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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Adams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams fails with the takedown.
Moura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams wants to control but Moura is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Moura is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Moura 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura working Adams over with strikes.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura is controlling the pace.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Moura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams is rocked!
Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow.
Adams has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moura working the head and body with strikes.
Moura is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Moura there.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Ground and pound from Moura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him?
Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adams?
Moura lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rickson Moura!
After winning the bout, Rickson Moura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dre Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Stone!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams with a jab.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
Adams stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Hans Stone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Adams is rocked!
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Stone!
An out of breath Hans Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante Gotovina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
Gotovina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gotovina connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotovina throws a head kick that half lands.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Gotovina lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotovina works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gotovina misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
We've been hearing reports that Gomez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gotovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Gotovina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Gotovina catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez throws a right hand that Gotovina ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotovina also avoids with ease.
Gomez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Gotovina throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez walks straight into a right hand from Gotovina - that's dropped him! Gotovina jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gomez from any more punishment! Gomez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tito Gomez had this to say: 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umar Saidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raja Ohri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saidov comes into the arena with Ray Keith - Chopper (Shy FX Remix) blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ohri's choice of entrance music: The Next Episode. The key to victory for Umar Saidov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umar Saidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raja Ohri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saidov blocks the body kick.
Saidov throws a lazy right hand but Ohri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ohri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saidov defends it well.
Saidov moves forwards but Ohri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raja Ohri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saidov misses with a series of wild punches.
Saidov staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saidov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ohri is trying to push Saidov away but Saidov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohri lands a takedown into guard.
Saidov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ohri has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohri wants to get back to striking at distance but Saidov won't allow it.
Ohri tries to break the clinch but Saidov is controlling the position.
Saidov fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohri can't break the clinch.
Ohri tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.
Ohri tries a knee to the head but Saidov blocks it.
Ohri tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.
Ohri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saidov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saidov shoots for a takedown but Ohri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ohri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saidov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umar Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saidov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saidov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saidov sets himself, and Ohri steps forward looking for the clinch! Saidov avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Ohri. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Saidov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohri forces Saidov back against the cage and clinches.
Saidov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ohri landing knees to the body.
Ohri wants to get back to striking at distance but Saidov won't allow it.
Come on Ohri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ohri jumps into guard, dragging Saidov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saidov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ohri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saidov, into his guard.
Saidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saidov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ohri as he avoids it easily.
Ohri rushes Saidov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ohri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Saidov with that takedown attempt.
Ohri throws the kick towards the body but Saidov avoids it.
Saidov shoots for a takedown but Ohri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saidov clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohri slowing the pace effectively.
Saidov jumps guard but Ohri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ohri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohri moves into the clinch.
Saidov has Ohri pressed against the cage, preventing Ohri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ohri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohri has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ohri shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ohri showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saidov pushes Ohri off looking to stand but Ohri dives back in and keeps control.
Ohri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saidov defends it well.
Ohri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saidov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Ohri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saidov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ohri defends it nicely.
Saidov gets tackled into the cage by Ohri. Ohri maintains the clinch.
Saidov tries for a takedown but Ohri manages to get underhooks.
Ohri manages to break the clinch.
Ohri wants to clinch up but Saidov keeps it at a distance.
Saidov goes for a double leg but Ohri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohri continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umar Saidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saidov looks to clinch
and Ohri counters with a head kick. That will keep Saidov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Saidov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saidov moves out of range of the body kick from Ohri.
Saidov dives in and grabs Ohri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ohri pushes down on Saidov's head and hops out.
Ohri has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ohri manages to break the clinch.
Ohri rushes Saidov and presses him up against the cage.
Ohri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ohri gets a takedown into half guard.
Ohri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ohri decides to return to a standing position.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ohri.
Ohri clinches up with Saidov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohri breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saidov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohri sprawls well. Ohri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Saidov tries to clinch up but Ohri circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saidov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Saidov blocks a head kick by Ohri.
Nice takedown defense from Ohri. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Saidov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ohri tries to avoid it but Saidov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ohri to the ground. Ohri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ohri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ohri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohri moves out of range of the body kick from Saidov.
Ohri moves into range and clinches up with Saidov.
Ohri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raja Ohri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohri stuffs the takedown attempt from Saidov. Saidov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ohri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Ohri. No joy for Saidov on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ohri closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Ohri.
Ohri tries to circle away but Saidov has him pinned against the cage.
Saidov taking a breather.
Ohri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saidov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saidov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ohri prevents it.
Ohri is trying to push Saidov away but Saidov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saidov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ohri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saidov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohri instigates a clinch.
Ohri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Saidov. No joy for Ohri on that attempt.
