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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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44
282 lbs
26 - 17 - 0 |
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207 cm
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272 lbs
46 - 35 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kharitonov misses with a double jab.
Kharitonov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steel.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kharitonov fails to land.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
It seemed like Kharitonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharitonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel is looking for a counter combo.
Kharitonov tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
It looked like Steel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Kharitonov avoids it well and moves away.
A left lands for Steel.
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
Steel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharitonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel blocks the body kick.
Kharitonov throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kharitonov looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov wants to clinch.
Steel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharitonov. That did some damage!
Steel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kharitonov wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kharitonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Kharitonov misses the body punch
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Steel.
Boris Kharitonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kharitonov covering up! Steel comes in with a big uppercut and Kharitonov goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Striker Mc Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpo Wednesday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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162 lbs
64 - 29 - 4 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Striker Mc Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
64 - 29 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wednesday finds it's way round the side to connect with Mc Steel's head.
Wednesday moves into the clinch.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mc Steel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wednesday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mc Steel's efforts to push away.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Wednesday is controlling him.
Wednesday keeps control of Mc Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Mc Steel blocking some punches.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel blocks a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mc Steel.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mc Steel is trying to push Wednesday away but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Mc Steel avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Mc Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday darts in and clinches Mc Steel up against the cage.
Wednesday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday lands a nice uppercut.
Wednesday is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Steel breaks from the clinch.
Mc Steel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wednesday sprawls and moves away.
Mc Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wednesday.
Wednesday rushes Mc Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wednesday misses with the head strike.
Wednesday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wednesday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mc Steel up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wednesday.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Wednesday to work.
Mc Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wednesday fails to land with a series of punches.
Wednesday on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mc Steel misses with an uppercut. Wednesday saw that one coming.
Wednesday throws out a counter right but Mc Steel avoids it with no problem.
Mc Steel scores with a head kick.
Mc Steel dodges the punch combination from Wednesday.
As Wednesday tries to get set, Mc Steel tries to push him back and clinch up but Wednesday manages to avoid the attempt.
Wednesday moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mc Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
Mc Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mc Steel blocks an uppercut.
Wednesday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wednesday gets through Mc Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Wednesday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mc Steel tries to break the clinch but Wednesday is controlling the position.
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Mc Steel avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wednesday works the jab nicely.
Wednesday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mc Steel.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
Wednesday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wednesday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Mc Steel moved out of range.
Mc Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Mc Steel lands a high kick!
Wednesday lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Wednesday.
Mc Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wednesday looks to land a right hand but Mc Steel moved out of range.
Mc Steel walks into a left hand.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Steel slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Wednesday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mc Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a right hand to the body.
Mc Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wednesday.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday misses with a few strikes there.
Wednesday moves in looking to clinch but Mc Steel pushes him off.
Wednesday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wednesday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mc Steel's elbow.
Mc Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a left hand.
Wednesday taking a breather.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Mc Steel wants to break free but Wednesday has control.
Wednesday lands with a light punch inside.
Alpo Wednesday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wednesday throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday has Mc Steel pressed against the cage, preventing Mc Steel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mc Steel being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wednesday.
Mc Steel being controlled against the cage.
Wednesday continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wednesday misses with some punches.
Wednesday is struggling to control the position.
Wednesday scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wednesday lands a hook that snaps the head of Mc Steel backwards.
Mc Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Mc Steel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Wednesday.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Wednesday misses.
Mc Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Wednesday is quick to defend against it.
Mc Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alpo Wednesday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wednesday throws a hook but Mc Steel avoids it easily.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wednesday 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.
Wednesday defending well as Mc Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Wednesday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mc Steel.
Mc Steel slips a straight right by Wednesday.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mc Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wednesday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mc Steel's head.
Wednesday misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wednesday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Steel attempts a counter takedown but Wednesday avoids it well and moves away.
Wednesday lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday jabs Mc Steel right on the nose. Mc Steel blinks but takes it well.
Mc Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mc Steel lands a high kick!
Wednesday misses with a hook. Mc Steel ducked under it nicely.
Wednesday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
Wednesday throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday wants to clinch.
Wednesday clinches with his opponent.
Striker Mc Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries to throw a body punch but Mc Steel avoids it by throwing Wednesday back against the cage.
Wednesday avoiding damage.
Mc Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wednesday keeps control of Mc Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wednesday throws a punch but it's blocked by Mc Steel.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
Mc Steel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mc Steel blocks a body shot from Wednesday.
Wednesday tries a body shot but Mc Steel blocks it.
Wednesday misses with a punch on the inside.
Wednesday has Mc Steel pressed against the cage.
Wednesday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mc Steel's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wednesday in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wednesday can't find room to land a body shot as Mc Steel controls the action.
