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CCF FN 08:Butler vs van Morin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enda OSullivan (ranked 23525 p4p, 365 weight class) and Mako Takaziko (ranked 23531 p4p, 353 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enda OSullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mako Takaziko!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaziko clinches with his opponent.
Takaziko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OSullivan avoids it.
Takaziko is trying to break the clinch but OSullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Takaziko successfully pulls guard.
OSullivan prevents Takaziko from getting back to his feet.
Takaziko being controlled here, momentarily.
Takaziko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takaziko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OSullivan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Takaziko, up you get!
OSullivan shoots in for a double leg but Takaziko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been hearing reports that OSullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaziko looks for a takedown but OSullivan sprawls well.
OSullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OSullivan is defended easily by Takaziko.
No luck for Takaziko with that takedown attempt.
Takaziko ducks under a wild hook from OSullivan.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
Takaziko fakes the leg kick and cracks OSullivan in the body.
Takaziko moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OSullivan fails to land.
OSullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan breaks the clinch.
Takaziko shoots in but OSullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
OSullivan attempts a counter takedown but Takaziko avoids it well and moves away.
Enda OSullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.
A punch combination from OSullivan misses.
Takaziko has managed to clinch.
OSullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OSullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Takaziko.
Takaziko shoots in but OSullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takaziko darts in and clinches OSullivan up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaziko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaziko tries to sprawl out of it but OSullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaziko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takaziko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OSullivan shoots in and bounces Takaziko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Takaziko has his foot on OSullivan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OSullivan works his way back into a safe position though.
Takaziko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. OSullivan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takaziko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OSullivan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takaziko is looking to regain half guard here but OSullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Takaziko's face as OSullivan controls the position.
Takaziko struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OSullivan cracks Takaziko with a big right hand but Takaziko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
OSullivan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Enda OSullivan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takaziko moves into the clinch.
OSullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takaziko pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OSullivan drives through with a takedown into Takaziko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
OSullivan wants to pass the guard but Takaziko is keeping the position.
OSullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takaziko tries to clinch up.
OSullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takaziko throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaziko is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takaziko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takaziko.
Takaziko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OSullivan scores with a takedown into Takaziko's guard.
OSullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takaziko is breathing heavily.
OSullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Takaziko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
OSullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Takaziko trying to control but OSullivan is working from the bottom.
OSullivan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takaziko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OSullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OSullivan has Takaziko pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan controls Takaziko momentarily but Takaziko frees himself.
OSullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takaziko.
Takaziko wants to stand but OSullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takaziko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takaziko wants to clinch up but OSullivan keeps it at a distance.
Takaziko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OSullivan is fending him off so far but Takaziko persists. Nope, OSullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Enda OSullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Takaziko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Good work by OSullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Enda OSullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaziko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OSullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Takaziko didn't expect that.
Takaziko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OSullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OSullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
OSullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OSullivan stands up from Takaziko's guard - OSullivan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enda OSullivan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Takaziko stuffs the takedown attempt from OSullivan. OSullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Takaziko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OSullivan tries to clinch up.
OSullivan shoots in and drives through. Takaziko sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enda OSullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takaziko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Enda OSullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. Takaziko tries to sprawl out of it but OSullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takaziko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OSullivan shoots in for a takedown but Takaziko shows good takedown defense.
Takaziko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OSullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Takaziko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OSullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OSullivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takaziko.
OSullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns OSullivan into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OSullivan moves out of range of the body kick from Takaziko.
Takaziko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takaziko misses with a head kick.
It looked like OSullivan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OSullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takaziko swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Takaziko misses.
OSullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Takaziko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takaziko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OSullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Takaziko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OSullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by OSullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Takaziko, which made it look bad.
Takaziko throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OSullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takaziko throws a combination. OSullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Enda OSullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaziko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takaziko is looking for the big counter here.
OSullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takaziko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OSullivan somewhat.
Takaziko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OSullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaziko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Takaziko backs away, OSullivan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OSullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Takaziko gets double underhooks and turns OSullivan into the cage.
And Takaziko responds with a good body kick, but OSullivan manages to step out the way in time.
OSullivan closes the distance and clinches.
OSullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takaziko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takaziko lands a nice hook to OSullivan's body. OSullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mako Takaziko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OSullivan takes one on the button.
Takaziko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OSullivan rather than just go for the knockout.
