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AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Costa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Costa!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Costa.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad.
Costa gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to remain calm as Costa controls from the top position.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Costa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa controlling the action here.
Costa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Costa eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Silva is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costa manages to pass to side control.
Costa prevents Silva from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Costa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Costa.
Costa is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
That's four 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.
Costa lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to control Costa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Silva is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Costa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Costa's guard.
Costa working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Costa connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andre Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Costa passes into half guard.
Costa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Silva.
Costa is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
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.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva pushes Costa off looking to stand but Costa dives back in and keeps control.
Silva wants to control but Costa is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Costa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Costa is trying to buck Silva off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Costa lands a little strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costa is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Costa wants to control but Silva postures up.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is not content to let Silva control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andre Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Costa.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Costa tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Costa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Costa can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva trying to control the position but Costa is working away.
Silva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Costa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Silva working away.
Costa tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is working Costa over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two 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.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Costa is defending well.
Costa is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva tries to move to mount but Costa blocks the move with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Costa drags him back down.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Costa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Costa controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Costa is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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 Murilo Silva.
Well Costa 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 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zbyszek Religa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Barbosa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zbyszek Religa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Religa closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
Religa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Religa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Religa.
Religa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
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!
Barbosa slips a straight right by Religa.
Barbosa unleashes a big counter combination but Religa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Religa misses
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Religa misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Religa misses.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Religa has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Religa tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
Religa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Religa breaks from the clinch.
Religa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Religa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Religa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa is breathing heavily.
Religa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
A low kick from Religa misses
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa misses with a takedown
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbyszek Religa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Religa misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa darts in trying to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Religa misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barbosa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick by Religa misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa is rocked!
Religa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Oh Religa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Religa throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zbyszek Religa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Religa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Religa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa misses with a body punch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Barbosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Religa is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa seems to have got his legs back now.
Religa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jose Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Religa.
Religa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Religa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Religa throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Religa misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Religa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa misses with a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Religa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa is working the combinations to good effect here.
Religa misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Religa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Religa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Religa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbyszek Religa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Religa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Religa swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Religa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Religa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Religa moves to clinch but Barbosa breaks away
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Religa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Religa misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a three punch combo that has Religa backing up. Religa nods at Barbosa to acknowledge the strikes.
Religa throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Religa.
Religa misses with a right hand
and Barbosa comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Religa stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Barbosa is on him like rabid pit bull! Religa slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Barbosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dancing Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dancing Dave's chin.
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dancing Dave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dave thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pettis if he has to take too many more of those.
Pettis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dave.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dave. That's going to slow Pettis down.
Pettis throws a jab when Dave was well out of range.
Dave delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Dave.
Dave scores with a push kick.
Pettis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dave makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dave lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dave connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dave lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dave. That's going to slow Pettis down.
Dave lands a front kick.
Dave swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dave scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pettis looks to land a right hand but Dave moved out of range.
Pettis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dave. That one must have hurt.
Dave delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Dave tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pettis looks winded!
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!
Dave moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dave throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dave throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Pettis.
Dave throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dave dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pettis. That did some damage!
Pettis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dave.
Dave looks to land a body kick but Pettis moved away.
A little jabbing left from Pettis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dave. Pettis shrugs it off though.
Dave lands a front kick.
Dave throws a leg kick which misses Pettis's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettis tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Pettis misses its intended target.
Pettis misses with a body shot
and Dave counters with a solid body kick.
Pettis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Dave lands but Pettis takes it in his stride.
It looks like Anthony Pettis has been cut.
Dave throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dave connects with a solid leg kick.
Dave lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pettiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
Dave misses the jab.
Pettis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dave throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dave lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pettis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dave, right into the meat.
Pettis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dancing Dave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dave throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dancing Dave dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Pettis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pettis misses with a left hand
and Dave counters with a nice body kick.
Dave walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dave changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dave. Dave obviously looking to wear him down.
Pettis misses with a right hand
and Dave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dave.
Pettis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pettis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dave obliges.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Dave creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pettis's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Pettis.
Pettis working aggressively here.
Dave utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave working Pettis over with knees to the body.
Pettis lands a right hand.
Dave breaks from the clinch.
Dave throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dancing Dave is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Dave.
Dave lands a big head kick that sends Pettis tumbling to the mat! Dave takes a step backwards and waves Pettis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pettis is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dave is looking to slow Pettis down with leg kicks.
