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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimble Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble Cho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 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
43 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimble Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Cho avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Matthews as Cho shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matthews avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho with a poor takedown
and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
Cho has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Matthews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthews is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews is struggling to control the position.
Cho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to control but Cho is keeping busy.
Matthews is looking to escape.
Matthews trying to hold on to Cho's head to control him but Cho postures up.
Matthews really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cho decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Cho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cho defends it well.
Cho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Cho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matthews sprawls well. Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
Cho fails to land the takedown.
Kimble Cho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Cho ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cho is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Matthews tries to counter it with a takedown but Cho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cho dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Cho's head and hops out.
Cho fails with the takedown.
We've been informed that Matthews has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cho shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Cho. Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
Cho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews wants to counter with a clinch but Cho pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cho is defended easily by Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cho or perhaps it was just good defense by Matthews, which made it look bad.
Matthews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cho shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Cho dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Cho's head and hops out.
Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt - Matthews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cho shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cho darts in looking for a takedown but Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Cho into the cage.
Cho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Matthews dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matthews leaves Cho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cho defends it well.
Matthews stuffs the takedown.
Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Cho avoids it easily.
Cho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Cho persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho shoots for a takedown but Matthews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Cho shakes him off and moves away.
Peter Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt
so Matthews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Cho keeps moving.
Cho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cho shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Cho avoids it easily.
Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Cho goes for a double leg but Matthews avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matthews continues to drive forward.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Matthews tries to counter it with a takedown but Cho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cho is defended easily by Matthews.
Matthews with the counter takedown but Cho avoids it easily.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Matthews sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
Cho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews feints the counter takedown.
Cho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cho's guard.
Matthews trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Cho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matthews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cho stacks Matthews on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cho!
Matthews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matthews leaves Cho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cho dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matthews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimble Cho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cho dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho tries for a takedown but Matthews circles away easily
and Matthews counters with a single leg into guard. Cho didn't expect that.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Cho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matthews wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cho is now in half guard.
Matthews punching from the bottom.
Kimble Cho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews is looking to escape.
Kimble Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has a hand on Cho's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cho takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews is trying to escape the mount.
Cho trying to control but Matthews is having none of it.
Cho is really struggling to control Matthews but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews working to try and regain half guard.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but Cho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matthews wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Matthews wants to control but Cho is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Cho.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews is looking to improve his position but Cho isn't that keen on the idea.
Matthews tries to hold on but Cho postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimble Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Matthews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rolland Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolland Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster rushes Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monster has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Monster.
Barbosa letting Monster take a breather here.
Barbosa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barbosa manages to end up in side control.
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Monster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa prevents Monster from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster gets back to half guard.
Monster is trying to control but Barbosa passes into side control!
Monster wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa drags him back down.
Monster struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monster tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
Monster avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barbosa.
Barbosa controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster is looking to regain half guard here but Barbosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Monster pushes Barbosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barbosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barbosa moves into full mount!
Monster tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Monster is just holding on here. Barbosa manages to take his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barbosa controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tightening his grip on Monster, looking for the choke.
Barbosa is punishing Monster with strikes - can he finish him?!
Barbosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barbosa has the hooks in. Monster is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is not going to allow Monster to sit and survive in this position.
Barbosa controlling well, preventing Monster from escaping the position.
Barbosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Monster is defending well though. Barbosa let's go of the attempt for now.
Barbosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Monster's body.
Barbosa has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Monster.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monster manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barbosa's guard. Nice work there by Monster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monster shoots in but no luck this time.
Monster tries to clinch up
and Barbosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Monster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Monster keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbosa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Monster won't let him.
Barbosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Monster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monster's guard.
Barbosa prevents Monster from improving his position.
Monster is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monster avoid being mounted?
Paulo Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monster slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa feints and as Monster raises his hands in defense, Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barbosa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monster wants to control the position but Barbosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Monster is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barbosa jumps into side control!
Monster is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa controls the position.
