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CCR 46 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Williams!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Italo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Italo stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams is trying to control the position but Italo postures up.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Italo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Italo from getting back to his feet.
Williams pushing down on Italo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Italo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Italo feinted with a counter takedown.
Italo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Italo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Italo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Italo is working for a submission of some sort.
Italo wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Italo is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Italo wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Italo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Italo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Italo is breathing heavily.
Williams is trying to control the position but Italo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Italo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Italo is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Italo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Italo circles away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Italo but Italo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Italo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Italo tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Italo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Italo tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Italo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bruno Italo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Italo is one step ahead there.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Italo drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Italo off! Italo jumps back into Williams's guard.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Italo is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Italo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Italo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Italo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Italo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Italo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Animal House inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Italo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Italo advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams wants to take a breather but Italo is having none of it.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Williams controlling the action here.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams wants to take a breather but Italo is having none of it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Italo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Italo is keeping him busy.
Italo wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Italo pinned against the cage. Italo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Italo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Italo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Italo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Italo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Italo, which made it look bad.
Bruno Italo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Italo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Italo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Italo 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Italo!
After the fight, Bruno Italo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunny Hiway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ White 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suleijma Tudekiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunny Hiway!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks clinches.
Tudekiks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiway is keeping busy.
Hiway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiway stops a takedown attempt from Tudekiks.
Tudekiks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hiway has closed the distance and engaged Tudekiks in a clinch.
Tudekiks just leaning against Hiway, taking a breather.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hiway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tudekiks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tudekiks prevents a body shot from Hiway.
Hiway's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hiway'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.
Hiway throws a head punch that misses.
Hiway keeps control of Tudekiks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tudekiks tries to break the clinch but Hiway is controlling the position.
Hiway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiway lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudekiks blocking some punches.
Hiway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiway throws a jab when Tudekiks was well out of range.
Hiway clinches up against the cage.
Hiway misses with a knee strike.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudekiks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hiway circles away quickly and effectively.
Tudekiks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tudekiks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hiway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hiway backs away, Tudekiks returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tudekiks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks scores with the left hand. Hiway knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Hiway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
Hiway misses with a knee to the head.
Hiway looking to throw knees to the head but Tudekiks is blocking nicely.
Hiway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tudekiks manages to break the clinch.
Hiway throws a sloppy head kick
and Tudekiks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooh!!! Tudekiks has knocked Hiway down with a huge combo! Tudekiks steps away and waves a wobbly Hiway back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hiway is rocked!
It looks like Gunny Hiway has been cut.
Tudekiks is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hiway flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hiway is out cold! Tudekiks holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derick Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Thorsen 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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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odin Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorsen moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Thorsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorsen throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Thorsen lands a nice hook to Lewis's body. Lewis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorsen slips under a jab.
Thorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lewis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thorsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thorsen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lewis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Thorsen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Lewis crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Lewis's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Odin Thorsen!
Odin Thorsen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodlust Horde Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazirite throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
Nazirite catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazirite.
Nazirite lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nazirite, as that shot connected.
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nazirite counters with a straight right hand.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Nazirite.
Valentine staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazirite. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazirite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazirite misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samson Nazirite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab when Nazirite was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazirite misses the target.
Nazirite misses with a looping right.
Nazirite missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Nazirite finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Nazirite with a hook.
Nazirite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Samson Nazirite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samson Nazirite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazirite's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valentine under the eye.
Nazirite displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nazirite scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nazirite counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazirite bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Valentine! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Nazirite wants to get up but he can't break Valentine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nazirite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Nazirite controlling him for the moment.
Nazirite trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazirite manages to get himself to full guard.
Nazirite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nazirite tries to get out of the position.
Valentine tries to free his leg and advance position but Nazirite is retaining full guard.
Valentine keeps trying to improve his position.
Nazirite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valentine is controlling him.
Valentine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valentine trying to control but Nazirite is working from the bottom.
Valentine won't allow Nazirite to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Nazirite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nazirite.
Nazirite is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Valentine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Nazirite moved out of range.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Nazirite connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazirite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazirite goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nazirite. Valentine shrugs it off though.
Nazirite seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Valentine slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valentine moves out of range of the strikes.
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up with Nazirite, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes Nazirite against the cage but Nazirite circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nazirite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nazirite is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Nazirite circles away and we're back to standing.
Nazirite is looking to counter with head kicks.
Valentine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nazirite bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valentine's head backwards.
Nazirite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine dodges the punch combination from Nazirite.
Nazirite scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine needs to keep his hands up - Nazirite had a free shot at his head there.
Nazirite throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazirite throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazirite cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick lands from Nazirite that sends Valentine to the canvas. Valentine tries to scramble back to his feet but Nazirite brings him back down into side control.
