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CCR 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jese Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Midnight City - By: M83. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jese Rodriguez !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Batts misses.
Batts takes one on the button.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez .
Batts scores with a three punch combo!
A clash of legs there as Batts blocks the low kick.
Batts scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Batts.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez moves forwards but Batts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Batts.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batts lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez 's sensitive parts.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Batts tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Batts lands a head kick. Rodriguez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
Batts connects with a looping right hand.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Batts moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that Batts ducks under and follows up with a left that Batts also avoids with ease.
Batts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Batts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodriguez eats them both and turns towards Batts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodriguez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Batts checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Batts slams his shin into Rodriguez 's torso.
Batts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Batts lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batts tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batts to score with a decent uppercut.
Batts connects with a high kick.
Batts thumps Rodriguez with a low kick.
Batts scores with a jab.
Batts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
A jab from Batts misses.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batts connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Batts slips under a jab.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Batts.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batts throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Batts is just out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez .
Batts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents Batts from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control from half guard but Batts is working away.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Batts dodges it nicely.
Batts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Batts is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batts has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Batts gets back to full guard.
Batts trying to control the position.
Batts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Batts keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Batts slips the punch.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jese Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Batts avoids them all with ease.
Batts lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodriguez 's calf.
Batts misses with a looping right.
As Batts backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Batts manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batts circles away quickly and effectively.
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peter Batts is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batts is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Batts circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Batts.
Batts scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts feints a jab promting Rodriguez to slip. Batts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodriguez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Batts scores with a three punch combo!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batts, right into the meat.
Batts throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Batts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot by Batts.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Batts cracks Rodriguez with an open hand slap.
Batts misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Batts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Batts avoids it well.
Batts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batts scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Batts!
Batts cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Batts with a series of wild strikes but Batts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Batts.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Batts isn't so interested in that idea.
Batts slips nicely into half guard.
Batts wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Batts.
Batts uses his free foot to push down on Rodriguez 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodriguez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rodriguez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Batts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Batts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodriguez some visible discomfort.
We've been hearing that Batts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Batts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez , who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peter Batts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rodriguez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Batts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Batts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez , who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Batts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodriguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodriguez gets caught flat footed, as Batts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Batts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Batts is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodriguez stops Batts from passing to mount.
Batts is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez struggling a bit here.
Batts has knee on belly momentarily but Rodriguez bucks him off and regains half guard.
Batts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Batts wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peter Batts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Batts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Batts eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet.
Batts is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rodriguez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rodriguez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Rodriguez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Batts can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Batts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriguez prevents Batts from improving his position.
Batts regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Batts keeps moving.
Batts is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Batts, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batts manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez 's best efforts.
Jese Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batts is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Batts.
Well Batts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Batts!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Batts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nidhish Dhillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Harris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhillon comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Victory . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nidhish Dhillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Harris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhillon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Dhillon! Harris Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dhillon to his feet! Dhillon is in big trouble!
Dhillon is rocked!
Harris Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhillon.
Dhillon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dhillon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dhillon misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dhillon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harris Jr dives into side control.
Oh Dhillon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Harris Jr crashes against the mat.
Dhillon seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris Jr controls the position from side control.
Dhillon wants to control but Harris Jr postures up.
Dhillon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dhillon tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like Harris Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dhillon is looking to reverse the position.
Dhillon dodges the ground and pound from Harris Jr.
Dhillon tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dhillon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harris Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Dhillon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Dhillon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Harris Jr lands a big elbow.
Dhillon is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Dhillon tries to hold on but Harris Jr pushes him away.
Harris Jr unloading with bombs!
Harris Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhillon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Dhillon wants to hold on but Harris Jr pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris Jr content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Harris Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dhillon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris Jr is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Harris Jr.
Harris Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Dhillon scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Butch Harris Jr has been cut.
Harris Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dhillon counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Harris Jr to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Dhillon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nidhish Dhillon!
Nidhish Dhillon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MIchael Henley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Gomez (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MIchael Henley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Henley.
Henley moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Henley.
Gomez pulls Henley into guard.