Barbosa landing a few strikes.
Monster struggling a bit here.
Barbosa controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa blocks the strikes from Monster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Monster tries to clinch up.
Monster fails to land the takedown.
Monster wants to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Monster!
Monster is trying to get back to half guard.
Monster is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster is trying to work for a sweep but Barbosa has mounted him!
Monster is bucking up trying to escape but Barbosa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa has control of Monster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Monster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Monster has worked his arm free - good work by Monster!
Monster is pushing Barbosa's head away, looking to escape. Barbosa manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monster is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monster tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Monster is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monster avoid being mounted?
Barbosa wants to stand up but Monster is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Barbosa seems content to control.
Monster has hold of Barbosa's hands but Barbosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monster is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Monster is having none of it.
Monster wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Monster gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monster throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Monster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monster pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Monster clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster throwing strikes but missing.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Monster tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monster is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Barbosa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Downes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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153 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
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Downes!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downes tries to clinch but Jon moves out of range.
Downes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Downes scrambles back to his feet.
Jon punishes Downes's body with a nice straight punch.
Downes goes for a double leg but Jon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jon continues to drive forward.
Downes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Downes scrambles back to his feet.
Downes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Downes shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lil Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
Downes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jon sprawls well initially but Downes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Downes is on him like a limpet, forcing Jon back against the cage.
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!
Downes stalling in the clinch but Jon improves position.
Downes pulls guard successfully.
Downes is trying to control the position but Jon postures up.
Jon stays in close to Downes's body and controls the position.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Downes is keeping the position.
Jon postures up in Downes's guard and throws a big left but Downes blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downes keeping full guard, as Jon tries to pass.
Downes has his hands on Jon's head, controlling the position.
Jon trying to control the position from guard on top but Downes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Downes is trying to control the position but Jon postures up.
Downes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jon distracts Downes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Downes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jon wants to control from the top but Downes keeps moving.
Downes trying to keep a closed guard but Jon is proving a slippery customer.
Jon throwing strikes from guard but Downes blocks nicely.
Jon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Downes's head.
Jon is working Downes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downes keeping moving, preventing Jon from controlling successfully.
Jon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jon wants to control from the top but Downes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Downes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jon advances position into side control!
Downes regains half guard.
Downes gets full guard.
Jon connects with a couple of short punches.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Downes is keeping the position.
Downes has Jon pulled in close to control his posture.
Downes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jon preventing the sweep.
Jon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon working the ground and pound.
Downes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Downes wants to work for an arm triangle but Jon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jon wants to improve his position but Downes is controlling well.
Downes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Downes is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon is putting a hurting on Downes here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Jon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Downes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jon!
Downes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jon, who protects the arm well.
Downes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Downes tries for a kimura but Jon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Downes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon is looking to reverse the position.
Jon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downes can do to turn this around?
Downes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jon to his feet.
No joy there for Jon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon connects with a right hand. Downes shakes it off.
Downes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jon finds it's way round the side to connect with Downes's head.
Lil Jon is winning the standup battle so far.
Jon scores with a hook to the body. Downes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jon lands with an overhand left.
Downes looks to land a body kick but Jon moved away.
Jon lands a jab to Downes's midsection.
Jon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jon duly obliges.
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!
Jon checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Downes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jon.
Jon tries to keep at a distance but Downes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Downes trying to stall but Jon improves his position.
Jon lands a takedown into guard.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downes is keeping the position for now.
Downes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Downes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jon trying to control but Downes is working from the bottom.
Downes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jon tries to free his leg and advance position but Downes is retaining full guard.
Jon content to stall in guard here.
Lil Jon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jon wants to control from the top but Downes keeps moving.
Downes has momentary wrist control but Jon slips an elbow through the middle.
Jon distracts Downes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon postures up and lands a big shot to Downes's brow.
Downes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jon looking to pass the guard.
Downes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downes is trying to control the position but Jon postures up.
Downes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Downes looking for a guillotine here but Jon defends easily.
