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COLISEU 14.12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siva Tavau (ranked 3863 p4p, 416 weight class) and Mike Murhaa (ranked 8931 p4p, 719 weight class). Tavau comes into the arena with In the Air Tonight blaring out of the sound system. Mike Murhaa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 266.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Siva Tavau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa clinches.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa pushes Tavau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau blocking some punches.
Tavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murhaa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murhaa drives through and clinches with Tavau against the cage.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Tavau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Tavau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Tavau controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Tavau avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Tavau has Murhaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tavau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murhaa is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Siva Tavau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tavau misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Tavau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavau.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa gets underhooks to prevent Tavau's takedown attempt.
Tavau blocking some punches.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavau controls his hands.
Tavau blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavau takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Tavau swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tavau fails to land.
Murhaa prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Tavau is breathing heavily.
Tavau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavau misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa works on Tavau's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavau's elbow.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tavau lands a takedown into guard.
Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murhaa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tavau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Tavau is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tavau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murhaa is controlling Tavau's posture.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet but Tavau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murhaa wants to stand up but Tavau is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tavau dives in and scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing.
Tavau is working Murhaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavau preventing the sweep.
Tavau throws an elbow that misses. Murhaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavau's guard. Nice move by Murhaa!
Tavau is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tavau with the ground and pound but Murhaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tavau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tavau is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murhaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murhaa has escaped and now he's on top!
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavau has a closed guard, preventing Murhaa from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Murhaa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tavau has his foot on Murhaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhaa works his way back into a safe position though.
Murhaa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murhaa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tavau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tavau keeping full guard, as Murhaa tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavau is trying to keep Murhaa in close.
Tavau 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.
Murhaa wants to stand but Tavau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murhaa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tavau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murhaa is looking to defend but Tavau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murhaa! Tavau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murhaa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Siva Tavau!
A victorious Siva Tavau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Santiago (ranked 1792 p4p, 191 weight class) and Roger Dos Oliviera (ranked 4782 p4p, 398 weight class). Roger Dos Oliviera looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
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, Roger Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Oliviera's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dos Oliviera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santiago is trying to control. Dos Oliviera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Dos Oliviera defends it.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Oliviera's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Oliviera is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Dos Oliviera is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Oliviera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago prevents Dos Oliviera from getting the reversal.
Santiago has control of Dos Oliviera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dos Oliviera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santiago looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Dos Oliviera blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Dos Oliviera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago stands and throws Dos Oliviera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Oliviera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Oliviera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Dos Oliviera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago.
Santiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera is working away.
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Oliviera looks to move to half guard but instead Santiago has passed into mount! Damn!
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago moves to the back.
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Santiago looking for the choke from the back.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Santiago tightening his grip on Dos Oliviera, looking for the choke.
Dos Oliviera is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Santiago gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
Santiago is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Oliviera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Santiago is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Oliviera is controlling his hands well.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Santiago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Santiago looking for the RNC.
Dos Oliviera has hold of Santiago's leg, trying to break free but it's let Santiago lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dos Oliviera is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Santiago throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Santiago!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Barnkvist (ranked 3362 p4p, 419 weight class) and Dickie Murphy (ranked 5029 p4p, 553 weight class). Dickie Murphy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Peter Barnkvist could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dickie Murphy's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnkvist.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnkvist works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murphy is rocked!
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Murphy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Ragnarsson (ranked 3110 p4p, 302 weight class) and Dakota Bohi (ranked 22359 p4p, 589 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Bohi!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohi connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Maximus Ragnarsson has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bohi blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohis head.
Ragnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnarsson.
Bohi misses with some punches.
Bohi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Bohi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Bohi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ragnarsson letting Bohi take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Bohi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohi.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bohi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ragnarsson or not.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
Bohi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bohi misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
A short uppercut from Bohi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bohi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Bohi.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bohi.
Bohi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Bohi blocking some punches.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Bohi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bohi tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Bohi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohi.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson digs a right hand into Bohi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bohi's gas tank.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bohi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Bohi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bohi.
Bohi tries a body shot but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Bohi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson - that landed with a thud.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
Bohi blocking some punches.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
Bohi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi works on Ragnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Bohi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Bohi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ragnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ragnarsson wants to clinch up but Bohi keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bohi manages to avoid it.
Bohi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ragnarsson on the side of the head.
Ragnarsson walks into a left hand.
Bohi lands a jab.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bohi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Bohi was well out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hook but Bohi avoids it easily.
Bohi scores with the left hand. Ragnarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bohi tries to clinch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Bohi clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
A short left from Bohi.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bohi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi trying to control the position but instead, Ragnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bohi into the cage.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bohi effectively controlling the action here.
Bohi lands a shoulder strike.
Bohi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ragnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Good body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnarsson tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bohi gets through Ragnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Bohi.
Ragnarsson gets through Bohi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bohi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bohi lands an uppercut.