Gomez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Henley is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Henley is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley is taking a breather. Gomez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Henley is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Henley just misses with a punch to the body.
Henley sets himself, and Gomez steps forward looking for the clinch! Henley avoids it this time.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Henley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henley tries to clinch up.
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Henley moves away and avoids it.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henley thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henley prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henley just stands there and leans against the cage.
MIchael Henley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Henley manages to get underhooks.
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Henley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez clinches.
Henley breaks the clinch.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henley is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henley as he avoids it easily.
Henley misses with a body shot.
MIchael Henley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Gomez feints and as Henley raises his hands in defense, Gomez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez prevents Henley from getting back to his feet.
Gomez trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom.
Gomez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henley wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Henley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Henley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henley breaks the clinch.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Henley. Henley maintains the clinch.
Gomez wants a takedown but no success here.
Henley gets underhooks to prevent Gomez's takedown attempt.
Henley breaks the clinch.
Henley forces Gomez back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henley doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Henley wants to clinch.
Gomez tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Henley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Henley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
Henley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henley presses Gomez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gomez pulls guard successfully.
Henley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gomez is proving hard to escape from.
Henley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez wants to stand up but Henley is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Henley stacks Gomez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Henley!
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Henley tries to stand but Gomez is controlling his head.
Henley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Henley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomez wants to control but Henley postures up.
Gomez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Henley is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gomez is looking to get to half guard.
Gomez throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Henley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Henley is hanging on to Gomez's back as he tries to escape.
Gomez is still trying to improve position.
Henley controlling from the back.
Gomez tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gomez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Henley controlling the position well here. Gomez rolled but Henley kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MIchael Henley dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Henley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab.
Henley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Henley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henley has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Henley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MIchael Henley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley thows a body kick. Gomez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Henley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henley wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Henley digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Henley. No joy for Gomez on that attempt.
MIchael Henley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.
A left and a right from Henley both land. Nice combination.
Henley misses with a wild combination.
Gomez tries to clinch but Henley moves away
and Henley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MIchael Henley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Gomez is rocked!
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Henley finish him?
Henley tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez seems to have recovered his senses.
Henley instigates a clinch.
Gomez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gomez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henley tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Henley misses with a knee to the head.
Henley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henley slows down the pace here.
Gomez wants to take the fight to the mat but Henley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gomez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MIchael Henley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henley is looking to clinch.
Henley darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Henley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gomez jumps guard but Henley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gomez being controlled against the cage.
MIchael Henley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gomez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henley tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Henley.
Henley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Henley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
Henley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Henley drives through and clinches with Gomez against the cage.
Henley lands a left hand.
Henley works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomez.
Gomez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tito Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henley clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Henley.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MIchael Henley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIchael Henley!
Tito Gomez spoke after the fight, saying 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chuvalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mostafa Amer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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225 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Chuvalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mostafa Amer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuvalo lands a jab to the head.
Chuvalo connects with a body shot that sends Amer's belly button to the back.
Chuvalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Amer ducks right into an uppercut from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuvalo lands a slapping body shot.
Chuvalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chuvalo pushes Amer up against the cage in a clinch.
Chuvalo is working Amer over against the cage.
Chuvalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amer or not.
Amer looks winded!
Chuvalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amer or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chuvalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chuvalo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Amer is rocked!
Chuvalo pushes Amer against the cage and as Amer bounces back, Chuvalo cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Chuvalo follows up with more strikes but Amer was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Chuvalo!
George Chuvalo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rancho Wildslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skinner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayer - Raining Blood. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wildslap's choice of entrance music: Get Schwifty. Rancho Wildslap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
266 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rancho Wildslap!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick and Wildslap moves out of range easily.
Wildslap drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skinner defends it well.
Wildslap dives in for a single leg takedown but Skinner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Wildslap does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildslap tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildslap's sensitive parts.
Wildslap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skinner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wildslap thinking.
Shawn Skinner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wildslap has time to react.
Skinner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skinner misses with a head kick.
Wildslap with the counter takedown but Skinner avoids it easily.
Wildslap gets caught flat footed, as Skinner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Wildslap is retaining full guard.
