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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faoa Sunia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Lo Boy-This Is How I Bang . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Faoa Sunia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sunia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!
Sunia lands a heavy elbow.
Sunia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sunia prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Sunia lands a nice shot to the head.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sunia on the ground.
Sunia unloads with some shots from mount but Ribeiro bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Sunia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sunia is landing with some decent strikes but Ribeiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Sunia pushes him away.
Sunia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunia punching from mount but Ribeiro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ribeiro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sunia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sunia with the ground and pound from mount.
Ribeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sunia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ribeiro's face.
Sunia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ribeiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro tries to get out of the position.
Sunia with the ground and pound from mount.
Sunia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ribeiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ribeiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sunia controlling the pace for now.
Sunia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ribeiro looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Sunia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sunia wants to control the pace but Ribeiro is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Sunia pushes him away.
Sunia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sunia raining down shots from the mount!
Sunia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunia dominating with strikes here.
Sunia landing shots from mount.
Sunia controlling his opponent.
Sunia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sunia with the ground and pound from mount.
Sunia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sunia looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faoa Sunia dominated that round.
That's time! Ribeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ribeiro cracks Sunia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faoa Sunia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ribeiro.
Sunia is rocked!
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Sunia moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunia misses the target.
Sunia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sunia slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
A swing and a miss from Sunia.
Sunia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sunia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sunia working the head and body with strikes.
Sunia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sunia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ribeiro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro parries the strikes from Sunia easily there. Sunia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ribeiro to escape.
Ribeiro wants to control but Sunia postures up.
Sunia trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Sunia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ribeiro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sunia with the ground and pound but Ribeiro regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sunia wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Sunia throws a combination that misses
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Sunia throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
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.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Sunia.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sunia.
Sunia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sunia misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sunia at a distance.
Sunia is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Sunia's head back.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro lands with a right hand.
Sunia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Sunia misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sunia.
Sunia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribeiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sunia thinking.
Sunia seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribeiro lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Ribeiro finds it's way through Sunia's defenses.
Sunia ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunia shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Sunia misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that drops Sunia like a sack of potatoes! Ribeiro dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Ribeiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohko comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Santos has chosen Chapa C - lloraras por mi as his entrance music. Kinho Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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271 lbs
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243 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kinho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
A punch combination from Ohko misses.
Ohko lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Ohko misses with the combination.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ohko circles away.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohko lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohko stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos looks gassed!
Ohko throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Kinho Santos has been cut.
Ohko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ohko connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Santos tumbling to the canvas! Ohko pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Santos was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Ohko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kanye Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes to the cage accompanied by No Way Out by ZZ. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kanye Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
Johnson is stalling here. Yamamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Johnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yamamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yamamoto wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson is pressing down on Yamamoto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is pulling down on Yamamoto's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamamoto, at least for the moment.
Yamamoto thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Yamamoto from standing up.
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.
Yamamoto drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Yamamoto off! Yamamoto jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamamoto misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto which made him look bad.
Kanye Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yamamoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Yamamoto tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yamamoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Yamamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamamoto's efforts to push away.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yamamoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamamoto is defending well for now.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Yamamoto avoids the damage to the body.
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Johnson trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Johnson is staying tight to Yamamoto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a takedown
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanye Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yamamoto.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Yamamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Johnson manages to end up in side control.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamamoto holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Yamamoto won't allow it.
Yamamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamamoto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yamamoto being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamamoto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yamamoto has Johnson in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Yamamoto is keeping the position.
Johnson stands and throws Yamamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson controls the position.
Yamamoto wants to control but Johnson postures up.
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.
Yamamoto is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson controls the position from side control.
Johnson wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanye Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Yamamoto to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanye Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Johnson clinches but Yamamoto breaks the clinch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yamamoto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Yamamoto is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Yamamoto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Chips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Chips will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Chips!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joe tries to avoid it but Chips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joe to the ground. Joe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chips shoots for a takedown but Joe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chips.
Fred Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Chips.
Joe tries for a takedown but Chips circles away easily
and Chips counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chips.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Chips is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Chips trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Chips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Chips throwing strikes but missing.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Chips from controlling successfully.
