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RFL 020 Business vs Kuklinsky PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holly Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse has chosen Tool - Jambi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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260 lbs
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300 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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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
46 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Malek moves into range and clinches up with Stackhouse.
A short right from Malek.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stackhouse moves away from the strike by Malek.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Stackhouse needs to keep his hands up - Malek had a free shot at his head there.
Malek throws a big shot that misses.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Malek misses.
Malek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stackhouse.
Malek connects with a body shot that sends Stackhouse's belly button to the back.
Malek throws a sloppy head kick and Stackhouse moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stackhouse.
Malek doesn't manage to clinch there - Stackhouse circles away.
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek clinches up with Stackhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Stackhouse wants to break free but Malek has control.
Malek lands a right hand.
Malek tries to throw a body punch but Stackhouse avoids it by throwing Malek back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Malek.
Malek swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malek leaning against his opponent.
Malek keeps control of Stackhouse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malek lands a body shot.
Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malek drives through and clinches with Stackhouse against the cage.
Malek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stackhouse's face.
It looks like Holly Stackhouse has been cut.
Stackhouse looks winded!
Stackhouse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Malek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malek lands with a right to the head.
Malek pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Malek.
Malek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malek gets through Stackhouse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malek.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malek.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head.
Malek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malek scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse's head.
Malek digs a right hand underneath Stackhouse's ribcage. Stackhouse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Malek lands a nice knee to the body.
Malek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stackhouse up against the cage.
Malek pressing his opponent against the cage.
Malek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Nice body punch from Malek.
Stackhouse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malek lands a nice uppercut.
Malek drops Stackhouse with a big knee straight up the middle! Stackhouse is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Stackhouse is rocked!
Malek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malek throws a head kick that misses.
Stackhouse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Stackhouse drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Malek follows Stackhouse to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai Malek!
A very excited looking Jai Malek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denton Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daley has chosen Heathens- Twenty One Pilots as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzziah Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denton Daley!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Judah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Uzziah Judah has been cut.
Judah moves away from the strike by Daley.
Daley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Judah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Denton Daley has been cut.
Daley misses with a body shot
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Daley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judah throws out the jab.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Judah throws a jab when Daley was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Daley's shoulder, as Daley tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daley! But no joy.
Judah tests Daley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daley counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah with a jab.
Daley misses the body punch
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Denton Daley's cut even more.
Judah misses with a hook. Daley ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Daley.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daley.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Daley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judah throws a sloppy body shot
and Daley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah lands a jab to the nose.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Daley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daley defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Judah misses with a lunging right hand
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daley cracks Judah with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Daley misses
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judah avoids the body shot from Daley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daley misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.
Judah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daley misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Judah.
Judah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Judah missing with a left hand there. Daley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah lands a jab to Daley's midsection.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a left to the body.
Judah tries to move into range but Daley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uzziah Judah will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Judah slips under a jab from Daley.
Daley slips under a jab from Judah.
Daley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah is looking to counter punch.
Daley misses with a double jab
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah moves out of range as Daley strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses with an uppercut
and Daley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Judah misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley lands a lovely overhand right.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Daley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Judah moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Judah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daley.
Judah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah throws a hook but Daley avoids it easily.
Daley throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daley, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley lands a nice shot that snaps Judah's head back.
Daley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
A nice side step and Daley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daley throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daley counters with a crisp one two that drops Judah! Daley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Judah to his feet! Judah is in big trouble!
Judah is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Oh Judah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Judah seems to have got his legs back now.
Daley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley lunges at Judah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judah's hand.
Judah misses with a right hand
and Daley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daley slips a straight right by Judah.
Judah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Judah got wobbled bad by a big combination! Daley presses forward with punches and knees until Judah stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Judah closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denton Daley!
In his post fight interview, Denton Daley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (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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46
159 lbs
40 - 20 - 6 |
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155 lbs
18 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
40 - 20 - 6, fighting out of Hilo, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton dips to his left and cracks Chamakh with an uppercut!