Skinner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skinner is looking to work some ground and pound but Wildslap has wrist control.
Wildslap 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.
Skinner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildslap looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildslap, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wildslap looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skinner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skinner throws a head kick that misses.
Skinner drives through and clinches with Wildslap against the cage.
Wildslap tries to score a body lock takedown but Skinner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
A left hand lands to the body for Skinner.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Skinner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner stalling the fight.
Wildslap tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skinner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner won't allow Wildslap to sweep him here.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses.
Wildslap being controlled here, momentarily.
Wildslap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skinner lands a nice shot that snaps Wildslap's head back.
Skinner connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildslap's sensitive parts.
Skinner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Wildslap turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skinner tries to buck Wildslap off but Wildslap is having none of it.
Wildslap is trying to get an arm triangle but Skinner is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Skinner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wildslap is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skinner tries to bench press Wildslap off him but Wildslap keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Skinner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wildslap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skinner looking to score a takedown here. Wildslap is defending well but Skinner drives through and ends up in Wildslap's guard.
Wildslap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wildslap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shawn Skinner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wildslap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Wildslap is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Wildslap working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildslap looking for a sweep. Not yet Wildslap, not yet.
Wildslap trying to keep a closed guard but Skinner is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wildslap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skinner lands a left hand.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skinner lands a shot to the body.
Wildslap is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wildslaps head.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Skinner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Skinner lands a good knee to the midsection. Wildslap won't want to take too many of those.
Skinner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner not doing much here.
Wildslap actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but Wildslap defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wildslap manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wildslap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildslap is on top in guard.
Skinner has his hands on Wildslap's head, controlling the position.
Wildslap passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildslap uses his free foot to push down on Skinner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Skinner.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wildslap can do to turn this around?
Wildslap with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wildslap can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Wildslap is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wildslap looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skinner can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Skinner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Wildslap misses.
Wildslap on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skinner. Skinner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wildslap fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
Wildslap tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wildslap drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildslap stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skinner.
Skinner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skinner is looking to wear down Wildslap with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skinner throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shawn Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rancho Wildslap.
Skinner avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Skinner - that landed with a thud.
Skinner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
Skinner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wildslap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner clinches up against the cage.
Skinner is leaning against Wildslap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wildslap tries to pull guard but Skinner won't allow it.
Skinner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wildslap jumps guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skinner slows down the pace here.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner has him pressed against the cage.
Skinner prevents the takedown attempt.
Shawn Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wildslap is looking for a takedown.
Skinner prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Skinner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Skinner works on Wildslap's body with a couple of short punches.
Wildslap tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skinner smiles and moves away.
Skinner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wildslap stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skinner darts in and clinches Wildslap up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skinner.
Wildslap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skinner after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Skinner.
Skinner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wildslap is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wildslap is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skinner.
Wildslap wants a takedown.
Skinner digs a right hand underneath Wildslap's ribcage. Wildslap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Skinner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildslap letting Skinner take a breather here.
Wildslap fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Skinner.
Skinner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wildslap backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Skinner.
Skinner stalling in the clinch.
Skinner gets through Wildslap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skinner presses Wildslap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Skinner.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Skinner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skinner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Skinner!
Our winner, Shawn Skinner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rancho Wildslap had this to say: 'You're my boogie.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Reagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
186 lbs
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180 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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronald Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Reagan.
Damballah tests Reagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reagan connects with a nice looking jab.
Damballah fails to land with a series of punches.
Reagan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Damballah.
It looks like Ronald Reagan has been cut.
Reagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Damballah's head.
Damballah stalks Reagan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reagan's face. Reagan staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damballah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Damballah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damballah misses with a body shot.
Reagan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Damballah looks to land a combination but Reagan avoids it well.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Reagan moves out of range.
Damballah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Reagan throws a body punch but Damballah moves out of range.
Reagan lands the left hand.
Reagan cracks a nice hook into Damballah's ribs.
A big right from Damballah misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reagan.
Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Reagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reagan.
Reagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damballah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Damballah catches Reagan right on the button with a cross.
