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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Leston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leston comes to the cage accompanied by BigB - Hooligan. Hasashi has chosen Into the Battlefield as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Leston! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanzo Hasashi! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hasashi tries to clinch but Leston is having none of it. Leston with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hasashi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leston as he jumps to the side. A big left from Hasashi misses. Some wild striking there from Leston.
Hanzo Hasashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leston misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown by Hasashi or perhaps it was just good defense by Leston which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hasashi fails with a takedown attempt. Tim Leston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi. A jab from Leston misses. Leston misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Leston as Hasashi shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Leston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasashi manages to avoid it. Leston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasashi.
Leston tries to bum rush Hasashi with a series of wild strikes but Hasashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Leston swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Hasashi. Leston slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hasashi throws a hook but Leston avoids it easily. Hasashi looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Leston is looking to stand up but Hasashi isn't so interested in that idea. Leston keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully. Hasashi drops back looking for a leg! Leston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leston manages to kick Hasashi off! Hasashi jumps back into Leston's guard. Leston is looking to stand up but Hasashi isn't so interested in that idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Leston can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Hasashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leston avoids it really well and circles away. No joy there for Leston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Tim Leston will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leston lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hanzo Hasashi has been cut. Hasashi misses with a straight right. Leston works the jab nicely.
Hasashi is rocked! Leston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hasashi tries to clinch but Leston is having none of it. Hasashi shoots for a takedown but Leston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Leston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leston throws a series of punches but Hasashi avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Leston.
Leston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hasashi's hands. Leston misses with a double jab.
Leston slaps away a takedown attempt from Hasashi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hasashi slips a straight right by Leston. Leston throws a hook to the side of Hasashi's head but Hasashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hasashi dodges the punch combination from Leston.
Hasashi fails with the takedown. Tim Leston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi. Leston misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leston misses with the combination.
Hasashi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leston is trying to get back to his feet. Hasashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Hasashi prevents Leston from escaping the position. Leston trying to remain calm as Hasashi controls from the top position. Hasashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hasashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hasashi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Hasashi is breathing heavily. Hasashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Leston is not content to let Hasashi control the position. Leston is trying to buck Hasashi off. Hasashi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Hasashi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leston has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Leston dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hanzo Hasashi's cut. 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!
Hasashi walks into a stiff left hand from Leston. Leston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hasashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hasashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Leston misses with an uppercut. Hasashi saw that one coming. A combination from Leston does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hasashi gets a clinch. Leston working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leston. Leston wants to get back to striking at distance but Hasashi won't allow it.
Hasashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Leston lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi. Leston wants to break free but Hasashi has control.
The referee calls for Hasashi to work.
Hasashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Leston can't fight it off and eventually Hasashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Leston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hasashi trying to control but Leston is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leston wants to stand up but Hasashi is controlling him. Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Leston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Leston is looking to stand up but Hasashi isn't so interested in that idea. Hasashi controlling from the top position. Hasashi looking to pass the guard. Leston is looking to stand up but Hasashi isn't so interested in that idea. Hasashi wants to control from the top but Leston keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Leston fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hasashi shoots in for a double leg but Leston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Leston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leston swinging wildly here.
Hasashi misses the jab. Hasashi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hasashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hasashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Leston wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Hasashi seems content to control. Hasashi wants to pass the guard but Leston is defending well. Leston is trying to stand back up but Hasashi is controlling him
Hasashi is looking for a kimura here.
Leston wants to get back to his feet. Hanzo Hasashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tim Leston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Leston. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Leston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Survivor - Glen. Jimmy Sparks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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209 lbs
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192 cm
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212 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Sparks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thai lands a right hook to the body.
Sparks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sparks blocks a head kick by Thai.
Thai scoring well with a low kick there.
Sparks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks. Thai clinches up against the cage. Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thai connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jimmy Sparks has been cut. Thai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thai crunches a lovely knee into Sparks's ribcage. Thai prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thai tries a knee to the head but Sparks blocks it.
Thai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparks.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now. Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now. Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thai lands a knee to the head.
Sparks is breathing heavily. Thai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sparks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Thai lands a damaging elbow. Thai breaks from the clinch.
Thai scores with a decent looking hook. Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sparks looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well. Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparks circles away.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Thai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good leg kick by Thai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thai forces Sparks back against the cage and clinches. Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparks's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thai manages to break the clinch.
Sparks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sparks avoids it. Sparks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges. Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sparks tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Thai stuffs the takedown. Sparks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice body kick from Thai. Thai lands a front kick. Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Thai scores with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai!
Thai takes the fight into the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thai connects with a knee to the head.
Thai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Sparks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thai looking to throw knees to the head but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai lands a body shot.
Thai defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand. Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Thai fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparks throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range. Sparks thuds a left hand into Thai's body. Sparks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sparks. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Sparks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily. Thai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A shot to de liver by Thai. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thai rushes Sparks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thai crunches a lovely knee into Sparks's ribcage. Sparks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thai prevents it.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now. Thai breaks from the clinch.
Sparks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thai.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sparks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thai throws a one two combo.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sparks lands a really nice looking cross but Thai seems unphased.
