Huone moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Huone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reilly throws a head kick but Huone moves out of range.
Huone misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly digs a good hook to Huone's body.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huone throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Reilly staying out of range there.
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!
Huone looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huone. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huone. Huone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reilly throws out a leg kick but Huone moves out of range and Reilly only half commits.
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Huone.
Huone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Huone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly misses with a body punch
enabling Huone to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaivo Huone dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Huone wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly slips a jab from Huone.
An attempted straight right counter from Reilly misses the target.
Huone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huone.
Huone moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly connects with an inside leg kick.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly lands a jab.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huone.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Huone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Huone moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a head kick but Huone moves out of range.
Reilly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Huone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reilly moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Huone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Huone closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Huone.
A short right from Huone.
A short uppercut from Huone.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Huone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Huone.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly pushes Huone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Huone working aggressively here.
Huone cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Huone blocks an uppercut.
Ray Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Huone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Reilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly throws the left hand but Huone avoids the punch easily.
Reilly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly tests Huone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huone swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huone throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Huone blocks the low kick.
Huone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huone throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly throws a solid leg kick but Huone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reilly.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Huone is able to avoid easily.
Huone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot by Huone.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reilly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reilly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huone cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huone wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Reilly throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Huone counter with a right hand.
Huone clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huone struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Huone swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huone throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Huone.
Huone lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Huone.
Huone is working Reilly over against the cage.
Kaivo Huone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Reilly lands a head kick!
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Huone lands a jab to the nose.
Huone misses with an uppercut.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huone tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaivo Huone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Huone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaivo Huone!
Kaivo Huone is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaivo Huone 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Bourque 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque throws an off balance right hand
enabling Grey Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Grey Ii ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Grey Ii digs a good body shot into Bourque's ribs.
Bourque throws a good cross that connects.
Grey Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Grey Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grey Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque misses with a left hand
and Grey Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grey Ii throws a combination that misses
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque forces Grey Ii back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii blocks an uppercut.
Grey Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bourque fails to land.
Grey Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bourque.
Grey Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grey Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bourque's elbow.
Grey Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Grey Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bourque misses with a double jab.
Grey Ii dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
A shot to the body from Grey Ii misses
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque slips a straight right by Grey Ii.
Bourque doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Grey Ii misses the target.
Bourque's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grey Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bourque scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bourque tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grey Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Grey Ii lands a body shot.
Grey Ii slips a jab and a cross from Bourque.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Grey Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Grey Ii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grey Ii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grey Ii throws a shot from downtown. Bourque moves away and avoids it.
Grey Ii works the jab nicely.
Bourque cracks Grey Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunmetal Grey Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Grey Ii slips the punch.
Bourque misses with a hook to the body
and Grey Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Grey Ii lands with a kick to the temple. Bourque shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bourque ducks right into an uppercut from Grey Ii.
Bourque's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bourque's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grey Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Bourque doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey Ii circles away.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Grey Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque misses with a hook
and Grey Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourque thinking.
Donk. Grey Ii catches Bourque right on the button with a cross.
Grey Ii throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Grey Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Bourque counters with a left and a right that stings Grey Ii.
Grey Ii throws out a loose jab but Bourque uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bourque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grey Ii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bourque tries to clinch there but Grey Ii circles away.
Grey Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bourque stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Grey Ii moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Grey Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grey Ii catches Bourque with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grey Ii is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii missing with a left hand there. Bourque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grey Ii avoids the body shot from Bourque.
Grey Ii thuds a left hand into Bourque's body.
Bourque misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourque has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grey Ii.
A leg kick checked by Bourque.
Bourque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grey Ii scores with a hook to the body. Bourque takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Grey Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Grey Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Grey Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bourque manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Grey Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Bourque might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grey Ii blocks a jab.
Grey Ii lands a head kick. Bourque smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick by Grey Ii misses
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque misses with a left hand
and Grey Ii counters with a nice body shot.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grey Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque misses with a lunging right hand
and Grey Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bourque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bourque is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque digs a good hook to Grey Ii's body.