Reagan scores with a jab to the body.
Reagan scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Reagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damballah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reagan is in Damballah's guard.
Damballah being controlled here, momentarily.
Damballah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Damballah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damballah keeping full guard, as Reagan tries to pass.
Damballah wants to stand and escape but Reagan is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reagan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damballah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan fails to land the takedown.
Damballah tries to bum rush Reagan with a series of wild strikes but Reagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reagan connects with a right hand. Damballah shakes it off.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Reagan misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Reagan. That snapped Damballah's head back.
Reagan dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan wants to pass to mount but Damballah is defending the position.
Reagan trying to control the pace.
Reagan seems to be working for a kimura but Damballah defends the submission attempt.
Damballah looks like he's trying to stand up.
Damballah manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reagan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Damballah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reagans head.
Reagan breaks from the clinch.
Reagan blocks a jab.
Reagan throwing a counter right hand but Damballah manages to avoid it.
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Reagan misses its target.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Damballah misses with the combination.
Damballah ducks under a wild hook from Reagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
Damballah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reagan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Damballah sprawls and moves away.
Reagan scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Reagan staying out of range there.
Damballah misses with a double jab.
Damballah misses with a two punch combination.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
Damballah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damballah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damballah looks winded!
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Reagan punishes Damballah's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damballah falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Reagan counter with a right hand.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Reagan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the liver by Reagan. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Misterioso Damballah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Damballah.
Damballah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Damballah's head.
Reagan lands a jab to Damballah's midsection.
Reagan dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
El Misterioso Damballah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damballah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Reagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damballah thinking.
Reagan lands a nice shot that snaps Damballah's head back.
Damballah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Damballah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah misses with a few strikes there.
Damballah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Reagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damballah is breathing heavily.
Reagan lands a body shot.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Damballah defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan cracks Damballah with an open hand slap.
Reagan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damballah in his tracks.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reagan lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reagan.
Reagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Damballah circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Reagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damballah looks to land a combination. Reagan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Damballah throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Damballah does no damage.
Reagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reagan just misses with a punch to the body.
As Reagan backs off Damballah throws a huge counter combo but Reagan manages to avoid it all.
Reagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reagan lands in his opponent's guard.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Damballah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan stops Damballah from standing up.
Reagan advances position into side control!
Reagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damballah has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damballah is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reagan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Damballah explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reagan. Damballah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Damballah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reagan.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Reagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damballah. Damballah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Damballah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reagan gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Reagan is looking to take a break and control but Damballah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
Damballah felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reagan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damballah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Damballah tries to escape but Reagan is in control.
Reagan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reagan works Damballah's body with a nice hook.
Reagan swings for the body but Damballah moves out of range.
Damballah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damballah looks to land a combination but Reagan avoids it well.
Damballah throws a nice looking combination but Reagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Reagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Reagan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronald Reagan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Damballah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Reagan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reagan trying to control but Damballah is working from the bottom.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Damballah is keeping the position.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Reagan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Damballah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reagan gets a takedown into half guard.
Damballah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damballah tries to bum rush Reagan with a series of wild strikes but Reagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damballah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damballah misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Damballah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damballah lands with a nice combination. Reagan backs away looking to recover.
Reagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damballah.
Reagan dodges the punch combination from Damballah.
Reagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damballah walks into a left hand.
Damballah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reagan.
Damballah misses with a two punch combination.
Damballah misses with a few strikes there.
Damballah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reagan connects with a right hand. Damballah shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damballah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damballah manages to avoid it.
Damballah throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reagan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Damballah explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Damballah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Damballah throws a nice looking combination but Reagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reagan lands with a nice body punch.
Damballah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reagan counters with a shoot takedown. Damballah fights it but they end up in guard.
Damballah keeping moving, preventing Reagan from controlling successfully.
Reagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damballah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Damballah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damballah wants to stand up but Reagan is controlling him.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Damballah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damballah wants to stand up but Reagan is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reagan lands a right hook to the body.
Damballah misses with a few strikes there.
Damballah misses with a left hand
and Reagan counters with a straight right hand.