It looks like Muay Thai has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sparks cracks Thai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks tries a low kick but Thai avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muay Thai dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Sparks working the ground and pound. Thai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparks. Thai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sparks is controlling him well. Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sparks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Sparks in side control lands a decent elbow. Sparks tries to score with some ground and pound. Thai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thai is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Thai is breathing heavily. Sparks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thai is trying to buck Sparks off. Sparks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Thai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Thai thuds his shin into the meat of Sparks's side. Sparks moves out of range of the body kick. Thai takes one to the side of the head.
Thai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Sparks wants a takedown.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
Thai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jimmy Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sparks takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses. Thai has closed the distance and engaged Sparks in a clinch.
Thai breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target. Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparks rather than just go for the knockout. The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Muay Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparks. Thai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sparks is controlling him well. Sparks misses with the ground and pound. Sparks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Sparks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks working the ground and pound but Thai is defending the strikes. An elbow from Sparks crashes against the mat.
Sparks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Sparks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Sparks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sparks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sparks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thai moves away from the strike by Sparks. Sparks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Thai throws a hook but Sparks blocks it. Thai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Thai checks a low kick from Sparks. Thai thows a left - swing and a miss! Thai lands a body shot.
Thai moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sparks wants a takedown but no success here.
Sparks takes an elbow to the temple. Sparks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Thai is trying to break free. Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section. A knee to the head by Thai.
Sparks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage. Thai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Sparks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thai avoids the body shot from Sparks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thai takes one to the chin there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sparks avoids the head kick by Thai.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range. Sparks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Sparks scores to the head and body with a nice combination! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Sparks dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sparks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Thai is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Sparks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working. Sparks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Sparks working the head with strikes. Thai tries to escape but Sparks is in control. Sparks lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Sparks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Sparks working the ground and pound. Sparks throws a strike aimed at the side of Thai's head but Thai avoids it well. Sparks in side control, throwing shots but Thai defends. Sparks cracks Thai with an elbow. That is naaassty. Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sparks asserts his dominance and retains side control. Sparks looks up at the clock and then as Thai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparks smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Thai wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Sparks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Thai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparks. Thai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Thai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Sparks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Sparks prevents Thai from escaping the position. Sparks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working. The ground and pound from Sparks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Sparks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thai some visible discomfort.
Sparks landing strikes. Thai sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Sparks misses the jab. Thai moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparks is defended easily by Thai. Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparks wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range. Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sparks throws a combination that misses and Thai counters with a flying knee. Nice. Thai throws a head kick but Sparks moves out of range.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A punch combination from Sparks misses. Thai cracks Sparks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sparks's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Thai scores with a one two! Sparks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Thai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks catches Thai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sparks lands a glancing blow to the side of Thai's head. Sparks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sparks throws the left hand but Thai avoids the punch easily. Sparks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Sparks showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sparks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ben wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Bruno Xavier enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ben wells! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Xavier! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xavier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has wells pinned against the cage. wells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Xavier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Xavier preventing the sweep. Xavier being controlled here momentarily. Xavier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! wells is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xavier, into his guard. wells looking to pass the guard. wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Xavier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. wells might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. wells got a little sloppy there for a moment and Xavier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, wells has managed to get both his arms back between Xavier's legs - danger averted. wells wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving. wells is in close to Xavier's body, working some short punches and elbows. wells landing some decent shots from guard. Xavier keeping moving, preventing wells from controlling successfully. wells throws a big right hand that misses. wells works over Xavier with some ground and pound from guard. wells with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. wells is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Xavier working for a triangle but wells defends it easily.
wells wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. wells throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Xavier wants to sweep here but wells controlling him for the moment. wells landing some decent shots from guard. wells lands a couple of decent looking shots. wells trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom. wells postures up.
Xavier has momentary wrist control but wells slips an elbow through the middle. wells wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving. Xavier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. wells is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xavier. Xavier looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. wells lands a decent elbow from side control. wells is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Xavier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. wells scores with a couple of short elbows. wells connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Xavier some visible discomfort.
wells scores with punches from side control. Xavier manages to get back to half guard. wells wants to control but Xavier is keeping him busy. wells is working for a kimura but Xavier is defending it quite comfortably.
wells 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. wells is nestled in close to Xavier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xavier has a hand on wells's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. wells takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! wells looking to secure an arm triangle but Xavier defends it well. wells working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! wells connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xavier regains half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. wells seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xavier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Xavier actively working from the bottom here. Xavier wants to control but wells is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ben wells dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
wells shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than wells was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! wells with shots to the head and body - Xavier looks very uncomfortable down there. wells content just to control the position here. Xavier is working to get back to half guard.
wells moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Xavier has worked his arm free - good work by Xavier!
Xavier can't do much from the bottom here. wells working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. wells prevents Xavier from escaping the position. You can see the frustration on Xavier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Xavier is breathing heavily. Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. wells is looking to take a break and control but Xavier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Xavier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. wells controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Xavier is looking to improve his position.
wells lands with a punch from half guard. wells content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. wells uses his free foot to push down on Xavier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xavier. wells avoids the attempt from Xavier to control. wells working Xavier over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. wells working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Xavier working to try and regain half guard.