Oh Ragnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnarsson pushes Bohi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bohi presses Ragnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Ragnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Ragnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson.
Bohi working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bohi.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Bohi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Ragnarsson avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Bohi scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bohi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bohi misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands a shot to the body.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Bohi scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bohi blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dakota Bohi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bohi presses Ragnarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bohi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Bohi lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bohi on the inside.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Bohi lands with a right to the head.
Bohi pushes Ragnarsson against the cage. Bohi is working some dirty boxing. Bohi pushes off with a quick right hook! Ragnarsson goes down! Ragnarsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bohi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
Dakota Bohi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux Jr (ranked 5155 p4p, 527 weight class) and Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 5060 p4p, 522 weight class). Szymuszowski has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bartlomiej Szymuszowski enters the cage!
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230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Dux Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymuszowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dux Jr is trying to defend but Szymuszowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Szymuszowski trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Szymuszowski.
It looks like Frank Dux Jr has been cut.
Szymuszowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szymuszowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux Jr taking some punishment here, with Szymuszowski in his half guard.
Dux Jr tries to roll over but Szymuszowski keeps him under control.
Szymuszowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymuszowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Frank Dux Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dux Jr kicks Szymuszowski off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szymuszowski misses with a right hand
enabling Dux Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Szymuszowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dux Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szymuszowski at a distance.
Szymuszowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dux Jr swivels and escapes.
Szymuszowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szymuszowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Dux Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank Dux Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
Dux Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szymuszowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux Jr defends well and Szymuszowski ends up having to push Dux Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dux Jr instigates a clinch.
Dux Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Szymuszowski looks winded!
Dux Jr working Szymuszowski over with knees to the body.
Dux Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dux Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Szymuszowski's defenses.
Dux Jr pushes Szymuszowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dux Jr landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dux Jr with a knee to the head.
Dux Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dux Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Dux Jr - that landed with a thud.
Dux Jr lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr is working Szymuszowski over against the cage.
Dux Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szymuszowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dux Jr obliges.
Dux Jr landing knees to the head.
Dux Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dux Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dux Jr.
Dux Jr lands an elbow inside that Szymuszowski shrugs off.
Dux Jr lands an uppercut.
Dux Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Szymuszowski's defenses.
Dux Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Dux Jr.
Dux Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dux Jr scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Szymuszowski fails to land.
Dux Jr landing knees to the head.
Dux Jr pushes Szymuszowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Szymuszowski won't want to take too many of those.
Dux Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dux Jr with a knee to the head.
Dux Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dux Jr.
Dux Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szymuszowskis head.
Dux Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dux Jr crunches a lovely knee into Szymuszowski's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Dux Jr.
Szymuszowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymuszowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Dux Jr.
Dux Jr landing knees to the head.
Dux Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dux Jr.
Dux Jr lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dux Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dux Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Dux Jr lands an elbow inside.
Dux Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dux Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dux Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dux Jr.
Dux Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dux Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dux Jr lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szymuszowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dux Jr content to stall in guard here.
Szymuszowski is looking to stand up but Dux Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dux Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Szymuszowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux Jr circles away.
Dux Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Szymuszowski gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Szymuszowski tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dux Jr is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Szymuszowski buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Szymuszowski!! Szymuszowski is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dux Jr throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Mendoza (ranked 2024 p4p, 205 weight class) and Bishop Taylor (ranked 9356 p4p, 578 weight class). Mendoza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knock Out. The key to victory for Edgar Mendoza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Edgar Mendoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Mendoza shoots in.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendoza.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendoza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edgar Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendoza off to one side.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Mendoza is now in Taylor's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendoza is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendoza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg.
That's six 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.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendoza advances to half guard.
Mendoza wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor trying to control here.
That's eight 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.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
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 Edgar Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold.
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to advance to full mount but Taylor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
Mendoza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Bishop Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendoza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendoza off to one side.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Mendoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edgar Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bishop Taylor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 19:19
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 19:19
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Vasquez (ranked 3692 p4p, 427 weight class) and Roberto Rocha (ranked 8856 p4p, 679 weight class). Roberto Rocha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucas Vasquez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Vasquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.
Rocha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vasquez to the mat! Vasquez manages to get full guard.
Rocha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vasquez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez is working an open guard so Rocha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rocha circles away.
Rocha takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Rocha throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquez moves out of range easily.
Rocha swinging wildly here.
Vasquez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Rocha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Rocha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasquez is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha tries to roll over but Vasquez keeps him under control.
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Vasquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Vasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocha.
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Vasquez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.
Rocha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha wants to sweep here but Vasquez controlling him for the moment.
Rocha looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
Vasquez stands and throws Rocha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Vasquez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vasquez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vasquez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rocha struggling a bit here.
Vasquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rocha manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vasquez's best efforts.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control from the bottom.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura here.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha trying to control here.
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Rocha is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rocha moves into full guard.
Rocha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vasquez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha.
Vasquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vasquez has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Vasquez slips nicely into half guard.