Valentine is rocked!
It looks like Leon Valentine has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nazirite is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Nazirite finish him?
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Nazirite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Nazirite tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
Valentine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nazirite controlling the pace for now.
Nazirite avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite is really struggling to control Valentine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valentine tries to hold on but Nazirite postures up.
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.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Valentine is still trying to improve position.
Valentine sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nazirite wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazirite pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leon Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nazirite cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nazirite throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine moves out of range as Nazirite strikes.
Nazirite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Valentine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nazirite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nazirite slaps away a takedown attempt from Valentine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nazirite connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Nazirite counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Nazirite misses.
Nazirite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazirite.
Valentine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nazirite sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Valentine to the ground! Nazirite dives into full mount looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Nazirite maintains control.
Nazirite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Valentine can't escape the position.
Nazirite controlling the pace for now.
Nazirite wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
Leon Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valentine is looking to get to half guard.
Valentine wants to control but Nazirite is having none of it.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
Nazirite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valentine is looking to escape.
Nazirite tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valentine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nazirite looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nazirite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samson Nazirite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine gets back to half guard.
Valentine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazirite pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazirite scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazirite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Nazirite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nazirite 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Nazirite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Kovalev ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Kovalev misses with a takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kovalev seems unphased.
Kovalev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kovalev thinking.
Kovalev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Kovalev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kovalev is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kovalev feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Kovalev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kovalev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev tries a head kick but it misses.
Peter Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kovalev throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kovalev misses.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swings for the body but Kovalev moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Kovalev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kovalev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a hook but Kovalev avoids it easily.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev clinches.
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovalev backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kovalev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kovalev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kovalev counter with a right hand.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kovalev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kovalev misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev lands the left hand.
Kovalev misses with a few strikes there.
Peter Kovalev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a jab. Kovalev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Kovalev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kovalev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Kovalev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kovalev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kovalev scores with a four punch combination!
Jones lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovalev misses with a two punch combination.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovalev tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnny Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kovalev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Kovalev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovalev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kovalev.
Kovalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Kovalev tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovalev throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
Kovalev throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
As Kovalev backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Kovalev manages to avoid it all.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kovalev.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Kovalev misses with a double jab
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovalev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Kovalev is rocked!
Jones is pushing Kovalev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Kovalev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovalev avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovalev seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
A combination from Kovalev does no damage.
Kovalev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kovalev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovalev misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kovalev with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovalev fails to land with a series of punches.
Kovalev looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Kovalev falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovalev staying out of range there.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovalev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Kovalev has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovalev misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kovalev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Kovalev misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kovalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones with a hook.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kovalev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Kovalev throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kovalev throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Kovalev swinging wildly here.
Johnny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kovalev slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovalev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kovalev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kovalev stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kovalev. Those never looked like landing.
Kovalev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovalev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Kovalev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovalev throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Kovalev misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Kovalev.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kovalev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kovalev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kovalev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovalev swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kovalev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kovalev slips a straight right by Jones.
Kovalev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Kovalev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jones!
An out of breath Johnny Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Peter Kovalev stepped up to the mic, saying 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nasser El Sonbaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Moura (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nasser El Sonbaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Sonbaty.
El Sonbaty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Sonbaty shoots in and drives through. Moura sprawls well.
El Sonbaty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nasser El Sonbaty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Sonbaty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Sonbaty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Sonbaty's head.
Moura with a nice head shot there.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Sonbaty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sonbaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura connects with a couple of short punches.
Moura lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Sonbaty has momentary wrist control but Moura slips an elbow through the middle.
Moura lands a couple of digs.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but El Sonbaty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Sonbaty wants to stand and escape but Moura is having none of it.
Moura pushes down on El Sonbaty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Sonbaty moves into full guard.
El Sonbaty looking for a sweep. Not yet El Sonbaty, not yet.
El Sonbaty looking to control.
Moura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Sonbaty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moura 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.
Moura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Sonbaty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Sonbaty has his foot on Moura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moura works his way back into a safe position though.
Moura working some strikes from top position.
El Sonbaty is rocked!
Moura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh El Sonbaty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moura landing some decent shots from guard.
Moura arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! El Sonbaty's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (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 Ozamataz Buckshank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozamataz Buckshank 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozamataz Buckshank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckshank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buckshank fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yew checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Yew on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buckshank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Yew misses the target.
Buckshank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yew.
Yew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Buckshank can pounce on him.
Buckshank misses with a body kick.
Buckshank connects with an inside leg kick.
Buckshank is looking to slow Yew down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckshank missing with a left hand there. Yew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yew throws out a counter right but Buckshank avoids it with no problem.
Buckshank throws a sloppy body shot
and Yew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ozamataz Buckshank has been cut.