Xavier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. wells raining down shots from the mount! wells trying to control but he's not successful this time. wells working Xavier over with strikes here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, wells cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xavier wants to control but wells is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. wells scoring with strikes but Xavier is staying in there. Xavier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Xavier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
wells fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
wells looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. BOOM! wells connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action! wells landing strikes, looking to finish! wells controlling his opponent. wells unloading with bombs! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Xavier tries to lock up and control but wells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. wells landing strikes from the mount and Xavier is in trouble! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ben wells dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Xavier misses with a takedown and wells decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xavier's guard. wells lands a couple of digs. wells postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Xavier has momentary wrist control but wells slips an elbow through the middle. wells wants to control from the top but Xavier keeps moving. Xavier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. wells lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. wells lands a couple of elbows. This has been an exciting period of action! Xavier wants to control the position but wells says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. wells is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xavier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time wells.
That's one minute gone in the round. wells looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xavier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. wells scores with a couple of good hammerfists. wells looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xavier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. wells with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. wells lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Xavier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but wells pulls his head out easily. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. wells connects with a nice short shot to Xavier's temple. wells controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. wells moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. wells looking to control and managing it successfully. wells connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Xavier is working to get back to half guard.
wells connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
wells with shots to the head and body - Xavier looks very uncomfortable down there. wells putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! wells putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! This has been an exciting period of action! wells is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. wells lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
wells is landing with some decent strikes but Xavier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. wells with good strikes from the mount here! wells controlling his opponent. wells in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
wells looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. wells controlling from mount. Bruno Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xavier can't escape the position.
wells looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
wells lands a nice shot to the head. wells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around? wells is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xavier is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xavier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Xavier is still in real trouble! Can wells finish him? wells putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! wells loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Xavier scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from wells land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. wells stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ben wells!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fejha Kurko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akseli Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Matti ja Teppo - Näitä Polkuja Tallaan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fejha Kurko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akseli Hammar! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurko clinches with his opponent.
Hammar wants to break free but Kurko has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hammar. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hammar missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kurko fails to land. Kurko missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammar. Kurko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammar takes a shot to the head. Hammar takes an elbow to the forehead. Kurko dodges an elbow strike from Hammar.
Kurko misses with a short punch on the inside. Hammar lands an uppercut. Kurko lands a body shot. Kurko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kurko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A head punch on the inside from Kurko fails to land. Kurko lands with a light punch inside. Kurko working aggressively here.
Hammar misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammar.
It looks like Fejha Kurko has been cut. Kurko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. Kurko crunches a lovely knee into Hammar's ribcage. Hammar has a couple of punches blocked by Kurko.
Hammar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammar prevents a body shot from Kurko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurko pushes Hammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kurko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hammar scores with a shoulder strike. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hammar as Kurko tries to tie him up. Kurko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hammar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hammar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kurko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammars head. A short right from Kurko on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurko. Kurko cracks Hammar with a nice body shot. Kurko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurko stalls. Kurko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. Kurko lands a shoulder strike. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kurko lands a shot to the body. Hammar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kurko fails to land. Hammar being controlled against the cage. Hammar blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurko prevents a body shot from Hammar. Hammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurko uses good head movement to avoid it. Kurko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A short right from Kurko on the inside. A shot in the inside from Kurko. A bit of stalling here from Kurko.
Kurko misses with a hook from the clinch. Kurko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammar is defending well for now. Kurko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. Kurko lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurko. Kurko misses with some punches.
Kurko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hammar misses with the head strike.
Hammar presses Kurko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hammar blocks the elbow strike.
Kurko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurko wants to stall.
Hammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurko.
Kurko lands a nice uppercut. Hammar tries for a takedown but Kurko manages to get underhooks.
Kurko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammar is defending well for now. Hammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kurko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kurko leaning against his opponent.
Kurko misses with a short punch on the inside. Hammar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kurko controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kurko to work.
Kurko scores with a nice hook to the head. Hammar blocks an uppercut.
Kurko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hammar can't find room to land a body shot as Kurko controls the action.
Kurko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hammar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammar works on Kurko's body with a couple of short punches. Hammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurko crunches a lovely knee into Hammar's ribcage. Kurko is breathing heavily. Hammar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurko uses good head movement to avoid it. Kurko prevents Hammar from breaking the clinch. Kurko lands a body punch. Come on Kurko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kurko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hammar digs a right hand underneath Kurko's ribcage. Kurko let out a lung full of air as it connected. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Hammar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hammar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kurko or not. Hammar throws a head punch that misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurko. Kurko lands with a right to the head. Hammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hammar tries to stall but Kurko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurko. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kurko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammar's efforts to push away. Hammar tries a body shot but Kurko blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammar tries to throw a body punch but Kurko avoids it by throwing Hammar back against the cage. Hammar misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kurko lands with a left to the head. Kurko lands a body punch. Kurko lands a body shot. Hammar tries to work over Kurko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fejha Kurko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fejha Kurko's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hammar. Hammar closes the distance and clinches. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fejha Kurko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kurko lands a body punch. Kurko pushes Hammar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hammar letting Kurko take a breather here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kurko misses with a hook from the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kurko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kurko lands a body punch in the clinch. Kurko pushes Hammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Kurko scores with a nice short uppercut. Hammar blocks an uppercut.
Kurko lands a left hand.
Kurko blocks an uppercut.