Ohri misses with a takedown attempt - Saidov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Ohri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ohri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ohri misses with a kick to the body.
Ohri misses with the body kick
and Saidov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saidov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ohri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saidov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ohri has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ohri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saidov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saidov tries to pull guard but Ohri holds him up against the cage and eventually Saidov drops back down to his feet.
Saidov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saidov manages to break the clinch.
Saidov throws a head kick that misses
and Ohri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saidov!
Ohri is putting a hurting on Saidov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Raja Ohri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saidov is looking for a sweep.
Saidov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ohri is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ohri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ohri on the ground.
Ohri putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saidov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ohri with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Ohri working the ground and pound effectively.
Ohri has hold of Saidov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Saidov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saidov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ohri punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ohri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ohri trying to control but Saidov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ohri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ohri is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Saidov is surviving well by controlling Ohri's body position as best he can.
Ohri has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saidov's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ohri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ohri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saidov is looking to get to half guard.
Ohri scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saidov?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohri working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Saidov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ohri! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raja Ohri!
After winning the bout, Raja Ohri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Kovalev!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovalev clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovalev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kovalev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Kovalev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is not content to let Kovalev control the position.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Kovalev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kovalev throws a strike but Thomas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kovalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Kovalev from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kovalev is one step ahead there.
Kovalev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kovalev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
Kovalev looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Kovalev keeps moving.
Kovalev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev wriggles free and stands up.
Kovalev clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kovalev smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Kovalev.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Evan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Kovalev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Kovalev.
Kovalev blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Kovalev clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev tries to score a body lock takedown but Thomas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kovalev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Kovalev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kovalev is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Kovalev is keeping the position.
Kovalev keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Kovalev wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Kovalev moves away and avoids it.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Kovalev counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas! Kovalev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
Kovalev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovalev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Kovalev blocks the low kick.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas scores with a jab.
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Thomas tries to keep at a distance but Kovalev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kovalev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thomas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kovalev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kovalev tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovalev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovalev moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovalev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kovalev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Kovalev instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev breaks from the clinch.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kovalev.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Kovalev moves out of range easily.
Thomas shoots in but Kovalev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kovalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Kovalev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Kovalev closes the distance and clinches.
Kovalev breaks the clinch.
Kovalev checks a leg kick.
Kovalev moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Kovalev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalev has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovalev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kovalev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalev moves away.
Kovalev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kovalev.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovalev moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Kovalev.
As Thomas backs off Kovalev throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
Kovalev rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovalev catches Thomas with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Thomas forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Kovalev!
A determined Peter Kovalev didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suriname Bambele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suriname Bambele has the eye of the tiger 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Suriname Bambele!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov fails with the takedown.
Jagerkokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jagerkokov shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambele tries to sprawl out of it but Jagerkokov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jagerkokov with that takedown attempt.
Bambele gets a clinch.
Bambele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bambele landing knees to the head.
It looks like Emil Jagerkokov has been cut.
Bambele's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bambele's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bambele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jagerkokov.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bambele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bambele misses with a knee strike.
Bambele stops a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jagerkokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bambele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bambele looking to throw knees to the head but Jagerkokov is blocking nicely.
Bambele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jagerkokov is defending well for now.
Bambele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jagerkokov is breathing heavily.
Jagerkokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bambele prevents it.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jagerkokov avoids it.
Bambele looking to throw knees to the head but Jagerkokov is blocking nicely.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Bambele manages to get underhooks.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Jagerkokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bambele gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jagerkokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bambele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jagerkokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jagerkokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bambele, which made it look bad.
Jagerkokov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bambele tries to clinch there but Jagerkokov circles away.
Bambele moves into the clinch.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bambele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jagerkokov managing to block the knees to the body from Bambele.
Bambele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jagerkokov blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jagerkokov is trying to pull guard but Bambele turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jagerkokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jagerkokov managing to block the knees to the body from Bambele.
Bambele with a knee to the head.
Jagerkokov jumps guard but Bambele stands there with Jagerkokov around his waist. Jagerkokov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bambele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jagerkokov tries to pull guard but Bambele won't allow it.
Bambele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Bambele.
Jagerkokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bambele after a bit of a struggle.
Jagerkokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bambele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bambele clinches.
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bambele landing knees to the head.
Jagerkokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bambele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bambele pushes Jagerkokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bambele misses with a knee strike.
Jagerkokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambele connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jagerkokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Bambele.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bambele.
Bambele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Bambele.