Takaziko lands a jab to OSullivan's midsection.
Takaziko lands with a slapping head kick.
Takaziko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takaziko wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takaziko.
OSullivan fails with the takedown
and Takaziko counters with a two punch combo.
Enda OSullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OSullivan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takaziko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OSullivan is controlling him well.
Takaziko tries to bench press OSullivan off him but OSullivan keeps the position.
Takaziko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takaziko being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mako Takaziko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OSullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enda OSullivan!
In defeat, Mako Takaziko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry About My Loss Fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sanchez (ranked 8757 p4p, 721 weight class) and Arthur Dayne (ranked 6656 p4p, 632 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Dayne!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Dayne.
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Dayne against the cage.
Dayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Dayne.
Dayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Dayne.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Dayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sanchez back to the cage. Dayne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dayne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dayne is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
Dayne tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Dayne back against the cage.
Dayne tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
Dayne blocks an uppercut.
Dayne managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Sanchez stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dayne tries to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dayne working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanchez.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
Dayne is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayne avoids it.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dayne is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Dayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooh a lovely combination from Dayne sends Sanchez down but not out. Dayne dives into side control looking to finish.
Sanchez is rocked!
It looks like Tony Sanchez has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayne tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayne with the ground and pound but Sanchez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dayne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayne.
Dayne lands with a punch from half guard.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dayne.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dayne.
Dayne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dayne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayne is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dayne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dayne postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Dayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dayne landing with the ground and pound.
Dayne postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Dayne engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dayne content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Dayne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dayne looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dayne misses with a series of wild punches.
As Dayne tries to get set, Sanchez tries to push him back and clinch up but Dayne manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanchez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dayne misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dayne.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Dayne is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayne throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sanchez crashing down! Sanchez tries to stagger back to his feet but Dayne just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sanchez asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Dayne!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Kidman (ranked 24424 p4p, 849 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (ranked 6683 p4p, 684 weight class). Kidman comes to the cage accompanied by You Can Run. Jaime Lannister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Lannister finds it's target.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lannister lands a jab.
Lannister lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kidman out cold! Kidman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaime Lannister!
Billy Kidman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanchez (ranked 8400 p4p, 753 weight class) and Monson Gleaves (ranked 5172 p4p, 598 weight class). Gleaves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Somebody I Used To Know. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monson Gleaves!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleaves shoots and misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Sanchez moves into range and clinches up with Gleaves.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gleaves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gleaves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Antonio Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Nice elbow from Sanchez.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gleaves goes for a takedown attempt but Sanchez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gleaves's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gleaves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gleaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Gleaves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gleaves.
Gleaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gleaves tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Gleaves tries to pull guard but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gleaves's elbow.
Sanchez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gleaves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Gleaves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez controlling Gleaves's posture.
Gleaves wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gleaves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gleaves stops Sanchez from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gleaves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gleaves keeps the fight on the outside.
Gleaves feints the counter takedown.
Gleaves shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gleaves shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Gleaves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Gleaves's side.
Sanchez clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gleaves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanchez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gleaves up against the cage.
Sanchez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gleaves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves wants a takedown.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Gleaves.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gleaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gleaves is trying to pull guard but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez lands a right hand.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Sanchez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Gleaves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanchez is defending well.
A short right from Sanchez.
Gleaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez works on Gleaves's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to control Gleaves's arms but Gleaves gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Gleaves takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanchez is leaning against Gleaves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez misses with a knee strike.
Gleaves tries for a takedown but Sanchez manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez has Gleaves pressed against the cage.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Gleaves's takedown attempt.
Gleaves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Gleaves tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gleaves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanchez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gleaves. Gleaves gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Sanchez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gleaves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gleaves darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Gleaves into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gleaves.
Antonio Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Gleaves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gleaves shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gleaves shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez has Gleaves up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gleaves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gleaves wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sanchez obliges.
Gleaves is breathing heavily.
Sanchez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gleaves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez stalling in the clinch but Gleaves improves position.
Gleaves can't get the takedown.
Antonio Sanchez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gleaves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Sanchez presses Gleaves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gleaves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanchez lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Sanchez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Gleaves isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Gleaves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves passes into half guard.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gleaves has control of the leg.
Sanchez trying to control but Gleaves postures up.
Gleaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gleaves.