Pettis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pettis is still on wobbly legs! Can Dave finish him?
Dave lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dave fakes the body blow, causing Pettis to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pettis goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dancing Dave!
Dancing Dave took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vikai Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joahim Loew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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134 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Octavio Gimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joahim Loew!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loew.
Some bone on bone action there as Gimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Loew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew has a takedown stuffed.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loew moves away.
Gimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gimenez misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Loew on that attempt.
Gimenez slips a jab and a cross from Loew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loew moves out of range of the strikes.
Loew darts in looking for a takedown but Gimenez gets double underhooks and turns Loew into the cage.
Loew tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gimenez defends well and Loew ends up having to push Gimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gimenez moves out of range of the leg kick from Loew.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loew or perhaps it was just good defense by Gimenez, which made it look bad.
Gimenez is looking to counter punch.
Loew looks winded!
Gimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loew manages to avoid it.
Loew lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loew throws a body punch but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gimenez avoids the body shot from Loew.
Loew tries to clinch but Gimenez is having none of it.
It looked like Gimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Loew shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Gimenez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gimenez throws a body punch but Loew moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loew.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Loew! But no joy.
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loew.
Gimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Loew.
Loew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gimenez's waist but Gimenez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loew off to one side.
It looked like Gimenez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Octavio Gimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gimenez throws the left hand but Loew avoids the punch easily.
Gimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Loew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loew wants to clinch.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gimenez.
Gimenez lunges at Loew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loew's hand.
Loew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gimenez.
Gimenez swats away the attempt to clinch by Loew.
Gimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loew misses with a takedown attempt - Gimenez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Loew.
Gimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Loew.
Loew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimenez tries to avoid it but Loew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimenez to the ground. Gimenez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loew walks into a straight right hand from Gimenez.
Loew tries to clinch there but Gimenez circles away.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Loew is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimenez.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Loew fails to land with a series of punches.
Gimenez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Loew.
Despite the aggression on Loew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loew wants to clinch up but Gimenez keeps it at a distance.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loew.
Loew is looking for the big counter here.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Loew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gimenez swivels and escapes.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gimenez as he avoids it easily.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
Loew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Loew gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Gimenez counter with a right hand.
Loew fails to land with a series of punches.
Loew is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Gimenez misses with an uppercut. Loew saw that one coming.
Loew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Despite the aggression on Loew's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Gimenez coming out on top.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Loew moves out of range of the strikes.
Loew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gimenez.
Loew tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Loew is looking to clinch but Gimenez is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gimenez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Loew has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loew staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loew.
The fighters circling - Gimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gimenez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Gimenez. No joy for Loew on that attempt.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Loew moves away and avoids it.
Gimenez takes a swing at Loew's ribcage but misses.
Loew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gimenez pinned against the cage. Gimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimenez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loew.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loew blocks a jab.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew shapes to counter with a head kick.
Loew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loew can do to turn this around?
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Loew, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loew feints the counter takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Loew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gimenez has got the better of the exchanges.
Loew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gimenez.
Gimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Loew moves away.
A slow jab from Gimenez misses its intended target.
Loew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loew ducks under a wild hook from Gimenez.
Loew moves out of range as Gimenez strikes.
Gimenez throws a hook to the side of Loew's head but Loew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gimenez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Loew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
A swing and a miss from Gimenez.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Gimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gimenez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Octavio Gimenez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gimenez scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loew defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Loew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Loew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loew tries to counter with a clinch but Gimenez shakes him off and moves away.
Loew tries to clinch but Gimenez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loew throws a head kick that misses
and Gimenez counters with a nice body shot.
Loew tries to clinch there but Gimenez circles away.
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimenez throws a body punch but Loew moves out of range.
Loew ducks under a wild hook from Gimenez.
A big left from Gimenez misses.
Loew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gimenez.
Loew defending well as Gimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Loew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gimenez but Gimenez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gimenez misses the shot to the body.
Loew slips under a jab.
Loew goes for a double leg but Gimenez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gimenez continues to drive forward.
Octavio Gimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joahim Loew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimenez.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Loew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gimenez circles away.
Loew avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
Gimenez misses with a body shot.
Loew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gimenez.
Loew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Loew.
Gimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Loew shoots in for a takedown but Gimenez shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gimenez. Loew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gimenez throws a hook but Loew avoids it easily.
Gimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loew.
Gimenez digs a good hook to Loew's body.
Loew is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gimenez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loew.
The fighters circling - Gimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Octavio Gimenez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gimenez takes a swing at Loew's ribcage but misses.
Loew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gimenez sprawls well. Gimenez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loew gets slowly back to his feet.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez blocks a head kick by Loew.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Loew is just out of range.
Loew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Loew fails to land the takedown.
Loew avoids the body shot from Gimenez.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Gimenez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLoew.
Gimenez swings for the body but Loew moves out of range.
Loew steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gimenez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gimenez looks to throw the jab but Loew is out of range.
Joahim Loew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loew slips under a jab from Gimenez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Gimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Gimenez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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152 lbs
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
61 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic gets a double leg takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Volcanic defends it easily.
Volcanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Volcanic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volcanic wanted to stand there but Alvarez had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volcanic stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic stands up from Alvarez's guard - Volcanic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Volcanic works over Alvarez's head and body with a nice combination.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volcanic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volcanic on the side of the head.
Volcanic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volcanic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Volcanic.
It looks like Eduardo Alvarez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volcanic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volcanic jabs Alvarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volcanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volcanic manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Volcanic's head but Volcanic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Volcanic counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic lands a left and a right that send Alvarez crashing to the mat, dazed. Volcanic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Alvarez is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Volcanic. Those never looked like landing.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volcanic 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volcanic is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez seems to have got his legs back now.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Volcanic controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Volcanic from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Volcanic.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volcanic is keeping the position for now.
Volcanic trying to control the position.
Volcanic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez trying to control but Volcanic is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Volcanic.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Volcanic's body.
Volcanic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volcanic shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volcanic manages to get himself to full guard.
Alvarez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Alvarez'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.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Danny Volcanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volcanic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is pulling down on Volcanic's head. It's preventing any offense from Volcanic, at least for the moment.
Volcanic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volcanic wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Volcanic should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alvarez has tightened it up now! Volcanic 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 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eduardo Alvarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Eduardo Alvarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaidee Shinawatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinawatra comes into the arena with Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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45 - 22 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaidee Shinawatra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Boothe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinawatra defends it well.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Shinawatra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Shinawatra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinawatra.
Boothe blocks a jab.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra takes a swing at Boothe's ribcage but misses.
Shinawatra throws a jab but it's blocked by Boothe.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Shinawatra is looking to wear down Boothe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shinawatra throws a lazy right hand but Boothe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two 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.
Shinawatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shinawatra misses with a body shot.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Shinawatra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shinawatra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shinawatra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinawatra defends it well.
Boothe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinawatra.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinawatra misses with a looping left.
Boothe ducks under a wild hook from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra misses the jab.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Shinawatra misses with a wild body shot.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinawatra defends it well.
Shinawatra looks to score with a jab to the body but Boothe is just out of range.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boothe defending well as Shinawatra loads up on a big left hand.
Boothe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinawatra.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shinawatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boothe moves away.
Shinawatra swings for the body but Boothe moves out of range.
Boothe feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinawatra misses with a hook. Boothe ducked under it nicely.
Boothe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaidee Shinawatra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shinawatra throws a looping overhand right but Boothe ducks down to avoid it.
Shinawatra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boothe's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Boothe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shinawatra has got the better of the exchanges.
Boothe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinawatra missing with a left hand there. Boothe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra missing with a left hand there. Boothe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Boothe tries to counter it with a takedown but Shinawatra pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice straight punches there by Shinawatra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinawatra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinawatra.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinawatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boothe avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boothe was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinawatra.
Boothe with the counter takedown but Shinawatra avoids it easily.
Shinawatra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two 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.
Boothe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinawatra defends it well.
Shinawatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boothe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shinawatra throws a body shot but no joy.
Boothe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaidee Shinawatra is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinawatra misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe avoids the body shot from Shinawatra.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shinawatra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boothe can do to turn this around?
A big right from Shinawatra misses.
Shinawatra lands with a hook. Boothe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas Boothe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boothe defending well as Shinawatra loads up on a big left hand.
Shinawatra throws a hook but Boothe avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boothe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinawatra.
Boothe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinawatra scores with a hook to the body. Boothe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shinawatra misses with a straight left.
Boothe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shinawatra just misses with a punch to the body.
