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CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaidee Shinawatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinawatra has chosen Roy Jones Jr - Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Jaidee Shinawatra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaidee Shinawatra!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinawatra as he jumps to the side.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinawatra was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Shinawatra's guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Shinawatra is keeping the position.
Shinawatra is pulling down on Araujo's head. It's preventing any offense from Araujo, at least for the moment.
Araujo stands up and waves to Shinawatra to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinawatra connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinawatra sprawls well. Shinawatra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinawatra let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Araujo wants to clinch
and Shinawatra counters with a straight right hand.
Shinawatra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaidee Shinawatra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Shinawatra. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shinawatra circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Araujo to the canvas! Araujo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shinawatra keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaidee Shinawatra!
A victorious Jaidee Shinawatra 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holly Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Zahir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Jambi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Zahir!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stackhouse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Stackhouse knocks Zahir out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holly Stackhouse!
Holly Stackhouse took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'FEED.
ME.
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LARGER.
AMOUNT.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Andenowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lary Divers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Andenowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lary Divers!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andenowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Divers. Divers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Andenowski counters with a straight right hand.
Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andenowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andenowski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Divers sprawling to the canvas! Divers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andenowski finish him?!
Divers is rocked!
It looks like Lary Divers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andenowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divers is still on wobbly legs! Can Andenowski finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Divers or perhaps it was just good defense by Andenowski, which made it look bad.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Andenowski counters with a big right hand! Oh Divers is in trouble here! Andenowski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Andenowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Piotr Andenowski thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Makaronelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Makaronelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usaym Tahan has managed to clinch.
Usaym Tahan stalling the fight.
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli clinches with his opponent.
Usaym Tahan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Usaym Tahan controls Makaronelli momentarily but Makaronelli frees himself.
Usaym Tahan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaronelli is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Makaronelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaronelli stands up and waves to Usaym Tahan to follow him.
Makaronelli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan darts in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli gets double underhooks and turns Usaym Tahan into the cage.
Makaronelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Usaym Tahan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Makaronelli both land. Nice combination.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Makaronelli clinches up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan is trying to drag Makaronelli to the mat but Makaronelli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Usaym Tahan is trying to pull guard but Makaronelli turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has had enough of the clinch but Makaronelli keeps him there for the moment.
Makaronelli has Usaym Tahan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usaym Tahan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makaronelli tries for a takedown but Usaym Tahan manages to get underhooks.
Makaronelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Usaym Tahan smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usaym Tahan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usaym Tahan shoots in but Makaronelli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usaym Tahan forces Makaronelli back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaronelli has him pressed against the cage.
Usaym Tahan manages to break the clinch.
Usaym Tahan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaronelli's waist but Makaronelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usaym Tahan off to one side.
And Makaronelli counters with a quick kick to the body but Usaym Tahan blocks it.
Usaym Tahan looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makaronelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Usaym Tahan counters with a one-two to the body.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaronelli counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaronelli.
Makaronelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usaym Tahan is defending well for now.
Usaym Tahan jumps into guard, dragging Makaronelli to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enzo Makaronelli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Usaym Tahan misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli slips a jab and a cross from Usaym Tahan.
Enzo Makaronelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Usaym Tahan throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan is defended easily by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and moves away.
Usaym Tahan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makaronelli tries to avoid it but Usaym Tahan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makaronelli to the ground. Makaronelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Makaronelli tries to clinch up but Usaym Tahan circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaronelli shoots and misses
and Usaym Tahan counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usaym Tahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch but Makaronelli is having none of it.
Makaronelli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Usaym Tahan is breathing heavily.
Usaym Tahan checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Makaronelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usaym Tahan wants to clinch up but Makaronelli keeps it at a distance.
Usaym Tahan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaronelli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usaym Tahan somewhat.
Makaronelli tries to keep at a distance but Usaym Tahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaronelli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaronelli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Usaym Tahan wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaronelli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Usaym Tahan wants a takedown but no success here.
Usaym Tahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makaronelli smiles and moves away.
Makaronelli dives in and grabs Usaym Tahan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usaym Tahan pushes down on Makaronelli's head and hops out.
Usaym Tahan fails to land the takedown.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Usaym Tahan as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Usaym Tahan is out of range and Makaronelli settles back down.
Makaronelli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Usaym Tahan tries to avoid it but Makaronelli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Usaym Tahan to the ground. Usaym Tahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Usaym Tahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaronelli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makaronelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it really well and circles away.
Usaym Tahan keeps the fight on the outside.
