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Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finnegan has chosen The Rogues - Gravel Walk as his entrance music. Mike Vallely has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Vallely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Finnegan blocks the leg kick.
Vallely tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Vallely.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Finnegan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finnegan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Vallely sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVallely.
Finnegan slips under a jab from Vallely.
Vallely throws a looping overhand right but Finnegan ducks down to avoid it.
Vallely dips to his left and cracks Finnegan with an uppercut!
Finnegan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vallelys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vallely fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vallely with a jab.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Vallely slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Vallely tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vallely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Vallely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vallely looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finnegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vallely has time to react.
Nice cross by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Vallely lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Finnegan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vallely - the referee stops the clock and Finnegan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vallely. Finnegan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vallely.
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!
Vallely throws a head kick that misses
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Vallely will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vallely changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallely tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Finnegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Finnegan.
Vallely lunges at Finnegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finnegan's hand.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finnegan duly obliges.
Finnegan staying out of range there.
Finnegan thuds his right hand into Vallely's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vallely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Finnegan keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Vallely makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finnegan with a jab.
Good work by Finnegan as he checks the leg kick.
Vallely misses the jab.
Vallely throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Vallely.
Vallely wants to clinch up but Finnegan keeps it at a distance.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finnegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Vallely's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Finnegan.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vallely is just out of range.
Vallely digs a good hook to Finnegan's body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vallely.
Vallely has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finnegan finds it's way round the side to connect with Vallely's head.
We've been told by Vallely's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vallely takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vallely.
Finnegan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vallely lands a jab to Finnegan's midsection.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan slips a straight right by Vallely.
Vallely connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vallely closes the distance and pushes Finnegan back into the cage.
Finnegan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vallely misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vallely backwards.
A short uppercut from Finnegan.
Vallely misses with some punches.
Vallely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vallely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Vallely scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vallely is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallely has his back to the cage.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finnegan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vallely lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vallely cracks the inside of Finnegan's front leg.
Vallely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vallely uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Vallely loads up on a big right hand but Finnegan slips the punch.
Vallely throws an off balance right hand
and Finnegan counters with a stiff right hand.
Finnegan lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Vallely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vallely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Finnegan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vallely doesn't seem phased though.
Finnegan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a good cross that connects.
Finnegan throws a body punch but Vallely moves out of range.
Finnegan slips a jab from Vallely.
Nice cross by Vallely.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Vallely has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finnegan lands an uppercut.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vallely.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Finnegan as Vallely tries to tie him up.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Vallely avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vallely wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vallely lands with a short shot to the head.
Vallely lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finnegan or not.
Vallely lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Vallely controls the action.
Vallely blocking some punches.
Vallely prevents a body shot from Finnegan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finnegan blocking some punches.
Vallely looking to stall.
Finnegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallely controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vallely fails to land.
Vallely lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely has a couple of punches blocked by Finnegan.
Vallely is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finnegan is keeping busy.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Vallely throws a head punch that misses.
Vallely blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vallely.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan has Vallely pressed against the cage.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Vallely misses with the head strike.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the side of Vallely's head.
Finnegan lands with a left to the head.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Vallely dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Vallely on the inside.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vallely is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vallely has his back to the cage.
Vallely content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Finnegan cracks Vallely with a nice body shot.
Vallely throws a head punch that misses.
Finnegan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallely or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finnegan blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finnegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vallely avoids it.
Finnegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Finnegan stuns Vallely with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Finnegan connects with a single shot there.
Finnegan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finnegan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vallely is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finnegan.
Oh Vallely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vallely falls backwards - clearly groggy! Finnegan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
An out of breath Roy Finnegan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Michael Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes scores with a three punch combo!
Reilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Reilly scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly lands an overhand right.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Reilly back into the cage.
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
Reilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly is trying to push Hughes away but Hughes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.
Reilly waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hughes to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hughes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall comes to the cage accompanied by In Scarlet Storm. Tupolski has chosen Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Tupolski's guard.
Tupolski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good work by Tupolski as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a body shot.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dall throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupolski looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tupolski kicks Dall off and gets back to his feet.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Dall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tupolski just manages to avoid it.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tupolski blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
Dall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Synyx Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski jabs at Dall's body.
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tupolski's calf.
A jab lands there for Tupolski.
Dall checks a leg kick.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Tupolski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Dall back into the cage.
Dall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski throws a leg kick which misses Dall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dall tries to avoid it.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Dall is wise to it.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Dall scores with a nice head shot.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dall dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dall misses.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Dall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tupolski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tupolski loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dall takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Dall's torso.
