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CCR 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Hager had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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224 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Hager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hager shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hager is taking a breather. Martinez 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.
Martinez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hager has managed to pass to side control instead.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Hager landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hager.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hager trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hager is chipping away with strikes.
Martinez looks to move to half guard but instead Hager has passed into mount! Damn!
Martinez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hager.
Hager unloading with bombs!
Martinez is rocked!
Hager postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Martinez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Martinez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Hager!
Patrick Hager took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildslap is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Schwifty. Rancho Wildslap 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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245 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Almeida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wildslap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wildslap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wildslap darts in and clinches Almeida up against the cage.
Wildslap lands a takedown into guard.
Wildslap working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Almeida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wildslap.
Wildslap is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap is stalling in the full guard.
Almeida wants to sweep here but Wildslap controlling him for the moment.
Wildslap sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wildslap throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wildslap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wildslap taking a breather here.
Almeida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
The ground and pound from Wildslap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Almeida defending against the ground and pound.
Almeida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Wildslap politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wildslap prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Wildslap seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap cracks Almeida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wildslap lands a few punches from side control.
Wildslap is putting a hurting on Almeida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Almeida being controlled for a moment.
Wildslap connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Wildslap happy to just control the position for now.
Almeida is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Almeida is avoiding damage well.
Wildslap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wildslap postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Almeida is being controlled here.
Wildslap has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Almeida is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wildslap yanks on the arm and Almeida is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wildslap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rancho Wildslap!
A very excited looking Rancho Wildslap 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Canthropus's choice of entrance music: Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Pithe Canthropus struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Pithe Canthropus 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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165 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 41 - 2, fighting out of London, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez defending well as Canthropus loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus swinging wildly here.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jimenez counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Canthropus knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Canthropus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Canthropus's body.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a sloppy body shot
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Canthropus tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canthropus looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez thumps Canthropus with a low kick.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez lands an uppercut, right on the button! Canthropus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Pithe Canthropus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwegowy East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIchael Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by I Can't Think- Whole Wheat Bread. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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194 lbs
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199 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwegowy East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIchael Henley!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henley takes the fight into the clinch.
East tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henley's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
Henley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henley tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henley to the ground. Henley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
East stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
East swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Henley tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Henley looks for the body kick but East saw that one coming.
Good work by Henley as he checks the leg kick.
Henley tries to land a leg kick but East saw it coming and moves away.
Henley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from East.
Henley lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley lands a head kick!
Henley clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East tries to break free but Henley pushes him back against the cage.
East misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henley is stalling here.
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East drops his hands momentarily and Henley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henley moves away.
Henley stalks East and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into East's face. East staggers backwards, shaken.
Henley darts in and clinches East up against the cage.
East has Henley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
East has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
East is trying to break free.
East goes for a takedown attempt but Henley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Henley.
East can't get the takedown.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henley takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henley has East pressed against the cage.
East is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Henley is keeping busy.
Henley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Henley.
Henley leaning his opponent against the cage.
East can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley cracks East with a nice body shot.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henley.
East misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Henley - that will leave a mark!
Henley moves into the clinch.
East wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henley just leaning against East, taking a breather.
Henley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Henley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Henley landing knees to the body.
East is breathing heavily.
Henley effectively controlling the action here.
Henley is pushing East up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Henley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by MIchael Henley.
East ducks right into an uppercut from Henley.
East looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Henley moves into the clinch.
East tries a body shot but Henley blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley slowing the pace effectively.
Henley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
East wants to take the fight to the mat but Henley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Henley.
East letting Henley take a breather here.
East creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on East's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henley moves into range and clinches up with East.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley 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.
A jab lands there for East.
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Henley tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Henley connects with a leg kick. East looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Henley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Henley.
Henley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MIchael Henley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Henley.
Henley darts in and clinches East up against the cage.
East misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Henley.
MIchael Henley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
East has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henley just leaning against East, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henley stalling.
Henley stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East is looking for a takedown.
Henley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
East has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Henley wants to clinch.
East fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henley avoids it really well and circles away.
Henley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Henley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Henley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gwegowy East is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Henley.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but East swats him away and circles back towards the center.
East takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East needs to keep his hands up - Henley had a free shot at his head there.
Henley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henley tries to clinch up but East circles away and keeps his distance.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.
It looked like East wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
East shoots in for a takedown but Henley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Henley kicks off East and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - East circles away.
Henley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
East fails with the takedown.