Boothe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shinawatra defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaidee Shinawatra dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big left from Shinawatra misses.
Shinawatra throws a poor cross that misses
so Boothe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boothe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shinawatra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boothe is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinawatra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boothe has passed into side control.
Shinawatra is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boothe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shinawatra is trying desperately to improve position.
Boothe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shinawatra wants to hold on but Boothe pushes him away.
Thomas Boothe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shinawatra here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe controlling his opponent.
Shinawatra is trying to escape the mount but Boothe keeps good control and instead manages to take Shinawatra's back.
Shinawatra is trying to stand back up.
Shinawatra trying to control the action but Boothe just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shinawatra wants to control his opponent's hands but Boothe gets his hands free.
Boothe is riding his opponent, not letting Shinawatra buck him off.
Boothe is cranking Shinawatra's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Shinawatra! He's tightened the choke and Shinawatra is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jaidee Shinawatra stepped up to the mic, saying 'Guess fighting ain't my thing at all..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikkko Wainamoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikkko Wainamoinen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Wainamoinen misses with a body shot.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wainamoinen as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Wainamoinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wainamoinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valentine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valentine cracks Wainamoinen with a big elbow.
Valentine in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wainamoinen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Valentine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valentine sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wainamoinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valentine tries to advance to mount but Wainamoinen denies him.
Wainamoinen tries to escape but Valentine is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine 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.
Valentine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wainamoinen's legs.
Wainamoinen is pushing Valentine's head away, looking to escape. Valentine manages to hold on to the position though.
Wainamoinen dodges the ground and pound from Valentine.
Wainamoinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wainamoinen taking a bit of punishment here - Valentine scoring with strikes.
Wainamoinen taking a bit of punishment here - Valentine scoring with strikes.
Valentine controls the position from side control.
Valentine working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wainamoinen keeps working.
Valentine passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wainamoinen!
Wainamoinen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valentine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Valentine landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainamoinen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valentine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wainamoinen is trying to stand up.
Valentine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wainamoinen is rocked!
Valentine won't let Wainamoinen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wainamoinen is still in real trouble! Can Valentine finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Valentine! Wainamoinen is hurt baaadly! Valentine is firing away with more strikes - Wainamoinen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Valentine!
Leon Valentine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Haarmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fritz Haarmann!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haarmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haarmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haarmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Haarmann drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Haarmann off! Haarmann jumps back into Banner's guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haarmann is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haarmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Haarmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banner 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haarmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haarmann's guard.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Haarmann's brow.
Haarmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann looking to control.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Haarmann's brow.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haarmann's head.
Haarmann trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner is looking to advance position but Haarmann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banner has worked his arm free - good work by Banner!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well.
Haarmann tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner is pushing Haarmann's head away, looking to escape. Haarmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Haarmann working away.
Haarmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Haarmann prevents Banner from escaping the position.
Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haarmann's guard! Nice work there by Banner!
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haarmann wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
Banner wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haarmann is looking to get back to full guard here but Banner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Banner working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner 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.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haarmann. Haarmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner takes a swing at Haarmann's ribcage but misses.
Haarmann moves away from the strike by Banner.
Fritz Haarmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haarmann takes one to the side of the head.
Haarmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Haarmann ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner jabs at Haarmann's body.
Haarmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haarmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haarmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Haarmann ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jerome Le Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Haarmann.
Banner scores with a hook.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haarmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Haarmann looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Haarmann walks into a left hand.
Haarmann dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Haarmann's head and hops out.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haarmann is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haarmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haarmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner 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.
Haarmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner's guard.
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Haarmann is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner lands a right hand.
Haarmann has Banner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haarmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Haarmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haarmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haarmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Haarmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Haarmann. Haarmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerome Le Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner with a nice cross.
A cross from Banner lands.
Banner misses with a hook.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Haarmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haarmann misses with a straight right.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner thuds his right hand into Haarmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haarmann goes for a double leg but Banner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banner continues to drive forward.
Haarmann darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Haarmann into the cage.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerome Le Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner stuns Haarmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner cracks Haarmann with an open hand slap.
Haarmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Banner as Haarmann shoots in.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haarmann is rocked!
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haarmann can do to turn this around?
Haarmann walks into a left hand.
Haarmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Haarmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Haarmann like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Haarmann from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Le Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fritz Haarmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Zum Teufel!'.
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