Dall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tupolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tupolski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
A clash of legs there as Tupolski blocks the low kick.
Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tupolski misses with a low kick as Dall jumps back.
It looked like Dall was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Dall.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dall is looking to wear down Tupolski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dall moves out of range as Tupolski throws a body kick.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Dall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tupolski's head.
Dall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tupolski throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tupolski pushes Dall away with a front kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Dall dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Dall's head and hops out.
Tupolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dall throws out the jab.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Dall looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski scores with a jab. Dall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Tupolski tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a good cross that connects.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Tupolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Tupolski blocks a head kick by Dall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Tupolski lands.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
Dall throws out a leg kick but Tupolski moves out of range and Dall only half commits.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tupolski thumps Dall with a low kick.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dall misses with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Tupolski blocks a jab.
Dall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tupolski to the ground. Dall is now in Tupolski's guard.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall throwing shots but Tupolski is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall looks to land a strike but Tupolski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to control from the top but Tupolski keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tupolski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katurian Tupolski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tupolski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tupolski tries to land a front kick but Dall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dall swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jab by Tupolski.
Dall walks into a straight right hand from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupolski was covering up waiting for the punch and Dall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tupolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Tupolski moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Dall moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall clobbers Tupolski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tupolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dall.
Dall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tupolski moves out of range as Dall throws a body kick.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tupolski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski throws a low kick, looking for Dall's leg but Dall calmly moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Dall shrugs it off though.
Dall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Dall tries to counter with a takedown but Tupolski is quick to defend against it.
Tupolski scores with a one two! Dall had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tupolski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Tupolski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupolski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Dall.
Dall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall takes a shot to the head.
Dall lands a shot to the body.
Dall misses with a body punch.
Dall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall breaks from the clinch.
Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupolski is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupolski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupolski has escaped and now he's on top!
Dall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tupolski stacks Dall 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 Tupolski!
Dall is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Katurian Tupolski.
Well Tupolski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Trucks (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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Mises.
Von Mises walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Trucks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
Von Mises seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Mises tries to clinch there but Trucks circles away.
Von Mises lands a jab to the nose.
Von Mises ducks right into an uppercut from Trucks.
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trucks counters with a left and a right that stings Von Mises.
Trucks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Mises doesn't manage to clinch there - Trucks circles away.
Von Mises takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trucks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Mises cracks Trucks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Von Mises wants to clinch
and Trucks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trucks.
Good exchange - Trucks coming out on top.
Von Mises moves into range and clinches up with Trucks.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises taking a breather.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises has Trucks pressed against the cage, preventing Trucks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
Von Mises digs a right hand underneath Trucks's ribcage. Trucks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Trucks blocks it.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trucks connects with a right hand. Von Mises shakes it off.
A left lands for Trucks.
Von Mises throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trucks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trucks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Mises wants to clinch but Trucks slips to the side
and Trucks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises gets a clinch.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
Our sources have told us that Von Mises has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks manages to break the clinch.
Trucks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A punch combination from Trucks misses.
Von Mises is looking to clinch but Trucks is avoiding it.
Trucks connects with a crisp jab.
Trucks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Misess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Mises takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Von Mises looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trucks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Misess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trucks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Mises.
Trucks 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.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises moves in looking to clinch but Trucks pushes him off.
A cross from Trucks lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises scores with a body shot.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Trucks is having none of it.
Trucks takes one to the chin there.
Von Mises tries to clinch but Trucks is having none of it.
Von Mises misses with a wild body shot.
Trucks swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Mises.
Von Mises gets a clinch.
Trucks breaks from the clinch.
Trucks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Mises takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Mises is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Trucks misses.
Von Mises lands a jab to the head.
Trucks scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trucks throws out a powerful jab.
Trucks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Mises's head backwards.
Von Mises is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Trucks! Von Mises is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Trucks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Paunovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peyton Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning has chosen Jiu-Jitsu as his entrance music. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoran Paunovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peyton Manning!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paunovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Paunovic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Paunovic.
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning moves out of range as Paunovic strikes.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Paunovic and move into the clinch position.
Manning cracks Paunovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manning is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paunovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manning is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Paunovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manning has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
Manning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paunovic.
Paunovic rushes Manning and presses him up against the cage.
Paunovic lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paunovic misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic misses with the head strike.
Manning keeps control of Paunovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Paunovic.
Paunovic blocking some punches.
Paunovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Manning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paunovic pushes Manning back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manning blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Paunovic.
