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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Hedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Gleeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Hedes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Hedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedes throws a shot to the body.
Gleeson drops Hedes with a beautiful combination! Hedes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gleeson is looking for the KO!
It looks like John Hedes has been cut.
Gleeson lands a hook that stumbles Hedes back into the cage. Gleeson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Hedes to the canvas! Gleeson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Hedes has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ross Gleeson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reikyan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Whittaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reikyan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whittaker did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Whittaker defends it.
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Whittaker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reikyan Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Sezorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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165 lbs
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155 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Sezorro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daebyeol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daebyeol showed some decent athleticism there.
Sezorro looking for submissions off his back.
Daebyeol sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sezorro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Daebyeol is tapping! Great win for Sezorro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Sezorro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Lestrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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198 lbs
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Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Lestrange!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paunovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lestrange tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paunovic misses with an uppercut. Lestrange saw that one coming.
Lestrange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Paunovic instigates a clinch.
Lestrange is trying to break the clinch but Paunovic has him pressed against the cage.
Paunovic lands a shot to the body.
Paunovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paunovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lestrange changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paunovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paunovic lands with a nice body kick.
Paunovic lands a jab to the nose.
Paunovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lestrange has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic misses with a wild body shot.
Paunovic cracks Lestrange with a hook to the temple - Lestrange is on wobbly legs here! Paunovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lestrange falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Paunovic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afonso Aloisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afonso Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonzo Green!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Aloisio.
Aloisio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aloisio missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aloisio.
Aloisio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Green tried to score with a low kick but Aloisio checks it.
Aloisio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aloisio misses with a combination
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aloisio is trying to get back to half guard.
Aloisio tries to control but Green manages to take his back.
Aloisio rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
Aloisio trying to control the hands but Green won't let him.
Green has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Aloisio manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but Green passes into half guard.
Aloisio controlling the position for now.
Aloisio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio wants to control but Green manages to buck him off and is now in Aloisio's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Aloisio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aloisio, not yet.
Aloisio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aloisio wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aloisio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Aloisio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aloisio tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Aloisio shows good takedown defense.
Green misses with a few strikes there.
Green avoids the body shot from Aloisio.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Aloisio feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Aloisio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Aloisio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green throws a low kick, looking for Aloisio's leg but Aloisio calmly moves out of range.
Green avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
Green throws a front kick aimed at Aloisio's knee but Aloisio avoids it well.
Aloisio lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aloisio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Green has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green checks a leg kick.
Aloisio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aloisio's corner calls for a 1-2. Aloisio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aloisio.
Aloisio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Aloisio settles back down.
A good leg kick by Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Green changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Aloisio circles away easily
and Aloisio counters with a nice uppercut.
Aloisio lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Afonso Aloisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Aloisio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green blocks the body kick.
Aloisio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aloisio.
Green wants to clinch
and Aloisio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Aloisio.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Aloisio slams his shin into Green's torso.
Aloisio has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aloisio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Green lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green blocks a head kick by Aloisio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Aloisio misses.
Aloisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aloisio.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloisio but Aloisio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aloisio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Green's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aloisio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Aloisio tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aloisio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Aloisio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Aloisio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Afonso Aloisio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Green takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aloisio. That's going to slow Green down.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Aloisio blocks the leg kick.
Aloisio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aloisio.
Aloisio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aloisio to the ground. Green is now in Aloisio's guard.
Aloisio has his feet on Green's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Aloisio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Aloisio thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Aloisio.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aloisio defends well and Green ends up having to push Aloisio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Green.
Afonso Aloisio is winning the standup battle so far.
Aloisio loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Aloisio lands a high kick!
Green wants to clinch.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green moves into range and clinches up with Aloisio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio breaks from the clinch.
Aloisio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alonzo Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Aloisio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aloisio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Green avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
Green wants to counter the offense by Aloisio and move into the clinch position.
Aloisio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Green if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aloisio dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
Aloisio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aloisio wants it to stay on the feet.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aloisio.
Aloisio lands with an overhand left.
Green pushes Aloisio up against the cage in a clinch.
