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RFL 016 Krause vs Machado PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carrera Villamora!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traianus has his takedown stuffed
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Traianus with a poor takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Traianus backing up. Traianus nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcus Ulpius Traianus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traianus fails with the takedown
and Villamora counters with a left and a right that stings Traianus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Ulpius Traianus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traianus with a poor takedown
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Traianus backing up. Traianus nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Traianus misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Traianus will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traianus with a poor takedown
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Traianus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Traianus is breathing heavily.
Traianus tries for a takedown but Villamora circles away easily
and Villamora counters with a series of strikes. Traianus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carrera Villamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traianus misses with a takedown attempt
and Villamora counters with a three punch combo that has Traianus backing up. Traianus nods at Villamora to acknowledge the strikes.
Traianus tries for a takedown but Villamora circles away easily
and Villamora counters with a one-two to the body.
Traianus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villamora counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Traianus! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Villamora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake Blazing had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blazing has time to react.
Blazing dodges the punch combination from Yakovchenko.
Blazing throws a left that rocks Yakovchenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Blazing dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Yakovchenko regain composure!
It looks like Igor Yakovchenko has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blazing off and has taken his back!
Yakovchenko controlling well, preventing Blazing from escaping the position.
Yakovchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blazing is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yakovchenko gets his way!
Blazing tries to roll but Yakovchenko sticks to his back.
Blazing is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yakovchenko gets his way!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Blazing is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blazing just trying to survive but Yakovchenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Blazing but Blazing is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blazing is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yakovchenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazing wants to control his opponent's hands but Yakovchenko gets his hands free.
Yakovchenko throwing sloppy strikes.
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well.
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well.
Yakovchenko has the hooks in. Blazing is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yakovchenko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Blazing is trying to get back to his feet but Yakovchenko has full control of the position and if anything, Blazing has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking for the RNC.
Blazing tries to escape the position.
Blazing is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yakovchenko is looking to control Blazing but Blazing is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Blazing tries to escape the position.
Yakovchenko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yakovchenko is persistently looking for the submission but Blazing is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking for the RNC.
Blazing trying to get back to his feet but Yakovchenko is in full control for now.
Blazing covering up well and avoiding damage.
Blazing fending off the submission attempt from Yakovchenko.
Blazing preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yakovchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Yakovchenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake Blazing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Yakovchenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yakovchenko cracks Blazing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blazing's corner calls for a 1-2. Blazing obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blazing throws a lazy uppercut
and Yakovchenko counters with a straight right hand.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yakovchenko looks to land a left hand but Blazing moved out of range nicely.
Yakovchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakovchenko checks a low kick from Blazing.
A big left from Blazing misses.
Yakovchenko slips under a jab from Blazing.
Blazing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Blazing backs off Yakovchenko throws a huge counter combo but Blazing manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blazing loads up on a big right hand but Yakovchenko slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Yakovchenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot.
Blake Blazing is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovchenko with a hook.
Yakovchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blazing blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yakovchenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazing's elbow.
Yakovchenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazing is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakovchenko has double underhooks.
Blazing is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blazing blocks an uppercut.
Blazing has had enough of the clinch but Yakovchenko keeps him there for the moment.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazing working hard to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakovchenko keeps control of Blazing as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazing wants to get back to striking at distance but Yakovchenko won't allow it.
Blazing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blazing lunges at Yakovchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakovchenko's hand.
Yakovchenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazing manages to avoid it.
Blazing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Yakovchenko throws a right and a left that Blazing avoids nicely.
Yakovchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazing looks to throw the jab but Yakovchenko is out of range.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazing.
Blazing misses with a hook to the body
and Yakovchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Blazing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blazing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Blazing misses its target.
Blazing looks to land a combination but Yakovchenko avoids it well.
Yakovchenko misses with a few strikes there.
Yakovchenko closes the distance and clinches.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko taking a breather.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Blazing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Yakovchenko'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. This is the final round!
Yakovchenko pushes Blazing up against the cage in a clinch.
Blazing blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Blazing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko stalling in the clinch.
Yakovchenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blazing's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazing working hard to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blazing's elbow.
Yakovchenko has Blazing pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing can't break the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazing.
Yakovchenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Blazing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blazing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blazing tries to circle away but Yakovchenko has him pinned against the cage.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yakovchenko tries a body shot but Blazing blocks it.