Chips throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Chips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Joe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chips chips away with some ground and pound.
Chips won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe looking for a sweep. Not yet Joe, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe throws a couple of heel strikes.
Chips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chips wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Chips throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Chips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe tries for a takedown but Chips circles away easily
and Chips decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chips postures up in Joe's guard and throws a big left but Joe blocks it.
Chips stopping the sweep attempt from Joe.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chips defends well.
Joe can't keep his opponent in guard - Chips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joe wants to get back to full guard.
Chips trying to pass the guard but Joe defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chips is trying to control the action in half guard but Joe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joe is trying to control but Chips manages to pass to mount!
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
Joe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chips. What's that going to do exactly?
Joe wants to control but Chips is having none of it.
Joe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chips unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Chips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Joe tries to hold on but Chips pushes him away.
Chips tries to control but Joe wriggling away.
Joe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Chips lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Joe hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chips throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Chips slips under a jab.
Ted Chips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joe lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chips is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joe is striking but Chips is not phased and passes to half guard.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Chips sits in half guard.
Chips winds up and cracks Joe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chips.
Ground and pound from Chips.
Chips is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ted Chips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chips looking to sit in guard and control but Joe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joe postures up in Chips's guard and throws a big left but Chips blocks it.
Chips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chips thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Chips is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Joe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chips is trying to keep Joe in close.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chips throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joe working some strikes from top position.
Joe drops back looking for a leg! Chips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chips manages to kick Joe off! Joe jumps back into Chips's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Chips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Chips.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Chips is retaining full guard.
Joe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chips darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chips.
Chips wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Chips has control of the leg.
Joe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Joe wants to improve his position but Chips is controlling well.
Chips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe trying to control but Chips postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Chips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chips.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chips. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chips takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe tries for a takedown but Chips circles away easily
and Chips counters with a shoot takedown. Joe fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chips trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe looking to control.
Chips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chips manages to get himself to full guard.
Joe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joe wants to control from the top but Chips keeps moving.
Chips wants to sweep but no luck.
Chips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joe manages to get himself to full guard.
Joe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chips is aware though and is defending well.
Joe wants to sweep but no luck.
Chips is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chips 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.
Chips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chips won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Chips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe working for a triangle but Chips defends it easily.
Chips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chips landing with the ground and pound.
Chips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chips postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe is controlling Chips's posture.
Chips scoring with some ground and pound.
Fred Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chips connects with a couple of short punches.
Chips advances to half guard.
Joe tries to roll over but Chips keeps him under control.
Chips is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ted Chips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chips is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joe wants to improve his position but Chips is controlling well.
Chips winds up and cracks Joe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chips seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chips bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Chips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chips 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Chips!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tar has chosen I Come From A Land Down Under as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnnie Walker!
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, Jack Tar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tar staying out of range there.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Tar slips under a jab from Walker.
Tar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Tar getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
Walker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Walker controls his leg.
Walker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker wants to sweep here but Tar controlling him for the moment.
Walker 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.
Tar working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Tar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Walker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tar has tightened it up now! Walker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Tar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Juranic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard's entrance music is Suck my balls. A fine choice. Lick Hard 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luka Juranic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard tries a head kick but it misses.
Hard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Juranic will feel that in the morning.
Hard scores with a spinning back kick!
Hard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Juranic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juranic looks gassed!
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!
Juranic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Hard.
Hard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Hard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hard throws a front kick that sends Juranic stumbling back into the cage.
Hard moves into the clinch.
Hard lands an elbow inside.
Hard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Luka Juranic has been cut.
Hard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hard slowing the pace effectively.
Hard lands an elbow inside that Juranic shrugs off.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike from Hard.
Juranic takes an elbow to the temple.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juranic's defenses.
Hard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hard pushes off an throws an elbow but Juranic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juranic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hard lands an elbow that stopped Juranic in his tracks for a moment.
Juranic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hard controlling the action here for a moment.
Juranic misses with the head strike.
Juranic takes an elbow to the temple.
Hard landing knees to the head.
Hard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juranic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hard lands a nice elbow.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Juranic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juranic misses with some punches.
Hard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juranic misses with some punches.
Hard blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juranic's brow.