Aloisio is trying to force a seperation but Green has the dominant position.
Green is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afonso Aloisio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aloisio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aloisio sprawls well. Aloisio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Aloisio is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Green tries to stall but Aloisio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aloisio breaks from the clinch.
Green defending well as Aloisio loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aloisio's half guard.
Aloisio pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a low kick, looking for Green's leg but Green calmly moves out of range.
Green tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aloisio tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green is looking to clinch.
Aloisio throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Aloisio throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Aloisio.
Aloisio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aloisio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aloisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aloisio throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Green as he checks the leg kick.
Green drives through with a takedown into Aloisio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aloisio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Green is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aloisio's guard.
Aloisio is pulling down on Green's head. It's preventing any offense from Green, at least for the moment.
Aloisio keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloisio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Aloisio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green dives in for a single leg takedown but Aloisio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Afonso Aloisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aloisio slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donk. Aloisio catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Aloisio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aloisio throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Aloisio misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aloisio.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aloisio as he avoids it easily.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aloisio pinned against the cage. Aloisio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afonso Aloisio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aloisio, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afonso Aloisio!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adriano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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145 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adriano Silva!
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, Rex Ruger!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ruger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ruger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruger has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva trying to get back to his feet but Ruger is in full control for now.
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruger's guard. Nice work there by Silva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Ruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva stands up from Ruger's guard - Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Ruger moves out of range easily.
Ruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Ruger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ruger persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva throws a combination. Ruger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ruger misses.
Ruger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ruger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Ruger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a big counter combination but Ruger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ruger feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ruger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ruger presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Ruger blocks it.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Ruger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruger postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ruger is having none of it.
Ruger wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruger controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Ruger's shoulder, as Ruger tries to avoid the shot.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva kicks Ruger off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruger postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ruger controlling him for the moment.
Ruger distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruger's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruger can do to turn this around?
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruger seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Ruger wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruger is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adriano Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Ruger misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Ruger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruger.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruger slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Ruger fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruger with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Ruger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Ruger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Ruger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adriano Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruger scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruger.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva lands with a hook. Ruger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruger fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruger throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva continues to stall.
Ruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruger looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ruger.
Ruger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ruger preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger is trying to control but can't.
Ruger pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Italo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Italo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cathaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cathaway drops back, looking for a kneebar! Italo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Italo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Italo!
Italo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cathaway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Italo working away.
Cathaway stops Italo from passing to mount.
Cathaway tries to bench press Italo off him but Italo keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Italo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Italo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cathaway, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cathaway manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Italo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.
Cathaway wants to control but Italo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Italo is keen to just control but Cathaway is a slippery customer.
Italo seems to be working for a kimura but Cathaway defends the submission attempt.
Italo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cathaway is just riding it out for now. Italo eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Italo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cathaway's thigh. Cathaway counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cathaway is looking for a triangle but Italo pushes his legs off easily.
Cathaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Italo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Italo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Italo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Italo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cathaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Italo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cathaway dives on top into guard.
Italo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cathaway defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway advances position into side control!
Italo gets back to half guard.
Cathaway controlling the action here.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cathaway in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway is pressing down on Italo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Italo is holding on for now.
Italo actively working from the bottom here.
Italo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Italo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cathaway pulls his head out easily.
Italo looks winded!
Cathaway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cathaway uses his free foot to push down on Italo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Italo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Italo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Italo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Italo tries to keep at a distance but Cathaway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cathaway tries to score a body lock takedown but Italo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway is pressed up against the cage. Italo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cathaway down to the mat. Cathaway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Cathaway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Italo doesn't seem phased though.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Italo feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway moves into the clinch.
Italo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cathaway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Italo can do to turn this around?
Cathaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Italo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cathaway pushes Italo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cathaway.
Italo can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Cathaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Italo.
Italo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cathaway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Italo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cathaway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Italo!
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cathaway tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italo is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway controlling the pace for now.
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is having none of it.
Cathaway controlling from mount.