Jon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Downes's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Jon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Downes needs to keep his hands up - Jon had a free shot at his head there.
Downes slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Downes tries for a takedown but Jon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jon, as that shot connected.
Jon cracks Downes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Jon misses.
Downes shoots in for a double leg but Jon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Downes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jon swivels and escapes.
Lil Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cale Downes.
Jon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Downes is rocked!
Jon connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Downes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lil Jon!
Lil Jon 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Octavio Gimenez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.5lbs 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. Kurt Vogel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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27
142 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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19
146 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Vogel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Octavio Gimenez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimenez throws a shot from downtown. Vogel moves away and avoids it.
Vogel 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.
Gimenez scores with a nice strike.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Vogel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vogel scrambles back to his feet.
Octavio Gimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimenez stuns Vogel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogel was well out of range. Poor timing from Gimenez.
Gimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vogel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vogel gets a takedown into half guard.
Vogel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vogel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel wants to pass the guard but Gimenez is defending well.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogel misses with a head shot. Gimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel content to stall in guard here.
Gimenez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
Vogel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vogel is putting a hurting on Gimenez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vogel tries to score with some ground and pound. Gimenez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vogel is trying to ground and pound but Gimenez uses the momentary lack of control by Vogel to regain half guard.
Vogel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gimenez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vogel.
Vogel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimenez defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gimenez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vogel working the head and body with strikes.
Gimenez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vogel 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.
Vogel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gimenez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vogel.
Vogel wants to control but Gimenez is keeping him busy.
Vogel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel throwing shots but Gimenez is blocking nicely.
Vogel misses with a head shot. Gimenez uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel distracts Gimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vogel throws a strike but Gimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vogel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vogel pushes Gimenez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vogel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gimenez!
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!
Vogel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Vogel 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.
Gimenez takes a swing at Vogel's ribcage but misses.
Vogel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vogel closes the distance and pushes Gimenez back into the cage.
Vogel fails to pull guard.
Gimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vogel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vogel lands in his opponent's guard.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gimenez trying to control the position.
Vogel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel stands up over Gimenez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vogel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Gimenez keeps moving.
Vogel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel postures up in Gimenez's guard and throws a big left but Gimenez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel trying to control but Gimenez is working from the bottom.
Vogel stopping the sweep attempt from Gimenez.
Gimenez is breathing heavily.
Vogel works over Gimenez with some ground and pound from guard.
Vogel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vogel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogel postures up.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gimenez's head.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurt Vogel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vogel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogel is in close to Gimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vogel lands a couple of digs.
Gimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gimenez is rocked!
Vogel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gimenez keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel distracts Gimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogel working some strikes from top position.
Vogel is working Gimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gimenez is still in real trouble! Can Vogel finish him?
Vogel throws a strike but Gimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gimenez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vogel has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gimenez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gimenez seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogel is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Vogel dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vogel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vogel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gimenez swivels and escapes.
Gimenez throws out a loose jab but Vogel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogel is looking to clinch.
Vogel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gimenez looks to land a left hand but Vogel moved out of range nicely.
Vogel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vogel is defended easily by Gimenez.
A little jabbing left from Gimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Vogel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vogel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gimenez can do to turn this around?
Gimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gimenez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vogel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Octavio Gimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel postures up.
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vogel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vogel throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Vogel is looking to work some ground and pound but Gimenez has wrist control.
Vogel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vogel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vogel cracks Gimenez with a solid left hand.
Gimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gimenez, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel content to stall in guard here.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Vogel forces his way into half guard.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gimenez taking some punishment here, with Vogel in his half guard.
Vogel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel slips a nice elbow through Gimenez's hands, connecting with Gimenez's forehead.
Gimenez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vogel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vogel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gimenez has hold of Vogel's hands but Vogel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vogel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vogel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gimenez defending well though.
