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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conde Koma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Conde Koma! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noel Jackson! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koma wants to clinch. Koma closes the distance and clinches. Come on Koma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson wants to break free but Koma has control.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Koma moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off. Koma scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Koma - he's out on his feet here! Jackson follows up with another monster hook that separates Koma from consciousness! Koma falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jackson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Noel Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dream Theater - Forsaken. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Klaus Hoffmann was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Ribeiro! 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, Klaus Hoffmann! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoffmann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hoffmann misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Hoffmann circles away and keeps his distance. Hoffmann connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ribeiro to the floor! Hoffmann dives in looking for the finish!
Ribeiro is rocked!
It looks like Murilo Ribeiro has been cut. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoffmann wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Oh Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back. Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now. Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard. Ribeiro looking for subs from the bottom but Hoffmann mounts him! Hoffmann is looking to stand but Hoffmann has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hoffmann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Hoffmann is standing up, even though he is in mount. Klaus Hoffmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hoffmann throws a solid leg kick but Ribeiro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoffmann. A head kick from Hoffmann lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride. Hoffmann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ribeiro passes Hoffmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Ribeiro wants to control but Hoffmann is keeping him busy. Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ribeiro is breathing heavily. Ribeiro is pressing down on Hoffmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoffmann is holding on for now. Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Hoffmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Hoffmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage. Ribeiro stops Hoffmann from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ribeiro seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hoffmann shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ribeiro is backing up but Hoffmann catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ribeiro covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hoffmann Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klaus Hoffmann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crane McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Alexandre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crane McCain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Alexandre! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alexandre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alexandre moves into the clinch. McCain tries to pull guard but Alexandre won't allow it.
Alexandre scores with a hook to the body. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Alexandre prevents a body shot from McCain. McCain is trying to break the clinch but Alexandre is controlling him. A nice left hand lands by Alexandre.
Alexandre throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexandre walks away with a smile on his face. McCain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Alexandre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alexandre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexandre gets in close and instigates a clinch. Alexandre pushes McCain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. McCain is trying to break the clinch but Alexandre is controlling him. Alexandre has McCain pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexandre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexandre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. McCain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Alexandre regains guard immediately. McCain won't allow Alexandre to get back to his feet. McCain wants to control from the top but Alexandre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alexandre wants to stand up but McCain is controlling him. McCain is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandre has wrist control. Alexandre wants to stand but McCain is controlling the position. McCain wants to control from the top but Alexandre keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Alexandre closes the distance but McCain moves to the side and McCain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCain. McCain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Alexandre tries to work over McCain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alexandre misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexandre pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crane McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCain dodges the punch combination from Alexandre.
Alexandre tries to clinch but fails miserably and McCain counters with a nice double leg into guard. Alexandre is looking to stand up but McCain isn't so interested in that idea. Alexandre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McCain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandre swivels though and keeps the full guard. McCain wants to control from the top but Alexandre keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crane McCain dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alexandre misses with a double jab.
Alexandre clinches with his opponent.
Alexandre stops a takedown attempt from McCain.
Alexandre lands with a light punch inside. Alexandre trying to stall but McCain improves his position.
McCain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alexandre stalling in the clinch.
Alexandre is looking to control McCain's arms but McCain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexandre has his back to the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain. Alexandre throws a punch but it's blocked by McCain. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCain wants to break free but Alexandre has control.
McCain looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crane McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him. McCain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexandre just stands there and leans against the cage. Alexandre trying to stall but McCain improves his position.
Alexandre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexandre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexandre lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards. McCain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexandre.
Alexandre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexandre pressing his opponent against the cage. McCain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alexandre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Alexandre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCain is keeping busy. McCain trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Alexandre to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felipe Alexandre. McCain avoids a kick to the body.
McCain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexandre pinned against the cage. Alexandre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Alexandre wants to clinch but McCain slips to the side and McCain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alexandre won't be happy with that. Alexandre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. McCain trying to control the action but Alexandre is working from the bottom. Alexandre wants to get back to his feet but McCain is dominant here and he's now got Alexandre's back! McCain looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCain is persistently looking for the submission but Alexandre is defending it well.
Alexandre is trying to get back to his feet but McCain has full control of the position and if anything, Alexandre has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Will McCain go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alexandre wants to get back to his feet. McCain looking to hold on to the position here but Alexandre rolls and ends up regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crane McCain dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alexandre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it. McCain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Alexandre is trying to stand back up but McCain is controlling him
McCain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McCain not landing any meaningful shots this time. McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next. McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexandre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCain moves into full mount! Alexandre won't be happy about that! Alexandre wants to get back to his feet.
McCain jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alexandre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alexandre and McCain has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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. McCain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alexandre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McCain but great work by Alexandre. Alexandre stands up. Crane McCain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alexandre lands a really nice looking cross but McCain seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCain shoots in for a double leg but Alexandre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from McCain. Alexandre tries to clinch and McCain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. McCain prevents Alexandre from standing back up.
