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AFC Fight Night 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Epstien (ranked 5253 p4p, 536 weight class) and Roger Theodore (ranked 24285 p4p, 770 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Epstien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epstien moves into the clinch.
Epstien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epstien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Theodore is defending well.
Epstien unloads a knee to the mid-section. Theodore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epstien clinches with his opponent.
Theodore stops a takedown attempt from Epstien.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Epstien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Epstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Epstien has control of Theodore's left arm, preventing Theodore from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien 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.
Epstien is pulling down on Theodore's head. It's preventing any offense from Theodore, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Epstien pulls Theodore in close to prevent any damage.
Theodore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Epstien's guard.
Epstien keeping moving, preventing Theodore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Epstien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theodore manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Theodore working a defensive guard but Epstien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Theodore trying to remain calm as Epstien controls from the top position.
Theodore struggling a bit here.
Theodore is trying to escape the position but Epstien is controlling the position.
Theodore managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Epstien.
Theodore is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Theodore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Epstien has control of an arm but Theodore manages to advance to Epstien's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Epstien's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Theodore trying to control momentarily.
Epstien tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epstien trying desperately to get to his feet.
Epstien regains half guard.
Epstien is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Theodore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Theodore's back!
Epstien connects with a big shot to the side of Theodore's head.
Epstien has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Theodore! Can he survive? No! He's out! Epstien gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Simon Epstien!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ross Gleeson (ranked 8422 p4p, 599 weight class) and Afonso Aloisio (ranked 9409 p4p, 622 weight class). Afonso Aloisio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Afonso Aloisio!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleeson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gleeson. That's going to slow Aloisio down.
Aloisio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gleeson counters with a nice leg kick.
Aloisio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gleeson is out of range and Aloisio settles back down.
Gleeson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aloisio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gleeson thumps Aloisio with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Gleeson.
Aloisio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gleeson cracks Aloisio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aloisio slips a straight right by Gleeson.
Aloisio misses with a wild body shot.
Gleeson misses with the body kick
and Aloisio counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aloisio misses the shot to the body.
Gleeson throwing a counter right hand but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
Gleeson lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Aloisio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gleeson.
Aloisio slips a jab and a cross from Gleeson.
Gleeson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aloisio.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gleeson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gleeson blocks the low kick.
Gleeson throws a hook but Aloisio avoids it easily.
Aloisio unleashes a big counter combination but Gleeson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aloisio tries to land a front kick but Gleeson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gleeson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Aloisio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gleeson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aloisio's sensitive parts.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Gleeson misses with a leg kick.
Gleeson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Star Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Gleeson blocks a jab.
Gleeson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aloisio.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gleeson. That did some damage!
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses
and Aloisio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aloisio tries to land a front kick but Gleeson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gleeson avoids the head kick by Aloisio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gleeson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Aloisio tries a head kick but it misses.
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Aloisio off balance momentarily.
Aloisio throws a lazy right hand but Gleeson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gleeson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aloisio just manages to avoid it.
Gleeson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aloisio moves away.
Aloisio misses with a lunging right hand
and Gleeson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gleeson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick from Gleeson lands but Aloisio takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Gleeson. Those never looked like landing.
A right-left combo lands from Gleeson.
Aloisio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aloisio tries a low kick but Gleeson avoids it.
Gleeson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aloisio throws a front kick aimed at Gleeson's knee but Gleeson avoids it well.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
Gleeson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aloisio's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gleeson misses.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gleeson.
A big left from Aloisio misses.
Gleeson avoids the body shot from Aloisio.
Gleeson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
Gleeson blocks the body kick.
Aloisio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Gleeson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aloisio.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gleeson lands a leg kick that knocks Aloisio off balance momentarily.
Aloisio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gleeson.
Aloisio checks the leg kick.
Gleeson misses with a combination
and Aloisio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four 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!
Gleeson throws a series of punches but Aloisio avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aloisio checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gleeson!
Aloisio tries a head kick but it misses.
Aloisio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gleeson is out of range.
Aloisio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aloisio throws a head kick but Gleeson moves out of range.
Aloisio ducks under a wild hook from Gleeson.
A combination from Aloisio does no damage.
Aloisio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aloisio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gleeson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloisio misses with a kick to the body.
Aloisio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aloisio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aloisio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aloisio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aloisio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aloisio, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Gleeson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ross Gleeson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aloisio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gleeson misses with a kick to the body.
Gleeson lands a head shot.
Aloisio avoids the head kick by Gleeson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aloisio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gleeson has got the better of the exchanges.