Reagan lands an overhand right.
Damballah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damballah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Reagan.
Damballah throws a right and a left that Reagan avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Reagan.
Damballah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Damballah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reagan.
Reagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damballah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Damballah misses the target.
Reagan jabs Damballah right on the nose. Damballah blinks but takes it well.
Reagan shoots in and drives through. Damballah sprawls well.
Damballah misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reagan takes a swing at Damballah's ribcage but misses.
Damballah throws a combination that misses
and Reagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Damballah. Those never looked like landing.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damballah napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Damballah pushes Reagan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reagan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to El Misterioso Damballah.
I think Damballah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... El Misterioso Damballah!
During a confident post fight interview, El Misterioso Damballah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan misses with a hook.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to clinch but Sarkisyan is avoiding it.
Sarkisyan throwing a counter right hand but Gracie Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Gracie Slaughter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sarkisyan on the side of the head.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sarkisyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie Slaughter scores with a punch to the head.
Sarkisyan moves away from the strike by Gracie Slaughter.
Sarkisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarkisyan lands with a straight right. Gracie Slaughter didn't see that one coming.
Sarkisyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Slaughter moves out of range as Sarkisyan strikes.
Sarkisyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick which misses Gracie Slaughter's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie Slaughter tries to avoid it.
Aharon Sarkisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a takedown
and Sarkisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisyan misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarkisyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie Slaughter dodges the punch combination from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the action but Sarkisyan is working from the bottom.
Sarkisyan is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Slaughter tries for a kimura but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Sarkisyan is not content to let Gracie Slaughter control the position.
Sarkisyan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sarkisyan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie Slaughter is on him like a limpet, forcing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Sarkisyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.
Sarkisyan avoiding damage as Gracie Slaughter throws knees to the body.
Sarkisyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie Slaughter's elbow.
Sarkisyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sarkisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Sarkisyan as the two fighters clinch.
Sarkisyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarkisyan lands with a hook. Gracie Slaughter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie Slaughter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sarkisyan moves away from the strike by Gracie Slaughter.
Gracie Slaughter tries for a takedown but Sarkisyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
And Gracie Slaughter tries to counter it with a takedown but Sarkisyan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie Slaughter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie Slaughter moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarkisyan misses with an uppercut.
Sarkisyan looks to throw the jab but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses the jab.
Gracie Slaughter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan feints and then cracks Gracie Slaughter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie Slaughter down.
Sarkisyan throws a right hand that Gracie Slaughter ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie Slaughter also avoids with ease.
Sarkisyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Gracie Slaughter.
Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie Slaughter throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie Slaughter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Gracie Slaughter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sarkisyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a right hand
and Sarkisyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie Slaughter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Gracie Slaughter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that round.
That's time! Sarkisyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie Slaughter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie Slaughter avoids the body shot from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan swings for the body but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Sarkisyan slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie Slaughter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sarkisyan missing with a left hand there. Gracie Slaughter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarkisyan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range.
Gracie Slaughter feints the counter takedown.
Gracie Slaughter staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie Slaughter throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie Slaughter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie Slaughter missing with a left hand there. Sarkisyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie Slaughter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie Slaughter.
Sarkisyan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sarkisyan takes a swing at Gracie Slaughter's ribcage but misses.
Gracie Slaughter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sarkisyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie Slaughter moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie Slaughter scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
Gracie Slaughter looks to land a combination but Sarkisyan avoids it well.
Sarkisyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie Slaughter.
Sarkisyan throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarkisyan throws out a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter moves out of range and Sarkisyan only half commits.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie Slaughter has Sarkisyan up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan gets through Gracie Slaughter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Slaughter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sarkisyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie Slaughter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sarkisyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie Slaughter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sarkisyan throws an elbow that misses.
Sarkisyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie Slaughter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie Slaughter missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarkisyan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter is out of range.
Gracie Slaughter throws a hook but Sarkisyan blocks it.
It looked like Sarkisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Sarkisyan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarkisyan misses with a double jab.