Alexandre is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard. Felipe Alexandre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alexandre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCain is trying to control. Alexandre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Alexandre is trying to stand.
Alexandre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Alexandre won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A telegraphed right hand from Alexandre misses the target. Alexandre clinches up with McCain and pushes him back against the cage. McCain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alexandre prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. McCain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandre smiles and moves away.
Crane McCain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crane McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alexandre misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crane McCain. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crane McCain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brunoo Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brunoo Xavier! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tennant! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tennant pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Xavier.
Xavier looking to slow down the pace here. Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xavier lands a nice shot to the body. Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tennant is defending well for now. Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tennant is defending well for now. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tennant. Tennant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Xavier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tennant pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tennant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tennant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.
Tennant looks gassed! A nice glancing elbow lands by Xavier. Xavier drags the fight down to the ground.
Xavier scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Xavier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tennant moves out of range of the strikes. Tennant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xavier.
Xavier tries to clinch up. Xavier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xavier moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant looks to throw an elbow but misses. Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Xavier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body. Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xavier cracks Tennant with a nice body shot.
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. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xavier. Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tennant. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier looking to throw knees to the head but Tennant is blocking nicely.
Xavier throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tennant blocks it with crossed arms. Tennant scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Xavier scores with a nice short uppercut. Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tennant is defending well for now. Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier looking to stall.
Tennant lands a knee to the head.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier has Tennant pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tennant is defending well for now. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavier's defenses. Xavier misses with an elbow over the top. Xavier taking a breather. Tennant with a knee to the head.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by Tennant.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tennant misses with an elbow over the top. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier trying to stall but Tennant improves his position.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Xavier controlling the action here for a moment.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tennant connects with a knee to the head.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Xavier scores with a shot to the side of Tennant's head. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier trying to control the position but instead, Tennant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xavier into the cage. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant lands an elbow inside that Xavier shrugs off. Tennant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavier's defenses. Xavier tries to work over Tennant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier is leaning against Tennant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body. Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Xavier slowing the pace effectively. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Tennant will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tennant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xavier feints and then cracks Tennant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tennant down. Xavier clinches up against the cage. Xavier is trying to stall.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tennant gets underhooks to prevent Xavier's takedown attempt.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. A head punch on the inside from Xavier fails to land. Tennant misses with a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body. Tennant lands a knee to the head.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment. Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Xavier tries a knee to the head but Tennant blocks it.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Tennant scores with a knee to the head.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier wants a takedown.
Tennant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunoo Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Tennant with a knee to the head.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Xavier has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tennant prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tennant throws an elbow but misses. Xavier tries to pull guard but Tennant won't allow it.
Xavier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
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. Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tennant's elbow. Tennant pushes off an throws an elbow but Xavier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Xavier with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tennant throws an elbow but misses. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant misses with an elbow strike.
Xavier landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Xavier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tennant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Tennant lands an elbow that stopped Xavier in his tracks for a moment. Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xavier misses with a knee to the head. A nice glancing elbow lands by Tennant.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms. Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Xavier goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tennant prevents it.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Tennant connects with a knee to the head.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier looking to throw knees to the head but Tennant is blocking nicely.
Tennant throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xavier lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Xavier looking to throw knees to the head but Tennant is blocking nicely.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Tennant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Xavier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tennant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tennant lands a knee to the head.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tennant landing knees to the head.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tennant avoids the damage to the body. Xavier tries a knee to the head but Tennant blocks it.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xavier's defenses. Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier has Tennant pressed against the cage.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Tennant will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tennant moves into the clinch. Tennant scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Xavier.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier trying to stall but Tennant improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tennant's brow. Xavier stalling in the clinch but Tennant improves position. Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier is looking to control Tennant's arms but Tennant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xavier has his back to the cage. Xavier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xavier taking a breather. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
Tennant dodges an elbow strike from Xavier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tennant blocks an elbow strike. Tennant with a knee to the head.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xavier trying to stall but Tennant improves his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Xavier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tennant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tennant is defending well for now. A knee to the head by Tennant.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tennant misses with a knee strike.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Xavier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tennant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tennant avoids it. Xavier tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunoo Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tennant.
Tennant misses with an elbow strike.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant managing to block the knees to the body from Xavier.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Tennant blocking some punches.
Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Xavier lands a shot to the body. Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Tennant tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
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. Xavier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Xavier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tennant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tennant misses with a knee to the head. Xavier will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tennant up against the cage. Xavier looking to stall.
Xavier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tennant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tennant has managed to clinch.
Xavier looks to throw an elbow but misses. Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Xavier dodges an elbow strike from Tennant.
Tennant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Xavier looking to throw knees to the head but Tennant is blocking nicely.
Tennant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Tennant.
Xavier works on Tennant's body with a couple of short punches. Xavier throws an elbow but it misses.
