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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 24381 p4p, 638 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 23073 p4p, 650 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Aldo.
Aldo cracks Rzasa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rzasa takes one on the button.
Rzasa misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rzasa shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Rzasa shoots in.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Rzasa knows he should have avoided that one.
Rzasa is rocked!
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rzasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rzasa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Rzasa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rzasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rzasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Rzasa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aldo plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Rzasa to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Rzasa just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 5709 p4p, 292 weight class) and Rafa Silva (ranked 4773 p4p, 246 weight class). Silva has chosen UFC Theme Song as his entrance music. John Dodson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafa Silva's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Dodson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
58 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson slips under a jab from Silva.
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
Silva breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Dodson . Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson .
Silva scores with a head kick. Dodson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dodson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws the left hand but Dodson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Dodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dodson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Dodson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Dodson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva pulls Dodson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dodson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dodson tries to pass.
Dodson is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Silva won't let Dodson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is continuing to stall.
Dodson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 adventures of Silva the control monster continue. Boring.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dodson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dodson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Dodson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Dodson manages to duck under it in time.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodson . That did some damage!
Dodson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson .
Dodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Dodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Dodson in the body.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Dodson moves into the clinch.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Dodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Dodson 's head.
Dodson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Dodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a powerful right kick. Dodson tried to block low but the kick was high! Dodson was taken right off of his feet! Silva jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafa Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzzard Jigsawz (ranked 22534 p4p, 958 weight class) and Daniel Reska (ranked 23027 p4p, 963 weight class). Buzzard Jigsawz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buzzard Jigsawz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Reska!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Reska is avoiding it.
Reska shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jigsawz sprawls well. Jigsawz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reska gets slowly back to his feet.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Reska misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jigsawz darts in and clinches Reska up against the cage.
Reska successfully pulls guard.
Reska pulls Jigsawz in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska trying to keep a closed guard but Jigsawz is proving a slippery customer.
Reska working a defensive guard but Jigsawz manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reska tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jigsawz easily slips into full mount!
Reska is looking to improve his position but Jigsawz isn't that keen on the idea.
Jigsawz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Reska is trying desperately to improve position.
Reska is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reska wants to control but Jigsawz is having none of it.
Reska is looking to get to half guard.
Jigsawz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reska to take his back!
Jigsawz slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reska manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jigsawz's guard. Nice work there by Reska.
Reska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jigsawz, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigsawz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buzzard Jigsawz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigsawz wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Reska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jigsawz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reska has had enough of the clinch but Jigsawz keeps him there for the moment.
Reska prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reska wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Reska.
Reska has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Reska is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reska avoiding damage.
Reska wants to take the fight to the mat but Jigsawz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jigsawz tries for a takedown but Reska manages to get underhooks.
Reska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Reska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reska darts in looking for a takedown but Jigsawz gets double underhooks and turns Reska into the cage.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reska moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reska.
Reska is looking to break free of the clinch but Jigsawz has double underhooks.
Reska pulls guard effortlessly.
Reska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jigsawz is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reska is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jigsawz dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reska is trying to control Jigsawz's posture but Jigsawz avoids it.
Reska bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jigsawz moves into the clinch.
Reska tries to score a body lock takedown but Jigsawz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jigsawz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reska avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz holds him up against the cage and eventually Reska drops back down to his feet.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Reska can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reska tries to break the clinch but Jigsawz is controlling the position.
Reska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jigsawz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reska jumps guard but Jigsawz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reska tries to pull guard but Jigsawz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reska has Jigsawz pushed against the cage.
Reska wants to get back to striking at distance but Jigsawz won't allow it.
Reska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reska pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reska is looking to sweep but instead, Jigsawz has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reska looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jigsawz passes into side control!
Reska is breathing heavily.
Reska tries to bench press Jigsawz off him but Jigsawz keeps the position.
Reska looking for a sweep but Jigsawz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jigsawz is looking to stand but Reska has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reska tries to hold on but Jigsawz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigsawz stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reska keeps the fight on the outside.
Jigsawz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reska circles away.
Jigsawz is looking to clinch but Reska is avoiding it.
Reska lands an overhand right.
Reska shoots in looking for a takedown. Jigsawz tries to sprawl out of it but Reska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jigsawz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reska darts in and clinches Jigsawz up against the cage.