Henley has closed the distance and engaged East in a clinch.
Henley stops a takedown attempt from East.
Henley lands a left hand that snaps the head of East backwards.
Henley drags the fight down to the ground.
Henley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Henley.
Henley breaks the clinch.
East throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but East swats him away and circles back towards the center.
East throws a big shot that misses.
East is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Henley.
Henley drives through and clinches with East against the cage.
Henley stalling against the cage.
East looking for a takedown.
East creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Henley unloads a knee to the mid-section. East lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henley scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Henley.
Henley taking a breather.
Henley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Henley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henley throws a head kick but East moves out of range.
Henley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
East is trying to force a seperation but Henley has the dominant position.
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henley tries to clinch
and East counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
East takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
East is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
East throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley is trying to get back to full guard.
Henley is trying to control but can't.
East lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East is thwarting Henley's attempts to control the position.
Henley is looking for a sweep. East is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
East is pressing down on Henley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henley is holding on for now.
East not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henley tries to get to full guard but East has control of the leg.
East landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
East throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MIchael Henley has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
East throwing shots but Henley is blocking nicely.
East looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
East is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MIchael Henley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Henley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Henley wants to stand and escape but East is having none of it.
Henley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Henley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henley digs a good body shot into East's ribs.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
East takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Henley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henley jabs East right on the nose. East blinks but takes it well.
East shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henley as he jumps to the side.
Gwegowy East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East gets cracked there but stands up to it.
East on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
East gets tackled into the cage by Henley. Henley maintains the clinch.
Henley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henley lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Henley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henley.
Come on Henley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Henley effectively controlling the action here.
Henley manages to break the clinch.
East pulls out of a head kick attempt.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Henley gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gwegowy East. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henley.
A right-left combo lands from Henley.
Henley gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIchael Henley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henley 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIchael Henley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Ragnaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnaar has chosen Lillasyster - Berätta det för Lina as his entrance music. Ivar Ragnaar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evan Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Ragnaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Ragnaar 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.
Ragnaar thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnaar tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Ragnaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Ragnaar.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas 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.
Ragnaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Ragnaar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnaar connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnaar counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
Ragnaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Ragnaar sprawls well.
Ragnaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnaar! But no joy.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivar Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ragnaar thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Ragnaar lands with a slapping head kick.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnaar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Ragnaar lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Ragnaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Ragnaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Ragnaar.
Thomas 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.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar landing knees to the head.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
A cross from Ragnaar lands.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnaar thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ragnaar pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnaar, which made it look bad.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Ragnaar scores with a head kick.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Ragnaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ragnaar lands a head shot.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnaar throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnaar!
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Ragnaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ragnaar lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ragnaar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnaar connects with a high kick.
Ragnaar moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
Ragnaar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnaar to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Ragnaar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnaar lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Ragnaar defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnaar! But no joy.
Ragnaar rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar - that landed with a thud.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Ragnaar is controlling the position.
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnaar has managed to clinch.
Ragnaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a right hand.
Ragnaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Ragnaar lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ragnaar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnaar!
Ivar Ragnaar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Szalony Adi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maicol Raul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
187 lbs
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24
190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Szalony Adi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicol Raul!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raul manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adi preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Raul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adi trying to control but Raul is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adi controls the pace.
Raul is striking off his back. Adi thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Adi thows a huge punch but Raul dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adi is looking for a kimura here.
Raul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raul is looking for a sweep. Adi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adi pulls his head out easily.
Adi is looking to take a break and control but Raul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adi is thwarting Raul's attempts to control the position.
Adi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raul is just riding it out for now. Adi eventually gives up the hold.
Adi is trying to work for a kimura but Raul is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raul on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Adi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Raul flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Adi is keen to just control but Raul is a slippery customer.
Adi seems to be working for a kimura but Raul defends the submission attempt.
Raul is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adi jumps into side control!
Adi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Adi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Raul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adi but great work by Raul.
Adi regains half guard.
Raul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raul is looking for a kimura but Adi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raul to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adi defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul cracks Adi with a solid left hand.
Adi is trying to keep Raul in close.
Adi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adi has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raul throws a few punches from the bottom. Adi seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Szalony Adi!
During a confident post fight interview, Szalony Adi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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203 lbs
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192 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tudekiks blocks the leg kick.
Tudekiks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dux blocks a head kick by Tudekiks.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Dux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tudekiks at a distance.
Tudekiks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Dux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tudekiks avoids it.