Blazing is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakovchenko has double underhooks.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blazing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blazing throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Blazing takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazing misses with a two punch combination.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blazing misses with a low kick as Yakovchenko jumps back.
Yakovchenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blazing.
Yakovchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yakovchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Blazing.
Yakovchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blazing.
Blazing lands with a shot to the body.
Yakovchenko jabs at Blazing's body.
Blazing scores with a hook to the body. Yakovchenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake Blazing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Blazing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko misses with a double jab.
Blazing lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Blazing.
Yakovchenko throws out a counter right but Blazing avoids it with no problem.
Blazing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yakovchenko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yakovchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazing manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blazing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovchenko.
Blazing misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blazing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakovchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blazing counter with a right hand.
A big right from Blazing misses.
Yakovchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Blazing.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria has managed to clinch.
Faria blocking some punches.
Fiddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiddler has a couple of punches blocked by Faria.
Fiddler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faria tries a body shot but Fiddler blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fiddler fails to land.
Faria lands a shoulder strike.
Fiddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fiddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Faria.
Faria blocking some punches.
Fiddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fiddler misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fiddler.
It looks like Abbe Faria has been cut.
Fiddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faria holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faria swings wildly with an uppercut but Fiddler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fiddler avoids it.
Fiddler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiddler.
Fiddler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fiddler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fiddler managing to block the knees to the body from Faria.
Faria missing with knees to the body.
Fiddler lands a left hand.
Fiddler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but Fiddler blocks with his arms.
Fiddler scores with a hook to the body.
Faria is breathing heavily.
Faria takes a shot to the head.
Fiddler has a couple of punches blocked by Faria.
Faria blocks an uppercut.
Faria misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fiddler.
Fiddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiddler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Fiddler misses with some punches.
Fiddler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faria struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiddler controls his hands.
Faria tries a knee to the head but Fiddler blocks it.
Faria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fiddler lands with a right to the head.
Fiddler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Fiddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiddler scores with a shoulder strike.
Faria misses with the head strike.
Faria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fiddler blocks it with crossed arms.
Fiddler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fiddler scores with a shoulder strike.
Fiddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiddler lands with a right to the head.
Fiddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Faria prevents a body shot from Fiddler.
Fiddler lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiddler.
Faria blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiddler.
Fiddler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Fiddler scores with a shoulder strike.
Fiddler scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Fiddler.
A short right from Fiddler on the inside.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Fiddler avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Fiddler.
Faria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiddler working aggressively here.
Faria is stalling here.
Fiddler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a punch but it's blocked by Faria.
Fiddler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiddler lands a shot to the body.
Fiddler lands with a left to the head.
Fiddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiddler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faria or not.
Fiddler working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Fiddler.
Fiddler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Faria blocks an uppercut.
Fiddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fiddler fails to land.
Fiddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fiddler pushes Faria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fiddler fails to land.
Faria is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fiddler is defending well for now.
Fiddler scores with a shot to the side of Faria's head.
Fiddler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fiddler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fiddler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Fiddler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fiddler.
Fiddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fiddler swings wildly with an uppercut but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiddler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fiddler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fiddler misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faria misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fiddler.
A short left from Fiddler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fiddler.
A head punch on the inside from Fiddler fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Fiddler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abbe Faria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fiddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Faria off the cage and back into range.
Fiddler connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Faria to the floor! Fiddler dives in looking for the finish!
Faria is rocked!
Faria is looking to get back to full guard here but Fiddler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fiddler is putting a hurting on Faria here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Faria is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiddler lands a big left to the face of Faria, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Fiddler and another - Faria is out! Fiddler stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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141 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
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Virgil Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bergfried.
The fighters circling - Bergfried throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bergfried connects with a high kick.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bergfried is looking to reverse the position.
Bergfried struggling a bit here.
Bergfried is not content to let Morgan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried tries to escape but Morgan is in control.
Bergfried is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bergfried attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bergfried but Bergfried pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bergfried scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Bergfried avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bergfried continues to drive forward.
Bergfried doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bergfried looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Bergfried finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morgan misses with a takedown
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergfried throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morgan.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried lands a nice looking kick to the body. Morgan takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Bergfried sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bergfried tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergfried wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bergfried really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morgan prevents Bergfried from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bergfried working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bergfried's guard.