Usaym Tahan throws a nice looking combination but Makaronelli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaronelli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Makaronelli looks for a takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Makaronelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Usaym Tahan walks away with a smile on his face. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaronelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaronelli misses with a wild combination.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters with a series of strikes. Makaronelli will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Makaronelli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaronelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Usaym Tahan sprawls well. Usaym Tahan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaronelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Usaym Tahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaronelli defends it well.
Usaym Tahan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaronelli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enzo Makaronelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imtiyaz Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaronelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaronelli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaronelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Usaym Tahan as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaronelli misses with a head kick.
Makaronelli avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli throws a head kick but Usaym Tahan moves out of range.
Usaym Tahan throws out a counter right but Makaronelli avoids it with no problem.
Makaronelli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaronelli takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaronelli or perhaps it was just good defense by Usaym Tahan, which made it look bad.
Usaym Tahan goes for a double leg but Makaronelli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaronelli continues to drive forward.
Makaronelli throws a big counter combination but Usaym Tahan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Usaym Tahan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaronelli attempts a counter takedown but Usaym Tahan avoids it well and moves away.
Usaym Tahan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usaym Tahan.
Usaym Tahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaronelli.
Usaym Tahan with a poor takedown
and Makaronelli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaronelli.
Makaronelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Usaym Tahan won't allow it.
Makaronelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaronelli is working for takedown but Usaym Tahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Usaym Tahan tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaronelli avoids the damage to the body.
Usaym Tahan is pressed up against the cage. Makaronelli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usaym Tahan down to the mat. Usaym Tahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usaym Tahan avoids a kick to the body.
Makaronelli fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaronelli shoots in for a double leg but Usaym Tahan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Usaym Tahan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makaronelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown.
Makaronelli fails with the takedown
and Usaym Tahan counters by moving into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaronelli walks away with a smile on his face. Usaym Tahan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usaym Tahan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makaronelli as he avoids it easily.
Enzo Makaronelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaronelli dives in for a single leg takedown but Usaym Tahan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usaym Tahan shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaronelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Usaym Tahan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makaronelli moves into the clinch.
Usaym Tahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Enzo Makaronelli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usaym Tahan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makaronelli up against the cage.
Usaym Tahan tries to pull guard but Makaronelli holds him up against the cage and eventually Usaym Tahan drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaronelli jumps guard and drags Usaym Tahan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Makaronelli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaronelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Makaronelli!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zackary Finyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finyard has chosen Your pussy's glued to a building on fire as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eduardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zackary Finyard!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Finyard is just out of range.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Finyard defends it nicely.
Finyard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Finyard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finyard prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Finyard keeps him under control.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Finyard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finyard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Finyard is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Finyard postures up.
Finyard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Finyard from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Finyard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Finyard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez is looking to sweep but instead, Finyard has passed into half guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard working over Alvarez with some ground and pound. Alvarez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Finyard is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Finyard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finyard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Finyard looks to land a strike but Alvarez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finyard landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finyard's waist but Finyard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Eduardo Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finyard breaks from the clinch.
Finyard wants to clinch.
Finyard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finyard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez tries to buck Finyard off but Finyard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away.
Finyard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Finyard wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Finyard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Finyard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Zackary Finyard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Finyard's head to control him but Finyard postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finyard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finyard lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finyard manages to avoid it.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finyard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Finyard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finyard postures up.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
Finyard advances position into side control!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Finyard is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Finyard.
Alvarez is pressing down on Finyard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Finyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Finyard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finyard is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finyard is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Finyard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zackary Finyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alvarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Finyard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Finyard sits in half guard.
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finyard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finyard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Finyard pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finyard is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Finyard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard but Finyard has mounted him!
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Finyard's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Finyard is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finyard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
Alvarez wants to control but Finyard is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finyard in particular looking to stall.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Finyard is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finyard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Eduardo Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez throws a hook but Finyard blocks it.
Zackary Finyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finyard ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
Finyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Finyard controls his hands.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Finyard controls the action.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Finyard breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Finyard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Finyard defends it easily.
Finyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finyard wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zackary Finyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finyard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zackary Finyard!
A very excited looking Zackary Finyard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Nico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Oaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
194 lbs
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188 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Nico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pascal Oaza!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oaza tries a head kick but it misses.
Oaza misses with an uppercut
and Nico counters with a one-two to the body.
Nicolas Nico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nico scores with a hook to the body. Oaza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oaza ducks under a wild hook from Nico.
Oaza takes one on the button.
Nico scores with a nice right hand.
Oaza misses with a takedown
and Nico counters with a straight right hand.
Oaza is rocked!
Nico lands with a right and another and another! Oaza is in big trouble! Nico lands again and this time it's lights out for Oaza! A quality knockout there for Nico.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Nico!
A very excited looking Nicolas Nico made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
49 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tarasov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tarasov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boothe wants to control but Tarasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarasov is trying for a kimura here. Boothe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tarasov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Tarasov!