Xavier is looking to control Tennant's arms but Tennant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xavier has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tennant throws an elbow that misses.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xavier just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tennant's brow. Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but Xavier blocks with his arms.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier is stalling here.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Tennant won't allow it.
Tennant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Tennant manages to get underhooks.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tennant looking to throw knees to the head but Xavier is blocking nicely.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tennant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xavier's brow. Xavier fails to pull guard.
Tennant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xavier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but Tennant blocks with his arms.
Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunoo Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xavier tries to score a body lock takedown but Tennant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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. Tennant lands a knee to the head.
Xavier throws an elbow that misses.
Xavier tries to pull guard but Tennant holds him up against the cage and eventually Xavier drops back down to his feet.
Xavier is trying to stall.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The referee calls for Xavier to work.
Tennant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier tries to stall but Tennant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xavier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xavier can't get the takedown.
Tennant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tennant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Xavier misses with a knee strike.
Tennant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tennant avoiding damage as Xavier throws knees to the body.
Xavier trying to land knees to the body.
Tennant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
David Tennant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tennant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Xavier's face.
Xavier missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! David Tennant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Tennant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tennant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Mcclintock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Andreas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Mcclintock! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andreas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andreas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcclintock! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mcclintock tries to hold on but Andreas postures up. Andreas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mcclintock tries to lock up and control but Andreas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Andreas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Mcclintock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Mcclintock defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andreas. Mcclintock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andreas avoids the attempt from Mcclintock to control. Mcclintock prevents Andreas from taking his back. Mcclintock tries to hold on but Andreas postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andreas moves to take his opponent's back. Mcclintock trying to control the position but Andreas manages to sink in the hooks. Andreas working for the choke. Mcclintock is trying to stand back up. Mcclintock showing good submission defense here.
Mcclintock is in bad spot here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Andreas is looking for the choke from the back position but Mcclintock is controlling his hands well. Andreas working for the choke. Andreas is breathing heavily. Mcclintock trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mcclintock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Andreas's guard. Nice work there by Mcclintock.
Mcclintock controlling from the top position. Andreas keeping moving, preventing Mcclintock from controlling successfully. Andreas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcclintock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Andreas is tightening it up a little... Mcclintock has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcclintock reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcclintock taps out! nice BJJ there by Andreas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Andreas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukem comes to the cage accompanied by Duke Nukem Jam. Eduardo de Oliveira has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Nukem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo de Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! de Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nukem. Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract de Oliveira. Nukem connects with the punch. de Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nukem moves away from the strike by de Oliveira. Nukem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nukem with a hook. de Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nukem's head backwards. Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nukem misses the body punch and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. de Oliveira slips under a jab from Nukem. de Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Nukem moves away and avoids it. Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nukem scores with a jab. de Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head. de Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nukem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
de Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nukem moves out of range of the body kick. Nukem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent de Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. de Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. de Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. de Oliveira tries to bum rush Nukem with a series of wild strikes but Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the assault. de Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. de Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Nukem. de Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. Nukem throws a nice looking combination but de Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nukem lands a right hook to the body.
de Oliveira slips a jab from Nukem. Nukem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. de Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. de Oliveira saw that one coming. Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. de Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nukem circles away quickly and effectively. de Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nukem misses with a body shot.
Nukem throws a good cross that connects.
Nukem thows a left - swing and a miss! Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nukem lands a slapping body shot.
Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nukem connects with a body shot. Nukem scores with a decent looking hook. A left and a right from Nukem both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nukem lands a right hook to the body.
de Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Nukem. Nukem with a jab. 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! Nukem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nukem lands a nice looking body shot.
de Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Nukem.
Nukem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nukem lands with an overhand left. Nukem cracks de Oliveira with an open hand slap. Nukem moves into range and connects with a jab. Nukem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
de Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming. de Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily. de Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nukem lands a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem. de Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nukem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but de Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively. de Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nukem.
de Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. de Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it. Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract de Oliveira. Some wild striking there from Nukem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nukem. de Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. de Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nukem defending well as de Oliveira loads up on a big left hand. de Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nukem throws a hook but de Oliveira avoids it easily. Nukem misses with a jab to the body
and de Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. de Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nukem throws a body punch but de Oliveira moves out of range. Nukem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nukem misses with a two punch combination.
de Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Nukem closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nukem dodges the punch combination from de Oliveira.
A punch lands to the side of Nukem 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nukem misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Oliveira moves away. Nukem misses with a straight left. Nukem lands with a shot to the body. de Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nukem lands a lovely overhand right. de Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
de Oliveira throws a right hand that Nukem ducks under and follows up with a left that Nukem also avoids with ease. de Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nukem jabs de Oliveira right on the nose. de Oliveira blinks but takes it well. Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. de Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
de Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Nukem catches de Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! de Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nukem sizes up de Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. de Oliveira misses the body punch enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab. Nukem scores with a jab to the head.