Dux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
Tudekiks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tudekiks is out of range and Dux settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tudekiks.
Dux throws a poor cross that misses
and Tudekiks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tudekiks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Tudekiks blocks a jab.
Tudekiks is looking for the big counter here.
Tudekiks moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Tudekiks scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Dux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudekiks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tudekiks blocks a head kick by Dux.
Tudekiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tudekiks avoids the head kick by Dux.
Tudekiks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tudekiks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tudekiks avoiding damage as Dux throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudekiks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tudekiks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tudekiks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dux tries to land knees in the clinch but Tudekiks avoids the damage to the body.
Dux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tudekiks blocks a body shot from Dux.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
Tudekiks managing to block the knees to the body from Dux.
Nice elbow from Dux.
Dux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tudekiks scores with a hook to the body.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudekiks blocks it with crossed arms.
Dux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dux misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tudekiks is able to avoid easily.
Dux misses with a left hand
and Tudekiks counters with a crisp one two that drops Dux! Tudekiks thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dux to his feet! Dux is in big trouble!
Dux throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and Tudekiks counters with a left right combination that sends Dux crashing to the mat - Tudekiks wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Dux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sarkisyan. Sarkisyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarkisyan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Springfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarkisyan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Springfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
An inside leg kick lands from Springfield.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Sarkisyan.
Springfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Sarkisyan with a hook.
Nice body kick from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aharon Sarkisyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisyan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield scores with a takedown into Sarkisyan's 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.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Springfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarkisyan has his hands on Springfield's head, controlling the position.
Springfield trying to control but Sarkisyan is working from the bottom.
Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarkisyan pulls Springfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Springfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Springfield is pushing down on Sarkisyan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sarkisyan is fighting to maintain full guard but Springfield has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sarkisyan wants to improve his position but Springfield is controlling well.
Sarkisyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Springfield.
Sarkisyan trying to control here.
Springfield wants to pass the guard but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Springfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Springfield seems content to control.
Sarkisyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Springfield prevents Sarkisyan from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Springfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sarkisyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Springfield moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Sarkisyan's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body kick from Springfield.
Sarkisyan connects with a jab.
Sarkisyan scores with a head kick.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarkisyan as he jumps to the side.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Sarkisyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan misses with the combination.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Springfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarkisyan is wise to it.
Springfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springfield thows a leg kick but Sarkisyan checks it
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Sarkisyan's leg but Sarkisyan calmly moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sarkisyan, as that shot connected.
Sarkisyan scores with a nice strike.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarkisyan as he avoids it easily.
Springfield tries a head kick but it misses.
As Springfield tries to get set, Sarkisyan tries to push him back and clinch up but Springfield manages to avoid the attempt.
Springfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick but Springfield moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan 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.
Sarkisyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarkisyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarkisyan scores with a body shot.
Crunch! Springfield slams his shin into Sarkisyan's torso.
Sarkisyan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Springfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Springfield checks a low kick from Sarkisyan.
Springfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Springfield moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Sarkisyan tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan stuffs the takedown.
Sarkisyan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springfield manages to circle out of the way.
Springfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Springfield motions for Sarkisyan to come forward. Springfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarkisyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Springfield throws a chopping leg kick but Sarkisyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Springfield avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan cracks Springfield with a good jab.
Sarkisyan clobbers Springfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Sarkisyan catches Springfield right on the button with a cross.
Springfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarkisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarkisyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springfield in his tracks.
Springfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sarkisyan defends well and Springfield ends up having to push Sarkisyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Springfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springfield has managed to clinch.
Springfield manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarkisyan stays in close to Springfield's body and controls the position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Sarkisyan defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sarkisyan wanted to stand there but Springfield had control of the position.
Springfield is looking for a triangle but Sarkisyan pushes his legs off easily.
Sarkisyan is posturing up here but Springfield has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sarkisyan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sarkisyan has to tap! Slick submission there by Springfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aspen Springfield thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Kazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kami Kazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazi tries to land a front kick but Locke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Locke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazi.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kazi, right into the meat.
Locke tests Kazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kazi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Locke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kazi avoids the body shot from Locke.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Kazi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi misses with a head kick.
Kazi moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazi misses with a wild body shot.
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke flicks out a counter leg kick but Kazi steps away.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazi in his tracks.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Locke thuds a left hand into Kazi's body.
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi blocking some punches.
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!
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke prevents Kazi from breaking the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke breaks the clinch.
Locke walks into a left hand.