Bambele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jagerkokov managing to block the knees to the body from Bambele.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown but Bambele manages to get underhooks.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bambele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jagerkokov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Jagerkokov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jagerkokov manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suriname Bambele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Jagerkokov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bambele rushes Jagerkokov and presses him up against the cage.
Bambele stops a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Bambele gets underhooks to prevent Jagerkokov's takedown attempt.
Bambele landing knees to the body.
Bambele with a knee to the head.
Bambele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jagerkokov.
Bambele tries to land knees in the clinch but Jagerkokov avoids the damage to the body.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jagerkokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bambele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bambele lands a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bambele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bambele misses with a knee strike.
Bambele lands a knee to the body.
Bambele missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jagerkokov is trying to pull guard but Bambele has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambele tries to land knees in the clinch but Jagerkokov avoids the damage to the body.
Bambele connects with a knee to the head.
Bambele gets underhooks to prevent Jagerkokov's takedown attempt.
Bambele missing with knees to the body.
Bambele lands a nice knee to the body.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks it.
Bambele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bambele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jagerkokov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bambele landing knees to the body.
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bambele misses with a knee strike.
Jagerkokov is trying to pull guard but Bambele turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jagerkokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bambele after a bit of a struggle.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bambele crunches a lovely knee into Jagerkokov's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambele stops a takedown attempt from Jagerkokov.
Bambele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jagerkokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jagerkokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bambele prevents it.
Jagerkokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bambele lands a knee to the body.
Bambele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jagerkokov's face.
Bambele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bambele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jagerkokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Bambele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jagerkokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Jagerkokov avoiding damage as Bambele throws knees to the body.
Suriname Bambele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bambele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jagerkokov is defending well for now.
Jagerkokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jagerkokov is trying to drag Bambele to the mat but Bambele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov managing to block the knees to the body from Bambele.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jagerkokov avoids it.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jagerkokov has Bambele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bambele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jagerkokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bambele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bambele scores a nice knee to the body.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks with his arms.
Bambele scores with a knee to the head.
Bambele looking to throw knees to the head but Jagerkokov is blocking nicely.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagerkokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bambele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Bambele scores a nice knee to the body.
Jagerkokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bambele with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bambele.
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Bambele lands a knee to the head.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bambele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jagerkokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bambele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bambele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Bambele landing knees to the head.
Jagerkokov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suriname Bambele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emil Jagerkokov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jagerkokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bambele clinches up with Jagerkokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Jagerkokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks it.
Bambele scores a nice knee to the body.
Jagerkokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jagerkokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bambele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bambele tries to land knees in the clinch but Jagerkokov avoids the damage to the body.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks with his arms.
Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bambele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Jagerkokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bambele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jagerkokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jagerkokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bambele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jagerkokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jagerkokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bambele prevents it.
Bambele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bambele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jagerkokov is defending well for now.
Jagerkokov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bambele prevents it.
Jagerkokov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bambele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bambele wants to clinch.
Suriname Bambele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jagerkokov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bambele swivels and escapes.
Bambele clinches up with Jagerkokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Jagerkokov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bambele landing knees to the body.
Jagerkokov is working for takedown but Bambele is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bambele scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambele missing with knees to the body.
Bambele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bambele.
Bambele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jagerkokov is defending well for now.
Bambele is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bambele obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bambele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bambele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jagerkokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Bambele crunches a lovely knee into Jagerkokov's ribcage.
Bambele crunches a lovely knee into Jagerkokov's ribcage.
Jagerkokov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jagerkokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bambele scores a nice knee to the body.
Jagerkokov has Bambele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bambele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambele lands a knee to the head.
Bambele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bambele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bambele with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bambele gets underhooks to prevent Jagerkokov's takedown attempt.
Bambele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jagerkokov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bambele to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bambele obliges.
Bambele scores with a knee to the head.
Jagerkokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bambele scores with a knee to the head.
Bambele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jagerkokov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bambele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambele looking to throw knees to the head but Jagerkokov is blocking nicely.
Jagerkokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bambele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jagerkokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bambele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jagerkokov's face.
Bambele trying to land knees to the body.
Jagerkokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bambele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jagerkokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Bambele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bambele scores a nice knee to the body.
Bambele tries to land a knee to the head but Jagerkokov blocks with his arms.
Bambele lands a knee to the head.
Bambele crunches a lovely knee into Jagerkokov's ribcage.
Bambele crunches a lovely knee into Jagerkokov's ribcage.
Bambele tries to land knees in the clinch but Jagerkokov avoids the damage to the body.
Jagerkokov wants the takedown. Bambele is fighting it off but Jagerkokov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bambele's guard against the cage.
Jagerkokov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bambele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Emil Jagerkokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suriname Bambele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jagerkokov with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suriname Bambele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bambele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suriname Bambele!