Bergfried manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Bergfried tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bergfried. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Bergfried has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan shoots in but Bergfried avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Bergfried moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bergfried throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bergfried, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan looks for a takedown but Bergfried sprawls well.
Bergfried scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Bergfried sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bergfried! But no joy.
Bergfried scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried throws a half hearted mid kick.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bergfried defends it nicely.
Bergfried is looking to land body kicks.
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morgan takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bergfried's waist but Bergfried gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergfried sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Friedrich Bergfried is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bergfried. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Bergfried scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Bergfried counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergfried scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan moves out of range as Bergfried throws a body kick.
Bergfried fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bergfried fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Bergfried digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Morgan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Bergfried.
Bergfried turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried scores with a nice head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Bergfried throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bergfried did well to prevent Morgan getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Bergfried showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bergfried looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bergfried wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morgan trying to control but Bergfried is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morgan stops Bergfried from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergfried misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bergfried looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
An inside leg kick from Bergfried misses.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Bergfried avoids it well and moves away.
Bergfried lands with a nice body punch.
Bergfried looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Morgan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bergfried tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bergfried to the ground. Bergfried escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bergfried pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Bergfried saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergfried flicks out a counter leg kick but Morgan steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bergfried buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgil Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bergfried pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried scores with a spinning back kick!
Bergfried throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bergfried thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Friedrich Bergfried seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergfried throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergfried.
Bergfried scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bergfried throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Bergfried misses the shot to the body.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Bergfried.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bergfried.
A big left from Bergfried misses.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Bergfried lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergfried throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Bergfried gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Morgan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bergfried avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Bergfried comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergfried winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Bergfried!
A very excited looking Friedrich Bergfried made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Otso Koski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koski gets tackled into the cage by Rutten. Rutten maintains the clinch.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koski misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Nice elbow from Koski.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koski manages to break the clinch.
Rutten throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Koski.
Rutten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Koski.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski misses with a wild combination.
Koski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rutten is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten doesn't manage to clinch there - Koski circles away.
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Koski slips a straight right by Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koski slips under a jab from Rutten.
Koski connects with an inside leg kick.
OH! Koski has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rutten smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rutten unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Koski sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Ramirez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 29 - 3, fighting out of London, Ricardo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Santos trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santos is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ramirez is tapping! Great win for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustavo Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Ballzonya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Albert Hoffman 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballzonya with a hook.
Hoffman slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Hoffman shoots and misses
and Ballzonya counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Ballzonya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballzonya.
Hoffman closes the distance and clinches.
Ballzonya gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballzonya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ballzonya stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Ballzonya won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Ballzonya fails to land.
Ballzonya stalling in the clinch.
Ballzonya slowing the pace effectively.
Hoffman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ballzonya blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ballzonya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoffman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ballzonya's guard.
Hoffman prevents Ballzonya from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoffman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ballzonya looking to control.
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ballzonya looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ballzonya looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ballzonya!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman tries to buck Ballzonya off but Ballzonya is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control Ballzonya's posture but Ballzonya avoids it.
Ballzonya lands some shots froms side control.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Hoffman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ballzonya's best efforts.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ballzonya pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoffman wants to get back to full guard but Ballzonya has mounted him!
Hoffman is working to get back to half guard.
Ballzonya looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ballzonya lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ballzonya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoffman hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya controlling the pace for now.
Ballzonya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoffman is looking to escape.
Ballzonya controlling from mount.
Ballzonya landing shots from mount.
Hoffman is squirming around, avoiding Ballzonya's attempts to control the action.
Ballzonya controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoffman gets back to half guard.
Ballzonya is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
Hoffman is positioning himself well to prevent Ballzonya advancing to mount.
Ballzonya is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Ballzonya is controlling well.
Hoffman missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya 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.
Ballzonya connects with a right hand. Hoffman shakes it off.
A combination from Ballzonya does no damage.
Hoffman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Ballzonya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballzonya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ballzonya tries to get set, Hoffman tries to push him back and clinch up but Ballzonya manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ballzonya circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman slips a straight right by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffman .
Hoffman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ballzonya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ballzonya pulls Hoffman in close to prevent any damage.
Ballzonya working a defensive guard here.
Hoffman is looking to pass into half guard but Ballzonya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballzonya is in guard.