Gleaves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gleaves is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gleaves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gleaves is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gleaves stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Gleaves is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gleaves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Gleaves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanchez defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez is trying to stand up here but Gleaves is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gleaves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gleaves seems content to control.
Sanchez pushes Gleaves off looking to stand but Gleaves dives back in and keeps control.
Gleaves 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.
Gleaves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gleaves works his way into side control.
Gleaves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanchez is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gleaves can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleaves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Gleaves works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Gleaves scoring with strikes.
Gleaves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Antonio Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face as Gleaves controls the position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Gleaves drags him back down.
Gleaves controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gleaves lands a nice forearm strike.
Gleaves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gleaves fails with the takedown.
Gleaves shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Gleaves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves tries to clinch up.
Gleaves darts in looking for a takedown but Sanchez gets double underhooks and turns Gleaves into the cage.
Antonio Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gleaves has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gleaves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gleaves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gleaves lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Gleaves has advanced to mount!
Gleaves content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleaves lands a nice shot to the head.
Monson Gleaves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gleaves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gleaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gleaves controlling from mount.
Gleaves with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gleaves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monson Gleaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gleaves punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monson Gleaves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Moore (ranked 7872 p4p, 695 weight class) and John Williamson (ranked 4984 p4p, 544 weight class). Moore comes to the cage accompanied by The SHOW Must Go On. This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a takedown
and Williamson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Williamson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moore.
Williamson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore with a poor takedown
and Williamson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson rushes Moore and presses him up against the cage.
Moore tries for a takedown but Williamson manages to get underhooks.
Moore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williamson uses from the top position.
Williamson trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
Williamson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williamson landing some decent shots from guard.
Williamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williamson is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Williamson has his hands clasped together but Moore extends and breaks Williamson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Moore!
Joshua Moore made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Carnera (ranked 3641 p4p, 451 weight class) and Steve Roach (ranked 8681 p4p, 757 weight class). Carnera's entrance music is Bad Religion - Infected. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mauro Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Roach!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera avoids a kick to the body.
Carnera works Roach's body with a nice hook.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Carnera's shoulder, as Carnera tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Carnera's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carnera throws a lazy right hand but Roach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Carnera.
Roach drops his hands momentarily and Carnera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carnera throws a jab when Roach was well out of range.
Carnera looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Roach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mauro Carnera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach scores with a sloppy right hand. Carnera should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mauro Carnera has been cut.
Carnera tests Roach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Carnera. Those never looked like landing.
Carnera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roach throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carnera lands with a nice combination. Roach backs away looking to recover.
Roach tries to move into range but Carnera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roach slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Roach.
Carnera misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera drives through and clinches with Roach against the cage.
Carnera swings wildly with an uppercut but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Carnera.
Roach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carnera moves into the clinch.
Carnera lands a nice uppercut.
Carnera misses with some punches.
Carnera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roach's elbow.
Roach tries to break the clinch but Carnera is controlling the position.
Roach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roach lands a hook that snaps the head of Carnera backwards.
Roach is looking to break free of the clinch but Carnera has double underhooks.
Carnera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carnera can't find room to land a body shot as Roach controls the action.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Carnera has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach tries to break the clinch but Carnera is controlling the position.
Roach is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Carnera - just one landing.
Roach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carnera misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Carnera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carnera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carnera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carnera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roach.
Roach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carnera scores with a one two! Roach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carnera slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roach's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carnera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roach scrambles back to his feet.
Roach throws a hook but Carnera avoids it easily.
Carnera tries to clinch up but Roach circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Carnera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from Carnera.
Carnera tries to clinch up but Roach circles away and keeps his distance.
Carnera moves away from the strike by Roach.
Roach slips a jab and a cross from Carnera.
Roach throws a wild body kick that Carnera sees coming a mile off.
Carnera lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carnera misses the shot to the body.
Carnera moves in looking to clinch but Roach pushes him off.
Carnera defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Roach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carnera lands a really nice looking cross but Roach seems unphased.
Roach is looking to land body kicks.
Carnera connects with the punch.
Carnera lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carnera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roach throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Carnera.
Roach walks into a straight right hand from Carnera.
Carnera avoids a kick to the body.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carnera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carnera misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carnera.
Roach lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach throws a low kick but Carnera avoids it.
Roach throws a front kick aimed at Carnera's knee but Carnera avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carnera lands a glancing blow to the side of Roach's head.