Jigsawz is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Reska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jigsawz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jigsawz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reska drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jigsawz defends it well.
Jigsawz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reska drives through and clinches with Jigsawz against the cage.
Reska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jigsawz prevents Reska from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jigsawz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reska has Jigsawz pressed against the cage.
Reska lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reska has Jigsawz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reska pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jigsawz tumbling to the mat - Reska dives into Jigsawz's guard.
Reska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reska wants to pass the guard but Jigsawz is keeping the position.
Reska trying to control but Jigsawz is working from the bottom.
Reska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigsawz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reska is controlling him.
Reska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reska stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reska.
Jigsawz forces Reska back against the cage and clinches.
Reska breaks from the clinch.
Reska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Reska.
Reska shoots for a takedown but Jigsawz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jigsawz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reska is looking for the big counter here.
Reska circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigsawz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reska gets a clinch.
Jigsawz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reska can't fight it off and eventually Jigsawz manages to take the fight to the floor. Reska looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reska wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jigsawz manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reska punching from the bottom.
Buzzard Jigsawz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Reska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jigsawz throwing shots but Reska is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Reska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reska has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Reska!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taiwei Neo (ranked 6229 p4p, 648 weight class) and Nicolas Nico (ranked 6625 p4p, 664 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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194 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
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taiwei Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolas Nico!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Neo.
Neo swinging wildly here.
Nico on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neo ducks under a wild hook from Nico.
Nico misses the jab.
Nico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neo.
Neo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nico.
Neo throws a head kick but Nico moves out of range.
Nico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nico misses with a body shot.
Neo blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neo.
Neo scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nico backs up against the cage.
Neo moves out of range of the strikes.
Neo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nico.
Neo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neo ducks under a wild hook from Nico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Neo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nico cracks Neo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neo slips a jab from Nico.
Neo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nico on the side of the head.
Neo defending well as Nico loads up on a big left hand.
Nico lands a nice shot that snaps Neo's head back.
Neo slips under a jab from Nico.
Nico lands a jab to Neo's midsection.
Nico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nico.
Neo throws a hook to the side of Nico's head but Nico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neo slips under a jab from Nico.
Nico connects with a jab.
Nicolas Nico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nico looks to throw the jab but Neo is out of range.
A jab from Nico misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Neo as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nico throws a hook but Neo blocks it.
Nico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nico just misses with a punch to the body.
Nico throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Neo.
Neo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nico.
Nico scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Nico misses its intended target.
Neo tries to counter by clinching up but Nico breaks away and moves out of range.
Neo misses with the combination.
Nico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nico.
Neo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nico throws out the jab.
Neo digs a good body shot into Nico's ribs.
Neo misses with a low kick.
Nico now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neo throws a combination. Nico tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nico keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Neo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nico misses with an uppercut.
Neo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nico.
Nico cracks a nice hook into Neo's ribs.
Nico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nico takes a swing at Neo's ribcage but misses.
Nico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neo moves away.
Nico is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Neo.
Neo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nico is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Nico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nico is still on wobbly legs! Can Neo finish him?
Neo lands a big right hook! Nico looks hurt but is still standing! Neo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Nico falls down and Neo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Nico's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Neo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taiwei Neo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 5637 p4p, 684 weight class) and Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 3496 p4p, 477 weight class). Jean Pierre Papin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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48
207 lbs
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30
211 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
50 - 27 - 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Pierre Papin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papin lands with a right hand.
Papin gets a clinch.
Papin'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.
Boothe goes for a takedown attempt but Papin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papin has Boothe up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Papin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boothe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Boothe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boothe back to the cage. Papin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Thomas Boothe has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papin gets a clinch.
Boothe jumps guard but Papin stands there with Boothe around his waist. Boothe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papin prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Papin.
A shot in the inside from Papin.
A nice left hand lands by Papin.
Boothe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boothe jumps guard but Papin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boothe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Papin.
Papin lands a shoulder strike.
Boothe wants a takedown but no success here.
Boothe tries to pull guard but Papin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Papin lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Boothe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Papin is defending well.
Boothe tries to pull guard but Papin won't allow it.
Boothe is breathing heavily.
Papin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Papin.