A determined Ivan Tarasov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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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
34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leon Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler lands a high kick!
Fiddler connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Fiddler.
Fiddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Fiddler misses.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler lands a head kick. Valentine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fiddler lands a jab to the head.
Fiddler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler lands with a cross.
Valentine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fiddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fiddler throws a front kick that sends Valentine stumbling back into the cage.
Fiddler lands with a shot to the body.
Fiddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fiddler catches Valentine napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Valentine to the canvas!
Valentine is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Fiddler controlling him for the moment.
Fiddler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valentine is still in real trouble! Can Fiddler finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiddler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fiddler gets to his feet and stands over Valentine, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Valentine felt that one! Fiddler unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Valentine from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Fiddler!
Freddie Fiddler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firetribe lands a jab to McCormick's midsection.
Firetribe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCormick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCormick cracks Firetribe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCormick clobbers Firetribe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCormick.
Firetribe jabs McCormick right on the nose. McCormick blinks but takes it well.
McCormick misses with an uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a left and a right that stings McCormick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from McCormick finds it's way through Firetribe's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCormick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Firetribe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Firetribe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCormick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firetribe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Firetribe cracks McCormick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Firetribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCormick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Firetribe momentarily.
Firetribe misses with a body kick.
Firetribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCormick.
Firetribe throws a body punch but McCormick moves out of range.
Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCormick.
Firetribe misses with a head kick.
Firetribe throws the left hand but McCormick avoids the punch easily.
McCormick throws a right hand that misses
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCormick misses with a low kick.
McCormick looks to land a left hand but Firetribe moved out of range nicely.
Firetribe is looking to counter punch.
McCormick throws out a loose jab but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick misses with a hook
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCormick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firetribe.
McCormick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCormick tests Firetribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Firetribe coming out on top.
A low kick from Firetribe is predictable there
and McCormick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe scores with a jab. McCormick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Firetribe misses with an uppercut.
Firetribe wants to clinch up but McCormick keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a hook. McCormick ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Firetribe misses
and McCormick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCormick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Firetribe lands a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Firetribe.
A low kick from McCormick is predictable there
and Firetribe counters with a straight right hand.
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe tries to counter by clinching up but McCormick breaks away and moves out of range.
Firetribe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCormick throws a solid leg kick but Firetribe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCormick.
Firetribe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McCormick counter with a right hand.
McCormick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCormick lands a leg kick that knocks Firetribe off balance momentarily.
McCormick throws a lazy uppercut
and Firetribe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCormick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCormick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCormick lands with a hook. Firetribe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Brother Firetribe has been cut.
Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firetribe lands with a hook. McCormick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firetribe lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCormick takes a step back to recover.
McCormick misses with a looping right.
McCormick seems to have recovered his senses.
McCormick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe tries to land a body kick
and McCormick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Firetribe is rocked!
McCormick misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brother Firetribe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Firetribe jabs McCormick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCormick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Firetribe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Firetribe swings widly with a right hand
and McCormick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCormick throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot.
McCormick throws a lazy right hand but Firetribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Firetribe throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for McCormick.
Firetribe throws a right hand that misses
and McCormick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCormick ducks under a wild hook from Firetribe.
McCormick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Firetribe.
McCormick lands a really nice looking cross but Firetribe seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCormick misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Firetribe.
Firetribe moves out of range of the strikes.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Firetribe clobbers McCormick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Firetribe misses with a looping left.
Firetribe lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Firetribe catches McCormick right on the button with a cross.
Firetribe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCormick.
Firetribe cracks McCormick with an open hand slap.
McCormick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from McCormick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCormick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Firetribe throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into McCormick's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Firetribe lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Brother Firetribe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Bravie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bravie tries to avoid it but Malek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bravie to the ground. Bravie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails to land the takedown.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malek.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edward Bravie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Malek.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but Bravie shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Malek with that takedown attempt.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bravie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravie as he jumps to the side.
Malek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bravie's waist but Bravie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malek off to one side.
Malek shoots in but no luck this time.
Bravie appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malek shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bravie sprawls well. Bravie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malek gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malek goes for a double leg but Bravie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bravie continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bravie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malek shoots and misses
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Malek looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Bravie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malek.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malek or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravie, which made it look bad.
Malek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bravie counters with a crisp one two that drops Malek! Bravie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Malek to his feet! Malek is in big trouble!
Malek is rocked!
Edward Bravie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malek misses with a takedown
and Bravie counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Malek! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Bravie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
Edward Bravie is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Edward Bravie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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