A big right from Patton misses.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
Patton wants to clinch but Chamakh slips to the side
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing Chamakh from standing up.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
Patton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton pulls Chamakh in close to his closed guard and prevents Chamakh from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chamakh preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chamakh has passed into side control.
Patton is trying to improve his position.
Chamakh working away.
Patton is looking for a sweep.
Chamakh wants to stand but Patton is controlling his arm.
Patton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeps trying to improve his position.
Patton trying his best to control but Chamakh has mounted him.
Chamakh is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Patton is desperately trying to improve his position but Chamakh has a good base and remains in mount.
Chamakh stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chamakh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton has his takedown stuffed
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.
Patton wants to sweep here but Chamakh controlling him for the moment.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Chamakh is proving a slippery customer.
Chamakh wants to stand but Patton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patton wants to control but Chamakh passes easily into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chamakh is working away from the top position though.
Patton is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh 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.
Patton shoots in but no luck this time.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
Chamakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Patton.
Patton throws a body punch but Chamakh moves out of range.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Patton throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamakh.
Chamakh attempts a counter takedown but Patton avoids it well and moves away.
Patton misses with an uppercut.
Patton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Patton is pressing down on Chamakh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chamakh is looking to stand up but Patton won't let him.
Patton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chamakh is now in half guard.
Patton tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh is thwarting Patton's attempts to control the position.
Patton tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Chamakh tries to stand and escape but Patton is controlling the position.
Patton tries to roll over but Chamakh keeps him under control.
Patton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Patton wants to sweep but no luck.
Chamakh wanted to stand there but Patton had control of the position.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chamakh has passed into half guard!
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karim Chamakh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chamakh wanted to stand there but Patton had control of the position.
Chamakh stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.
Patton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chamakh is now in half guard.
Patton is looking to control Chamakh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patton avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Patton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamakh pulls his head out easily.
Patton is looking for a sweep. Chamakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chamakh wants to stand up but Patton is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rick Patton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton scores with a shot to the body.
Patton cracks Chamakh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton looks to clinch
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Patton wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patton tries to roll over but Chamakh keeps him under control.
Chamakh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patton can do to turn this around?
Patton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chamakh pulls his head out easily.
Chamakh tries to stand and escape but Patton is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chamakh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Patton is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Chamakh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Patton misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patton.
Chamakh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patton.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chamakh.
Patton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chamakh but Chamakh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamakh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patton throws out the jab.
Patton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Patton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patton shoots in for a takedown but Chamakh shows good takedown defense.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karim Chamakh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton shoots in but Chamakh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patton looks to score with a jab to the body but Chamakh is just out of range.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rick Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Patton.
Chamakh tries to counter with a takedown but Patton is quick to defend against it.
Chamakh moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Patton!
Chamakh wants to stand but Patton is controlling his arm.
Patton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Patton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chamakh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chamakh avoids the attempt from Patton to control.
Rick Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chamakh wants to stand but Patton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Patton wants to get back to full guard but Chamakh has mounted him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Patton manages to get to full guard.
Patton is trying to control the position but Chamakh postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to sweep but no luck.
Patton wants to improve his position but instead Chamakh has moved into half guard.
Chamakh tries to stand and escape but Patton is controlling the position.
Patton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chamakh tries to stand and escape but Patton is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Patton misses.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Patton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chamakh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton misses with a body shot.
Patton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Chamakh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Chamakh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chamakh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Chamakh!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Bravie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing in the name of.... Arne Kjolby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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199 cm
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271 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bravie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick by Kjolby misses
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Kjolby.
Kjolby throws a right and a left that Bravie avoids nicely.
As Kjolby backs off Bravie throws a huge counter combo but Kjolby manages to avoid it all.
Arne Kjolby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bravie blocks a head kick by Kjolby.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Kjolby has Bravie up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Bravie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravie.
Bravie effectively controlling the action here.
Kjolby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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.
Kjolby being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edward Bravie.