Papin lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Papin.
Papin is pressed up against the cage. Boothe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Papin down to the mat. Papin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Papin moves into range and clinches up with Boothe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papin stalling against the cage.
Boothe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boothe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Papin prevents it.
Papin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papin.
Papin scores with a shot to the side of Boothe's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papin.
Papin is pushing Boothe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Papin.
Papin leaning against his opponent.
Papin stalling.
Papin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Papin.
Nice body punch from Papin - that landed with a thud.
Papin'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.
A right hook to the body lands for Papin.
A short uppercut from Papin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
Boothe goes for a takedown attempt but Papin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papin rushes Boothe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Papin effectively controlling the action here.
Papin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boothe up against the cage.
Papin receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Papin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Boothe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Papin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Papin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boothe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Papin moves into range and clinches up with Boothe.
Boothe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boothe jumps guard but Papin stands there with Boothe around his waist. Boothe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papin gets underhooks to prevent Boothe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Boothe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boothe tries to pull guard but Papin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boothe is working for takedown but Papin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boothe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Papin walks away with a smile on his face. Boothe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe takes one on the button.
Papin lands with a good body shot.
Papin connects with a single shot there.
Papin cracks Boothe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Papin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boothe to stand back up!
Boothe is rocked!
Jean Pierre Papin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papin darts in and clinches Boothe up against the cage.
Oh Boothe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papin scores with a shoulder strike.
Papin drops Boothe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Boothe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Papin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papin has Boothe pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boothe seems to have got his legs back now.
Papin stalls.
A hook to the body from Papin.
Boothe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Papin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
Papin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Papin lands with a light punch inside.
Papin stalls.
Boothe tries to pull guard but Papin won't allow it.
Papin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Papin.
Boothe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papin drops Boothe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boothe looks back up at him and smiles so Papin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papin clinches up with Boothe and pushes him back against the cage.
Papin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Papin stalling in the clinch.
Papin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papin digs a right hand underneath Boothe's ribcage. Boothe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papin stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Papin.
A right handed body shot lands from Papin.
Papin lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papin sends Boothe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Papin is motioning to the referee to let Boothe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Papin throws a right and a left that Boothe avoids nicely.
Papin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papin lands a left hand.
Papin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boothe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Papin smiles and moves away.
Papin gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Papin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Boothe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Papin works Boothe's body with a nice hook.
Papin has Boothe up against the cage in a clinch.
Papin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boothe takes a shot to the head.
Papin lands a hook that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
Papin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
Papin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boothe backwards.
Papin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boothe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Papin gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boothe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Pierre Papin!
A very excited looking Jean Pierre Papin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bravie (ranked 2001 p4p, 241 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 3143 p4p, 371 weight class). Edward Bravie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jai Malek's chin.
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35
271 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
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47
260 lbs
48 - 26 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Bravie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bravie pinned against the cage. Bravie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails to land the takedown.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt - Bravie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 looking for a takedown but Bravie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Malek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Bravie. No joy for Malek on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malek shoots in but Bravie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bravie throws a big counter combination but Malek scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bravie defends well and Malek ends up having to push Bravie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jai Malek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bravie swivels and escapes.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Bravie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malek fails with a takedown attempt.
Malek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bravie but Bravie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malek shoots in for a double leg but Bravie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bravie counters with a three punch combo that has Malek backing up. Malek nods at Bravie to acknowledge the strikes.
Malek looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malek has his takedown stuffed
and Bravie counters with a series of strikes. Malek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malek misses with a takedown attempt
and Bravie counters with a one-two to the body.
Malek with a lazy takedown attempt
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!
Malek fails with the takedown
and Bravie counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Malek to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bravie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edward Bravie!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Bravie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rad Dood (ranked 3789 p4p, 364 weight class) and Max Tauer (ranked 4055 p4p, 384 weight class). Max Tauer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rad Dood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Tauer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Tauer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dood swings for the body but Tauer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tauer! But no joy.
Tauer throws a sloppy head kick and Dood moves out of range easily.
Tauer misses with a head kick.
Tauer slips under a jab from Dood.
Tauer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dood scores with a body shot.
Dood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tauer pushes Dood away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dood gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tauer tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dood tries for a kimura but Tauer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tauer dodges the ground and pound from Dood.