Hard lands a nice elbow.
Hard blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Juranic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Juranic avoids a wild elbow strike from Hard.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hard lands a damaging elbow.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Hard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juranic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
Hard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juranic misses with the head strike.
Juranic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juranic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hard misses with an elbow over the top.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike.
Juranic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hard lands a damaging elbow.
Hard lands an elbow that stopped Juranic in his tracks for a moment.
Hard pushes off an throws an elbow but Juranic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hard takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard misses with an elbow strike.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike from Hard.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Juranic fails to land.
Juranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Juranic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Hard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Juranic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
Hard lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Luka Juranic's cut even more.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hard.
Hard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juranic.
Hard misses with an elbow over the top.
Hard blocks an uppercut.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Juranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hard lands an elbow that stopped Juranic in his tracks for a moment.
Hard connects with a knee to the head.
Hard lands an elbow inside that Juranic shrugs off.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juranic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
Juranic misses with some punches.
Juranic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
Hard stalls.
Hard lands an elbow inside that Juranic shrugs off.
Juranic lands an uppercut.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juranic has a couple of punches blocked by Hard.
Hard lands an elbow inside.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike.
Juranic blocks the elbow strike.
Hard lands an elbow inside that Juranic shrugs off.
Juranic dodges an elbow strike from Hard.
Juranic working aggressively here.
Juranic avoids a wild elbow strike from Hard.
Hard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juranic as Hard tries to tie him up.
Hard pushes off an throws an elbow but Juranic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juranic's defenses.
Juranic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luka Juranic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hard lands a nice looking body kick.
Juranic avoids a kick to the body.
Hard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Juranic.
Hard thumps Juranic with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hard.
Juranic loads up on a big right hand but Hard slips the punch.
Juranic blocks a head kick by Hard.
Juranic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hard tries to land a front kick but Juranic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Juranic misses.
Hard tries to clinch but Juranic moves out of range.
Hard lands with a slapping head kick.
Hard is looking to land body kicks.
Lick Hard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hard delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juranic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Hard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hard thumps Juranic with a low kick.
Hard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juranic is breathing heavily.
Hard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Juranic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Juranic throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Hard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hard throws a nice head kick!
Hard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard delivers a nice body kick.
Hard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hard misses with an elbow over the top.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike from Hard.
Hard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juranic's defenses.
Hard blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Luka Juranic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hard lands an elbow inside.
Hard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juranic can do to turn this around?
Juranic tries a body shot but Hard blocks it.
Hard lands a damaging elbow.
Hard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juranic's defenses.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hard lands an elbow that stopped Juranic in his tracks for a moment.
Juranic takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juranic.
Hard lands an elbow just above Juranic 's eye.
Hard stalling in the clinch but Juranic improves position.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike.
Juranic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hard.
Juranic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike from Hard.
Hard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Juranic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hard taking a breather.
Juranic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
Good body shot from Juranic.
Juranic misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juranic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juranic misses with a punch to the body.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juranic's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Juranic fails to land.
Hard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juranic misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juranic.
Juranic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike from Hard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hard.
Juranic misses with some punches.
Juranic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juranic is working Hard over against the cage.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juranic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Juranic throws a head punch that misses.
Hard throws an elbow that misses.
Hard blocks a body shot from Juranic.
Hard lands a damaging elbow.
Juranic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hard scores with a knee to the head.
Hard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Juranic scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juranic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hard.
Juranic lands with a left to the head.
Juranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hard misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luka Juranic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juranic.
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - Juranic circles away.
Good leg kick by Hard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juranic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Juranic wants to clinch.
Juranic misses with a wild body shot.
Juranic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hard scores with a head kick.
Juranic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hard rather than just go for the knockout.
Hard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juranic.
Hard throws a leg kick but Juranic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hard fakes the leg kick and cracks Juranic in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juranic shoots in but no luck this time.
Hard wants to clinch.
Lick Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hard tries to clinch but Juranic moves out of range.
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hard scores with a nice body kick.
Juranic misses with a two punch combination.
Hard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hard lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Juranic.
Hard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luka Juranic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juranic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hard.
Hard misses with a body kick.