Kurko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hammar misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Hammar fails to land. Kurko lands a shoulder strike. Kurko lands a shot to the body. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kurko presses Hammar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hammar is breathing heavily. A head punch on the inside from Hammar fails to land. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hammar as Kurko tries to tie him up. A right handed body shot lands from Kurko.
Kurko stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kurko blocks an uppercut.
Kurko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kurko is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammar gets an underhook and turns Kurko into the cage. Kurko lands with a left to the head. Hammar throws a head punch that misses. Kurko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kurko lands a left hand.
Kurko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hammar tries a knee to the head but Kurko blocks it.
Kurko lands with a right to the head. Hammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurko lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurko scores with a shot to the side of Hammar's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hammar lands a body shot. Kurko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurko throws an elbow that misses.
Hammar tries to break the clinch but Kurko is controlling the position. Kurko taking a breather. Kurko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Kurko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurko lands with a right to the head. Kurko blocking some punches.
Kurko takes a shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kurko. Hammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurko lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. Kurko trying to land knees to the body.
Hammar has a couple of punches blocked by Kurko.
Kurko scores with a nice hook to the head. Kurko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kurko digs a right hand into Hammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammar's gas tank. Hammar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurko.
Kurko lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hammar fails to land. Kurko lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurko avoiding damage.
Kurko lands a nice shot to the body. Hammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kurko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hammar misses with the head strike.
Hammar tries to land a knee to the head but Kurko blocks with his arms.
Hammar is trying to break free. Kurko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurko. Kurko is working Hammar over against the cage. Kurko lands a hook to the side of the head. Kurko gets underhooks to prevent Hammar's takedown attempt.
Kurko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hammar uses good head movement to avoid it. A body shot lands from Kurko.
Hammar blocks an elbow strike from Kurko.
Hammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurko is pushing Hammar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kurko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammar can do to turn this around? Kurko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Kurko.
Hammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurko is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurko. A right hand to the body from Kurko.
Kurko slows down the pace here.
Hammar tries to pull guard but Kurko holds him up against the cage and eventually Hammar drops back down to his feet.
Fejha Kurko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Hammar. Hammar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hammar blocks an uppercut.
Kurko lands with a right to the head. Kurko digs a right hand underneath Hammar's ribcage. Hammar let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kurko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurko working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hammar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kurko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kurko is leaning against Hammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fejha Kurko dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Fejha Kurko's cut. 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kurko fails in his attempt to clinch. Hammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammar shoots in for a takedown but Kurko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hammar fails with the takedown. Hammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hammar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fejha Kurko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akseli Hammar. Kurko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kurko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hammar stalling in the clinch but Kurko improves position. Hammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kurko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kurko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. A head punch on the inside from Kurko fails to land. Kurko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kurko looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurko lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. The referee calls for Kurko to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fejha Kurko. Hammar keeps the fight on the outside. Hammar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurko avoids it really well and circles away. Kurko clinches up against the cage. Kurko prevents a body shot from Hammar. Kurko blocking some punches.
Hammar working aggressively here.
Hammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kurko. Kurko lands a body punch in the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Kurko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kurko is looking to control Hammar's arms but Hammar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurko has his back to the cage. A head punch on the inside from Hammar fails to land. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammar. Kurko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kurko lands an elbow that stopped Hammar in his tracks for a moment. Hammar working aggressively here.
Kurko lands with a light punch inside. Kurko stalling in the clinch.
Kurko works on Hammar's body with a couple of short punches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kurko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurko. Kurko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kurko misses with the head strike.
Hammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hammar digs a right hand underneath Kurko's ribcage. Kurko let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurko. Stalling in the clinch from Kurko.
Hammar throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammar is trying to break the clinch but Kurko has him pressed against the cage. Hammar working aggressively here.
Hammar wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurko won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Kurko.
Hammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Kurko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kurko lands an uppercut. Hammar pushes Kurko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kurko scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Kurko on the inside. Kurko misses with a body punch.
Kurko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Akseli Hammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurko. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kurko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kurko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fejha Kurko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurko. Kurko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hammar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hammar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kurko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammar backwards. Kurko tries a body shot but Hammar blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hammar fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurko. Hammar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hammar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hammar blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kurko.
Kurko tries to throw a body punch but Hammar avoids it by throwing Kurko back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hammar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kurko prevents a body shot from Hammar. Kurko lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kurko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kurko prevents a body shot from Hammar.
And that's the end of the fight! Fejha Kurko showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kurko 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fejha Kurko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hood Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's entrance music is Brother Louie. A fine choice. The key to victory for Louis Velasquez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louis Velasquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hood Shine! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Velasquez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Shine tries to land a sweep but no joy. Shine is looking for a triangle but Velasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Shine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Shine tries to land a sweep but no joy. Shine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Shine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Velasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Velasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Shine isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Velasquez stacks Shine on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Velasquez! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shine is looking for a sweep. Shine gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shine on the ground. Shine is looking to improve his position.