Dood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dood is trying to get an arm triangle but Tauer is defending well.
Dood is working Tauer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dood landing a few strikes.
Tauer sneaks out the side door and pushes Dood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauer throws a hook but Dood avoids it easily.
Dood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tauer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tauer misses with a looping left.
Tauer misses with a straight left.
Tauer misses with a left hand
and Dood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tauer won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tauer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dood connects with a decent elbow.
Dood tries for a kimura but Tauer is defending well.
Dood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dood tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tauer's legs.
Tauer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tauer tries to bench press Dood off him but Dood keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tauer is trying to control Dood's posture but Dood avoids it.
Dood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tauer is trying to improve his position.
Dood working the ground and pound.
Dood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tauer, who protects the arm well.
Dood tries for a kimura but Tauer is defending well.
Dood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tauer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tauer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dood has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tauer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dood is trying to control. Tauer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dood wants to pass the guard but Tauer is defending well.
Tauer wants to get back to his feet.
Tauer is trying to control but can't.
Dood seems to be looking for submissions.
Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Dood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rad Dood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tauer throws a head kick that misses.
Tauer throws a series of punches but Dood avoids them all with ease.
Dood moves out of range as Tauer strikes.
A head kick from Tauer lands but Dood takes it in his stride.
Dood scores with a hook to the body. Tauer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tauer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tauer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dood.
Dood throws an overhand right that lands on Tauer's shoulder, as Tauer tries to avoid the shot.
Dood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tauer!
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tauer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dood is controlling him well.
Dood trying to control the action but Tauer is working from the bottom.
Dood throws an elbow but Tauer slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tauer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dood lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Tauer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dood working the ground and pound.
Dood moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dood is looking to take a break and control but Tauer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tauer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tauer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dood connects with a decent elbow.
Dood working the ground and pound but Tauer is defending the strikes.
Dood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tauer is avoiding damage well.
Tauer wants to control but Dood postures up.
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Tauer wants to get back to his feet.
Tauer is looking for a sweep.
Tauer struggling a bit here.
Tauer is pushing Dood's head away, looking to escape. Dood manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dood lands some shots froms side control.
Dood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dood lands a nice shot to the head.
Dood looking to control but Tauer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tauer tries to hold on but Dood postures up.
Dood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tauer can do to turn this around?
Tauer is trying desperately to improve position.
Dood looking to control but Tauer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tauer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dood looking to secure an arm triangle but Tauer defends it well.
Tauer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tauer is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Dood scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dood lands a big shot there that rocks Tauer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dood working Tauer over with strikes here.
Tauer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dood postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tauer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tauer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rad Dood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asa Sharp (ranked 3571 p4p, 365 weight class) and Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 2926 p4p, 290 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Asa Sharp has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Asa Sharp seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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168 lbs
29 - 18 - 2 |
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169 lbs
39 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Yakovchenko!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakovchenko's guard.
Sharp preventing the sweep.
Sharp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sharp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yakovchenko pulls Sharp in close to prevent any damage.
Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp connects with a couple of short punches.
Sharp passes Yakovchenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sharp works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp controlling his opponent.
Sharp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharp landing punches.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
Sharp content just to control the position here.
Yakovchenko working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
Yakovchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko really wants to buck Sharp off and get back to his feet.
Sharp trying to control but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Sharp working for a submission but Yakovchenko is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is looking to improve his position but Sharp isn't that keen on the idea.
Yakovchenko is still trying to improve position.
Sharp controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharp with a couple of short strikes.
Sharp connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yakovchenko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yakovchenko?
Sharp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sharp tries to control but Yakovchenko wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sharp looks for a takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Yakovchenko misses with a straight left.
Sharp darts in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko gets double underhooks and turns Sharp into the cage.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yakovchenko throws a one two combo.
Asa Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Sharp throwing a counter right hand but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sharp was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakovchenko throws a series of punches but Sharp avoids them all with ease.
Sharp tried to counter with a leg kick but Yakovchenko avoided it.
Sharp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Yakovchenko counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asa Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sharp with a body shot.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakovchenko is breathing heavily.
Sharp clinches up with Yakovchenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharp manages to break the clinch.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp misses with a leg kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakovchenko moves into the clinch.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Sharp controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yakovchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yakovchenko gets tackled into the cage by Sharp. Sharp maintains the clinch.