Kjolby fails with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Kjolby will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
Kjolby lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Edward Bravie has been cut.
Kjolby goes for a double leg but Bravie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravie continues to drive forward.
Kjolby misses with the combination.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravie avoids the head kick by Kjolby.
Bravie avoids the head kick by Kjolby.
Kjolby throws a head kick but Bravie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Kjolby misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Kjolby backing up. Kjolby nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kjolby tries to clinch but Bravie moves away
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kjolby tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Kjolby misses
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Kjolby looks to throw a body kick
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjolby misses with a head kick.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick and Bravie moves out of range easily.
As Kjolby backs off Bravie throws a huge counter combo but Kjolby manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kjolby misses with a head kick.
Kjolby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Kjolby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kjolby is breathing heavily.
Kjolby misses with a head kick.
Kjolby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bravie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bravie avoids a kick to the body.
As Kjolby backs off Bravie throws a huge counter combo but Kjolby manages to avoid it all.
Kjolby throws a head kick but Bravie moves out of range.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arne Kjolby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Bravie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Kjolby.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kjolby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Kjolby with that takedown attempt.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kjolby or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravie, which made it look bad.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kjolby moves to clinch but Bravie breaks away
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Kjolby will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bravie avoids the head kick by Kjolby.
Bravie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kjolby wants to clinch
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Kjolby will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kjolby shoots and misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Kjolby will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Kjolby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kjolby throws a head kick but Bravie moves out of range.
Bravie stuffs the takedown attempt from Kjolby. Kjolby gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravie is looking for the big counter here.
Bravie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kjolby tries to score with a low kick but Bravie moves his leg out of the way.
Kjolby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Kjolby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravie controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravie leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjolby.
Kjolby scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjolby stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby letting Bravie take a breather here.
Bravie controlling the action here for a moment.
Bravie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kjolby leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bravie leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edward Bravie.
Bravie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kjolby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Kjolby backing up. Kjolby nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Kjolby throws a lazy head kick
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Kjolby.
Kjolby darts in looking for a takedown but Bravie gets double underhooks and turns Kjolby into the cage.
Bravie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kjolby fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravie avoids it really well and circles away.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Kjolby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kjolby dives in and grabs Bravie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravie pushes down on Kjolby's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arne Kjolby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kjolby. Bravie shrugs it off though.
Kjolby moves in looking to clinch but Bravie pushes him off.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Edward Bravie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bravie blocks a head kick by Kjolby.
Arne Kjolby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
Kjolby throws a sloppy head kick
and Bravie counters with a left and a right that stings Kjolby.
Kjolby tries to clinch up
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kjolby misses with a jab to the body
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kjolby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kjolby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravie is looking for the big counter here.
Kjolby misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Kjolby misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Kjolby will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjolby tries to land a body kick
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kjolby throws a lazy head kick
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Kjolby backing up. Kjolby nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Bravie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kjolby.
Kjolby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Kjolby misses
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Kjolby backing up. Kjolby nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Kjolby throws a head kick but Bravie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bravie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kjolby throws a lazy head kick
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Bravie moves out of range of the body kick.
Bravie is looking for the big counter here.
Kjolby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
Bravie throws a counter combo.
Kjolby throws a head kick that misses.
Kjolby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Kjolby backing up. Kjolby nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Kjolby is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Bravie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oh Kjolby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjolby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bravie counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Kjolby badly! He tries to strike back but Bravie puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Kjolby out cold! Oh man, Kjolby will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edward Bravie!
A relieved looking Edward Bravie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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38
206 lbs
30 - 20 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavel Dubrov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Campion is looking for a counter combo.
Campion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubrov as he avoids it easily.
Campion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dubrov.
Dubrov jabs at Campion's body.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubrov.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Dubrov.
Dubrov throws the left hand but Campion avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Thomas Campion has been cut.
Dubrov misses with a looping left.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Dubrov tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov has Campion up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dubrov lands a nice uppercut.