Sarkisyan sets himself, and Gracie Slaughter steps forward looking for the clinch! Sarkisyan avoids it this time.
A good leg kick by Sarkisyan.
A head kick misses from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries to move into range but Gracie Slaughter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Slaughter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Gracie Slaughter throws out a powerful jab.
Sarkisyan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sarkisyan throws the left hand but Gracie Slaughter avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Sarkisyan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie Slaughter staying out of range there.
Gracie Slaughter avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie Slaughter lands a jab.
Gracie Slaughter walks into a straight right hand from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie Slaughter moves out of range easily.
Gracie Slaughter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Gracie Slaughter connects with a crisp jab.
Sarkisyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sarkisyan throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Slaughter moves away and avoids it.
Sarkisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie Slaughter counters with a nice body shot.
Sarkisyan throws a lazy uppercut
so Gracie Slaughter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control from the top but Sarkisyan keeps moving.
Sarkisyan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarkisyan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Slaughter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie Slaughter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie Slaughter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarkisyan misses with a body punch
and Sarkisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarkisyan circles away.
Sarkisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie Slaughter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarkisyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick but Gracie Slaughter sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sarkisyan misses its intended target.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie Slaughter momentarily.
Gracie Slaughter looks to throw the jab but Sarkisyan is out of range.
Gracie Slaughter scores with a decent looking hook.
Sarkisyan lands a front kick.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Gracie Slaughter blocks it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sarkisyan enables Gracie Slaughter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sarkisyan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan wriggles free and stands up.
Sarkisyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sarkisyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Gracie Slaughter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie Slaughter is rocked!
Gracie Slaughter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie Slaughter is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarkisyan finish him?
Sarkisyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie Slaughter seems to have recovered his senses.
Sarkisyan misses with a straight right.
Sarkisyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarkisyan throws the left hand but Gracie Slaughter avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Sarkisyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter throws a hook but Sarkisyan avoids it easily.
Sarkisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sarkisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Slaughter.
Sarkisyan is looking for a counter combo.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Gracie Slaughter blocks it.
Sarkisyan with a jab.
Gracie Slaughter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarkisyan counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie Slaughter throws a shot from downtown. Sarkisyan moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Gracie Slaughter - just one landing.
Gracie Slaughter misses with a looping right.
A jab from Sarkisyan misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sarkisyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisyan lands a nice hook to Gracie Slaughter's body. Gracie Slaughter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie Slaughter is looking to clinch.
Sarkisyan is looking to counter punch.
Gracie Slaughter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan tries to bum rush Gracie Slaughter with a series of wild strikes but Gracie Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie Slaughter needs to keep his hands up - Sarkisyan had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie Slaughter on the side of the head.
Sarkisyan lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Gracie Slaughter can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Sarkisyan and Gracie Slaughter drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Sarkisyan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Aharon Sarkisyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes to the cage accompanied by Lorde - Team . Keon Williams struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Keon Williams enters the cage!
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Panado backpedaling.
Panado with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Panado feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Panado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panado passes into half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Panado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Panado works his way into side control.
Panado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Panado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado tries to advance to mount but can't.
Panado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
Williams stops Panado from passing to mount.
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.
Panado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Panado advances nicely into full mount.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
Panado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams won't allow Panado to pass to mount.
Panado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williams has worked his arm free - good work by Williams!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to bench press Panado off him but Panado keeps the position.
Panado passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Williams!
Panado goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Williams turns into him and now he's in Panado's guard.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Panado wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Panado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams stands and throws Panado's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panado keeps working.
Panado regains half guard.
Panado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Ernesto Panado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panado tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panado throws a head kick that misses.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panado moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
Ernesto Panado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panado shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Panado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Panado persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Keon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panado shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Panado looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Panado drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panado looking to pass the guard.
Panado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panado is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Panado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Panado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!
Panado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Williams is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williams and Panado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Williams tries to bench press Panado off him but Panado keeps the position.
Panado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Panado trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Panado is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Williams turns into him and now he's in Panado's guard.