Gimenez taking some punishment here, with Vogel in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gimenez is staying active underneath Vogel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vogel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gimenez has hold of Vogel's hands but Vogel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Vogel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vogel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogan Aye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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35
203 lbs
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37
223 lbs
20 - 15 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shogan Aye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boa looking to score a takedown here. Aye is defending well but Boa drives through and ends up in Aye's guard.
Boa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boa is one step ahead there.
Aye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boa wants to get up but he can't break Aye's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aye's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boa distracts Aye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boa controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boa is now in half guard.
Boa seems to be working for a kimura but Aye defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boa in particular looking to stall.
Boa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aye's head.
Boa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Boa is going to stand back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boa gets a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Boa 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.
Aye wants to improve his position but Boa is controlling well.
Boa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aye is defending against the submission attempts here by Boa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boa is working away from the top position though.
Boa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aye gets back to full guard.
Boa trying to control but Aye is working from the bottom.
Aye is trying to control the position but Boa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boa trying to control the position from guard on top but Aye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aye working a defensive guard here.
Boa pushes down on Aye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boa tries to stand and escape but Aye is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aye is pressing down on Boa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aye looking for a sweep. Not yet Aye, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constrictor Boa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aye lands with a shot to the body.
Boa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aye, who protects the arm well.
Boa trying to control the position but Aye is working away.
Boa controls the position.
Boa is looking to take a break and control but Aye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boa tries to stand but Aye is controlling his head.
Aye tries to bench press Boa off him but Boa keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Aye tries to bench press Boa off him but Boa keeps the position.
Constrictor Boa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aye keeps working.
Boa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boa trying to control the action but Aye is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aye is trying to get back to half guard.
Boa working the head and body with strikes.
Aye is looking to reverse the position.
Boa has control of an arm but Aye manages to advance to Boa's back!
Aye is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boa for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aye tries to get the hooks in deep but Boa pushed the leg off.
Boa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boa needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Aye is persistently looking for the submission but Boa is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aye is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Boa is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Aye's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aye's guard. Nice work there by Boa.
Boa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aye's closed guard. He's half up but Aye has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aye pivots and extends the arm, Boa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aye! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogan Aye!
After winning the bout, Shogan Aye thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom has chosen Erika - I Don't Know as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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43
182 lbs
42 - 27 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom cracks Blazing with a good jab.
Blazing throws a front kick aimed at De Noteboom's knee but De Noteboom avoids it well.
A big left from Blazing misses.
Some wild striking there from Blazing.
De Noteboom fails to land the takedown.
Blake Blazing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazing blocks a jab.
Blazing is looking for a counter combo.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Blazing.
De Noteboom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blazing defends it well.
Blazing looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Noteboom tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Noteboom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Noteboom walks into a straight right hand from Blazing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a head kick.
Blazing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Noteboom throws a hook to the side of Blazing's head but Blazing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazing.
Blazing throws a push kick but De Noteboom slaps the foot to one side.
Blake Blazing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Noteboom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blazing but Blazing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Noteboom avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Noteboom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Noteboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blazing misses with a few strikes there.
Blazing missing with a left hand there. De Noteboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Blazing.
Blazing throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blazing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Noteboom.
A punch combination from Blazing misses.
And De Noteboom tries to counter it with a takedown but Blazing pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Blazing lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom drives through and clinches with Blazing against the cage.
Blazing is pressed up against the cage. De Noteboom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blazing down to the mat. Blazing avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blake Blazing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
De Noteboom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazing.
De Noteboom misses the jab.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazing scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Noteboom lands a jab.
De Noteboom throws a looping overhand right but Blazing ducks down to avoid it.
De Noteboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blazing tests De Noteboom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blazing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Blazing.
De Noteboom with the counter takedown but Blazing avoids it easily.
Blazing fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blazing thows a leg kick but De Noteboom checks it
and De Noteboom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blazing's guard.
Blazing manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Noteboom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blazing prevents it.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
Blazing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazing taking a breather.
De Noteboom misses with some punches.