Campion tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov working Campion over with knees to the body.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
Dubrov lands a shoulder strike.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campion is defending well for now.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
Dubrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campion.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dubrov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Campion is breathing heavily.
Campion is looking for a takedown.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campion has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Campion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Campion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dubrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubrov throws a low kick but Campion avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Campion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubrov but Dubrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov moves into range and clinches up with Campion.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campion avoids it.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands a body shot.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Campion turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Campion manages to end up in side control.
Dubrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Campion off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubrov keeps control of the position as Campion tries to break free.
Dubrov throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campion trying to control but not successfully.
Campion is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dubrov cracks the inside of Campion's front leg.
Campion shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubrov tries to sprawl out of it but Campion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubrov as he avoids it easily.
Campion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Dubrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Campion jumps guard but Dubrov stands there with Campion around his waist. Campion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrov lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov stops a takedown attempt from Campion.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Campion.
Campion takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Campion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Campion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dubrov prevents it.
Campion takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Campion blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov landing knees to the head.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campion backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion can't get the takedown.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dubrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campion.
Dubrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dubrov connects with a right hand. Campion shakes it off.
Thomas Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dubrov misses with a left hand
and Campion counters with a three punch combo that has Dubrov backing up. Dubrov nods at Campion to acknowledge the strikes.
Dubrov cracks Campion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dubrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Campion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campion keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Campion is out of range.
Good shot there by Dubrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
and Campion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Campion stops Dubrov from getting back to his feet.
Campion trying to control the pace.
Campion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campion trying to control from Dubrov's half guard. Dubrov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Dubrov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dubrov wants to stand but Campion is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Dubrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Campion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dubrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dubrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dubrov won't allow Campion to get back to his feet.
Dubrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dubrov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Campion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Dubrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Campion'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Campion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Campion avoids the body shot from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands with a good body shot.
Campion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubrov cracks the inside of Campion's front leg.
Dubrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Dubrov misses
so Campion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dubrov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Campion, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov stands up from Campion's guard - Dubrov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Campion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Dubrov misses.
Dubrov connects with a body shot that sends Campion's belly button to the back.
Dubrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Campion's sensitive parts.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dubrov.
Campion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubrov throws out the jab.
Dubrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campion's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dubrov clinches.
Dubrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Campion.
Dubrov is pressed up against the cage. Campion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubrov down to the mat. Dubrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campion closes the distance and clinches up with Dubrov, looking for a takedown. Campion pushes Dubrov against the cage but Dubrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Campion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dubrov.
Dubrov scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubrov misses with an uppercut
and Campion counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion takes one to the side of the head.
Dubrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dubrov slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
Dubrov wants to counter with a clinch but Campion pushes him away.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dubrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Campion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Dubrov has closed the distance and engaged Campion in a clinch.
Dubrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campion managing to block the knees to the body from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dubrov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dubrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dubrov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dubrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campion. Campion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pavel Dubrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Campion takes one on the button.
Campion moves in looking to clinch but Dubrov pushes him off.
Dubrov clinches up against the cage.
Thomas Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dubrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Campion is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dubrov to the mat. Dubrov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dubrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Campion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubrov.
Well, if Dubrov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dubrov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Dubrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dubrov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Dubrov!
A very excited looking Pavel Dubrov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Thomas Campion spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill The Kid has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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186 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren swinging wildly here.
The Kid tries a quick counter leg kick but Askren is wise to it.
Askren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Askren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Kid backs up against the cage.
Askren connects with a looping right hand.
The Kid scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren lands a jab to The Kid's midsection.
Askren clobbers The Kid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Askren avoids it with no problem.
The Kid has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Kid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Askren is in The Kid's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Kid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Askren digs a right hand underneath The Kid's ribcage. The Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Kid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
The Kid is pressed up against the cage. Askren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Kid down to the mat. The Kid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
The Kid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
Askren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren staying out of range there.