Nice body punch from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii scores with a head kick. Bourque tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grey Ii throws a head kick that misses
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Grey Ii.
Bourque scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grey Ii swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque missing with a left hand there. Grey Ii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grey Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bourque misses with a left hand
and Grey Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grey Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Grey Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grey Ii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Grey Ii here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bourque is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Grey Ii slips the punch.
Grey Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Grey Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Bourque off balance momentarily.
Bourque looks to score with a jab to the body but Grey Ii is just out of range.
Grey Ii is looking to wear down Bourque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Grey Ii blocks a jab.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourque! But no joy.
Bourque tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Bourque misses.
Grey Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grey Ii lands a jab to Bourque's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that second 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.
Bourque has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bourque there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bourque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grey Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey Ii throwing a counter right hand but Bourque manages to avoid it.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Bourque misses with an uppercut.
Grey Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bourque has time to react.
Grey Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bourque. Bourque circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Bourque.
Grey Ii connects with a body shot.
Grey Ii throws a series of punches but Bourque avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Bourque throws a combination. Grey Ii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bourque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bourque takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grey Ii lands the left hand.
Bourque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grey Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bourque.
Grey Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grey Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Bourque's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Ii misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bourque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bourque misses with a hook
and Grey Ii counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Bourque does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Grey Ii misses its target.
Grey Ii lands with a straight right. Bourque didn't see that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bourque crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grey Ii - the referee stops the clock and Bourque gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grey Ii. Bourque manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grey Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grey Ii misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bourque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Ii misses with a low kick.
Grey Ii throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Grey Ii.
It seemed like Bourque was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourque looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Grey Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bourque has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grey Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grey Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourque misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Bourque releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grey Ii throws a push kick but Bourque slaps the foot to one side.
Grey Ii thuds his right hand into Bourque's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grey Ii misses the body punch
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grey Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Grey Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bourque unleashes a big counter combination but Grey Ii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Grey Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bourque throws a counter combo.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Grey Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Bourque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grey Ii misses with an uppercut. Bourque saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grey Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grey Ii connects with a single shot there.
Grey Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grey Ii connects with a body shot.
Bourque gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grey Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Grey Ii slips under a jab.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grey Ii counters with a leg kick.
Bourque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grey Ii throws a series of strikes that have Bourque backpedaling.
Bourque is rocked!
Grey Ii throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bourque's head.
Bourque is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey Ii finish him?
Bourque looks to land a right hand but Grey Ii moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grey Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque throws a poor cross that misses
and Grey Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Grey Ii.
Bourque doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bourque wants to clinch.
Grey Ii misses with a wild combination.
Bourque seems to have recovered his senses.
Bourque looks to throw the jab but Grey Ii is out of range.
Grey Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
Grey Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii is looking to score with low kicks.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey Ii throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crunch! Grey Ii slams his shin into Bourque's torso.
Grey Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Grey Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
Grey Ii connects with a high kick.
Grey Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourque.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Grey Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Grey Ii stuns Bourque with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii is looking to slow Bourque down with leg kicks.
Grey Ii connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii had his way with Adam Bourque in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Grey Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grey Ii stuns Bourque with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grey Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Bourque does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Bourque.
Grey Ii misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii misses with a double jab.
Grey Ii jabs at Bourque's body.
That kick from Grey Ii tenderised Bourque's leg. Bourque is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grey Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bourque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bourque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grey Ii on the side of the head.
Grey Ii misses with a body punch
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque walks into a straight right hand from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lands a jab to Bourque's midsection.
Adam Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grey Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourque.
Bourque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grey Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bourque! But no joy.
Grey Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grey Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey Ii dips to his left and cracks Bourque with an uppercut!
Grey Ii scores with a jab.
Grey Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
Bourque throws a lazy right hand but Grey Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grey Ii throwing a counter right hand but Bourque manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bourque stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bourque misses with an uppercut
and Grey Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque throws a lazy head kick
and Grey Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey Ii.
Bourque misses with a body punch
and Grey Ii counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Grey Ii throws a nice head kick!
Grey Ii throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunmetal Grey Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grey Ii, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey Ii!
Gunmetal Grey Ii is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Gunmetal Grey Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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