Kazi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazi looks to throw a body kick
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Locke misses with an uppercut.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Locke.
Locke misses with a low kick as Kazi jumps back.
Kazi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Locke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Kazi pushes him off.
Kazi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Locke if he has to take too many more of those.
Locke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kami Kazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Kazi.
Kazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Kazi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Locke misses with a wild body shot.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
Locke defending well as Kazi loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Kazi.
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Kazi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Locke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kazi does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazi misses with a right hand
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Locke avoids the head kick by Kazi.
Locke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Kazi finds it's target.
Kazi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Locke will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Locke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kazi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Locke. That's going to slow Kazi down.
Kazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazi with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kami Kazi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Locke pushes Kazi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Locke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Locke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kazi.
Kazi throws a lazy right hand but Locke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke lands with a shot 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!
Kazi throws an off balance right hand
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Locke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazi blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Locke.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kazi prevents a body shot from Locke.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazi wants to slow Locke down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick by Kazi misses
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazi throws a solid leg kick but Locke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kazi.
Locke thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazi throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi misses the jab.
Kazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kazi throws a hook but Locke avoids it easily.
Kazi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazi misses with a low kick.
Locke looks to land a combination but Kazi avoids it well.
Kazi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kazi takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazi throws a lazy head kick
and Locke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kazi throws a sloppy head kick and Locke moves out of range easily.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick.
Kazi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Locke moves out of range of the body kick from Kazi.
Locke is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Locke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Locke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Kazi throws a big counter combination but Locke scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazi lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Kazi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Locke avoids the body shot from Kazi.
Kazi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazi throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
Kazi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazi throws the kick towards the body but Locke avoids it.
Kazi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kami Kazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kazi.
Locke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Locke closes the distance and clinches.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kazi's efforts to push away.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazi is looking to break free of the clinch but Locke has double underhooks.
Kazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Locke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kazi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Locke's head.
Kazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Locke throws a body punch but Kazi moves out of range.
Kazi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Locke is out of range and Kazi settles back down.
Kazi loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters by moving into the clinch.
Locke slowing the pace effectively.
Locke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Locke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Locke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Kazi blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazi controls his hands.
Locke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazi's elbow.
Locke lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Kazi blocks an uppercut.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
Locke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Locke is working Kazi over against the cage.
Kazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazi is just out of range.
Locke tries to clinch but Kazi is having none of it.
Locke throws a combination. Kazi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Locke.
Kazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kazi lands a glancing blow to the side of Locke's head.
Kazi throws a body kick that misses.
Kazi thows a leg kick but Locke checks it
and Locke counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kazi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Locke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Locke as he checks the leg kick.
Locke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kazi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Locke scores with a hook.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazi throws an overhand right that lands on Locke's shoulder, as Locke tries to avoid the shot.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Locke closes the distance and pushes Kazi back into the cage.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazi backwards.
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Locke catches Kazi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Kazi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazi throws a head kick that misses
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Locke moves out of range as Kazi throws a body kick.
Locke tries to counter with a clinch but Kazi shakes him off and moves away.
Kazi throws a head kick but Locke moves out of range.
It seemed like Locke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazi misses with a left hand
and Locke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kazi rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Locke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke tries to work over Kazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazi manages to break the clinch.
Locke blocks the body kick.
A nice combination there by Locke.
Kazi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Locke blocks a head kick by Kazi.
Locke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Kazi.
Locke avoids a kick to the body.
Locke clinches up against the cage.
Locke misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Locke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiro Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akagi comes to the cage accompanied by Nash the Slash - American Band. Jose Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasuhiro Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi misses with a looping left.
Akagi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akagi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akagi's half guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akagi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Akagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Akagi is adopting a defensive guard.
Akagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akagi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Akagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Akagi'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.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control but Akagi is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva lunges at Akagi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akagi's hand.
Akagi tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to take a breather but Akagi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva thows a huge punch but Akagi dodges it nicely.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Silva is working for a kimura but Akagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to advance to full mount but Akagi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Akagi blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Akagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akagi throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Akagi lands an overhand right.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akagi stuffs the takedown.
Akagi tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Akagi works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Akagi counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Akagi to acknowledge the strikes.
Yasuhiro Akagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Silva.
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!
Akagi looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Akagi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi cracks Silva with a left hook right on the temple and Silva goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Akagi lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Silva is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yasuhiro Akagi!
Yasuhiro Akagi retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Yasuhiro Akagi 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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