Williams is pushing down on Panado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Panado is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Panado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Panado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Panado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Panado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Panado advances nicely into full mount.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Williams turns into him and now he's in Panado's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panado's back!
Williams working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Panado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams is working for a guillotine from mount but Panado frees his head quite easily.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Panado is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Panado is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Panado regains half guard.
Williams controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams prevents Panado from improving his position.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Panado's head.
Panado taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Panado is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams trying to pass the guard but Panado defending well.
Panado wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams trying to control the pace.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Panado sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a huge punch but Panado dodges it nicely.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Panado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams prevents Panado from improving his position.
Williams throwing shots but Panado is blocking nicely.
Williams is keen to just control but Panado is a slippery customer.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panado defending well though.
Ernesto Panado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Panado.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams is continuing to stall.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Panado is keeping the position for now.
Panado keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams won't allow Panado to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Panado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Panado wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Panado looking for a sweep. Not yet Panado, not yet.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Williams!
Post fight, Keon Williams stared into the camera and said 'You know after 3 straight losses it was important for me to win a fight after all. I really thought about retirement. Now I know I still got it. Expect more, baby!'.
The defeated Ernesto Panado had this to say: 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Nazirite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen El Camino as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Nazirite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazirite avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nazirite uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nazirite stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Velasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nazirite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velasquez tries to bum rush Nazirite with a series of wild strikes but Nazirite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazirite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Velasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut.
Velasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazirite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nazirite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez with a jab.
Nazirite staying out of range there.
Nazirite fires out a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez just manages to avoid it.
Nazirite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Velasquez catches Nazirite right on the button with a cross.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite is looking to counter punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazirite's head backwards.
Nazirite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Nazirite counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Velasquez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nazirite thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
Nazirite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazirite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nazirite. Nazirite obviously looking to wear him down.
Nazirite lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nazirite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nazirite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velasquez misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Velasquez works over Nazirite's head and body with a nice combination.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazirite scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Nazirite connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazirite lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazirite tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Nazirite backs off Velasquez throws a huge counter combo but Nazirite manages to avoid it all.
Velasquez misses with a looping right.
Nazirite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Nazirite looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Nazirite is looking to score with low kicks.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Nazirite.
Nazirite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nazirite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazirite.
Nazirite throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Nazirite only half commits.
Velasquez lands with a right hand.
A combination from Velasquez does no damage.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nazirite lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Nazirite dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nazirite is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Velasquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazirite tried to score with a low kick but Velasquez checks it.
Nazirite moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Nazirite there.
Nazirite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Velasquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velasquez duly obliges.
It looks like Samson Nazirite has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nazirite moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazirite lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velasquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velasquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazirite with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velasquez to score with a decent uppercut.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazirite moves out of range of the strikes.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Nazirite saw that one coming.
Velasquez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNazirite.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Nazirite ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazirite also avoids with ease.
Nazirite looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nazirite misses with a shot to the body
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Nazirite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velasquez's knee momentarily.
Nazirite just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazirite moves away from the strike by Velasquez.
Good leg kick by Nazirite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazirite counters with a leg kick.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazirite walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Nazirite thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nazirite counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazirite connects with a body shot.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Nazirite fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velasquez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazirite.
Nazirite misses with a low kick.
Fabricio Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez throws a hook but Nazirite blocks it.
Nazirite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
Nazirite misses with a low kick as Velasquez jumps back.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nazirite avoids them all with ease.
Samson Nazirite is winning the standup battle so far.
Nazirite connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
You can see that Velasquez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
enabling Nazirite to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nazirite, right into the meat.
Velasquez swings for the body but Nazirite moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazirite.
Velasquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Nazirite tenderised Velasquez's leg. Velasquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazirite throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazirite is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazirite. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nazirite.
Nazirite throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazirite with a jab.
Velasquez is rocked!
Nazirite jabs Velasquez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nazirite finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Nazirite!
Fabricio Velasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'My camp trained hard, but the better fighter won on the day. I won't let it keep me down. I'll be back, training, at the first chance I get.'.
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