De Noteboom goes for a takedown attempt but Blazing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Noteboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blazing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Noteboom drops his hands momentarily and Blazing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blazing looks to land a left hand but De Noteboom moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Blazing 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.
De Noteboom lands with an overhand left.
Blazing throws a body punch but De Noteboom moves out of range.
A cross from Blazing lands.
Blazing throws a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Blazing is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from De Noteboom.
Blazing tries to get to full guard but De Noteboom has control of the leg.
Blazing wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing wants to control but De Noteboom is keeping busy.
Blazing taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Blazing is blocking nicely.
Blazing keeps control of the position for the meantime.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom wants to take a breather but Blazing is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom thows a huge punch but Blazing dodges it nicely.
Blazing on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blazing defending well though.
Blazing is refusing to be controlled, as De Noteboom sits in half guard.
Blazing has one foot on De Noteboom's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Blazing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Blazing.
De Noteboom lands a jab.
De Noteboom slips a jab and a cross from Blazing.
De Noteboom closes the distance and pushes Blazing back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blazing prevents the takedown attempt.
De Noteboom wants a takedown.
Blake Blazing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Noteboom.
Blazing is trying to break free.
De Noteboom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blazing misses with a double jab.
Blazing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blazing's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Noteboom under the eye.
De Noteboom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Noteboom drops his hands momentarily and Blazing takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Noteboom is rocked!
De Noteboom might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blazing Throws a clean left jab. Blazing Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with De Noteboom's chin! De Noteboom crumbles to the ground and Blazing follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Blazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blake Blazing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Noodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Volcanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
62 - 30 - 2 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Noodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
62 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Volcanic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volcanic blocks a jab.
Volcanic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noodle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volcanic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volcanic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volcanic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Volcanic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volcanic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volcanic defending well as Noodle loads up on a big left hand.
Noodle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volcanic swivels and escapes.
Volcanic throws a sloppy head kick and Noodle moves out of range easily.
Noodle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Volcanic on his heels. He'll look to pass Volcanic's guard now, I'm sure.
Noodle trying to control but Volcanic is working from the bottom.
Volcanic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noodle postures up in Volcanic's guard and throws a big left but Volcanic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volcanic holds on and takes a little breather.
Volcanic keeping moving, preventing Noodle from controlling successfully.
Noodle throws a strike but Volcanic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Volcanic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Noodle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist 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.
Noodle wants to get back to his feet but Volcanic passes into half guard.
Volcanic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Noodle wants to control but Volcanic is keeping busy.
Noodle is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volcanic is looking to advance position but Noodle won't allow it.
Well, if Volcanic 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volcanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noodle throws out the jab.
Noodle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noodle looks for a takedown but Volcanic sprawls well.
Volcanic lands an overhand right.
Volcanic looking to score a takedown here. Noodle is defending well but Volcanic drives through and ends up in Noodle's guard.
Noodle wants to get back to his feet but Volcanic passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noodle wants to improve his position but Volcanic is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noodle wants to control but Volcanic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volcanic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Noodle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noodle working a defensive guard but Volcanic passes into half guard.
Noodle wants to get back to full guard but Volcanic has passed into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noodle tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volcanic scores with a takedown into Noodle's guard.
Volcanic tries to free his leg and advance position but Noodle is retaining full guard.
Noodle working a defensive guard here.
Volcanic content to stall in guard here.
Volcanic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noodle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noodle is trying to control the position but Volcanic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volcanic won't allow Noodle to sweep him here.
Noodle wants to get back to his feet but Volcanic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noodle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Volcanic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Noodle is in trouble now - Volcanic has advanced to mount!
Volcanic avoids the attempt from Noodle to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Volcanic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Volcanic!
Danny Volcanic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kucharski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard has chosen Your pussy's glued to a building on fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zackary Finyard enters the cage!
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36
146 lbs
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37
139 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Kucharski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Finyard!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finyard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kucharski's waist but Kucharski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finyard off to one side.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard moves in looking to clinch but Kucharski pushes him off.