Nukem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from de Oliveira. de Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. de Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Nukem scores with a shot to the body.
de Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nukem. Nukem jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Eduardo de Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem. Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. de Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it. de Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nukem misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - de Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. de Oliveira catches Nukem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nukem misses with a straight left. de Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. de Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nukem moves away. Nukem lands a jab to de Oliveira's midsection. de Oliveira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nukem scores with a nice head shot. de Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Nukem scores with a jab to the body. de Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. de Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. de Oliveira is breathing heavily. de Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. de Oliveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nukem finds it's way round the side to connect with de Oliveira's head. de Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nukem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nukem, as that shot connected.
Nukem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. de Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Left hook, right uppercut from Nukem. A punch combination from de Oliveira misses. Nukem lands with a straight right. de Oliveira didn't see that one coming. Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far. de Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. de Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Nukem. Nukem lands with a right hand. Nukem lands with a shot to the body. Nukem getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Nukem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but de Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively. Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Nukem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nukem connects with a right hand. de Oliveira shakes it off. de Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
de Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving. de Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy. de Oliveira takes one on the button. Decent striking displayed by Nukem there. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. de Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. de Oliveira drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nukem scores with a jab to the body. Nukem throws a jab when de Oliveira was well out of range. Nukem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. de Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nukem closes the distance and lands a one-two. de Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Nukem coming out on top. Nukem cracks de Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A cross from Nukem lands. Nukem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nukem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nukem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nukem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but de Oliveira manages to avoid it. Nukem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nukem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Danga de danga de dang - de Oliveira scores with a four punch combination! A punch combination from de Oliveira misses. de Oliveira scores with a hook. Nukem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between de Oliveira's hands. de Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice body punch from Nukem. Nukem lands a jab to the nose. Nukem lands a glancing blow to the side of de Oliveira's head. Nukem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. de Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Nukem. de Oliveira throws a hook but Nukem blocks it. de Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. de Oliveira staying out of range there. Nukem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nukem misses the body punch and de Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nukem cracks de Oliveira with a good jab. A punch lands to the side of de Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but de Oliveira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nukem has got the better of the exchanges. de Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nukem lands a jab. Nukem misses with an uppercut. de Oliveira saw that one coming. Nukem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Nukem misses the shot to the body. Nukem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from de Oliveira. de Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. de Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nukem lands a nice looking body shot.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that de Oliveira can do to turn this around? Nice body punch from Nukem. Nukem stuns de Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nukem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nukem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Nukem misses its intended target. de Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Nukem. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nukem, as that shot connected.
de Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
de Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range. de Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nukem throws out a loose jab but de Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it. de Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut. Nukem throws a hook but de Oliveira avoids it easily. de Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nukem tests de Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nukem jabs at de Oliveira's body. Nukem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nukem scores with a body shot.
Nukem stuns de Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. de Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss. de Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. de Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut there from Nukem. Some wild striking there from de Oliveira.
Nukem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nukem scores with a hook to the body. de Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. de Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from de Oliveira. Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. de Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Nukem's head but Nukem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. de Oliveira with a hook. Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab. de Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nukem. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by de Oliveira. Nukem scores with a jab to the head.
Nukem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nukem works de Oliveira's body with a nice hook. Nukem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. de Oliveira throws a jab when Nukem was well out of range. Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nukem connects with a body shot. Nukem scores with a three punch combo!
Nukem lands a really nice looking cross but de Oliveira seems unphased.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. de Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nukem connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. de Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Nukem. de Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nukem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nukem lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. de Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nukem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. de Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though. Nukem with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nukem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. de Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Good exchange - Nukem coming out on top. Nukem connects with a body shot. Nukem defending well as de Oliveira loads up on a big left hand. Nukem lands the left hand. Nukem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but de Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nukem avoids the body shot from de Oliveira.
Nukem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nukem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. de Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nukem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
de Oliveira misses with a straight left. de Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nukem lands a nice looking body shot.
Nukem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. de Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Nukem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Nukem throws a right and a left that both miss. Nukem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nukem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. de Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though. Nukem catches de Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nukem scores with a one two! de Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. de Oliveira throws a hook but Nukem blocks it. Nukem throws a series of punches but de Oliveira avoids them all with ease. Nukem works de Oliveira's body with a nice hook. de Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Nukem throws a push kick but de Oliveira slaps the foot to one side. Nukem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nukem misses with the combination.
de Oliveira avoids the body shot from Nukem.
de Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nukem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps de Oliveira thinking. Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. de Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nukem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
de Oliveira walks into a left hand. Nukem throws a combination. de Oliveira tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Eduardo de Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A shot to de liver by Nukem. Beautiful body shot. Nukem lands with a cross. Nukem sizes up de Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. de Oliveira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nukem lands with a shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nukem scores with a sloppy right hand. de Oliveira should have avoided that one. Danga de danga de dang - Nukem scores with a four punch combination! Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. 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! Nukem with a hook. Nukem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent de Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nukem lands a nice hook to de Oliveira's body. de Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nukem 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Antunes Coimbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. Orlando Sackett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Antunes Coimbra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sackett looks to land a body kick but Antunes Coimbra moved away. Sackett tries to clinch but Antunes Coimbra moves out of range. Sackett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antunes Coimbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Antunes Coimbra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett. Sackett has managed to clinch.