Manning jumps into guard, dragging Paunovic to the mat.
Manning is trying to keep Paunovic in close.
Paunovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paunovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paunovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning working a defensive guard but Paunovic passes into half guard.
Manning actively working from the bottom here.
Manning wants to get back to full guard.
Paunovic is thwarting Manning's attempts to control the position.
Paunovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paunovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paunovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manning on the ground.
Manning is controlling Paunovic's posture.
Manning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paunovic trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paunovic stopping the sweep attempt from Manning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manning controls Paunovic momentarily but Paunovic frees himself.
Paunovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paunovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paunovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paunovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paunovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paunovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Manning is retaining full guard.
Manning working for a triangle but Paunovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manning tries for a takedown but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paunovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've been told by Paunovic's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manning crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paunovic - the referee stops the clock and Manning gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paunovic. Manning manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic drives through and clinches with Manning against the cage.
Paunovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manning.
Paunovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paunovic clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Paunovic - that landed with a thud.
Paunovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paunovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paunovic.
Manning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paunovic is leaning against Manning and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paunovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paunovic tries to work over Manning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paunovic misses with a knee strike.
Manning wants to stall.
Paunovic lands a nice uppercut.
Paunovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paunovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paunovic. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paunovic throwing a counter right hand but Manning manages to avoid it.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Paunovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paunovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Manning counters with a shoot takedown. Paunovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Manning trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Manning is proving a slippery customer.
Manning stopping the sweep attempt from Paunovic.
Paunovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Manning advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paunovic is working hard here to advance position.
Paunovic is refusing to be controlled, as Manning sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paunovic trying to control but Manning postures up.
Manning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paunovic is just riding it out for now. Manning eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Manning seems content to control.
Peyton Manning has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paunovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manning preventing the sweep.
Paunovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manning puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manning wants to take a breather but Paunovic is having none of it.
Paunovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Manning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paunovic is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paunovic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paunovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Manning gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paunovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paunovic throws a push kick but Manning slaps the foot to one side.
Manning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manning.
Good standup being displayed there by Manning as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Paunovic.
Manning cracks Paunovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic misses with a straight left.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Manning moved away.
Manning tries to clinch but Paunovic moves out of range.
Manning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zoran Paunovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Manning 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paunovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning darts in trying to clinch
and Paunovic counters with a straight right hand.
Paunovic scores with a jab. Manning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paunovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Paunovic.
Paunovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
Manning moves into the clinch.
Paunovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Paunovic tries to circle away but Manning has him pinned against the cage.
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning misses with a straight left.
Manning steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paunovic. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paunovic as he avoids it easily.
Paunovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Paunovic.
Paunovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning swinging wildly here.
Paunovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Manning's head.
Some wild striking there from Paunovic.
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paunovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Manning is out of range.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paunovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Manning changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paunovic tries to avoid it but Manning manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paunovic to the ground. Paunovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manning takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manning.
Manning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paunovic tests Manning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manning takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manning moves out of range as Paunovic throws a body kick.
Manning takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manning closes the distance and pushes Paunovic back into the cage.
Paunovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manning backwards.
Manning misses with the head strike.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Manning tries to pull guard but Paunovic won't allow it.
Zoran Paunovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peyton Manning.
Paunovic working aggressively here.
Zoran Paunovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paunovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manning misses with a body punch.
Paunovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
Paunovic throws a head punch that misses.
Manning tries to pull guard but Paunovic won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Paunovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manning is defending well for now.
Paunovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peyton Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paunovic lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paunovic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
Zoran Paunovic took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can sing, dance and I have a lot of money'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenith Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinsuke Mitsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsurugi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rising Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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186 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenith Jenova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinsuke Mitsurugi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenova loads up on a big right hand but Mitsurugi slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenova!
Kenith Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mitsurugi's head backwards.
Jenova has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GTi 888 in the buildup to the fight.
Mitsurugi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenova's calf.
Jenova takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jenova throws a head kick that misses
and Mitsurugi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenova lands a nice shot that snaps Mitsurugi's head back.
Mitsurugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenova's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenova throws out a powerful jab.
Jenova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mitsurugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mitsurugi throws a head kick but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova throws a front kick that sends Mitsurugi stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova misses with a kick to the body
and Mitsurugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenova throws a sloppy body shot
and Mitsurugi counters with a straight right hand.
Jenova tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenova is looking to land body kicks.
Jenova shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenova is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitsurugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mitsurugi is doing well to control the position and prevent Jenova from advancing to side control.