Finyard looks to land a combination but Kucharski avoids it well.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finyard misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackary Finyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kucharski tries to sprawl out of it but Finyard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kucharski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kucharski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kucharski as he avoids it easily.
Kucharski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kucharski tries to keep at a distance but Finyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kucharski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kucharski jumps guard but Finyard stands there with Kucharski around his waist. Kucharski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Finyard stalling in the clinch.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finyard to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Finyard decides to pull guard.
Finyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finyard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.
Kucharski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kucharski won't allow Finyard to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucharski stays in close to Finyard's body and controls the position.
Finyard is pulling down on Kucharski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kucharski, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finyard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kucharski was covering up waiting for the punch and Finyard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finyard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kucharski dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finyard trying to keep a closed guard but Kucharski is proving a slippery customer.
Kucharski wants to pass the guard but Finyard is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kucharski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Finyard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucharski has managed to get both his arms back between Finyard's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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.
Kucharski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick from Finyard lands but Kucharski takes it in his stride.
Finyard tries to clinch there but Kucharski circles away.
Kucharski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finyard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finyard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucharski avoiding damage as Finyard throws knees to the body.
Kucharski tries to pull guard but Finyard holds him up against the cage and eventually Kucharski drops back down to his feet.
Kucharski takes a shot to the head.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
Kucharski is trying to pull guard but Finyard has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Kucharski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kucharski pulls guard.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finyard manages to get himself to full guard.
Finyard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard is trying to control the position but Kucharski postures up.
Finyard looking for a sweep. Not yet Finyard, not yet.
Finyard looking for a guillotine here but Kucharski defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Finyard wants to sweep here but Kucharski controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kucharski manages to get himself to full guard.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Finyard trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Finyard with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finyard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kucharski, up you get!
Finyard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kucharski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finyard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kucharski throwing a counter right hand but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Finyard misses with a head kick.
Finyard tries to clinch but Kucharski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kucharski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finyard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Finyard there.
Finyard darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard 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!
Finyard throws a sloppy head kick and Kucharski moves out of range easily.
Kucharski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finyard throws a leg kick but Kucharski sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kucharski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Finyard misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Finyard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kucharski is controlling Finyard's posture.
Finyard wants to control from the top but Kucharski keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard advances position into side control!
Finyard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kucharski dodges the ground and pound from Finyard.
Kucharski trying to remain calm as Finyard controls from the top position.
Finyard trying to control the action but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Finyard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kucharski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Finyard moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Finyard misses with the ground and pound.
Kucharski is not content to let Finyard control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucharski moves out of range as Finyard throws a body kick.
Kucharski is looking to counter punch.
Finyard tries to clinch up but Kucharski circles away and keeps his distance.
Finyard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Finyard is defended easily by Kucharski.
Kucharski tries to sprawl but Finyard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finyard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kucharski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Finyard.
Finyard wants to pass to mount but Kucharski is defending the position.
Kucharski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Finyard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Finyard's back!
Michal Kucharski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
After winning the bout, Zackary Finyard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen Atreyu-Ex's and oh's as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewen Davis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yakovchenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davis circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Davis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Davis tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakovchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
Davis dives in and scores a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakovchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Yakovchenko blocks nicely.
Davis 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.
Davis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Davis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yakovchenko screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Davis! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ewen Davis!
A victorious Ewen Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lary Divers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Forgiveness. Jack Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divers tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working for a kimura but Divers is defending it quite comfortably.
Divers wants to get back to full guard.
Divers trying to control here.
Divers is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Divers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Divers is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Divers sneaks back into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Divers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Divers is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones prevents Divers from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Divers's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Divers is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divers is trying to keep Jones in close.
Divers can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Divers wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Divers is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
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.
Divers is wriggling around trying to escape but Jones has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Divers taps out and Jones picks up the big win! Great work there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
A relieved looking Jack Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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