Shine looking for submissions off his back. Shine looks gassed! The fighters are battling for position here. Shine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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. Shine is working an open guard so Velasquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Shine on the wrong end of a nice hook. Velasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Shine fails with the takedown and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Velasquez counter with a right hand. Louis Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Velasquez works Shine's body with a nice hook. Shine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Velasquez finds it's way through Shine's defenses. Velasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Shine takes a body punch but keeps moving. Shine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velasquez lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Louis Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hood Shine. Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Velasquez lands with an uppercut that bounces Shine off the cage and back into rage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Shine's head back.
Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Velasquez cracks a nice hook into Shine's ribs. Velasquez scores with a hook to the body. Shine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Shine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Velasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Velasquez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Velasquez lands a slapping body shot.
Velasquez throws a one two combo.
Velasquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Velasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shine at a distance.
Shine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Shine takes a shot right to the bread basket. Shine takes a body punch but keeps moving. Velasquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Velasquez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from Velasquez. Velasquez lands with an overhand left. Shine with a poor takedown and Velasquez counters with a two punch combo. Shine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Velasquez lands a jab. Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Velasquez scores with a jab to the jaw. Velasquez is looking to wear down Shine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Shine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Shine is breathing heavily. Velasquez scores with a jab to the body. Shine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Velasquez jabs Shine right on the nose. Shine blinks but takes it well. Shine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Velasquez lands with a cross. Velasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Velasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Velasquez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Louis Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shine drops his hands momentarily and Velasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Velasquez digs a good body shot into Shine's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Velasquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shine's head. Velasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Velasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Velasquez tests Shine's chin there with a solid looking shot. Velasquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Shine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Velasquez works Shine's body with a nice hook. Velasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shine.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velasquez lands a jab to the nose. Shine on the wrong end of a nice jab. Velasquez punishes Shine's body with a nice straight punch. Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Shine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Shine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shine there as he acknowledges the shot. Shine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Velasquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shine has time to react. Velasquez moves into range and connects with a jab. Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination! Velasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Velasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Hood Shine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A left and a right from Velasquez both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velasquez tests Shine's chin there with a solid looking shot. Velasquez lands a body shot.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shine. Shine circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Shine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Velasquez stalks Shine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shine's face. Shine staggers backwards, shaken. Velasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Velasquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shine can do to turn this around? Velasquez lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Velasquez. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Velasquez 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. This is the final round!
Shine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Velasquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice shot by Velasquez. Shine misses with a takedown enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab. Velasquez dips to his left and cracks Shine with an uppercut! Velasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shine on the side of the head. Louis Velasquez is winning the standup battle so far. Shine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Shine misses with a takedown attempt and Velasquez counters with a one-two to the body. Shine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A right-left combo lands from Velasquez. Danga de danga de dang - Velasquez scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Shine drops his hands momentarily and Velasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Shine's head. Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Shine walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez. Velasquez throws a one two combo.
Shine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Velasquez lands a right hook to the body.
Velasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Velasquez scores with a nice head shot. Velasquez lands a jab to the nose. A punch lands to the side of Shine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velasquez cracks Shine with a good jab. Velasquez catches Shine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Velasquez scores with a body shot.
Velasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shine's hands. Velasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Velasquez digs a good body shot into Shine's ribs. Velasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Velasquez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Velasquez thuds a left hand into Shine's body. Velasquez lands a nice hook to Shine's body. Shine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A right-left combo lands from Velasquez. Velasquez lands a nice hook to Shine's body. Shine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Velasquez is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Velasquez coming out on top. A nice combination there by Velasquez.
Shine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Velasquez there. Velasquez sizes up Shine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Velasquez scores with a shot to the body.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Shine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Velasquez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice body punch from Velasquez. Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Velasquez dips to his left and cracks Shine with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velasquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Shine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Velasquez throws a series of strikes that have Shine backpedaling.
Louis Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Velasquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shine at a distance.
Velasquez lands a nice hook to Shine's body. Shine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Shine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Velasquez scores with a shot to the body.
Velasquez works Shine's body with a nice hook. Hood Shine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Velasquez dips to his left and cracks Shine with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Louis Velasquez showed his dominance in that final round. Well Velasquez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Augusto Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lights out - Fabolous. Ludwig Won Wick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Augusto Araujo! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Won Wick with a body punch. A glancing blow. Araujo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Won Wick avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Won Wick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Won Wick or perhaps it was just good defense by Araujo which made him look bad. Araujo pushes Won Wick up against the cage in a clinch. Won Wick jumps guard but Araujo stands there with Won Wick around his waist. Won Wick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Won Wick tries to pull guard but Araujo holds him up against the cage and eventually Won Wick drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Won Wick. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Won Wick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Araujo just stands there and leans against the cage. Won Wick pulls guard. Won Wick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well. Araujo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Won Wick working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard.
Won Wick is breathing heavily. Araujo wants to take a breather but Won Wick is having none of it. Araujo decides to stand up. Araujo misses with a hook. Won Wick ducked under it nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Won Wick. Araujo misses with a combination
and Won Wick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Won Wick fails with a takedown attempt. Nice sprawl there from Araujo as Won Wick shoots in. Araujo misses with a double jab
and Won Wick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jose Augusto Araujo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Araujo digs a good body shot into Won Wick's ribs. Araujo connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Ludwig Won Wick has been cut. Araujo misses with a few strikes there.
Araujo tries to clinch there but Won Wick circles away.