Askren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Kid is not content to let Askren control the position.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Kid defending well though.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Kid keeps working.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Kid wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren slips a jab from The Kid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Askren. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kid.
The Kid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Askren closes the distance and pushes The Kid back into the cage.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Kid breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Askren with a jab.
Askren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Askren.
The Kid throws a counter combo.
The Kid throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from The Kid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Kid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Askren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren 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.
The Kid wants to stand up but Askren is controlling him.
Askren wants to control from the top but The Kid keeps moving.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
The Kid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren works over The Kid with some ground and pound from guard.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Kid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The Kid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by The Kid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
A short right from The Kid.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid is trying to break free.
Askren is trying to drag The Kid to the mat but The Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Kid lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Askren has The Kid pressed against the cage, preventing The Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Kid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Askren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Askren is trying to maintain a safe position but The Kid gets an underhook and turns Askren into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Come on Askren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
The Kid misses the jab.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Kid tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
Askren is looking to wear down The Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Kid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Askren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Askren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
The Kid avoids the body shot from Askren.
The Kid feints a counter leg kick.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kid can do to turn this around?
The Kid loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren looks to land a right hand but The Kid moved out of range.
The Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Askren.
Askren lands with a good body shot.
The Kid cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Askren shoots in for a double leg but The Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with a hook to the body
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Askren.
The Kid ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Askren clinches with his opponent.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
The Kid misses with some punches.
Askren is stalling here.
The Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries for a takedown but The Kid manages to get underhooks.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
The Kid gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bill The Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
The Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
The Kid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Kid has had enough of the clinch but Askren keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren lands a right hand.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Askren successfully pulls guard.
Askren is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
Askren trying to control but The Kid is working from the bottom.
The Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
Jon Askren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
164 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Machado as he connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Machado checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Rutten looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Machado avoids nicely.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machado swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Machado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Machado.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado lands a two punch combo.
Machado has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Rutten breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten has managed to clinch.
Machado stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Machado avoids the body shot from Rutten.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Rutten tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manny Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Rutten and move into the clinch.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a body punch
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
A cross from Machado lands.
Rutten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body
and Machado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machado manages to break the clinch.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutten backs up against the cage.
Rutten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Machado scores with a jab.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rutten misses with a combination
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Rutten tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Rutten manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Rutten misses with a kick to the body
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters by clinching up.
Machado prevents a body shot from Rutten.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Rutten is trying to break free.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Machado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machado.
Machado thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Machado lands a shoulder strike.
Rutten wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Rutten displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Machado connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Machado lands an uppercut.
Rutten is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machado seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutten can turn it around.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado stalls.
Machado lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rutten to his knees! Machado keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ron Garner!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garner moves away.
Shot takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Shot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garner finds it's way round the side to connect with Shot's head.
Garner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garner moves into range and clinches up with Shot.
Shot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garner controlling the action here for a moment.
Garner stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shot.
Garner looking for a takedown.
Shot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shot misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot looks to land a combination but Garner avoids it well.
Garner is looking for the big counter here.
Shot throws a jab but it's blocked by Garner.
Garner moves into the clinch.
Shot breaks the clinch.
Garner tries to clinch up.
Garner loads up on a big right hand but Shot slips the punch.
Shot throws an overhand right that lands on Garner's shoulder, as Garner tries to avoid the shot.
Garner takes one to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garner leaning against his opponent.
Shot misses with an elbow over the top.
Shot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garner avoids a wild elbow strike from Shot.
A hook to the body from Garner.
Shot tries to break the clinch but Garner is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot working aggressively here.
A short left from Shot.
Shot wants to get back to striking at distance but Garner won't allow it.
Garner breaks the clinch.
Garner connects with a body shot that sends Shot's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garner clinches with his opponent.
Garner breaks from the clinch.
Garner darts in and clinches Shot up against the cage.
Garner wants the takedown. Shot is fighting it off but Garner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shot's guard against the cage.
Garner gets to his feet - Shot follows without any prompting.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garner.
Garner misses with a double jab.