Harry Ballzonya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballzonya slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ballzonya defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ballzonya is looking to take a break and control but Hoffman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Hoffman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ballzonya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoffman actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Ballzonya keeps him under control.
Ballzonya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoffman missing with punches from the bottom.
Ballzonya controlling the action here.
Ballzonya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Ballzonya is controlling well.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoffman is refusing to be controlled, as Ballzonya sits in half guard.
Ballzonya controlling the action here.
Hoffman is not content to let Ballzonya control the position.
Ballzonya winds up and cracks Hoffman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Ballzonya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballzonya not doing much here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ballzonya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ballzonya misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the side of Hoffman 's head but Hoffman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harry Ballzonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballzonya misses with an uppercut. Hoffman saw that one coming.
Ballzonya misses with an uppercut
and Hoffman counters with a single leg into guard. Ballzonya didn't expect that.
Hoffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman won't allow Ballzonya to sweep him here.
Ballzonya working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballzonya looking for a sweep. Not yet Ballzonya, not yet.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballzonya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to pass into half guard but Ballzonya pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballzonya is in guard.
Ballzonya won't allow Hoffman to sweep him here.
Hoffman is striking off his back. Ballzonya thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hoffman with the active half guard here but Ballzonya passes nicely into side control.
Ballzonya wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffman is not content to let Ballzonya control the position.
Ballzonya scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his arm.
Ballzonya happy to just control the position for now.
Hoffman tries to buck Ballzonya off but Ballzonya is having none of it.
Ballzonya trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Ballzonya controlling the position from side mount.
Ballzonya is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ballzonya is holding on to half guard well.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Hoffman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballzonya gets back to full guard.
Ballzonya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoffman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a head shot. Ballzonya uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hoffman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffman is pushing down on Ballzonya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ballzonya is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoffman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harry Ballzonya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ballzonya works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ballzonya dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ballzonya has picked Hoffman up and slammed him! Hoffman can't keep hold of the triangle and Ballzonya manages to pass to side control!
Albert Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ballzonya tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hoffman tries to bench press Ballzonya off him but Ballzonya keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Ballzonya.
Well Ballzonya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
Harry Ballzonya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by I get Knocked Down. Distor Centura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grant Benton's chin.
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185 lbs
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38
180 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton throws an overhand right that lands on Centura's shoulder, as Centura tries to avoid the shot.
Benton lunges at Centura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Centura's hand.
Benton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benton with a nice cross.
Benton takes a swing at Centura's ribcage but misses.
Benton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Centura's guard.
Benton looking to pass the guard.
Benton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Centura keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton sizes up Centura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Centura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton controlling the action here.
Benton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benton controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura controlling the position well.
Benton controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centura keeps working.
Benton takes a little break here. Centura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benton throws a body punch but Centura moves out of range.
Nice shot by Benton.
Benton takes a swing at Centura's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Benton - just one landing.
Centura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Centura misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Benton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Centura gets caught napping as Benton dives in and scores a takedown. Centura manages to retain guard.
Benton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Centura's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benton wants to pass the guard but Centura is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Benton moves away from the strike by Centura.
A nice leg kick lands there from Centura.
Centura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Centura's head but Centura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton swings widly with a right hand
and Centura counters with a straight right hand.
Centura misses with an uppercut.
Benton swings for the body but Centura moves out of range.
Benton catches Centura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benton swings widly with a right hand
and Centura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benton falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Centura is predictable there
and Benton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Benton. Those never looked like landing.
Benton misses the jab.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benton blocks a jab.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Centura can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
Centura misses with a hook
letting Benton counter with a right hand.
Benton looks to land a combination. Centura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Centura misses with an uppercut
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Benton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Centura staying out of range there.
Benton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Centura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benton's head backwards.
It looks like Grant Benton has been cut.
Benton scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Centura tenderised Benton's leg. Benton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benton throws a poor cross that misses
and Centura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with a left hand
and Centura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grant Benton is winning the standup battle so far.
Centura misses with an uppercut. Benton saw that one coming.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Centura's head but Centura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
Benton stuns Centura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Centura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benton.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Centura's head but Centura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benton sizes up Centura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Benton throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Centura to counter with a crisp jab.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Benton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grant Benton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Centura clobbers Benton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
letting Centura counter with a right hand.