Araujo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Won Wick's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Araujo misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Araujo misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araujo. Won Wick does a little dance to reset his feet. Araujo tries to clinch there but Won Wick circles away.
Won Wick fails with a takedown attempt. Araujo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Araujo. Good standup being displayed there by Araujo as he connects with a hook.
Ludwig Won Wick's cut is getting worse. Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Araujo misses with a hook. Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Araujo punishes Won Wick's body with a nice straight punch. Araujo connects with a crisp jab. Araujo misses with a hook. Araujo lands with a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A right-left combo lands from Araujo.
Won Wick is rocked! Won Wick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Won Wick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludwig Won Wick's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Won Wick seems to have got his legs back now. Araujo misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Won Wick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Araujo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araujo tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Augusto Araujo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ludwig Won Wick's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araujo tries to clinch up. Araujo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Won Wick moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Won Wick was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo. Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Araujo tries to clinch but Won Wick moves out of range. Won Wick misses with a double jab
and Araujo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Araujo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Araujo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Won Wick has him pressed against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Araujo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A combination from Won Wick does no damage. Won Wick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Won Wick misses with a takedown attempt and Araujo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Araujo misses the shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Won Wick counters with a stiff right hand. Ludwig Won Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Araujo is looking to clinch. Araujo throws a body punch but Won Wick moves out of range. Araujo slips a jab and a cross from Won Wick.
Won Wick shoots for a double leg takedown but Araujo sprawls well. He's pushed Won Wick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Won Wick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo. Araujo doesn't manage to clinch there - Won Wick circles away.
A slow jab from Araujo misses its intended target. Araujo misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Araujo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Won Wick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Won Wick scores with a hook. Araujo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jose Augusto Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Won Wick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Araujo. Araujo slips under a jab from Won Wick. Won Wick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Araujo counters with a nice body shot. Won Wick throws a shot to the body.
Araujo tries to clinch up. Araujo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Won Wick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Araujo misses the body punch and Won Wick counters with a lovely straight right hand! Araujo blocks a jab. Araujo takes a swing at Won Wick's ribcage but misses. Araujo has Won Wick up against the cage in a clinch.
Won Wick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Won Wick. That's going to take a lot out of him. A battle for position here, against the cage. Won Wick pulls guard successfully.
Won Wick tries to land a sweep but no joy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Araujo stands and steps away. Won Wick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Araujo fails in his attempt to clinch. A big right from Araujo misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Araujo is looking to clinch but Won Wick is avoiding it.
Araujo takes a swing at Won Wick's ribcage but misses. Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Won Wick. Araujo walks into a stiff left hand from Won Wick. Araujo throws a combination that misses and Won Wick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Won Wick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Araujo's head. Araujo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Won Wick counters with a nice uppercut. Won Wick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Araujo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Araujo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Augusto Araujo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ludwig Won Wick's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Won Wick fails with a takedown attempt. A big right from Araujo misses. Won Wick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Won Wick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Won Wick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Araujo is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Araujo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Araujo gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Won Wick wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position. Won Wick is sitting in close to Araujo's body. Araujo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Won Wick is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Won Wick is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Araujo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Augusto Araujo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romario Baixinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romario Baixinho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danilo Alves's chin.
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romario Baixinho! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Baixinho is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baixinho, pushing him back against the cage. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baixinho blocking some punches.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land. Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alves lands a left hand.
Alves throws a head punch that misses. Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves cracks Baixinho with a nice body shot. Baixinho pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut. Baixinho blocking some punches.
Baixinho blocking some punches.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice left hand lands by Baixinho.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Baixinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves. Baixinho working aggressively here.
Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baixinho lands on the inside with an uppercut. Alves blocking some punches.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baixinhos head. Baixinho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Baixinho looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Baixinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Baixinho scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baixinho. Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves lands a left hand.
Baixinho throws a head punch that misses. Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Baixinho's ribcage. Baixinho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Alves. Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves gets through Baixinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves lands with a short shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut. Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alves lands with a short head shot on the inside. Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baixinhos head. Alves lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Alves lands with a right to the head. Alves lands with a left to the head. Alves throws a head punch that misses. Alves throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves gets through Baixinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baixinho misses with some punches.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike. Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alves. Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alves misses with the head strike.
Baixinho misses with the head strike.
A short right from Alves on the inside. Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves digs a right hand into Baixinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baixinho's gas tank. Baixinho blocking some punches.
Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baixinhos head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves cracks Baixinho with a nice body shot. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves lands with a light punch inside. Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Alves.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alves lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
Alves pushes Baixinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Alves. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves scores with a hook to the body. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves is leaning against Baixinho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Baixinho on the inside. Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Alves throws a head punch that misses. Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baixinho. Alves throws a head punch that misses. Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. A short right hand to the side of the head by Baixinho. Baixinho pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baixinho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards. Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baixinho. A short uppercut from Alves. Baixinho pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Alves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Danilo Alves's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves throws a right and a left that Baixinho avoids nicely. Baixinho clinches. Baixinho scores with an uppercut up the middle. Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. A short uppercut from Baixinho. Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alves lands a body shot. Baixinho lands an uppercut. Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
Baixinho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Baixinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baixinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Alves on the inside. Alves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves takes a shot to the head. Alves misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Good body shot from Alves.
Baixinho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alves. A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baixinho working aggressively here.
Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Alves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baixinho. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Alves. Alves misses with the head strike.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Baixinho misses with a hook from the clinch. Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Baixinho misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. Baixinho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvess head. Baixinho lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves. Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Danilo Alves has scored more points in the clinch so far. Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. Baixinho lands a left hand.
Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Alves working aggressively here.
Baixinho misses with some punches.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. Baixinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Baixinho scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Alves lands with a light punch inside. Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves digs a right hand underneath Baixinho's ribcage. Baixinho let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Baixinho gets through Alves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Alves on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baixinho misses with a hook from the clinch. Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves presses Baixinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baixinho misses with the head strike.
Alves misses with some punches.
Baixinho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
Baixinho throws a head punch that misses. Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baixinhos head. Alves lands a left hand.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. Baixinho has a couple of punches blocked by Alves.
A short body shot lands from Alves as the two fighters clinch.
Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Baixinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alves. Alves lands with a right to the head. Baixinho misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Alves. Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. A shot in the inside from Baixinho. Alves throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Alves. Baixinho scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head. Baixinho working some nice short punches in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land. Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. Baixinho misses with the head strike.
Baixinho blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baixinho fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. Baixinho blocking some punches.
Alves lands a body punch in the clinch. Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Alves lands with a light punch inside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land. Baixinho scores with a nice hook to the head. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves gets through Baixinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Baixinho throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves. Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Alves dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Danilo Alves's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Baixinho fails in his attempt to clinch. Alves takes the fight into the clinch. Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Alves blocking some punches.
Alves lands a nice uppercut. Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch. Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baixinho throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Alves. Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Baixinho. Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Baixinho.
Still in the clinch, Alves scores with a nice short uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baixinho. Still in the clinch, Baixinho scores with a nice short uppercut. Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Baixinho controls the action.
Baixinho lands a right hand. Alves blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baixinho blocking some punches.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves working aggressively here.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baixinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baixinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Baixinho on the inside. Baixinho misses with some punches.
Baixinho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Baixinho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Baixinho fails to land. Baixinho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards. Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves scores with a shoulder strike. Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baixinho blocks an uppercut.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Baixinho scores with a nice short uppercut. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alves. Baixinho misses with the head strike.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Baixinho's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alves. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Alves pushes Baixinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Baixinho lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Baixinho. Alves misses with a short punch on the inside. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Alves digs a right hand into Baixinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baixinho's gas tank. Alves lands a hook that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves works on Baixinho's body with a couple of short punches. Baixinho lands a nice uppercut. Baixinho swings wildly with an uppercut but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it. Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
Alves blocking some punches.
Baixinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. Alves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baixinhos head. Baixinho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards. Baixinho misses with the head strike.
Alves scores with a shot to the side of Baixinho's head. A head punch on the inside from Baixinho fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baixinho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Alves. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves misses with some punches.
A short right from Alves on the inside. Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Romario Baixinho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Danilo Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baixinho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baixinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baixinho misses with a short punch on the inside. Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alves on the inside. Baixinho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alves lands with a short shot to the head. Alves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Alves. Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Alves misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Baixinho uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Alves lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves. Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baixinho working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Alves fails to land. Baixinho misses with a punch on the inside.
Alves blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Alves.
Baixinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baixinho. Alves blocks an uppercut.
Baixinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baixinho backwards. Alves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Alves gets through Baixinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Alves pushes Baixinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Alves misses with some punches.
Alves lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danilo Alves. Well Alves 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danilo Alves!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Wolfe 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Semenov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonard Wolfe! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Semenov scores with a three punch combo!
Semenov moves out of range as Wolfe strikes. Wolfe misses with a few strikes there.
Semenov scores with a decent looking hook. Semenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Semenov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Semenov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Wolfe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Wolfe looks to clinch but Semenov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Wolfe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anton Semenov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Game Breed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Game Breed has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Game Breed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Maia! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Breed throws a wild body kick that Maia sees coming a mile off. Maia gets a takedown into half guard. Maia stops Breed from getting back to his feet.
Maia wants to pass to mount but Breed is defending the position. Still in half guard, Maia seems content to control. Maia trying to control the action but Breed is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maia prevents Breed from standing back up.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Breed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia. Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Maia stops Breed from getting back to his feet.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Breed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Breed looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Breed sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Breed wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range. Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breed.
Breed with a hook. Breed misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia shoots in for a takedown but Breed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nice shot by Breed.
It looks like Bruno Maia has been cut. Breed looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range. Breed misses with a two punch combination.
Breed lands a nice looking body shot.
Breed loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia. Game Breed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Maia.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breed but Breed pushes him off and we're back to square one. Breed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Breed jabs at Maia's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Game Breed dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut. That's time! Breed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Breed misses the target. Breed lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Breed scores with a four punch combination! Nice body punch from Breed. Breed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Breed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Breed takes a swing at Maia's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Breed throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range. Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breed throws out the jab. Breed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Maia is breathing heavily. Breed digs a good hook to Maia's body.
Breed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Game Breed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Maia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Breed scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Breed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Breed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breed is looking to wear down Maia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Breed lands a nice looking body shot.
Breed scores with a jab to the jaw. Breed swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Breed throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Breed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maia is out of range and Breed settles back down. Breed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away. Breed thows a body shot but no joy. Maia misses with a body punch
and Breed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Maia misses with a takedown and Breed counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Breed works over Maia's head and body with a nice combination.