Buckshank scores with a decent looking hook.
Yew slips a straight right by Buckshank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckshank tries to land a leg kick but Yew saw it coming and moves away.
Yew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buckshank thumps Yew with a low kick.
Yew checks a leg kick.
Buckshank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Buckshank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buckshank misses with a leg kick
and Yew counters with a crisp right hand that drops Buckshank! Yew lets Buckshank back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Buckshank is rocked!
Yew blocks a jab.
Yew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Buckshank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yew lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Buckshank up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Yew from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Buckshank's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yef Yew!
After winning the bout, Yef Yew 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 Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jefferies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Team . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jefferies!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panado blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Panado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jefferies circles away.
Panado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jefferies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panado tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferies is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Jefferies.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Jefferies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJefferies.
Panado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jefferies defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jefferies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferies slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jefferies thumps Panado with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferies misses with a head kick.
Jefferies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panado.
Jefferies connects with a looping right hand.
Jefferies clinches with his opponent.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferies misses with an elbow over the top.
Jefferies stalling against the cage.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside.
Jefferies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Panado 's eye.
Jefferies misses with an elbow over the top.
Panado letting Jefferies take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Jefferies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panado's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panado blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jefferies is pressed up against the cage. Panado has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jefferies down to the mat. Jefferies avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Panado checks a leg kick.
Panado blocks a head kick by Jefferies.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown. Jefferies tries to sprawl out of it but Panado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jefferies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jefferies throws a big counter head kick but Panado avoids it with no problem.
Panado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferies wants to slow Panado down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jefferies fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panado momentarily.
Jefferies instigates a clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Panado 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
It looks like Ernesto Panado has been cut.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Panado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Panado takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Jefferies on the inside.
Jefferies has Panado pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Jefferies.
Jefferies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panado backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Panado's brow.
Panado blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies lands a hook that snaps the head of Panado backwards.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferies'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.
Panado is looking for a takedown.
Jefferies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Panados head.
Panado takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Panado in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jefferies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Panado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jefferies as he avoids it easily.
Jefferies has closed the distance and engaged Panado in a clinch.
Panado avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Panado avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferies misses with the head strike.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Panado up against the cage.
Jefferies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Panado 's eye.
Panado is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Panado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Panado blocks an elbow strike.
Panado seems to have got his legs back now.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Panado takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferies.
Jefferies struggles to land a body shot inside as Panado controls his hands.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panado's defenses.
Panado has Jefferies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jefferies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panado blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Panado blocks an elbow strike from Jefferies.
Jefferies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferies throws an elbow that misses.
Panado tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferies tries to work over Panado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jefferies can't find room to land a body shot as Panado controls the action.
Jefferies lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panado is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jefferies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jefferies lands an elbow just above Panado 's eye.
Good body shot from Jefferies.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow.
Jefferies throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferies lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jefferies lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferies.
Jefferies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Panado's defenses.
Jefferies lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Panado's brow.
Jefferies can't find room to land a body shot as Panado controls the action.
Jefferies lands an elbow that stopped Panado in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferies lands an elbow inside that Panado shrugs off.
Panado takes an elbow to the temple.
Panado avoids the elbow strike from Jefferies, against the cage.
Clinched against the cage, Jefferies lands a big elbow that drops Panado! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Panado is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jefferies!
A relieved looking Jim Jefferies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Ernesto Panado was interviewed post fight and said 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steamboat's choice of entrance music: Lorde - Tennis Court. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ricky Steamboat was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Aaron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Aaron misses the target.
Aaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaron lands a leg kick that knocks Steamboat off balance momentarily.
Steamboat lands a slapping body shot.
Aaron lands a nice looking body kick.
Aaron throws a front kick that sends Steamboat stumbling back into the cage.
Steamboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aaron can pounce on him.
Aaron lands with a nice combination. Steamboat backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Aaron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steamboat on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aaron.
Aaron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aaron scores with a decent looking hook.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aaron.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamboat moves away.
Aaron lands a glancing blow to the side of Steamboat's head.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Aaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamboat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aaron is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Aaron wants to stand and escape but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat landing some decent shots from guard.
Steamboat passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.
Steamboat drops an elbow to the side of Aaron's head.
Steamboat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steamboat working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat lands a big shot there that rocks Aaron but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steamboat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Steamboat.
Aaron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Aaron wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Steamboat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Steamboat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Aaron defends it.
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Aaron trying to control but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat is pressing down on Aaron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aaron is holding on for now.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back.
Aaron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat uses his free foot to push down on Aaron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aaron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is looking to get to half guard.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Steamboat working the ground and pound effectively.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aaron's face.
Aaron is rocked!
Steamboat is landing with some decent strikes but Aaron is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Aaron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aaron out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Steamboat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new heavyweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.
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