Gleeson throws a front kick that sends Aloisio stumbling back into the cage.
Aloisio connects with a nice looking jab.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gleeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aloisio throws out the jab.
A cross from Aloisio lands.
Aloisio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Aloisio moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gleeson lands a front kick.
Aloisio throws out a leg kick but Gleeson moves out of range and Aloisio only half commits.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aloisio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gleeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Aloisio.
Aloisio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gleeson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aloisio. Gleeson shrugs it off though.
Gleeson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aloisio.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Aloisio misses with an uppercut. Gleeson saw that one coming.
Gleeson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gleeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aloisio.
As Aloisio backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
Gleeson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gleeson tried to counter with a leg kick but Aloisio avoided it.
Gleeson tries to score with a low kick but Aloisio moves his leg out of the way.
Gleeson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aloisio can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gleeson. Aloisio shrugs it off though.
Aloisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gleeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gleeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Aloisio throws a low kick but Gleeson avoids it.
That kick from Aloisio tenderised Gleeson's leg. Gleeson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio swings for the body but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson looks to throw the jab but Aloisio is out of range.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aloisio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Gleeson tries to bum rush Aloisio with a series of wild strikes but Aloisio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aloisio scores with a push kick.
Gleeson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aloisio thows a leg kick but Gleeson checks it
letting Gleeson counter with a right hand.
Gleeson feints and then cracks Aloisio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aloisio down.
A head kick misses from Aloisio.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gleeson. That's going to slow Aloisio down.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aloisio defending well as Gleeson loads up on a big left hand.
Aloisio raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aloisio.
A jab from Gleeson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a lazy head kick
and Gleeson counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aloisio.
Aloisio cracks Gleeson with an open hand slap.
Gleeson tries to score with a low kick but Aloisio moves his leg out of the way.
Gleeson moves out of range of the body kick.
Gleeson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aloisio.
A head kick misses from Gleeson.
Gleeson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gleeson moves out of range of the body kick from Aloisio.
Ross Gleeson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gleeson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aloisio is just out of range.
Gleeson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aloisio to score with a decent uppercut.
Gleeson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aloisio's head.
Gleeson misses with a low kick.
Aloisio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gleeson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson lands with a nice combination. Aloisio backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Gleeson.
Gleeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A clash of legs there as Aloisio blocks the low kick.
Aloisio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gleeson.
Gleeson scores with a leg kick.
Gleeson misses with an uppercut.
Gleeson throws a wild body kick that Aloisio sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Aloisio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gleeson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gleeson scores with a nice right hand.
Aloisio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gleeson throws an overhand right that lands on Aloisio's shoulder, as Aloisio tries to avoid the shot.
Aloisio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Aloisio backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aloisio looks for the body kick but Gleeson saw that one coming.
Aloisio swings for the body but Gleeson moves out of range.
Gleeson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gleeson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloisio misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Gleeson dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gleeson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aloisios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gleeson moves out of range as Aloisio strikes.
Aloisio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Gleeson
and Gleeson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gleeson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aloisio's sensitive parts.
Aloisio misses with a body shot.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Aloisio throws a leg kick but Gleeson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gleeson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aloisio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aloisio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gleeson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aloisio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aloisio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio tries to land a leg kick but Gleeson saw it coming and moves away.
Gleeson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aloisio scoring well with a low kick there.
Aloisio throws a right and a left that Gleeson avoids nicely.
Aloisio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gleeson.
Gleeson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleeson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That kick from Aloisio tenderised Gleeson's leg. Gleeson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aloisio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gleeson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Aloisio is predictable there
and Gleeson counters with a body kick.
Gleeson checks a leg kick.
Gleeson moves out of range of the body kick from Aloisio.
Gleeson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aloisio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gleeson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gleeson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gleeson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aloisio.
Aloisio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gleeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gleeson checks a leg kick.
Gleeson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gleeson lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio jabs Gleeson right on the nose. Gleeson blinks but takes it well.
Gleeson throws a head kick but Aloisio moves out of range.
Aloisio lands with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aloisio.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aloisio checks a low kick from Gleeson.
Gleeson is looking to chop away at Aloisio's legs.
Aloisio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gleeson misses with a leg kick.
Gleeson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aloisio. Aloisio obviously looking to wear him down.
Aloisio throws a head kick but Gleeson moves out of range.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gleeson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aloisio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gleeson throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aloisio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloisio throws a leg kick
and Gleeson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gleeson scores with a decent looking hook.
Aloisio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gleeson.
Good work by Gleeson as he checks the leg kick.
Aloisio throws a head kick that misses
and Gleeson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gleeson cracks a nice hook into Aloisio's ribs.