Carnera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carnera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roach.
Carnera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Carnera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Carnera defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Roach misses with a looping right.
Carnera thuds his right hand into Roach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Carnera throwing a counter right hand but Roach manages to avoid it.
Carnera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roach throws a push kick but Carnera slaps the foot to one side.
Carnera drops his hands momentarily and Roach takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carnera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Carnera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carnera moves out of range as Roach strikes.
Carnera cracks Roach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roach throws a body kick that misses.
Carnera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carnera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carnera lands a really nice looking cross but Roach seems unphased.
Carnera is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Carnera misses its intended target.
Carnera cracks Roach with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Carnera. Those never looked like landing.
Roach tries to land a front kick but Carnera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
A leg kick checked by Carnera.
Carnera pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Roach breaks the clinch.
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!
Carnera defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Carnera moves out of range as Roach throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach moves away from the strike by Carnera.
Carnera throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach avoids the body shot from Carnera.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach takes a swing at Carnera's ribcage but misses.
Carnera lands with a hook. Roach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Carnera ducks down to avoid it.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carnera.
An inside leg kick lands from Roach.
Carnera is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Carnera.
Carnera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roach.
Carnera misses with an uppercut. Roach saw that one coming.
Carnera tries to clinch up but Roach circles away and keeps his distance.
Roach cracks a nice hook into Carnera's ribs.
Carnera scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carnera.
Carnera jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Carnera both land. Nice combination.
Carnera misses with a right hand
and Roach counters with a good, hard body kick but Carnera shrugs it off.
Carnera tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roach! But no joy.
Roach avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mauro Carnera is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach throws out a leg kick but Carnera moves out of range and Roach only half commits.
Carnera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carnera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carnera tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Carnera throws out a loose jab but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carnera slips under a jab from Roach.
Carnera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
Carnera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carnera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Carnera ducks down to avoid it.
Carnera forces Roach back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carnera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnera connects with a single shot there.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carnera.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
Roach with a hook.
A jab from Roach misses.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roach misses with a looping right.
Roach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carnera slips under a jab from Roach.
Carnera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach throws a leg kick
enabling Carnera to counter with a crisp jab.
Carnera lands with a nice combination. Roach backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carnera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roach swings widly with a right hand
and Carnera counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Carnera.
Roach is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mauro Carnera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Carnera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carnera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can Carnera finish him?
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roach seems to have recovered his senses.
Roach walks into a left hand.
Carnera blocks the body kick.
Carnera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Carnera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carnera throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Carnera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carnera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Carnera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carnera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Roach misses with a low kick.
Roach defending well as Carnera loads up on a big left hand.
Roach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carnera dips to his left and cracks Roach with an uppercut!
Roach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Carnera lands.
Roach defending well as Carnera loads up on a big left hand.
Carnera connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roach's hands.
Carnera checks the leg kick.
Carnera thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Roach misses.
Carnera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carnera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach throws the kick towards the body but Carnera avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Carnera.
Roach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carnera is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach walks straight into a right hand from Carnera - that's dropped him! Carnera jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Roach from any more punishment! Roach complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mauro Carnera!
A very excited looking Mauro Carnera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 3197 p4p, 329 weight class) and More IsMore Ii (ranked 5396 p4p, 530 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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253 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanderlei Bitetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore Ii!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. IsMore Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
IsMore Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitetti throws a lazy head kick
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanderlei Bitetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by IsMore Ii.
Bitetti looks to score with a jab to the body but IsMore Ii is just out of range.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like IsMore Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bitetti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
IsMore Ii slips a straight right by Bitetti.
IsMore Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bitetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Bitetti misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that IsMore Ii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bitetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but IsMore Ii moves away.
IsMore Ii throws out a counter right but Bitetti avoids it with no problem.
IsMore Ii slips a straight right by Bitetti.
Bitetti misses the body punch
and IsMore Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bitetti thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bitetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii walks into a straight right hand from Bitetti.
Bitetti misses with a hook
and IsMore Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitetti throws a poor cross that misses
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IsMore Ii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bitetti doesn't seem bothered though.
IsMore Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bitetti misses with the head strike.
IsMore Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Bitetti backwards.
Bitetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Bitetti drops back down to his feet.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsMore Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore Ii lands with a left to the head.