Hard lands with a kick to the temple. Juranic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hard instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Hard.
Hard pushes off an throws an elbow but Juranic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Juranic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Juranic.
Juranic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juranic scores with a shoulder strike.
Hard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juranic blocks it with crossed arms.
Juranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Juranic misses with some punches.
Juranic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hard or not.
Lick Hard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juranic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juranic has a couple of punches blocked by Hard.
Juranic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juranic throws a head punch that misses.
Juranic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hard uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Juranic dodges an elbow strike from Hard.
Hard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hard lands an elbow that stopped Juranic in his tracks for a moment.
Juranic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hard.
Hard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juranic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Juranic.
Juranic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
Juranic lands a right hand.
Juranic blocks an elbow strike.
Juranic has a couple of punches blocked by Hard.
Juranic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juranic working aggressively here.
Hard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juranic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hard misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juranic.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Juranic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Juranic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Juranic misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Juranic.
Juranic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Juranic fails to land.
Juranic misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juranic misses with a punch on the inside.
Juranic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
Juranic is leaning against Hard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juranic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juranic throws a head punch that misses.
Juranic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juranic lands a body punch.
Juranic lands a shot to the body.
Juranic throws a head punch that misses.
Juranic working aggressively here.
Juranic avoids a wild elbow strike from Hard.
Juranic is working Hard over against the cage.
Juranic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hard backwards.
Juranic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juranic dodges an elbow strike from Hard.
Juranic throws a head punch that misses.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juranic has a couple of punches blocked by Hard.
Juranic avoids the elbow strike from Hard, against the cage.
Hard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juranic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice left hand lands by Juranic.
Juranic working aggressively here.
Hard misses with an elbow strike.
Hard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luka Juranic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hard 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 29:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lick Hard!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton Chaos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert Zhirkov's chin.
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147 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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139 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clinton Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhirkov lands with a right hand.
Chaos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chaos wants it to stay on the feet.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Donk. Chaos catches Zhirkov right on the button with a cross.
Zhirkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chaos.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhirkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zhirkov backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lunges at Zhirkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhirkov's hand.
Chaos misses the shot to the body.
Chaos tries to score with a low kick but Zhirkov moves his leg out of the way.
Chaos misses with a low kick.
Chaos works the jab nicely.
Zhirkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhirkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaos counters with a left and a right that stings Zhirkov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chaos.
Chaos misses with a series of wild punches.
Chaos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhirkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov connects with a looping right hand.
Zhirkov ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
Zhirkov shoots in but Chaos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhirkov with a poor takedown
and Chaos counters with an inside leg kick.
Clinton Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Zhirkov.
Zhirkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhirkov.
Chaos cracks a nice hook into Zhirkov's ribs.
Zhirkov misses with a body shot
and Chaos counters with a good low kick that Zhirkov was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Chaos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov misses with a body punch
and Chaos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos misses with a wild body shot.
Chaos throws the left hand but Zhirkov avoids the punch easily.
Chaos thows a body shot but no joy.
Zhirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhirkov fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Chaos.
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.
Zhirkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chaos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhirkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zhirkov swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Zhirkov lands a jab to the head.
Chaos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhirkov's sensitive parts.
Zhirkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zhirkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chaos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chaos misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clinton Chaos 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaos, as that shot connected.
Chaos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaos.
Zhirkov throws the left hand but Chaos avoids the punch easily.
Chaos scores with a shot to the body.
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhirkov throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Zhirkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Chaos lands but Zhirkov takes it in his stride.
Zhirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhirkov shoots in for a takedown but Chaos shows good takedown defense.
Zhirkov moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos thumps Zhirkov with a low kick.
Zhirkov throws an overhand right that lands on Chaos's shoulder, as Chaos tries to avoid the shot.
Zhirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Zhirkov blocks the low kick.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhirkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaos circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zhirkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Chaos thows a body shot but no joy.
Chaos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhirkov works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Zhirkov.
Zhirkov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zhirkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zhirkov is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is not content to let Zhirkov control the position.
Chaos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zhirkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chaos, who protects the arm well.
Zhirkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chaos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chaos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhirkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zhirkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zhirkov misses with a head shot. Chaos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chaos is looking for a triangle but Zhirkov pushes his legs off easily.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Zhirkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Zhirkov controlling him for the moment.
Chaos is working hard here to advance position.
Chaos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhirkov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zhirkov trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Zhirkov is working Chaos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zhirkov checks the leg kick.
Zhirkov misses the body punch
and Chaos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Zhirkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chaos fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhirkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhirkov feints and as Chaos raises his hands in defense, Zhirkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhirkov throwing strikes from guard but Chaos blocks nicely.
Zhirkov is working Chaos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zhirkov lands a couple of digs.
Chaos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhirkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhirkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zhirkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zhirkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zhirkov won't allow Chaos to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos trying to keep a closed guard but Zhirkov is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zhirkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chaos connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhirkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
Zhirkov with a poor takedown
and Chaos counters with a series of strikes. Zhirkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chaos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhirkov.
Chaos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zhirkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhirkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaos pinned against the cage. Chaos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhirkov throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range.
Zhirkov lands with a hook. Chaos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chaos.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaos's waist but Chaos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
Clinton Chaos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Zhirkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhirkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zhirkov's knee momentarily.
Chaos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhirkov's sensitive parts.
Zhirkov throws out a loose jab but Chaos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhirkov swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos missing with a left hand there. Zhirkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Zhirkov.
Chaos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
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.
Zhirkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhirkov.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chaos. That's going to slow Zhirkov down.
Zhirkov fails with the takedown
and Chaos counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhirkov loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
Zhirkov shoots and misses
and Chaos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Chaos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinton Chaos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacques St Croix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Croix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Little Respect. Genetia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remain Nameless kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques St Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Genetia throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Croix.
St Croix throws a big shot that misses.
St Croix on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
St Croix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genetia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Croix.
Genetia throws a chopping leg kick but St Croix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Genetia's sensitive parts.
St Croix clinches with his opponent.
St Croix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genetia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Croix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Genetia is predictable there
and St Croix counters with a big head kick but Genetia shrugs it off.
Genetia throws a sloppy head kick
and St Croix counters with a nice uppercut.
St Croix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genetia takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
St Croix tries to move into range but Genetia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Genetia tries to land a leg kick but St Croix saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Genetia checks a leg kick.
St Croix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
St Croix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Genetia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
St Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Genetia misses the target.
St Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Genetia is looking to slow St Croix down with leg kicks.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Croix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Genetia counters with a head kick. That will keep St Croix thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genetia blocks a leg kick.
Jacques St Croix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Croix jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix counters with a head kick.
Genetia throws a leg kick that is checked
and St Croix counters by clinching up.
Genetia successfully pulls guard.
St Croix gets to his feet. Genetia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Genetia missing with a left hand there. St Croix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
St Croix scores with a jab. Genetia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Genetia throws the kick towards the body but St Croix avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix throws a nice head kick!
St Croix connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Genetia.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genetia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genetia looks to land a combination but St Croix avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genetia misses with a body kick.
St Croix cracks Genetia with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix dominated that round.
That's time! St Croix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Genetia checks a leg kick nicely.
Genetia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Croix misses with a head kick.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Genetia misses with a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a straight right hand.
Genetia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as St Croix blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix misses with a leg kick.
St Croix throws a sloppy head kick
and Genetia counters with a straight right hand.
Genetia lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia misses the jab.
Genetia misses with a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. St Croix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
St Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Croix loads up on a big right hand but Genetia slips the punch.
St Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St Croix has time to react.
Genetia keeps St Croix at a distance using the push kick.
Genetia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacques St Croix is winning the standup battle so far.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Genetia lands but St Croix takes it in his stride.
St Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Genetia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Genetia checks a leg kick.
St Croix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Genetia decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Genetia throws a hook but St Croix blocks it.
St Croix misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by St Croix. That's going to slow Genetia down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Croix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genetia shoots in and drives through. St Croix sprawls well.
St Croix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Genetia.
St Croix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Genetia throws a hook to the side of St Croix's head but St Croix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Croix lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
St Croix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genetia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Croix displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from St Croix.