Mitsurugi wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi is trying to maintain the position but Jenova is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenova is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitsurugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jenova working Mitsurugi over with strikes.
Jenova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jenova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jenova tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mitsurugi controls his leg.
Jenova wants to pass the guard but Mitsurugi is defending well.
Jenova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova trying to control the action but Mitsurugi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova wants to pass the guard but Mitsurugi is defending well.
Jenova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitsurugi's head.
Jenova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenova prevents Mitsurugi from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mitsurugi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenova's sensitive parts.
Mitsurugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenova off the cage and back into range.
Jenova connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mitsurugi momentarily.
Mitsurugi connects with an inside leg kick.
Mitsurugi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jenova misses with a head kick.
Mitsurugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenova throws a lazy right hand but Mitsurugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mitsurugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mitsurugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitsurugi avoids a kick to the body.
Jenova has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitsurugi.
Jenova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitsurugi moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinsuke Mitsurugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitsurugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitsurugi with a hook.
Mitsurugi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitsurugi moves out of range as Jenova throws a body kick.
Mitsurugi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitsurugi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jenova. Jenova circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenova tries to land a front kick but Mitsurugi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitsurugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitsurugi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenova.
Mitsurugi thumps Jenova with a low kick.
Mitsurugi throws a wild body kick that Jenova sees coming a mile off.
Jenova drops his hands momentarily and Mitsurugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova misses the jab.
Jenova lands a head kick. Mitsurugi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitsurugi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mitsurugi feints and then cracks Jenova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jenova down.
Mitsurugi cracks the inside of Jenova's front leg.
Shinsuke Mitsurugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenova throws a sloppy head kick
and Mitsurugi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitsurugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenova's head.
Jenova shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jenova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenova is rocked!
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Oh Jenova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinsuke Mitsurugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenova seems to have got his legs back now.
Mitsurugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenova misses with a body shot
and Mitsurugi scores with a counter punch that sends Jenova to the canvas! Mitsurugi smells blood - he's punishing Jenova with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jenova has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinsuke Mitsurugi!
Shinsuke Mitsurugi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
A countering left hand to the body from Pettis misses.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Fairbanks slips the punch.
Fairbanks throws a combination that misses
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairbanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Fairbanks lands a lovely overhand right.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettis misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettis lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairbanks.
Good shot there by Pettis.
Pettis lunges at Fairbanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fairbanks's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks throws a good cross that connects.
Fairbanks clobbers Pettis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Fairbanks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fairbanks scores with a hook.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown but Fairbanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pettis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairbanks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fairbanks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Pettis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettis misses with a body shot
and Fairbanks counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairbanks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pettis with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Fairbanks dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Pettis swings for the body but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Pettis connects with a body shot.
Pettis throws the left hand but Fairbanks avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fairbanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pettis as he connects with a hook.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.
Pettis looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairbanks is just out of range.
Fairbanks staying out of range there.
Pettis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairbanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pettis slips a straight right by Fairbanks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Fairbanks throwing a counter right hand but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Pettis there.
Fairbanks misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Pettis scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a looping overhand right but Pettis ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
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.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Pettis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Pettis defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Fairbanks cracks Pettis with a good jab.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Fairbanks backs off Pettis throws a huge counter combo but Fairbanks manages to avoid it all.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fairbanks misses.
Pettis misses with a looping left.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Fairbanks looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Fairbanks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pettis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairbanks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairbanks misses with a looping left.
Pettis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pettis manages to get himself to full guard.
Fairbanks wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Fairbanks trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Fairbanks looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fairbanks passes into side control.
Fairbanks trying to control the action but Pettis is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairbanks controls the position.
Fairbanks tries to advance to mount but Pettis denies him.
Fairbanks trying to control the position but Pettis is working away.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
A lull in the action here.
Pettis struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis is not content to let Fairbanks control the position.
Pettis is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairbanks is looking to take a break and control but Pettis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fairbanks advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Fairbanks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fairbanks avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fairbanks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fairbanks lands the left hand.
Pettis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fairbanks connects with a right hand. Pettis shakes it off.
Fairbanks throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a hook
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis works the jab nicely.
Fairbanks lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pettis lands with an uppercut that bounces Fairbanks off the cage and back into range.
Pettis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis swings widly with a right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis misses the body punch
letting Fairbanks counter with a right hand.
Pettis slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Pettis swings widly with a right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pettis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pettis in his tracks.
Pettis lands a head shot.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Pettis.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fairbanks.
Pettis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fairbanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Pettis.