Shot throwing a counter right hand but Garner manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot lands a glancing blow to the side of Garner's head.
Garner looks to clinch
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garner misses with a body shot.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Garner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garner lands with an uppercut that bounces Shot off the cage and back into range.
Shot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ron Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Shot.
Shot misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garner. Shot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
Shot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garner blocks a jab.
Garner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shot.
Shot digs a good hook to Garner's body.
Garner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garner throws a shot from downtown. Shot moves away and avoids it.
Shot lands a lovely overhand right.
Garner loads up on a big right hand but Shot slips the punch.
Shot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garner with a nice cross.
Shot slips under a jab from Garner.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shot misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shot moves away from the strike by Garner.
Garner blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Garner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shot gets a clinch.
Garner blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shot lands a nice uppercut.
Shot leaning against his opponent.
Garner blocking some punches.
Shot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garner has him pressed against the cage.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garner can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot wants to get back to striking at distance but Garner won't allow it.
Garner is working for takedown but Shot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garner avoids a wild elbow strike from Shot.
Sebastian Shot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot tries to roll over but Garner keeps him under control.
Garner trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot manages to get to full guard.
Shot looking for subs off his back but Garner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shot defending well though.
Shot is not content to let Garner control the position.
Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garner is controlling the pace.
Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garner pulls his head out easily.
Shot wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
Garner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garner pulls his head out easily.
Shot moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
Shot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shot connects with a looping right hand.
Garner works Shot's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garner tries to clinch but Shot moves out of range.
Garner stuns Shot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garner clinches up with Shot and pushes him back against the cage.
Shot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garner blocking some punches.
Shot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garner to keep the fight standing.
Shot tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shot struggles to land a body shot inside as Garner controls his hands.
A short left from Garner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Garner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shot wants to break free but Garner has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian Shot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shot wants to clinch
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garner takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Shot. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shot takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Garner misses with a wild body shot.
Shot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner misses the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garner prevents a body shot from Shot.
Shot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot has a couple of punches blocked by Garner.
Garner struggles to land a body shot inside as Shot controls his hands.
Garner looking for a takedown.
Shot swings wildly with an uppercut but Garner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shot to the mat. Shot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shot is pressing down on Garner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garner is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner is staying active underneath Shot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shot controlling the pace.
Shot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Shot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garner is trying to stand back up but Shot is controlling him
Shot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shot wants to control but Garner is keeping him busy.
Garner trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garner looking to control.
Shot wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
Garner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shot's guard.
Garner controlling from the top position.
Shot working for a triangle but Garner defends it easily.
Shot looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shot is proving hard to escape from.
Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Garner is proving a slippery customer.
Garner passes Shot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shot tries to get to full guard but Garner has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shot is looking to get back to full guard here but Garner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garner slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ron Garner just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garner tries to clinch up.
Garner lands a really nice looking cross but Shot seems unphased.
Garner scores with a shot to the body.
Garner misses with an uppercut
and Shot counters with a straight right hand.
Shot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shot cracks Garner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shot swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot misses with a right hand
and Garner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garner counters with a shoot takedown. Shot fights it but they end up in guard.
Garner won't allow Shot to sweep him here.
Shot looking to control.
Shot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garner is refusing to be controlled, as Shot sits in half guard.
Shot is just content to waste time from the top position. Garner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Shot looking to pass the guard.
Shot wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garner is looking for a triangle but Shot pushes his legs off easily.
Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shot trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Shot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shot is fighting to break Garner's control of his arms but Garner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shot is looking to work some ground and pound but Garner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner taking a breather.
Garner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Garner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shot - that landed with a thud.
Garner tries to stall but Shot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shot is trying to push Garner away but Garner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shot trying to control the position.
Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Shot.
Garner decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Garner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Shot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shot.
Nice defenses there by Garner.
Shot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garner moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shot breaks from the clinch.
Garner misses with a body shot.
Garner misses with a hook to the body
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shot misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Garner dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shot throws a hook but Garner blocks it.