Genetia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Genetia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Genetia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Croix misses with a combination
and Genetia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
St Croix throws a jab when Genetia was well out of range.
St Croix just misses with a punch to the body.
Genetia checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Croix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
St Croix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Genetia doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joliver Genetia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Croix, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Genetia.
St Croix feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Genetia's calf.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses
and St Croix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Genetia's knee momentarily.
St Croix misses with a double jab
enabling Genetia to counter with a crisp jab.
St Croix scoring well with a low kick there.
St Croix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Croix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix moves out of range as Genetia strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Genetia.
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genetia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Genetia throws a lazy body kick
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Genetia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Genetia lands with a straight right. St Croix didn't see that one coming.
Genetia scoring well with a low kick there.
St Croix lands a nice shot that snaps Genetia's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Croix throws out a leg kick but Genetia moves out of range and St Croix only half commits.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from St Croix misses.
Genetia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
St Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia counters with an outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! St Croix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Genetia - the referee stops the clock and St Croix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Genetia. St Croix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
St Croix's corner calls for a 1-2. St Croix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Genetia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Croix tries to avoid it but Genetia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Croix to the ground. St Croix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia misses the body punch
and St Croix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genetia throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Genetia misses.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
St Croix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genetia counters with a nice leg kick.
St Croix tries to land a leg kick but Genetia saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genetia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Genetia checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Genetia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Croix's calf.
A head kick misses from Genetia.
Genetia moves out of range as St Croix throws a body kick.
Genetia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Croix throws a head kick that misses.
St Croix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques St Croix clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Croix lands with an uppercut that bounces Genetia off the cage and back into rage.
Genetia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches up with St Croix, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes St Croix against the cage but St Croix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from St Croix.
Genetia lands a head kick!
Genetia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Croix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genetia. That did some damage!
St Croix is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
St Croix throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Genetia connects with a single shot there.
Genetia wants to slow St Croix down by chopping away at his legs.
St Croix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in St Croix's guard.
Genetia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St Croix is trying to control the position but Genetia postures up.
Genetia wants to stand but St Croix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genetia prevents St Croix from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Croix trying to control the position.
Genetia won't allow St Croix to sweep him here.
Genetia is looking to stand up but St Croix won't let him.
Genetia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
St Croix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Genetia lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a head kick but St Croix moves out of range.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from St Croix misses
and Genetia counters with a low kick, right behind St Croix 's knee.
Genetia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Genetia throws a low kick but it's checked well by St Croix.
St Croix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genetia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genetia throws a sloppy head kick and St Croix moves out of range easily.
St Croix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Genetia is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Croix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Genetia takes a swing at St Croix's ribcage but misses.
St Croix tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Genetia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and St Croix is able to avoid easily.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Croix throws a nice looking combination but Genetia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genetia cracks the inside of St Croix's front leg.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from St Croix.
Genetia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Genetia pivots, looking for a leg kick but St Croix is out of range and Genetia settles back down.
St Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Croix throws a leg kick
and Genetia finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
St Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Genetia misses with an uppercut. St Croix saw that one coming.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and Genetia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Croix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for St Croix.
St Croix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Croix.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Genetia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
St Croix throws the left hand but Genetia avoids the punch easily.
St Croix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Genetia falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Croix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
St Croix misses with a leg kick.
St Croix tries to clinch up
and Genetia counters with a body kick that stops St Croix in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a body punch but St Croix moves out of range.
St Croix misses with a few strikes there.
Genetia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Croix thows a leg kick but Genetia checks it
and Genetia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Genetia misses
and St Croix counters with a slapping leg kick.
St Croix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genetia.
Genetia throws a right hand that St Croix ducks under and follows up with a left that St Croix also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Croix.
Genetia throws a leg kick
and St Croix counters with an inside leg kick.
Genetia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Genetia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Croix thuds his right hand into Genetia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
St Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Croix misses with a body kick.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genetia throws a lazy body kick
and St Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
Genetia misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Croix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Croix throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
St Croix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
St Croix ducks under a wild hook from Genetia.
St Croix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Genetia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. St Croix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
St Croix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques St Croix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think St Croix has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques St Croix!
Jacques St Croix retains his featherweight title!
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