Benton throws a series of punches but Centura avoids them all with ease.
Benton takes a swing at Centura's ribcage but misses.
Benton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Centura can pounce on him.
Centura tries to work over Benton's front leg with a kick but Benton checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Benton.
Centura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Benton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Centura doesn't seem phased though.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benton lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centura lunges at Benton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benton's hand.
Centura takes one to the side of the head.
Benton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Centura to the ground. Benton is now in Centura's guard.
Benton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Benton pushing down on Centura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Benton content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Centura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Centura wants to get back to full guard.
Distor Centura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to pass to mount but Centura is defending the position.
Benton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Centura!
Centura is controlling an arm, preventing Benton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Centura tries to hold on but Benton pushes him away.
Benton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Benton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Benton wants to take a breather but Centura is having none of it.
Benton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Centura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benton.
Centura gets back to full guard.
Benton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Centura wants to get back to full guard.
Benton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Centura controls his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Centura is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Benton!
Grant Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Bravie (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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300 lbs
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271 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravie but Bravie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Lewis misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Bravie tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bravie sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bravie trying to control here.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bravie wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bravie trying to control from the bottom.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bravie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Bravie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis has been working on his balance at RIO Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bravie.
Lewis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Edward Bravie has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Bravie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bravie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Bravie's guard.
Bravie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bravie looking to control.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Bravie keeps moving.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Bravie.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard.
Bravie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis tries for a takedown but Bravie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravie as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lewis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bravie circles away.
Bravie unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bravie gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravie can do to turn this around?
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewis is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewis postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Bravie.
Bravie keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Bravie sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravie as he jumps to the side.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bravie sprawls well. Bravie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Bravie.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravie defends it nicely.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lewis shoots in but Bravie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Bravie as Lewis shoots in.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bravie as Lewis shoots in.
Justin Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bravie as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Lewis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Lewis backs off Bravie throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Bravie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Bravie tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bravie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravie pinned against the cage. Bravie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis dives in and grabs Bravie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravie pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Bravie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bravie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Bravie, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Bravie against the cage but Bravie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravie sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis dives in and grabs Bravie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravie pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lewis somewhat.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis dives in and grabs Bravie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravie pushes down on Lewis's head and hops out.
As Lewis backs off Bravie throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravie is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Bravie circles away and we're back to standing.
Edward Bravie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lewis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravie's waist but Bravie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lewis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Lewis.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravie slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravie unleashes a big counter combination but Lewis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravie defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravie gets caught flat footed, as Lewis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Bravie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Bravie!
After winning the bout, Edward Bravie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heart of a Champion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause misses with a takedown
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krause changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machado tries to avoid it but Krause manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machado to the ground. Machado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krause throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krause off to one side.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Krause shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado throws a one two combo.
Machado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machado leaves Krause with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krause sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Krause avoids it this time.
James Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krause takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krause misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krause dives in for a single leg takedown but Machado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Machado scores with a push kick.
Jab from Machado.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado 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.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krause moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Krause on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krause looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krause shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machado sprawls well. Machado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krause gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machado avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a jab to Krause's midsection.
Krause shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machado but Machado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machado has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krause somewhat.
Machado lands with a shot to the body.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krause's sensitive parts.
Machado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krause rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krause backs up against the cage.
Machado catches Krause with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado lands a right hook to the body.
Krause tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machado defends well and Krause ends up having to push Machado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Machado connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado thows a body kick. Krause tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice jab there from Machado.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado has managed to clinch.
A short left from Machado.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Krause goes for a takedown attempt but Machado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
Krause looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Krause persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado connects with a right hand. Krause shakes it off.
Machado pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Krause's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Krause goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krause.
Machado 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.
Nice jab there from Machado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Machado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Machado throws out a counter right but Krause avoids it with no problem.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Krause, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Krause misses with a straight left.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krause with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krause.
Krause shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Krause. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Krause's ribs.
Krause takes one to the chin there.
Krause swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krause has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Machado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Machado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krause takes a shot to the head.
Krause is rocked!
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Krause is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
BOOM! Machado lands a beautiful left hook that drops Krause. Krause tries to recover but Machado is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Krause lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
A very excited looking Manny Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated James Krause had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I'll beat him in the next one, just as I did with everyone who was lucky enough to beat me in Highland Games.'.
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