Suriname Bambele spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret The Grinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Grinder comes into the arena with Drake - Energy blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samson Nazirite enters the cage!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bret The Grinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazirite clinches with his opponent.
Nazirite landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bret The Grinder has been cut.
Nazirite's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nazirite's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nazirite trying to land knees to the body.
Nazirite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
Nazirite misses with a knee strike.
Nazirite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Grinder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Grinder is looking for a takedown.
The Grinder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite gets underhooks to prevent The Grinder's takedown attempt.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for The Grinder to work.
Nazirite tries to work over The Grinder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazirite works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Nazirite.
The Grinder is breathing heavily.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from The Grinder fails to land.
Nazirite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nazirite looking to throw knees to the head but The Grinder is blocking nicely.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
The Grinder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nazirite gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret The Grinder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bret The Grinder's cut is getting worse.
Nazirite misses with a knee to the head.
Nazirite is pressed up against the cage. The Grinder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazirite down to the mat. Nazirite avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Grinder walks into a stiff left hand from Nazirite.
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!
Nazirite clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Grinder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Grinder content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazirite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nazirite lands a good knee to the midsection. The Grinder won't want to take too many of those.
Nazirite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nazirite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nazirite scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Nazirite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Grinder tries a body shot but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Grinder takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite pushes The Grinder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazirite fails to land.
Nazirite misses with a punch to the body.
Nazirite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nazirite tries to land a knee to the head but The Grinder blocks with his arms.
The Grinder wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret The Grinder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Grinder throws a body punch but Nazirite moves out of range.
The Grinder throws the left hand but Nazirite avoids the punch easily.
Nazirite steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Grinder.
Nazirite drives through and clinches with The Grinder against the cage.
The Grinder is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Grinder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samson Nazirite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazirite scores with a shoulder strike.
Bret The Grinder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Nazirite on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazirite takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. The Grinder is off balance and as he stumbles, Nazirite throws a jumping knee that lands flush on The Grinder's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Samson Nazirite!
The defeated Bret The Grinder had this to say: 'He hits hard man, guess I need to work on getting out the way a little better '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson Silva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anderson Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Jose Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson Silva closes the distance but Jose Silva moves to the side
letting Jose Silva counter with a right hand.
Anderson Silva tries to clinch but Jose Silva is having none of it.
Jose Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson Silva.
Jose Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson Silva misses with a head kick.
Jose Silva is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Jose Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson Silva takes one to the chin there.
Jose Silva avoids the body shot from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jose Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson Silva checks it well.
Anderson Silva lands with a good body shot.
Anderson Silva wants to clinch up but Jose Silva keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Jose Silva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jose Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jose Silva.
Anderson Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Jose Silva off the cage and back into range.
Anderson Silva looks to land a right hand but Jose Silva moved out of range.
Jose Silva tries to bum rush Anderson Silva with a series of wild strikes but Anderson Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson Silva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jose Silva.
Anderson Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jose Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anderson Silva tries to clinch
and Jose Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jose Silva manages to avoid it.
Anderson Silva misses with a straight left.
It looked like Jose Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anderson Silva.
Jose Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson Silva.
Anderson Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anderson Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jose Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Jose Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson Silva backing up. Anderson Silva nods at Jose Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson Silva swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson Silva misses the target.
Jose Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose Silva moves away.
Anderson Silva rushes Jose Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Jose Silva blocks with his arms.
Anderson Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jose Silva avoids it.
Jose Silva breaks from the clinch.
Anderson Silva misses with a left hand
letting Jose Silva counter with a right hand.
Anderson Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jose Silva can pounce on him.
Jose Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jose Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson Silva is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jose Silva.
Anderson Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jose Silva finish him?
Anderson Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Silva throws a leg kick
and Jose Silva counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Anderson Silva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jose Silva!
Jose Silva retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Jose Silva took to the microphone: 'I just wanna say it feels good to be back home here in Rio to defend my belt in front of my family and friends it was awesome I really felt the love can't wait to come back and now for my long ass flight back to Vegas!Whoo!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jefferies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferies.
Jefferies throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Nakamura blocks a leg kick.
Jefferies defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Jefferies does no damage.
Jefferies slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Jefferies moves into the clinch.
Nakamura dodges an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Shinya Nakamura has been cut.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jefferies blocks an uppercut.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Nakamura 's eye.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
Jefferies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferies prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Shinya Nakamura's cut even more.
Jefferies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Jefferies creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferies throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura misses with a body punch.
Jefferies blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Shinya Nakamura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Nakamura avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Nakamura is working for takedown but Jefferies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Shinya Nakamura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shinya Nakamura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Jefferies!
Our winner, Jim Jefferies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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