Pettis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pettis's hands.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Pettis throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Pettis looks to land a right hand but Fairbanks moved out of range.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Pettis blocks it.
Pettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Pettis misses with an uppercut. Fairbanks saw that one coming.
Pettis lands with a straight right. Fairbanks didn't see that one coming.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbanks.
Pettis slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fairbanks misses with a left hand
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pettis.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pettis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Pettis.
I think Pettis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Pettis!
A victorious Anthony Pettis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Miguel Pereira enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dakota Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin shoots and misses
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pereira lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Pereira takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin gets a clinch.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira's elbow.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin is rocked!
Pereira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Martin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Martin.
Come on Pereira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pereira is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pereira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pereira.
A right hand to the body from Pereira.
Pereira is pushing Martin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pereira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pereira is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Pereira!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miguel Pereira thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugenio Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugenio Antonio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eugenio Antonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spillane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spillane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spillane is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio pushes Spillane off looking to stand but Spillane dives back in and keeps control.
Antonio wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonio wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane is trying to control the action in half guard but Antonio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spillane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spillane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antonio tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
Antonio has hold of Spillane's hands but Spillane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Antonio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spillane.
Antonio is staying active underneath Spillane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Antonio gets back to full guard.
Antonio wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane landing some decent shots from guard.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Antonio is keeping the position.
Spillane advances to half guard.
Spillane winds up and cracks Antonio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Antonio is trying to stand back up but Spillane is controlling him
Antonio tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio tries to kick Spillane off but Spillane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spillane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antonio defending well though.
Spillane tries to pass to full mount but Antonio defends it.
Spillane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spillane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Antonio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spillane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antonio is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spillane working the ground and pound effectively.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Antonio prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonio is bucking up trying to escape but Spillane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spillane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antonio to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Antonio. Beautiful body shot.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonio closes the distance and pushes Spillane back into the cage.
Spillane pushes Antonio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spillane lands with a right to the head.
Spillane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antonio stops a takedown attempt from Spillane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Antonio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eugenio Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey Spillane.
Spillane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Antonio shows good takedown defense.
Eugenio Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Spillane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spillane shoots in for a double leg but Antonio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spillane.
Antonio is looking to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane is looking to clinch but Antonio is avoiding it.
Spillane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Antonio misses.
Antonio misses the jab.
Spillane looks for a takedown but Antonio sprawls well.
Antonio's corner calls for a 1-2. Antonio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonio throws a lazy body kick
and Spillane counters with a two punch combo.
Antonio cracks Spillane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spillane has his takedown stuffed
and Antonio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antonio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spillane.
Eugenio Antonio is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Spillane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spillane needs to keep his hands up - Antonio had a free shot at his head there.
Spillane lands a nice looking body shot.
Antonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spillane is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Spillane or perhaps it was just good defense by Antonio, which made it look bad.
Antonio is looking to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch.
Spillane fails with the takedown
letting Antonio counter with a right hand.
Spillane is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonio finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spillane seems to have recovered his senses.
Antonio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonio wants it to stay on the feet.
Spillane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spillane shoots in looking for a takedown. Antonio tries to sprawl out of it but Spillane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antonio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spillane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spillane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio drops Spillane with a big left hand! Spillane is injured, injured bad! Antonio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugenio Antonio!
Nickey Spillane spoke after the fight, saying 'Please relase me from contract'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Aas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nunnuka Nunnuka. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aslak Aas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aas slips a straight right by Pouko.
Pouko looking to score a takedown here. Aas is defending well but Pouko drives through and ends up in Aas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aas wants to stand up but Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko stays in close to Aas's body and controls the position.
Pouko slips nicely into half guard.
Aas tries to kick Pouko off but Pouko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko is pressing down on Aas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aas is holding on for now.
Pouko trying to control the action but Aas is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pouko in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko throws a big shot that misses.
Aas throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Pouko scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Pouko misses.
Pouko swats away the attempt to clinch by Aas.
Pouko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aas.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aas jabs Pouko right on the nose. Pouko blinks but takes it well.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pouko.
Pouko throws an off balance right hand
and Aas counters with a good, hard body kick but Pouko shrugs it off.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Pouko.
Aas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pouko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko misses with a body punch
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouko throws a sloppy body shot
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Pouko throws a lazy uppercut
and Aas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pouko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aas stuns Pouko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aas, as that shot connected.
Pouko is rocked!
Aas lands with a shot to the body.
Pouko is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?
Aas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pouko clean off his feet! He's out cold! Aas stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aslak Aas thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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