Bitetti jumps guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderlei Bitetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitetti takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitetti tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
IsMore Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Bitetti misses with a body punch.
Bitetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
IsMore Ii lands a left hand.
Bitetti misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
IsMore Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Bitetti backwards.
Still in the clinch, IsMore Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bitetti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bitetti misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for IsMore Ii.
Bitetti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bitetti is trying to break the clinch but IsMore Ii is controlling him.
Bitetti is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Bitetti jumps guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
IsMore Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
IsMore Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
IsMore Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bitetti.
Bitetti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. IsMore Ii smiles and moves away.
Bitetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
IsMore Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitetti throws a sloppy head kick
and IsMore Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Bitetti lands a nice hook to IsMore Ii's body. IsMore Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bitetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IsMore Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bitetti.
IsMore Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bitetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bitetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitetti throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore Ii.
Bitetti misses with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore Ii with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bitetti. IsMore Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
IsMore Ii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
IsMore Ii misses the jab.
Bitetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and IsMore Ii counters with a straight right hand.
More IsMore Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IsMore Ii manages to avoid it.
Bitetti misses with a body shot.
IsMore Ii tries to counter with a clinch but Bitetti shakes him off and moves away.
Bitetti misses with a body shot
and IsMore Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
IsMore Ii lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore Ii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
IsMore Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitetti.
Bitetti throws a lazy uppercut
and IsMore Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by IsMore Ii.
A nice right hand lands inside from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bitetti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as IsMore Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Bitetti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by IsMore Ii.
Bitetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IsMore Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IsMore Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for IsMore Ii.
A body shot lands from IsMore Ii.
Bitetti is trying to pull guard but IsMore Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanderlei Bitetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsMore Ii drops Bitetti onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bitetti is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bitetti is rocked!
More IsMore Ii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bitetti.
Oh Bitetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
IsMore Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Bitetti.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. IsMore Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bitetti tries to pull guard but IsMore Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Bitetti drops back down to his feet.
A hook to the body from IsMore Ii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
IsMore Ii working aggressively here.
IsMore Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bitetti seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Bitetti fails to land.
IsMore Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bitetti backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by IsMore Ii as Bitetti tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from IsMore Ii.
Bitetti misses with a punch to the body.
IsMore Ii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bitetti's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bitetti drops to his knees and IsMore Ii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). More IsMore Ii!
In his post fight interview, More IsMore Ii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mclendon (ranked 4814 p4p, 477 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 4071 p4p, 419 weight class). Carlos Ruas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Mclendon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mclendon should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Mclendon
and Ruas counters with a takedown into side control.
Ruas is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mclendon is trying to escape and Ruas transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mclendon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ruas! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Ruas!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 2637 p4p, 280 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 2651 p4p, 283 weight class). Thiago Araujo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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285 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo forces Overflow back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Overflow.
Araujo stalling in the clinch but Overflow improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overflow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Araujo's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Araujo looking to stall.
Overflow breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a lazy head kick
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araujo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Araujo throws a leg kick that misses.
Overflow swats away the attempt to clinch by Araujo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo darts in trying to clinch
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo looks to land a body kick but Overflow moved away.
Araujo wants to clinch but Overflow slips to the side
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo shoots in for a double leg but Overflow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overflow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Overflow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Massive Overflow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Overflow had a free shot at his head there.
Araujo tries to clinch
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Overflow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araujo momentarily.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Overflow counters with a nice right hand that sends Araujo toppling to the canvas! Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Overflow finish him?!
Araujo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Overflow lands a brutal uppercut that launches Araujo off his feet! Araujo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Butler (ranked 1430 p4p, 36 weight class) and Krill Van Morin (ranked 14118 p4p, 268 weight class). Krill Van Morin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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285 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Butler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krill Van Morin !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Morin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Morin misses with the combination.
Butler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Butler working the body and head with strikes.
Butler working the ground and pound.
Van Morin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Butler is controlling him well.
Van Morin is trying to escape the position but Butler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Butler lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Morin is not content to let Butler control the position.
Butler lands a few punches from side control.
Butler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Morin keeps working.
Van Morin is trying to get back to his feet.
Butler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Morin keeps working.
Butler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Van Morin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Van Morin to see if he's OK.
Butler looks up at the clock and then as Van Morin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Butler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Butler is working Van Morin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Morin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Van Morin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Butler turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Butler!
Jake Butler is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jake Butler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Krill Van Morin had this to say: 'STRONT!'.
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