That has opened up Bruno Maia's cut even more. 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! Breed lands with a nice body punch. Breed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Breed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maia doesn't seem bothered though. A jab from Breed misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Game Breed dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bruno Maia's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Breed scores with a hook. Breed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Breed works the jab nicely. Breed lands a head shot. Game Breed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Breed looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range. Breed throws a low kick, looking for Maia's leg but Maia calmly moves out of range. Maia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Breed scores with a three punch combo!
The cut above Bruno Maia's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Maia fails with the takedown and Breed counters with a stiff right hand. Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A jab from Breed misses. Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt and Breed counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Breed looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range. Breed throws a leg kick but Maia sees it coming and moves out of range. Breed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Breed throws a hook but Maia blocks it. No joy there for Breed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Breed tries to work over Maia's front leg with a kick but Maia checks it. Breed misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming. Breed misses with a straight right. An inside leg kick lands from Breed. Breed lunges at Maia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maia's hand. Breed misses with a body shot.
Breed throws out a leg kick but Maia moves out of range and Breed only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Breed misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Breed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Game Breed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Breed.
Bruno Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Breed jabs at Maia's body. Game Breed is winning the standup battle so far. Maia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Breed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Game Breed showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25 Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Game Breed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abcesso Necrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Necrose comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cullen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abcesso Necrose! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Necrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Necrose throws a jab but it's blocked by Cullen. Necrose gets a clinch. Cullen manages to break the clinch.
Necrose dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cullen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A punch lands to the side of Necrose 's head but he takes it in his stride. Necrose jabs at Cullen's body. Cullen connects with the punch. Necrose throws a nice looking combination but Cullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Necrose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Necrose tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it. The fighters circling - Cullen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cullen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cullen throws a looping overhand right but Necrose ducks down to avoid it. Necrose lands a jab to the nose. Necrose throws an overhand right that lands on Cullen's shoulder, as Cullen tries to avoid the shot. Necrose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cullen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Necrose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Necrose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it. Cullen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Necrose throws the left hand but Cullen avoids the punch easily. Necrose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
A shot to the body from Cullen misses and Necrose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cullen cracks Necrose with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Necrose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Necrose misses with a two punch combination.
Necrose takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses. Richard Cullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Necrose manages to avoid it. Necrose fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cullen swings for the body but Necrose moves out of range.
Necrose misses with an uppercut. Cullen lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Cullen misses. Cullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Necrose circles away quickly and effectively. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Necrose tries to close the distance and clinch but Cullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Necrose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cullen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Necrose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Necrose throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Necrose misses with a series of wild punches.
Necrose avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Necrose scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Cullen misses and Necrose counters with a straight right hand. Cullen lands an overhand right. Necrose lands a nice shot to the body.
Necrose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Necrose.
Necrose misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Cullen. Cullen throws out a loose jab but Necrose uses good head movement to avoid it. Necrose throws a hook but Cullen avoids it easily. Necrose gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Necrose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Necrose tries to clinch there but Cullen circles away.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Necrose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen. Cullen thows a body shot but no joy. Necrose digs a good hook to Cullen's body.
Necrose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cullen tries to avoid it but Necrose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cullen to the ground. Cullen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Richard Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abcesso Necrose. A looping hook to the body misses from Necrose. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet. Cullen looks to score with a jab to the body but Necrose is just out of range. Necrose misses with a wild body shot. Cullen missing with a left hand there. Necrose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Necrose needs to keep his hands up - Cullen had a free shot at his head there. Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Necrose. Cullen does a little dance to reset his feet. Cullen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Necrose looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Necrose tries to clinch up but Cullen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cullen misses with a hook. Cullen misses with a wild body shot. Cullen throws a big shot that misses. Cullen just misses with a punch to the body.
Necrose throws out a loose jab but Cullen uses good head movement to avoid it. Cullen takes a swing at Necrose's ribcage but misses. Necrose avoids the body shot from Cullen.
Jab, jab by Cullen - just one landing. Necrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Necrose moves away. Cullen scores with a shot to the body.
Cullen is looking to wear down Necrose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Cullen lands a jab to Necrose's midsection. Cullen throws a body punch but Necrose moves out of range. Necrose tries to close the distance and clinch but Cullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Horrible takedown by Necrose or perhaps it was just good defense by Cullen which made him look bad. Cullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Necrose.
Cullen lands with a hook. Necrose tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Cullen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Richard Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen slips under a jab from Necrose. Necrose shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cullen sizes up Necrose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Necrose throws a right hand that Cullen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cullen also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cullen slips a jab from Necrose. Cullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Necrose on the side of the head. Necrose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Necrose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cullen. Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Necrose.
Cullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Necrose counters with a left to the body. Cullen works the jab nicely. Necrose tries to clinch but Cullen is having none of it. Necrose walks into a straight right hand from Cullen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cullen throws a body punch but Necrose moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Cullen. Necrose does a little dance to reset his feet. Necrose just misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Cullen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Necrose backs up against the cage.
Necrose is rocked! Cullen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Necrose to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Necrose looks to clinch but Cullen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Necrose taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Richard Cullen!
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