Cathaway working for a submission but Italo is keeping him at bay.
Cathaway takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cathaway has control of Italo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Italo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cathaway content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Italo is squirming around, avoiding Cathaway's attempts to control the action.
Cathaway looking for a guillotine from mount but Italo is having none of it.
Italo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Italo regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cathaway is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Italo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Cathaway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cathaway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Italo under the eye.
Cathaway drives through with a takedown into Italo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cathaway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Italo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cathaway has managed to get both his arms back between Italo's legs - danger averted.
Italo has his foot on Cathaway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cathaway works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway trying to control but Italo is working from the bottom.
Italo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Italo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cathaway passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway tries for a kimura but Italo is defending well.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Cathaway tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cathaway has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cathaway is looking to take a break and control but Italo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Italo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Italo is looking for a sweep.
Italo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cathaway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Italo keeps working.
Cathaway tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cathaway trying to control the position but Italo is working away.
Cathaway is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Italo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Italo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cathaway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Italo is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruno Italo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Italo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Cathaway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cathaway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Cathaway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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24
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy has Bison up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Bison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy has Bison up against the cage in a clinch.
Bison looking to stall.
Murphy jumps guard but Bison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bison lands an elbow inside.
Bison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Bison has the dominant position.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Bison lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Bison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bison can't break the clinch.
Bison slows down the pace here.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Bison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison lands a head kick!
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy swings for the body but Bison moves out of range.
Bison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bison.
Bison lands with a kick to the temple. Murphy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bison lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Daniel Murphy has been cut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bison prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bison.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bison is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Bison circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bison as he avoids it easily.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Bison sprawls well.
Bison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bison counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murphy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Bison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bison continues to drive forward.
Murphy looks winded!
Bison scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bison wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bison counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murphy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murphy is rocked!
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!
Bison scoring well with a low kick there.
Bison throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Bison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bison throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Murphy scores with a four punch combination!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bison.
Bison stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Bison. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bison throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bison.
Bison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bison keeps the fight on the outside.
Bison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy gets a double leg takedown into Bison's guard.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bison trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Bison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bison trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Murphy wants to stand up but Bison is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bison wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Bison is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bison preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bison.
Bison throws a head kick that half lands.
Bison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a front kick.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Bison avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Bison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bison but Bison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bison scoring well with a low kick there.
Bison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bison connects with a high kick.
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bison is holding Murphy down, trying to stall.
Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bison to see if he's OK.
Bison trying to control but Murphy flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bison is having to fend off submission attempts from Murphy, who is looking to sink in the choke. Murphy doesn't have the hooks in though and Bison manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Bison stops Murphy from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Murphy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bison lands a high kick!
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bison. Bison obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bison counters with a nice body kick.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bison is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Bison circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Bison throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bison scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bison lands a slapping body shot.
Bison feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bison counters with an outside leg kick.
Tony Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Tony Bison is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Bison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bison misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Bison keeps it at a distance.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bison sprawls well. Bison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bison scoring well with a low kick there.
Bison connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bison throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Bison throws a head kick that half lands.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bison finish him?
Bison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Bison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Bison pushes him off.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bison scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bison.
Bison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bison.
Bison misses with a head kick.
Bison feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Bison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
Bison lands a lovely overhand right.
Bison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bison, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Sanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Dann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Dann is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Sanna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Dann!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanna.
Dann looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanna is looking to improve his position.
Dann controlling the action here.
Sanna is looking to control Dann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanna avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dann is working for a kimura but Sanna is defending it quite comfortably.
Dann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna is trying to get back to full guard.
Dann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dann decides to return to a standing position.
Huffy Sanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Dann misses.
Sanna scores with a nice right hand.
Sanna misses with a low kick as Dann jumps back.
Dann moves into the clinch.
Dann keeps control of Sanna as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanna is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dann has Sanna pressed against the cage, preventing Sanna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dann tries to pull guard but Sanna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dann goes for a takedown attempt but Sanna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Dann with that takedown attempt.
Huffy Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Dann.