Gleeson throws the left hand but Aloisio avoids the punch easily.
Aloisio tries a quick counter leg kick but Gleeson is wise to it.
Aloisio misses with a low kick as Gleeson jumps back.
Aloisio blocks a low kick nicely.
Gleeson backing away here, and Aloisio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aloisio throws a shot from downtown. Gleeson moves away and avoids it.
Gleeson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aloisio just manages to avoid it.
Gleeson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aloisio's sensitive parts.
Gleeson thumps Aloisio with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Gleeson blocks the low kick.
Gleeson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aloisio avoids it.
Aloisio is looking to score with low kicks.
Gleeson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aloisio manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson swinging wildly here.
Gleeson is looking to score with low kicks.
Aloisio misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aloisio lands with a shot to the body.
Gleeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aloisio throws a head kick but Gleeson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gleeson misses.
Gleeson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gleeson misses with a head kick.
Aloisio looks for the body kick but Gleeson saw that one coming.
Aloisio throws a leg kick that misses.
Gleeson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gleeson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Afonso Aloisio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aloisio throws a push kick but Gleeson slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Gleeson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gleeson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Gleeson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Malikoic (ranked 3617 p4p, 449 weight class) and Viktor Mikhailov (ranked 3919 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Malikoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viktor Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikoic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malikoic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malikoic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikhailov feints the counter takedown.
Mikhailov has managed to clinch.
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Mikhailov holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to land knees in the clinch but Malikoic avoids the damage to the body.
Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malikoic regains guard.
Malikoic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mikhailov manages to pass to side control.
Malikoic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhailov is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Malikoic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikhailov wants to free his trapped foot but Malikoic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mikhailov seems content to control.
Mikhailov stands up out of the half guard.
Malikoic scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malikoic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mikhailov manages to mount him!
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikhailov controlling the pace for now.
Malikoic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malikoic wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov controlling from the full mount.
Malikoic tries to reverse the position but Mikhailov maintains control.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malikoic is looking to improve his position but Mikhailov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov moves to the back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhailov on the ground.
Malikoic trying to control but not successfully.
Malikoic is trying to remain composed but Mikhailov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Malikoic is trying to get back to his feet but Mikhailov has full control of the position and if anything, Malikoic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mikhailov is hanging on to Malikoic's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikoic is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Mikhailov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Malikoic is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Mikhailov is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikhailov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanna (ranked 3894 p4p, 475 weight class) and Manuel Vasquez (ranked 5092 p4p, 582 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanna forces Vasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanna stalling the fight.
Sanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez is trying to push Sanna away but Sanna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanna jumps guard and drags Vasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but instead Sanna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two 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.
Sanna goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
Sanna has closed the distance and engaged Vasquez in a clinch.
Sanna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez jumps guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez works Sanna's body with a nice hook.
Sanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanna tries to counter with a takedown but Vasquez is quick to defend against it.
Sanna throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Sanna throws a quick counter head kick but Vasquez was just out of range.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Sanna backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez wants to clinch up but Sanna keeps it at a distance.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez with the counter takedown but Sanna avoids it easily.
Sanna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquez's waist but Vasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanna off to one side.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquez as he jumps to the side.
Vasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
Sanna moves into the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
Sanna drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Sanna avoiding damage as Vasquez throws knees to the body.
Vasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanna.
Sanna is trying to pull guard but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanna stalling.
Vasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
Vasquez moves out of range of the body kick from Sanna.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanna shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanna clinches up against the cage.
Sanna is working for takedown but Vasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasquez is defending well for now.
Vasquez looking for a takedown.
Vasquez is trying to stall.
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanna goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez shoots for a takedown but Sanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanna gets a clinch.
Vasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasquez is trying to push Sanna away but Sanna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna tries to pull guard but Vasquez won't allow it.
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanna shoots in but Vasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Sanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanna gets a clinch.
Sanna has picked Vasquez up - he's going for a ride! Sanna dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasquez is looking to escape.
Sanna is stalling here but it's allowed Vasquez to get half guard.
Sanna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanna seems to be working for a kimura but Vasquez defends the submission attempt.
Sanna trying to control from Vasquez's half guard. Vasquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Sanna pushes his legs off easily.
Sanna is stalling in the full guard.
Sanna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Sanna. Sanna maintains the clinch.
Vasquez wants to break free but Sanna has control.
Sanna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanna pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanna is striking but Vasquez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sanna trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sanna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Sanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Sanna trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasquez connects with a nice short shot to Sanna's temple.
Vasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanna defending well though.
Sanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquez trying to control from half guard but Sanna is working away.
Nice strikes from Vasquez there.
Sanna wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
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.
Sanna is working hard here to advance position.
Sanna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasquez.
Still in half guard, Vasquez seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Sanna wants to sweep but Vasquez has passed to side control!
Vasquez decides to stand back up.
Sanna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanna drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Sanna moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Sanna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vasquez sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Sanna throws a front kick that sends Vasquez stumbling back into the cage.
Vasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanna has his takedown stuffed
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Sanna dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vasquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanna.
Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanna moves into the clinch.
Sanna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
Vasquez jumps guard but Sanna stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manuel Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Sanna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanna has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 3704 p4p, 401 weight class) and Ethan Brown (ranked 4453 p4p, 476 weight class). Ethan Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots and misses
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald gets a clinch.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
McDonald gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pietro De Negri (ranked 3422 p4p, 346 weight class) and Trevor Young (ranked 4581 p4p, 455 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trevor Young!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Negri pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
De Negri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Negri.
De Negri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Young pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Negri attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
Young is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Negri's half guard.
De Negri pushes Young off looking to stand but Young dives back in and keeps control.
De Negri is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Negri defending well though.
De Negri is controlling Young's trapped leg to prevent Young from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Negri sees it coming and defends easily.
Young is taking a breather. De Negri 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young prevents De Negri from improving his position.
Young is looking for a kimura but De Negri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Young to get the leverage.
Young is trying for a kimura here. De Negri looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Young wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Young!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sergeant (ranked 2537 p4p, 119 weight class) and Jimmy Carruthers (ranked 5652 p4p, 244 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Sergeant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Carruthers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergeant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sergeant lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sergeant attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carruthers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sergeant looks to land a combination but Carruthers avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Sergeant 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sergeant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carruthers cracks Sergeant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carruthers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carruthers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sergeant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sergeant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carruthers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sergeant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carruthers is trying to control the position but Sergeant postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sergeant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sergeant drives through with a takedown into Carruthers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carruthers seems keen to control Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant postures up and lands a big shot to Carruthers's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergeant controls the pace.
Sergeant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carruthers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sergeant controls the pace.
Carruthers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sergeant is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sergeant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carruthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sergeant lands a couple of digs.
Carruthers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sergeant dives into side control.
Sergeant tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sergeant has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sergeant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carruthers wants to control but Sergeant postures up.
Sergeant controlling from side mount.
Carruthers prevents Sergeant from improving position.
Sergeant happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carruthers taking a bit of punishment here - Sergeant scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sergeant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sergeant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carruthers misses with a wild body shot.
Carruthers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sergeant.
Carruthers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sergeant's calf.
Carruthers lands a nice hook to Sergeant's body. Sergeant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sergeant blocks a jab.
Carruthers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sergeant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carruthers sprawls well initially but Sergeant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carruthers pushes Sergeant off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Carruthers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sergeant goes for a double leg but Carruthers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carruthers continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sergeant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sergeant misses with a straight right.
Sergeant dives in and grabs Carruthers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carruthers pushes down on Sergeant's head and hops out.
Sergeant closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carruthers to the mat! Carruthers manages to get full guard.
Sergeant stays in close to Carruthers's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant with a nice head shot there.
Sergeant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carruthers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sergeant 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.
Sergeant throwing strikes from guard but Carruthers blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carruthers controlling Sergeant's posture.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carruthers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carruthers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sergeant.
Sergeant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dan Sergeant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sergeant closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sergeant lands in his opponent's guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sergeant is fighting to break Carruthers's control of his arms but Carruthers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carruthers wants to get back to his feet but Sergeant passes into half guard.
Sergeant passes to full mount!
Sergeant landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sergeant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Carruthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carruthers is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sergeant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Carruthers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carruthers is rocked!
Sergeant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carruthers's face.
Carruthers is still in real trouble! Can Sergeant finish him?
Sergeant is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carruthers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Sergeant controlling the pace for now.
Sergeant lands a big shot to the head and Carruthers winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Sergeant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Rumper (ranked 2080 p4p, 281 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 4341 p4p, 520 weight class). Todd Rumper 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todd Rumper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
It looked like Rumper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ortiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rumper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rumper was covering up waiting for the punch and Ortiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rumper kicks Ortiz off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz fails to land the takedown.
Rumper throws a big counter combination but Ortiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Rumper circles away easily
and Rumper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ortiz slaps away a takedown attempt from Rumper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Rumper rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz is pushing Rumper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Rumper manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rumper breaks from the clinch.