Wednesday pushes Mc Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mc Steel manages to break the clinch.
Wednesday tries to clinch up.
Mc Steel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wednesday misses with a wild combination.
Mc Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wednesday throws a nice looking combination but Mc Steel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alpo Wednesday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wednesday tries to clinch up but Mc Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alpo Wednesday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wednesday has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alpo Wednesday!
A very excited looking Alpo Wednesday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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222 lbs
30 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Great low kicks
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World class MT
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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
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stone Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kirby throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kirby lands a head kick!
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Kirby thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee throws a hook but Kirby avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirby's waist but Kirby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirby.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
Kirby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kirby regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kirby is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to advance position but Kirby counters by regaining guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kirby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kirby! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick from Kirby lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Stone Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby lands an overhand right.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirby pinned against the cage. Kirby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirby defends it nicely.
Lee backing away here, and Kirby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kirby scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kirby - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Kirby connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Kirby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Kirby misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirby throws out the jab.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kirby.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Kirby shrugs it off.
Kirby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby throws a counter combo.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirby tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone Kirby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirby moves into the clinch.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirby pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Kirby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kirby wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kirby takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Kirby breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Kirby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirby tries to clinch up.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddy Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee'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.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kirby. Those never looked like landing.
Kirby has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Kirby can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Kirby lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Kirby tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Kirby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook.
As Lee backs off Kirby throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirby.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Kirby instigates a clinch.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirby pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirby prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
Freddy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone Kirby is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Lee.
Kirby is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kirby cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee misses the jab.
Kirby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirby lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a head kick but Kirby moves out of range.
Kirby cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Lee.
Kirby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Kirby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kirby scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kirby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stone Kirby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kirby 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Kirby!
Stone Kirby made sure to mention his sponsor, BeastMode in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Very strong |
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Excellent 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Steel Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn avoids it well and moves away.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Steel sets himself, and Steel Penn steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn 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.
Steel looks to land a combination. Steel Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
We've been told by Steel's head coaches at ICON TOP TEAM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steel moves to clinch but Steel Penn breaks away
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
Steel Penn gets a clinch.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Penn as Steel tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Steel Penn fails to land.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel Penn lands with a left to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel Penn misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn gets to his feet - Steel follows without any prompting.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn misses with a wild combination.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Penn working aggressively here.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Free Agent Steel Penn has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Free Agent Steel Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Free Agent Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steel Penn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn is quick to defend against it.
Steel misses with a combination
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel Penn misses with a double jab.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Steel Penn.
Steel staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel Penn's brow.
Steel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Steel.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mr Steel.
I think Steel 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn Alliance is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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35
201 lbs
23 - 23 - 3 |
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31
177 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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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
23 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shark Attack!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attack lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like The Steel Penn Alliance has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Steel Penn Alliance misses with a two punch combination.
Attack tries to bum rush Steel Penn Alliance with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn Alliance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn Alliance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Attack sprawls and moves away.
Steel Penn Alliance pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Attack back to the cage. Steel Penn Alliance follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Attack swinging wildly here.
Attack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steel Penn Alliance eats them both and turns towards Attack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Attack catches Steel Penn Alliance with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Steel Penn Alliance forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shark Attack!
A less than humble Shark Attack misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Backlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goodbarrel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Deliver. 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 Scot Goodbarrel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
189 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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35
190 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Backlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backlund misses with a body kick.
Backlund connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodbarrel 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.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel 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.
Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Backlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backlund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodbarrel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodbarrel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goodbarrel stands and steps away. Backlund gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Backlund is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund looking to control.
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodbarrel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodbarrel won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Goodbarrel looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throwing strikes from guard but Backlund blocks nicely.
Goodbarrel wants to stand but Backlund has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goodbarrel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goodbarrel won't allow Backlund to sweep him here.
Goodbarrel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Backlund is adopting a defensive guard.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodbarrel checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Backlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodbarrel is working away from the top position though.
Goodbarrel tries to pass to full mount but Backlund defends it.
Goodbarrel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Backlund wants to control but Goodbarrel is keeping busy.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodbarrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodbarrel's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund is looking for a rear naked choke here but Goodbarrel reverses the position brilliantly into Backlund's guard!
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Goodbarrel is proving a slippery customer.
Goodbarrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodbarrel tries to free his leg and advance position but Backlund is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goodbarrel shoots in and bounces Backlund off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodbarrel advances position into side control!
Backlund is looking for a sweep.
Goodbarrel decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Backlund tries to sprawl but Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund is trying to control but can't.