Antunes Coimbra working hard to break the clinch. Sackett taking a breather. Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Antunes Coimbra's efforts to push away. Antunes Coimbra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Antunes Coimbra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Antunes Coimbra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antunes Coimbra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sackett on the side of the head. Antunes Coimbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Antunes Coimbra misses with the combination.
Sackett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Antunes Coimbra misses with a head kick.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Antunes Coimbra digs a good hook to Sackett's body.
Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antunes Coimbra swivels and escapes. Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. Antunes Coimbra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra throws a big shot that misses. Antunes Coimbra jabbing away but nothing is landing. Antunes Coimbra is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Antunes Coimbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Sackett, before circling back to the center of the mat. Antunes Coimbra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sackett. Sackett obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Antunes Coimbra breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sackett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A looping hook to the body misses from Antunes Coimbra. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet. Antunes Coimbra throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Antunes Coimbra throws a series of strikes that have Sackett backpedaling.
Sackett fails with the takedown. Antunes Coimbra throws a big shot that misses. Antunes Coimbra lands a jab to Sackett's midsection. Antunes Coimbra looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range. Antunes Coimbra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Sackett throws and low kick but Antunes Coimbra moves out of range easily. Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick but Sackett moved away. Antunes Coimbra connects with a jab. Antunes Coimbra is looking to slow Sackett down with leg kicks. Sackett looks gassed! Antunes Coimbra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sackett can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra cracks a nice hook into Sackett's ribs. Antunes Coimbra looks for the body kick but Sackett saw that one coming. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A punch combination from Antunes Coimbra misses. Antunes Coimbra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses. Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick that misses. Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Antunes Coimbra's leg but Antunes Coimbra calmly moves out of range. Antunes Coimbra throws a right and a left that both miss. Antunes Coimbra lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sackett. Sackett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sackett's head backwards. Nice takedown defense from Antunes Coimbra. No joy for Sackett on that attempt. Antunes Coimbra cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg. Antunes Coimbra lands a lovely overhand right. Arthur Antunes Coimbra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circle momentarily. Antunes Coimbra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antunes Coimbra lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming. Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antunes Coimbra can pounce on him.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses. Sackett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Antunes Coimbra is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sackett. Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra lands with a straight right. Sackett didn't see that one coming. Antunes Coimbra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Antunes Coimbra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sackett's head. Antunes Coimbra fails to land with a series of punches.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a nice strike. Antunes Coimbra throws a shot to the body.
Sackett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sackett there as he acknowledges the shot. Antunes Coimbra cracks Sackett with a good jab. Sackett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sackett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Sackett throws a hook but Antunes Coimbra blocks it. Sackett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antunes Coimbra swivels and escapes. Antunes Coimbra connects with the punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Antunes Coimbra with a body punch. A glancing blow. Antunes Coimbra scores with a jab to the jaw. Jab by Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Antunes Coimbra is looking to land body kicks. Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A head kick misses from Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around? Antunes Coimbra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sackett doesn't seem bothered though. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sackett checks a leg kick. Antunes Coimbra connects with a body shot. Antunes Coimbra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sackett's calf. Antunes Coimbra scores with a jab. Sackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. No luck for Sackett with that takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Antunes Coimbra scores with a four punch combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Antunes Coimbra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Antunes Coimbra duly obliges. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sackett dodges the punch combination from Antunes Coimbra.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra is winning the standup battle so far. Antunes Coimbra misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett. Antunes Coimbra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sackett is out of range and Antunes Coimbra settles back down. Antunes Coimbra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antunes Coimbra wants it to stay on the feet. Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Antunes Coimbra jabs Sackett right on the nose. Sackett blinks but takes it well. Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A head kick misses from Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra lands a lovely overhand right. A left and a right from Antunes Coimbra both land. Nice combination. Antunes Coimbra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Antunes Coimbra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Antunes Coimbra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sackett. Antunes Coimbra works the jab nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Antunes Coimbra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Antunes Coimbra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sackett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Antunes Coimbra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antunes Coimbra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Antunes Coimbra finds it's target. Antunes Coimbra thows a leg kick but Sackett checks it so Sackett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Antunes Coimbra keeping full guard, as Sackett tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Antunes Coimbra has wrist control. Antunes Coimbra pushes Sackett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Antunes Coimbra cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antunes Coimbra.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett tries to clinch up. Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Antunes Coimbra's leg but Antunes Coimbra calmly moves out of range. Sackett shoots in but Antunes Coimbra avoids the takedown attempt easily. Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. Antunes Coimbra misses with a body shot.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a decent looking hook. Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sackett throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antunes Coimbra's waist but Antunes Coimbra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sackett off to one side. Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Antunes Coimbra checks it. Sackett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Antunes Coimbra is looking to chop away at Sackett's legs. Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook. Antunes Coimbra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking cross lands there for Antunes Coimbra. Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Antunes Coimbra gets caught flat footed, as Sackett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Sackett wants to control from the top but Antunes Coimbra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra wants to stand up but Sackett is controlling him. Sackett trying to control but Antunes Coimbra is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Antunes Coimbra wants to get back to his feet but Sackett is in a dominant position and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Antunes Coimbra dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Antunes Coimbra throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot. Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arthur Antunes Coimbra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A punch lands to the side of Sackett 's head but he takes it in his stride. Antunes Coimbra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sackett on the side of the head. Sackett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sackett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antunes Coimbra avoids it really well and circles away. Antunes Coimbra scores with a punch to the head. Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antunes Coimbra getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Danga de danga de dang - Antunes Coimbra scores with a four punch combination! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross. Antunes Coimbra scores with a body shot.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Antunes Coimbra lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from Antunes Coimbra does no damage. Antunes Coimbra scores with a one two! Sackett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Antunes Coimbra connects with a looping right hand.