Sanna tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanna sprawls well initially but Dann persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna is trying to stand.
Sanna manages to get to full guard.
Dann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dann is controlling him.
Dann trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanna wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sanna lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dann.
Jab by Sanna.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanna.
Dann shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sanna kicks off Dann and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna scores with a sloppy right hand. Dann should have avoided that one.
Dann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanna counters with a low kick, right behind Dann 's knee.
Sanna throws a head kick that misses.
Dann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dann misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huffy Sanna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanna is looking to slow Dann down with leg kicks.
Dann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanna scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Sanna.
Dann is rocked!
Sanna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dann has time to react.
Dann is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
Huffy Sanna is winning the standup battle so far.
Dann moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.
Sanna wobbles Dann with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sanna dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dann to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Huffy Sanna!
Huffy Sanna is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Fuller.
Fuller scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Fuller counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuller lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Fuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Fuller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fuller scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Fuller - just one landing.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fuller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller lands a head shot.
Fuller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Nice jab there from Fuller.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chris Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Fuller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Fuller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fuller lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
Fuller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Fuller throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fuller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Fuller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fuller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuller scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Fuller ducks down to avoid it.
Fuller connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fuller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller lands with a nice body punch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fuller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fuller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chris Fuller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Fuller moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller 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.
Fuller connects with the punch.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Fuller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuller.
Fuller digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuller tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuller scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller scores with a leg kick.
Fuller cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuller scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
Chris Fuller is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
Fuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Fuller thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fuller stuffs the takedown.
Fuller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Fuller. That snapped Jones's head back.
Fuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fuller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuller swivels and escapes.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuller.
Fuller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fuller lands with an overhand left.
Fuller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fuller lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
Fuller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Fuller tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuller cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fuller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller jabs at Jones's body.
Jones tries for a takedown but Fuller circles away easily
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Fuller counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuller punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Fuller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuller scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fuller.
Fuller lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuller connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuller lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick from Fuller lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Fuller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller as he jumps to the side.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fuller, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fuller against the cage but Fuller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuller connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Fuller throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Fuller finds it's target.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Fuller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
Fuller lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Fuller counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuller jabs at Jones's body.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fuller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuller, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuller counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Fuller.
Fuller lands a body shot.
Fuller slips under a jab from Jones.
Fuller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fuller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Good work by Fuller as he checks the leg kick.
Fuller cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Fuller scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Fuller. Beautiful body shot.
Fuller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuller, right into the meat.
Fuller connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuller sprawls well. Fuller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller clearly takes 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.
Fuller scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Fuller finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones tries to work over Fuller's front leg with a kick but Fuller checks it.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Fuller throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fuller is able to avoid easily.
Fuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Fuller. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots in but Fuller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuller stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Fuller misses the target.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuller.
Fuller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller scores with a nice right hand.
Fuller feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Fuller feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fuller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Fuller sprawls well.
Fuller lands a head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuller, right into the meat.
Fuller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuller lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fuller scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
letting Fuller counter with a right hand.
Fuller throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Fuller counters with a straight right hand.
Fuller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones moves forwards but Fuller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Fuller.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Fuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Fuller had his way with Felix Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fuller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuller lands a high kick!
Fuller throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fuller digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuller tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuller blocks the leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuller to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuller.
Fuller lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller scores with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuller. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Fuller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Fuller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Fuller leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fuller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jones.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Fuller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuller.
Fuller lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuller jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Fuller lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Fuller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuller digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Chris Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Fuller lands with a slapping head kick.
Fuller lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuller wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuller but Fuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuller throws a shot to the body.
Fuller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fuller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Fuller throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller scores with a nice body kick.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fuller.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuller works the jab nicely.
Jones thows a leg kick but Fuller checks it
and Fuller counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Fuller is looking for a counter combo.
Fuller lands with a good body shot.
Felix Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:40
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:40
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Fuller!
Chris Fuller retains his bantamweight title!
Chris Fuller 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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