Scot Goodbarrel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backlund keeping hold of Goodbarrel's head, controlling as best he can.
Backlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodbarrel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodbarrel's back!
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.
Backlund avoiding Goodbarrel 's attempts to control his hands.
Goodbarrel defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Backlund looking to control.
Goodbarrel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goodbarrel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Backlund wants to get back to full guard but Goodbarrel has mounted him!
Backlund is bucking up trying to escape but Goodbarrel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Backlund tries to reverse the position but Goodbarrel maintains control.
Backlund is squirming around, avoiding Goodbarrel's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Backlund because Goodbarrel loaded up on that one.
Backlund tries to lock up and control but Goodbarrel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goodbarrel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Backlund looks a forlorn figure.
Backlund has given up his back here.
Backlund just trying to survive but Goodbarrel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Backlund turns into Goodbarrel and is now in his guard.
Goodbarrel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodbarrel is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Goodbarrel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbarrel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Backlund has passed into half guard!
Backlund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Backlund gets caught flat footed, as Goodbarrel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goodbarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Backlund wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.
Backlund escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodbarrel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodbarrel is fighting to break Backlund's control of his arms but Backlund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goodbarrel is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backlund is looking to improve his position.
Goodbarrel is trying to control the action in half guard but Backlund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Backlund trying to control here.
Backlund moves into full guard.
Backlund controlling Goodbarrel's posture.
Goodbarrel 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.
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.
Backlund working a defensive guard here.
Backlund keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Backlund gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Backlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodbarrel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backlund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goodbarrel wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Goodbarrel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodbarrel pushes down on Backlund's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodbarrel thows a huge punch but Backlund dodges it nicely.
Backlund is looking for a sweep. Goodbarrel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scot Goodbarrel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Goodbarrel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Backlund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goodbarrel is working away from the top position though.
Goodbarrel is taking a breather. Backlund says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund misses with a leg kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a three punch combo that has Backlund backing up. Backlund nods at Goodbarrel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob Backlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Backlund enables Goodbarrel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Backlund manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scot Goodbarrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodbarrel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Steel Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
143 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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41
145 lbs
36 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Steel Penn.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres being controlled for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Torres stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Torres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Steel Penn! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Torres has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Steel Penn!
A very excited looking The Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Captain Awesome's Theme Song . 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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143 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Jorma misses.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.
Ward has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ward working away.
Ward is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jorma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ward wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jorma, who protects the arm well.
Ward working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma struggling a bit here.
Ward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jorma tries to buck Ward off but Ward is having none of it.
Ward working the strikes but Jorma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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.
Jorma tries to roll over but Ward keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ward is working for a submission of some sort.
Jorma is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Jorma is looking to get to half guard.
Jorma is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Ward wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward scoring with strikes but Jorma is staying in there.
Jorma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward trying to control from Jorma's half guard. Jorma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorma is retaining full guard.
Jorma looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ward passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jorma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jorma wants to control but Ward passes into side.
Jorma tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorma throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward 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.
Jorma thows a leg kick but Ward checks it
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorma!
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ward moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorma isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard.
Jorma is trying to control Ward's posture but Ward avoids it.
Jorma prevents Ward from moving into mount.
Jorma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ward's best efforts.
Jorma wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jorma sees it coming and defends easily.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jorma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Jorma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
Jorma gets full guard.
Jorma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Jorma is working from the bottom.
Jorma working a defensive guard but Ward manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jorma managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ward.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ward's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jorma gets full guard.
Jorma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jorma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward preventing the sweep.
Jorma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
Jorma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward is controlling Jorma's posture.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorma chips away with some ground and pound.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jorma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ward has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jorma has managed to get both his arms back between Ward's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ward dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ward looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Ward moves out of range as Jorma throws a body kick.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Jorma moves out of range easily.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Mr Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jorma manages to circle out of the way.
Jorma fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Ward checks it.
Ward lands with a slapping head kick.
Jorma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Ward avoids it.
Ward appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma cracks Ward with a good jab.
Ward scores with a one two! Jorma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Jorma slams his shin into Ward's torso.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Ward's legs.
Ward moves away from the strike by Jorma.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ward connects with a crisp jab.
Jorma misses with a right hand
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Jorma.
Ward is pushing down on Jorma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorma is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jorma missing with punches from the bottom.
Ward prevents Jorma from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward is working for a kimura but Jorma is defending it quite comfortably.
Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jorma is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jorma's legs.
Jorma looks to move to half guard but instead Ward has passed into mount! Damn!
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?
Ward looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mr Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorma wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Jorma wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Jorma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jorma has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ward has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jorma taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ward doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
After the fight, Mr Ward 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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