Garner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Garner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garner wants to stand up but Shot is controlling the position.
Shot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garner pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shot wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot won't allow Garner to pass to mount.
Shot tries to get to full guard but Garner has control of the leg.
Shot moves into full guard.
Shot controls Garner momentarily but Garner frees himself.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot looking for subs off his back but Garner has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shot wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
Shot wants to get back to his feet.
Ron Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shot controlling the position for now.
Garner prevents Shot from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garner pushes down on Shot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garner wants to get back to his feet.
Garner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shot wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
Garner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shot manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shot is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner managing to control the position.
Shot wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner has momentary wrist control but Shot slips an elbow through the middle.
Shot wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Garner.
I think Garner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Sebastian Shot retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Kuklinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Kuklinsky!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuklinsky sprawls well. Kuklinsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Business dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuklinsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Business takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Business looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Business with a poor takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky loads up on a big right hand but Business slips the punch.
Business drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuklinsky sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Business.
Kuklinsky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinsky tests Business's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuklinsky has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild combination.
Business appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Business bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Business tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Business has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Business thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuklinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Business has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Business is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuklinsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Business is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuklinsky is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuklinsky wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuklinsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Business's guard! Nice work there by Kuklinsky!
Business is working an open guard so Kuklinsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Business doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuklinsky defends it nicely.
Business shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuklinsky's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business trying to control but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Business will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Business throwing strikes from guard but Kuklinsky blocks nicely.
Business looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Business drops back looking for a leg! Kuklinsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuklinsky manages to kick Business off! Business jumps back into Kuklinsky's guard.
Business won't allow Kuklinsky to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuklinsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Business at a distance.
Business shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuklinsky is trying to defend but Business finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kuklinsky is trying to stand.
Business wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuklinsky keeps working.
Kuklinsky wants to get back to his feet.
Kuklinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuklinsky to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Business accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Business is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuklinsky kicks Business off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuklinsky!
Business tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Business is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Business prevents Kuklinsky from escaping the position.
Business trying to control the action but Kuklinsky is working from the bottom.
Business is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuklinsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to control but Kuklinsky is keeping him busy.
Business tries for a kimura but Kuklinsky is defending well.
Kuklinsky tries to escape but Business is in control.
Business working the ground and pound but Kuklinsky is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuklinsky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Business's guard! Nice work there by Kuklinsky!
Business is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuklinsky is aware though and is defending well.
Kuklinsky wanted to stand there but Business had control of the position.
Kuklinsky won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Business not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Business trying to control the position here.
Business is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey Business overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuklinsky wants to stand but Business is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Business shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuklinsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richard Kuklinsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Business misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky punishes Business's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuklinsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuklinsky cracks a nice hook into Business's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Kuklinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monkey Business's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuklinsky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Business backs up against the cage.
Business shoots in for a takedown but Kuklinsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuklinsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Business uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Business.
Business with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuklinsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monkey Business. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuklinsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuklinsky throws an overhand right that lands on Business's shoulder, as Business tries to avoid the shot.
Business walks into a jab.
Kuklinsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Business takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuklinsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Business, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuklinsky misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away.
Kuklinsky wants to counter with a clinch but Business pushes him away.
Kuklinsky scores with a hook to the body. Business takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monkey Business seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Business's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuklinsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Business scrambles back to his feet.
Kuklinsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Business walks into a straight right hand from Kuklinsky.
Business tries for a takedown but Kuklinsky circles away easily
and Kuklinsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuklinsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Business has his takedown stuffed
and Kuklinsky counters with a nice body shot.
Kuklinsky lands a right hook to the body.
Kuklinsky jabs Business to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuklinsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuklinsky drops Business with a beautiful combination! Business stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuklinsky is looking for the KO!
Business is rocked!
Kuklinsky moves in close and cracks Business with a massive right hand! Business, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Kuklinsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Kuklinsky!
Richard Kuklinsky is the new super heavyweight champion!
Richard Kuklinsky 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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