Vasquez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Rocha is defending it quite comfortably.
Rocha trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
Rocha is looking to improve his position.
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage.
Vasquez seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
Rocha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasquez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rocha is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Vasquez!
Lucas Vasquez is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert DeSalvo (ranked 1251 p4p, 132 weight class) and Jacob Hardy (ranked 2523 p4p, 251 weight class). DeSalvo comes to the cage accompanied by Am I Evil?. Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till I Collapse - Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeSalvo thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - DeSalvo had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy throws a good cross that connects.
Hardy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DeSalvo back to the cage. Hardy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
DeSalvo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSalvo. That did some damage!
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeSalvo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a left hand.
DeSalvo blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy managing to block the knees to the body from DeSalvo.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by DeSalvo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSalvo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSalvo is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
DeSalvo misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSalvo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSalvo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy prevents DeSalvo from breaking the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSalvo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSalvo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the head.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSalvo is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
DeSalvo wants to stall.
Hardy is working DeSalvo over against the cage.
DeSalvo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy tests DeSalvo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSalvo throws out the jab.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSalvo.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for DeSalvo's leg but DeSalvo calmly moves out of range.
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeSalvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but DeSalvo is out of range.
Hardy connects with a right hand. DeSalvo shakes it off.
Jab by Hardy.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSalvo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A low kick from DeSalvo misses
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind DeSalvo 's knee.
That kick from Hardy tenderised DeSalvo's leg. DeSalvo is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy 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.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hardy moves away from the strike by DeSalvo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
DeSalvo slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardy.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeSalvo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy closes the distance and pushes DeSalvo back into the cage.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSalvo misses with a body punch.
DeSalvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSalvos head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as DeSalvo tries to tie him up.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeSalvo backwards.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy pushes DeSalvo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy being controlled against the cage.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy misses with some punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
DeSalvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSalvo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy prevents a body shot from DeSalvo.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
DeSalvo looking to stall.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeSalvos head.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo blocking some punches.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy pushes DeSalvo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeSalvo's face.
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!
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy lands a knee to the body.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSalvo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets underhooks to prevent DeSalvo's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSalvo blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSalvo or not.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeSalvo blocks an uppercut.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but DeSalvo blocks with his arms.
DeSalvo blocking some punches.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy prevents a body shot from DeSalvo.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as DeSalvo controls the action.
DeSalvo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from DeSalvo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Hardy misses
and DeSalvo counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeSalvo wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy throws DeSalvo to one side and escapes!
DeSalvo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeSalvo misses with a double jab
and DeSalvo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but DeSalvo slips the punch.
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!
Hardy looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSalvo. That did some damage!
Hardy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy catches DeSalvo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy throws a leg kick but DeSalvo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DeSalvo throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a hook but DeSalvo avoids it easily.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from DeSalvo.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
DeSalvo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Good exchange - DeSalvo coming out on top.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to clinch but DeSalvo slips to the side
and DeSalvo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but DeSalvo is controlling him
DeSalvo wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
DeSalvo drops an elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
DeSalvo trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy tries to kick DeSalvo off but DeSalvo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DeSalvo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but DeSalvo is controlling him well.
DeSalvo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DeSalvo wants to free his trapped foot but Hardy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSalvo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSalvo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSalvo.
Hardy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardy.
DeSalvo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeSalvo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
Hardy kicks DeSalvo off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but DeSalvo moved out of range.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Hardy checks a low kick from DeSalvo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. DeSalvo should have avoided that one.
Hardy is looking to slow DeSalvo down with leg kicks.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSalvo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
DeSalvo moves away from the strike by Hardy.
DeSalvo misses with a looping left.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy sizes up DeSalvo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacob Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
DeSalvo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeSalvo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but DeSalvo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeSalvo has time to react.
Hardy swings for the body but DeSalvo moves out of range.
DeSalvo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeSalvo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Hardy misses.
DeSalvo just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
DeSalvo throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
DeSalvo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSalvo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSalvo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert DeSalvo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and DeSalvo counters with a shoot takedown. Hardy fights it but they end up in guard.
Hardy is looking to stand back up but DeSalvo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hardy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSalvo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeSalvo stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
DeSalvo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but DeSalvo is controlling him
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. DeSalvo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
DeSalvo blocks a body shot from Hardy.
DeSalvo wants to break free but Hardy has control.
DeSalvo trying to land knees to the body.
DeSalvo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeSalvo blocks an uppercut.
Albert DeSalvo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but DeSalvo blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jacob Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeSalvo or not.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
A short right from Hardy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy has DeSalvo pressed against the cage, preventing DeSalvo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DeSalvo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSalvo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeSalvo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
DeSalvo lands with a left to the head.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
DeSalvo working hard to break the clinch.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSalvo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is struggling to control the position.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from DeSalvo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSalvo.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeSalvo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSalvo has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
DeSalvo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSalvo.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 18:20
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 18:20
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Jacob Hardy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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