Rumper throws a head kick that half lands.
Rumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
Rumper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortiz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rumper counters with a low kick, right behind Ortiz 's knee.
Rumper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Rumper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper 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.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rumper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Rumper tries to strike from the bottom.
Rumper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rumper stacks Ortiz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rumper!
Ortiz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rumper tries to roll over but Ortiz keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rumper is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumper throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz shoots in and bounces Rumper off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rumper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Ortiz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rumper gets control of Ortiz 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rumper will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rumper controls Ortiz momentarily but Ortiz frees himself.
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumper trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Rumper wants to sweep here but Ortiz controlling him for the moment.
Rumper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumper 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.
Rumper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortiz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rumper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Rumper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ortiz fails to pull guard.
Rumper wants a takedown but no success here.
Rumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rumper smiles and moves away.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Rumper tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz prevents the takedown attempt.
Rumper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumper is trying to push Ortiz away but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ortiz looking for a takedown.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rumper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rumper.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Rumper pushes him off.
Ortiz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rumper.
Ortiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ortiz wants it to stay on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumper.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rumper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Ortiz 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rumper goes for a double leg but Ortiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ortiz continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rumper did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumper tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rumper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with Rumper, looking for a takedown. Ortiz pushes Rumper against the cage but Rumper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ortiz defends well and Rumper ends up having to push Ortiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz jumps guard but Rumper stands there with Ortiz around his waist. Ortiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rumper trying to stall but Ortiz improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortiz after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd Rumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Rumper moves out of range easily.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumper. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ortiz sprawls well. Ortiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumper tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortiz drives through and clinches with Rumper against the cage.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortiz tries to avoid it but Rumper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortiz to the ground. Ortiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumper stuffs the takedown.
Rumper tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rumper but Rumper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rumper shoots for a takedown but Ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rumper closes the distance and clinches.
Rumper wants to stall.
Rumper tries to pull guard but Ortiz holds him up against the cage and eventually Rumper drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking for a takedown.
Rumper jumps guard but Ortiz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todd Rumper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rumper somewhat.
Ortiz stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumper. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rumper's guard.
Ortiz is standing up over Rumper. Rumper looks to escape but Ortiz dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ortiz stands up.
Ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rumper did well to prevent Ortiz getting side control.
Tito Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumper is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tito Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd Rumper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rumper is trying to stand up here but Ortiz is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rumper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Rumper!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Ruger (ranked 1314 p4p, 132 weight class) and Tony Bison (ranked 2048 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Bison!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bison cracks the inside of Ruger's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bison.
Ruger closes the distance and clinches up with Bison, looking for a takedown. Ruger pushes Bison against the cage but Bison circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bison.
Ruger dives in and grabs Bison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bison pushes down on Ruger's head and hops out.
Ruger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bison.
Ruger attempts a counter takedown but Bison avoids it well and moves away.
Bison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Bison has momentary wrist control but Ruger slips an elbow through the middle.
Bison wants to stand but Ruger is controlling the position.
Bison working for a triangle but Ruger defends it easily.
Ruger scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Bison working for a triangle but Ruger defends it easily.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruger prevents Bison from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruger's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bison is rocked!
Bison looking to control.
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bison is still in real trouble! Can Ruger finish him?
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruger working some strikes from top position.
Ruger cracks Bison with a solid left hand.
Ruger works over Bison with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruger stands up over Bison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruger.
Ruger trying to control but Bison is working from the bottom.
Bison seems to have recovered his senses.
Ruger landing with the ground and pound.
Ruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruger passes Bison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison is looking to escape.
Bison wants to improve his position but Ruger is controlling well.
Ruger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ruger working the head and body with strikes.
Ruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ruger scores with a big shot! Bison's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Bison! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex Ruger!
Rex Ruger is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Rhee Daebyeol (ranked 717 p4p, 100 weight class) and Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 1806 p4p, 239 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kim Rhee Daebyeol has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kim Rhee Daebyeol seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Rhee Daebyeol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathaway loads up on a big right hand but Daebyeol slips the punch.
Daebyeol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cathaway sprawls and moves away.
Cathaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Cathaway.
Cathaway swinging wildly here.
Cathaway thuds his right hand into Daebyeol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cathaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daebyeol takes the fight into the clinch.
Cathaway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daebyeol.
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daebyeol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cathaway cracks Daebyeol with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Daebyeol looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cathaway finish him?
Daebyeol is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cathaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Daebyeol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cathaway drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Daebyeol right on the button. Daebyeol goes down! Cathaway follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cathaway gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway is the new welterweight champion!
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