Antunes Coimbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Sackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Antunes Coimbra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Antunes Coimbra lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into rage. Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook. Antunes Coimbra lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sackett is rocked! Sackett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sackett blocks a head kick by Antunes Coimbra.
Antunes Coimbra throws out a powerful jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Antunes Coimbra scores with a hook to the body. Sackett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Antunes Coimbra dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut! Antunes Coimbra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Antunes Coimbra misses with a few strikes there.
Orlando Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra throws a leg kick but Sackett checks it. Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand right. Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antunes Coimbra pinned against the cage. Antunes Coimbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Arthur Antunes Coimbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Sackett. Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Antunes Coimbra lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Antunes Coimbra. A jab from Antunes Coimbra misses. Donk. Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett right on the button with a cross. Antunes Coimbra looks to land a combination. Sackett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Antunes Coimbra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that misses. Antunes Coimbra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Antunes Coimbra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sackett takes one to the chin there. Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A left lands for Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Antunes Coimbra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Antunes Coimbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sackett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antunes Coimbra defends it nicely. A jab lands there for Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra lands with a slapping head kick. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sackett is defended easily by Antunes Coimbra. Antunes Coimbra lands a nice looking body kick. Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Antunes Coimbra scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Antunes Coimbra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts. Sackett tries to score with a low kick but Antunes Coimbra moves his leg out of the way. Antunes Coimbra with a nice cross. Sackett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antunes Coimbra throws a combination. Sackett tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Antunes Coimbra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sackett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Arthur Antunes Coimbra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Antunes Coimbra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Antunes Coimbra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes Coimbra connects with a looping right hand.
Antunes Coimbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Antunes Coimbra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Antunes Coimbra with a jab. Sackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Antunes Coimbra lands an overhand right. Antunes Coimbra lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Antunes Coimbra catches Sackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Antunes Coimbra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Arthur Antunes Coimbra showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Antunes Coimbra, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Antunes Coimbra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stew Grif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Elliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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181 lbs
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171 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stew Grif! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Elliente! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grif closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliente circles away. Elliente scores with a punch to the head. Elliente lands with a shot to the body. Elliente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grif was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliente. Elliente stuffs the takedown. Elliente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stew Grif. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grif uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elliente.
Grif shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grif being controlled here momentarily. Elliente has his foot on Grif's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grif works his way back into a safe position though. Grif is fighting to break Elliente's control of his arms but Elliente is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grif would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Grif really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Elliente working a defensive guard here.
Grif trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Grif will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Elliente pulls Grif in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ronaldo Elliente just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Elliente shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Grif working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Elliente has passed into half guard!
Grif is pressing down on Elliente's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Elliente controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Grif wants to sweep here but Elliente controlling him for the moment. Grif has his foot on Elliente's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elliente works his way back into a safe position though. Elliente looking to pass the guard. Elliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Grif is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliente showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Elliente passes Grif's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Grif tries to get to full guard but Elliente has control of the leg. Elliente trying to control from half guard but Grif is working away. Elliente looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Elliente trying to pass the guard but Grif defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Elliente sitting and controlling from the half guard. Grif wants to improve his position but Elliente is controlling well.
Elliente controlling the action here. Grif throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Elliente dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Elliente throws a good cross that connects.
Grif closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. You can see the frustration on Elliente's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Grif misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Grif throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Elliente works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Elliente gets full guard. Elliente bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grif's guard. Elliente got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grif has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elliente has managed to get both his arms back between Grif's legs - danger averted. Grif keeping full guard, as Elliente tries to pass. Elliente trying to control but Grif is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grif wants to stand up but Elliente is controlling him. Elliente controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Elliente looking to pass the guard. Elliente controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Elliente stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grif swivels though and keeps the full guard. Grif wants to get back to his feet but Elliente is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Grif working a defensive guard here.
Elliente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grif's guard. Grif tries to get to full guard but Elliente has control of the leg. Grif is defending against the submission attempts here by Elliente.
Elliente controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliente wants to work for an arm triangle but Grif is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grif is refusing to be controlled, as Elliente sits in half guard. Elliente might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grif kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Elliente is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Elliente is working for a guillotine from mount but Grif frees his head quite easily.