Sharp can't get the takedown.
Yakovchenko is trying to stall.
Sharp trying to stall but Yakovchenko improves his position.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yakovchenko sprawls and moves away.
Sharp darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Sharp passes into side.
Yakovchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharp's best efforts.
Yakovchenko won't allow Sharp to pass to mount.
Yakovchenko is trying to control but can't.
Sharp wants to take a breather but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp is thwarting Yakovchenko's attempts to control the position.
Asa Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharp tries to pass to full mount but Yakovchenko defends it.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yakovchenko is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yakovchenko has hold of Sharp's hands but Sharp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yakovchenko is not content to let Sharp control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sharp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakovchenko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Sharp clinches.
Sharp prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
Sharp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yakovchenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sharp has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yakovchenko regains guard immediately.
Sharp won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Sharp passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko is trying to maintain the position but Sharp is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakovchenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko moves into full guard.
Sharp wants to stand but Yakovchenko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yakovchenko's guard.
Sharp is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sharp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yakovchenko!
Sharp wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Yakovchenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sharp prevents Yakovchenko from getting the reversal.
Sharp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sharp looking to control but Yakovchenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakovchenko can do to turn this around?
Sharp landing strikes from the mount and Yakovchenko is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharp 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asa Sharp!
An out of breath Asa Sharp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 2044 p4p, 268 weight class) and Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 5190 p4p, 570 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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203 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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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
23 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Clack.
Rundowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Clack waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rundowski. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rundowski to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Rundowski is rocked!
Rundowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clack uses it to pass to side control.
Rundowski is still in real trouble! Can Clack finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clack cracks Rundowski with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Clack immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rundowski is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Clack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Clack!
Kenny Clack decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 1159 p4p, 176 weight class) and Tata Khajo (ranked 2148 p4p, 331 weight class). Khajo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Power by Kanye West. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tata Khajo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khajo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Firetribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khajo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khajo. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Khajo moves out of range of the body kick.
Firetribe scores with a leg kick.
Firetribe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khajo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khajo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firetribe lunges at Khajo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khajo's hand.
Firetribe throws a solid leg kick but Khajo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Firetribe.
Khajo throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a body shot.
Khajo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Khajo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firetribe moves away.
Khajo misses the shot to the body.
Khajo checks a low kick from Firetribe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khajo! But no joy.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khajo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Firetribe.
Khajo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Firetribe throws a wild body kick that Khajo sees coming a mile off.
Khajo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Firetribe sprawling to the canvas! Firetribe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khajo finish him?!
Firetribe is rocked!
It looks like Brother Firetribe has been cut.
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!
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe sizes up Khajo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khajo ducks right into an uppercut from Firetribe.
Khajo blocks a head kick by Firetribe.
A countering left hand to the body from Khajo misses.
Khajo misses with a straight right.
Khajo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khajo throws a poor cross that misses
and Firetribe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Khajo misses with a double jab
and Firetribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khajo moves out of range of the body kick.
Khajo gets tackled into the cage by Firetribe. Firetribe maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khajo fails to land.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Khajo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firetribe obliges.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Khajo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khajo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Firetribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khajo struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Khajo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firetribes head.
Khajo managing to block the knees to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with an elbow strike.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khajo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe landing knees to the body.
Khajo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Firetribe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khajo looks winded!
Khajo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Firetribe has him pressed against the cage.
Firetribe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khajo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Firetribe.
Khajo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khajo's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Khajo blocks it.
Firetribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Khajo working aggressively here.
Firetribe tries to work over Khajo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khajo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khajo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khajo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Khajo.
Firetribe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Firetribe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Khajo's defenses.
Firetribe lands a knee to the head.
Khajo misses with a punch on the inside.
Firetribe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khajo or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firetribe lands a shot to the body.
Firetribe slowing the pace effectively.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khajo misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Khajo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firetribe.
Firetribe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Firetribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khajo misses with a body shot
and Firetribe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Firetribe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khajo or not.
Khajo working aggressively here.
Khajo lands a body shot.
Firetribe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khajo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Khajo.
Firetribe has Khajo pushed against the cage.
Khajo swings wildly with an uppercut but Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands an uppercut.
Khajo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Khajo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khajo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firetribe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khajo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firetribe staying out of range there.
Firetribe is looking to counter punch.
Khajo throws a shot to the body.
Firetribe throws a series of punches but Khajo moves out of range.
Khajo throws a body punch but Firetribe moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firetribe.
Khajo lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a leg kick that knocks Khajo off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khajo just misses with a punch to the body.
Brother Firetribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khajo tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khajo throws a right hand that Firetribe ducks under and follows up with a left that Firetribe also avoids with ease.
Khajo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firetribe.
That kick from Firetribe tenderised Khajo's leg. Khajo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Firetribe lands a leg kick that knocks Khajo off balance momentarily.
Khajo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Firetribe scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Firetribe.
Khajo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Firetribe rather than just go for the knockout.
Khajo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khajo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Firetribe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khajo doesn't seem phased though.
Firetribe throws a hook but Khajo blocks it.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khajo.
Firetribe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khajo will feel that in the morning.
Khajo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Firetribe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khajo back to the cage. Firetribe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Firetribe avoids the body shot from Khajo.
Khajo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Firetribe moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khajo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khajo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Firetribe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firetribe.
Khajo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khajo working aggressively here.
Firetribe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Firetribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Khajo controls his hands.
Khajo breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Khajo.
Firetribe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khajo.
Khajo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khajo throws an overhand right that lands on Firetribe's shoulder, as Firetribe tries to avoid the shot.
Firetribe lands with a straight right. Khajo didn't see that one coming.
Khajo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Firetribe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khajo manages to circle out of the way.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Firetribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khajo misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Khajo throws a hook but Firetribe blocks it.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Khajo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firetribe lands a high kick!
Khajo throws a right hand that misses
and Firetribe counters with a right hand to the body.
Khajo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khajo.
Brother Firetribe is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
Khajo misses with a hook. Firetribe ducked under it nicely.
Firetribe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Firetribe is looking to land body kicks.
Khajo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khajo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khajo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khajo moves out of range of the body kick from Firetribe.
Khajo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khajo thuds his right hand into Firetribe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khajo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Firetribe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khajo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Khajo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khajo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firetribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Khajo.
Khajo connects with a single shot there.
Khajo throws a shot from downtown. Firetribe moves away and avoids it.
Khajo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Firetribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khajo throws a hook but Firetribe avoids it easily.
Khajo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Firetribe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firetribe scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khajo throws a body shot but no joy.
Firetribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khajo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Firetribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khajo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Firetribe cracks Khajo with a good jab.
Firetribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Khajo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Firetribe misses the jab.
Firetribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Firetribe lands.
Firetribe slips under a jab from Khajo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khajo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khajo takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Firetribe misses.
Khajo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Firetribe.
Khajo blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khajo tries to move into range but Firetribe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Firetribe throws a chopping leg kick but Khajo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khajo! But no joy.
Khajo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Firetribe throws a body punch but Khajo moves out of range.
Khajo throws a looping overhand right but Firetribe ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brother Firetribe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brother Firetribe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khajo moves away from the strike by Firetribe.
Firetribe connects with a jab.
Firetribe misses with a body shot
and Khajo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khajo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khajo stuns Firetribe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Firetribe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khajo's calf.
Khajo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo lands a jab to the head.
Firetribe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khajo's head backwards.
Firetribe lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a hook to the body
and Khajo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khajo. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe moves into the clinch successfully.
Firetribe lands a damaging elbow.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Khajo.
Khajo avoiding damage as Firetribe throws knees to the body.
Firetribe lands a shoulder strike.
Firetribe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Firetribe misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Khajo.
Khajo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khajo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khajo is trying to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling him.
Firetribe landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Firetribe.
Khajo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Firetribe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khajo is rocked!
Khajo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firetribe's elbow.
Khajo is still on wobbly legs! Can Firetribe finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Firetribe obliges.
Khajo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Firetribe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Firetribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Khajo.
Firetribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe lands a big right hand that drops Khajo! The killer instinct kicks in and Firetribe finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Firetribe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brother Firetribe!
Brother Firetribe retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Brother Firetribe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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