Elliente is breathing heavily.
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. Grif is looking to improve his position but Elliente isn't that keen on the idea. Grif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Elliente looking to control but Grif is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Grif is desperately trying to improve his position but Elliente has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Elliente has control of Grif's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grif regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Elliente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Grif's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Elliente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grif.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elliente. Grif does a little dance to reset his feet. Elliente throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Elliente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grif shoots in and bounces Elliente off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Elliente wants to sweep but no luck. Grif wants to stand but Elliente has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Grif wants to control from the top but Elliente keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grif throws and elbow that misses. Elliente uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grif's guard. Nice move by Elliente! Elliente trying to control but Grif is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Elliente thows a body shot but no joy. Grif shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Elliente counters with a single leg into guard. Grif didn't expect that. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grif is trying to keep Elliente in close.
Elliente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Elliente is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Grif wants to sweep here but Elliente controlling him for the moment. Elliente trying to control but Grif is working from the bottom. Grif wants to sweep but no luck. Elliente forces his way into half guard. Elliente trying to control from half guard but Grif is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Grif wants to clinch. Elliente throws a hook but Grif avoids it easily. Elliente swings for the body but Grif moves out of range.
Elliente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elliente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grif was well out of range. Poor timing from Elliente. Excellent takedown into side control there by Grif. Elliente tries to buck Grif off but Grif is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Elliente takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Grif misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Elliente is trying to get back to half guard. Grif lands a nice forearm strike. Elliente struggling a bit here. Grif misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Stew Grif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ronaldo Elliente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Grif tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Grif has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stew Grif. Well Elliente has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Elliente!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento has chosen I N F E R N O as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Love! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Nascimento! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Love throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Love misses with a two punch combination.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Love is avoiding it.
Nascimento slips a jab from Love. Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Love sprawls well. Love wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet. Love misses with the combination.
Love misses with a head kick.
Nascimento has managed to clinch.
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nascimento moves into the clinch. Love wants to break free but Nascimento has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Love fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento clinches up against the cage. Nascimento breaks from the clinch.
Nascimento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nascimento drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Love can't do much from the bottom here. Love controls the position for a moment. Nascimento trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom. Nascimento tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Nascimento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Love keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Love has one of Nascimento's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage. Love wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nascimento trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nascimento shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Nascimento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nascimento avoids the head kick by Love.
Nascimento moves into the clinch. Nascimento keeps control of Love as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nascimento has had enough of the clinch but Love keeps him there for the moment. Nascimento wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nascimento wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nascimento gets control of Love's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nascimento will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nascimento looking for a triangle here. Love is fighting it but it looks tight! Nascimento pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Love is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wagner Nascimento!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Jarvinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Higginsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Higginsworth's choice of entrance music: Mr. Grinch. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yrjo Jarvinen! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Higginsworth! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Higginsworth. Jarvinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jarvinen closes the distance and clinches up with Higginsworth, looking for a takedown. Jarvinen pushes Higginsworth against the cage but Higginsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jarvinen has a takedown stuffed. Higginsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Higginsworth.
Jarvinen checks a leg kick nicely. Jarvinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Higginsworth throws a body kick.
Jarvinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Higginsworth is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higginsworth is trying to get back to full guard. Higginsworth won't allow Jarvinen to pass to mount.
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. Jarvinen wants to control but Higginsworth is keeping him busy. Jarvinen is working for a kimura but Higginsworth is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarvinen thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Higginsworth to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jarvinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Higginsworth wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Higginsworth dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jarvinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jarvinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higginsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Higginsworth scores with a nice body kick.
Jarvinen shoots in but Higginsworth avoids the takedown attempt easily. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Nice body kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth throws a wild body kick that Jarvinen sees coming a mile off. Higginsworth misses with a low kick.
Yrjo Jarvinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Higginsworth working a defensive guard here.
Higginsworth wants to sweep here but Jarvinen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higginsworth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jarvinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higginsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higginsworth keeping moving, preventing Jarvinen from controlling successfully.
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. Jarvinen trying to move into half guard but instead Higginsworth has managed to sweep! Jarvinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Higginsworth is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Higginsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Higginsworth throws a head kick but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses with a wild body shot. Higginsworth tries to land a front kick but Jarvinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A head kick misses from Higginsworth. Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that Jarvinen semi-blocks.
Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarvinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Higginsworth as he jumps to the side. Higginsworth looks to throw the jab but Jarvinen is out of range. Jarvinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Higginsworth misses with a low kick as Jarvinen jumps back. Jarvinen jabs Higginsworth right on the nose. Higginsworth blinks but takes it well. Higginsworth slips a jab and a cross from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jarvinen lands in his opponent's guard. Jarvinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higginsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higginsworth is pulling down on Jarvinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jarvinen, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jarvinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jarvinen being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Higginsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yrjo Jarvinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jarvinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Higginsworth. Both fighters circling a little - Higginsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Jarvinen checks a leg kick. Jarvinen lands with a nice body punch. Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higginsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen. Jarvinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Higginsworth does it's job there. Higginsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Higginsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth. Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg. Higginsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Derek Higginsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Higginsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarvinen is out of range and Higginsworth settles back down. Crunch! Higginsworth slams his shin into Jarvinen's torso. Higginsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Jarvinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Yrjo Jarvinen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg. Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarvinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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! Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Derek Higginsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks. Higginsworth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarvinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Higginsworth is looking to land body kicks. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nice body kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarvinen takes a step back to recover. Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarvinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higginsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jarvinen. Higginsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higginsworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jarvinen fails with a takedown attempt. Higginsworth throws a front kick that sends Jarvinen stumbling back into the cage. Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and Jarvinen counters with a series of strikes. Higginsworth will be more careful next time no doubt. Jarvinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Higginsworth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Higginsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Jarvinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Derek Higginsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup. Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth. Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses. Higginsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarvinen is able to avoid easily. Higginsworth throws a half hearted mid kick. Higginsworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higginsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarvinen. Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Higginsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Higginsworth throws a leg kick but Jarvinen checks it. Higginsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Higginsworth throws the kick towards the body but Jarvinen avoids it. Jarvinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Higginsworth avoids it really well and circles away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jarvinen checks a leg kick. Jarvinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Jarvinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jarvinen looks to land a combination. Higginsworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Higginsworth looks to land a body kick but Jarvinen moved away. Jarvinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jarvinen!
A punch combination from Jarvinen misses. Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higginsworth, right into the meat.
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Higginsworth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jarvinen takes a step back to recover. Higginsworth throws a head kick but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg. Higginsworth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Higginsworth misses with a head kick.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Higginsworth lands a head kick. Jarvinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A swing and a miss from Higginsworth. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Higginsworth cracks the inside of Jarvinen's front leg. Jarvinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higginsworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Higginsworth throws a head kick that half lands.
Higginsworth feints and then cracks Jarvinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarvinen down. Good leg kick by Higginsworth there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Higginsworth lands but Jarvinen takes it in his stride. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Higginsworth dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Yrjo Jarvinen's cut. That's time! Jarvinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jarvinen blocks a leg kick. Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Higginsworth throws a nice outside leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Higginsworth.
Jarvinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Higginsworth misses with a body kick. Jarvinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higginsworth. Higginsworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarvinen. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth lands a front kick. Higginsworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Higginsworth. Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higginsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higginsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jarvinen. Higginsworth throws a half hearted mid kick. Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Higginsworth thumps Jarvinen with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higginsworth throws a body kick that misses. Higginsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jarvinen. Higginsworth misses with a low kick as Jarvinen jumps back. A head kick from Higginsworth lands but Jarvinen takes it in his stride. Higginsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Higginsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Higginsworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Higginsworth throws a nice inside leg kick. Jarvinen blocks the body kick.
Jarvinen misses with a takedown attempt - Higginsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Jarvinen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Higginsworth lands with a kick to the temple. Jarvinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Yrjo Jarvinen's cut is getting worse. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Higginsworth.
Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Jarvinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Yrjo Jarvinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Higginsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higginsworth. Higginsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Higginsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higginsworth - that will leave a mark!
Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth pushes Jarvinen away with a front kick. Higginsworth connects with a high kick. Higginsworth keeps Jarvinen at a distance using the push kick. Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Higginsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jarvinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higginsworth's waist but Higginsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jarvinen off to one side. Jarvinen blocks a head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a nice head kick!
Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts. Higginsworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higginsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Higginsworth. Higginsworth delivers a nice body kick. Higginsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth. Higginsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Higginsworth. Higginsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Higginsworth lands a head kick!
Higginsworth pushes Jarvinen away with a front kick. Higginsworth throws a head kick that Jarvinen semi-blocks.
Higginsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. This has been an exciting period of action! Higginsworth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jarvinen's head. Higginsworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvinen's sensitive parts. Higginsworth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Higginsworth connects with a high kick. Higginsworth throws the kick towards the body but Jarvinen avoids it. Higginsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Higginsworth throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Higginsworth throws a sloppy head kick and Jarvinen moves out of range easily. Jarvinen avoids the head kick by Higginsworth.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses. Higginsworth throws a solid leg kick but Jarvinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Higginsworth. Jarvinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Derek Higginsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Higginsworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jarvinen dives in and grabs Higginsworth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Higginsworth pushes down on Jarvinen's head and hops out. Jarvinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Higginsworth tries to sprawl out of it but Jarvinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higginsworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Higginsworth is looking to slow Jarvinen down with leg kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higginsworth, right into the meat.
Higginsworth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jarvinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarvinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higginsworth.
And that's the end of the fight! Derek Higginsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Higginsworth has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 44:49 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:49 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Higginsworth! Derek Higginsworth is the new heavyweight champion!
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