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FMFC 33: Kane vs Marx III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardinho Pancada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bollin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardinho Pancada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Max Bollin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Pancada scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Max Bollin has been cut.
Bollin is looking to clinch but Pancada is avoiding it.
Bollin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pancada, pushing him back against the cage.
Pancada has had enough of the clinch but Bollin keeps him there for the moment.
Bollin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pancada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bollin has a couple of punches blocked by Pancada.
Bollin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pancada uses from the top position.
Pancada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pancada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pancada wants to stand but Bollin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pancada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pancada looking to sit in guard and control but Bollin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bollin prevents Pancada from getting back to his feet.
Bollin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
Pancada is controlling Bollin's posture.
Pancada is trying to control the position but Bollin postures up.
Pancada wants to stand up but Bollin is controlling him.
Pancada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pancada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bollin tries to clinch but Pancada moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancada misses with a two punch combination.
Pancada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pancada fails to land with a series of punches.
Pancada fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollin tries to clinch but Pancada is having none of it.
Bollin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bollin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pancada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bollin tries to keep at a distance but Pancada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bollin pulls guard effortlessly.
Pancada is looking to stand up but Bollin won't let him.
Pancada is looking to work some ground and pound but Bollin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancada postures up in Bollin's guard and throws a big left but Bollin blocks it.
Pancada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bollin is proving hard to escape from.
Pancada tries to free his leg and advance position but Bollin is retaining full guard.
Pancada advances to half guard.
Bollin looks gassed!
Pancada wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bollin uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Pancada trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bollin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardinho Pancada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Bollin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pancada tries to close the distance and clinch but Bollin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pancada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bollin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Pancada to counter with a crisp jab.
Pancada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Pancada.
Bollin wants to clinch
letting Pancada counter with a right hand.
Pancada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bollin tries to clinch but Pancada moves away
and Pancada counters by moving into the clinch.
Bollin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pancada smiles and moves away.
Pancada wants to clinch up but Bollin keeps it at a distance.
Pancada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pancada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bollin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bollin circles away.
Pancada works the jab nicely.
Bollin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pancada counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bollin down! Pancada is looking to finish but Bollin is intelligently defending himself.
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!
Pancada decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bollin, up you get!
Pancada gets a clinch.
Pancada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pancada.
Pancada controlling the action here for a moment.
Pancada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bollin won't allow it.
Pancada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pancada digs a right hand into Bollin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bollin's gas tank.
Pancada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollin letting Pancada take a breather here.
Pancada can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pancada.
A frustrated look appears on Pancada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pancada manages to break the clinch.
Pancada pushes Bollin up against the cage in a clinch.
Pancada tries to break the clinch but Bollin is controlling the position.
Pancada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bollin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pancada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pancada catches Bollin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Max Bollin's cut even more.
Pancada fails to land with a series of punches.
Pancada closes the distance and clinches.
Pancada breaks from the clinch.
Bollin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pancada swivels and escapes.
Pancada fails with a takedown attempt.
Pancada scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pancada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bollin can do to turn this around?
Pancada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bollin to the mat! Bollin manages to get full guard.
Pancada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pancada throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancada is pushing down on Bollin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bollin is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pancada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bollin on the ground.
Pancada prevents Bollin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pancada tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardinho Pancada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Bollin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pancada misses with a double jab.
Pancada wants to clinch.
Bollin shoots in but Pancada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bollin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pancada swinging wildly here.
Pancada closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pancada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pancada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pancada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollins head.
Pancada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bollin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancada stalling.
Pancada blocks an elbow strike from Bollin.
Bollin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bollin throws an elbow but it misses.
Pancada is trying to break free.
Bollin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bollin is looking to control Pancada's arms but Pancada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bollin has his back to the cage.
Pancada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pancada tries to close the distance and clinch but Bollin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pancada doesn't manage to clinch there - Bollin circles away.
Pancada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pancada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bollin checks it well.
Pancada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pancada slowing the pace effectively.
Bollin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pancada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pancada has Bollin pressed against the cage.
Pancada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bollin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pancada working hard to break the clinch.
Pancada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardinho Pancada is winning the standup battle so far.
Pancada has managed to clinch.
Pancada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pancada lands with a nice combination. Bollin backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot lands for Pancada.
Bollin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pancada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pancada scores with a jab to the head.
Pancada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bollin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pancada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pancada tries a head kick but it misses.
Pancada rushes Bollin and presses him up against the cage.
Pancada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pancada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pancada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancada scores with a nice strike.
Pancada throws a sloppy head kick and Bollin moves out of range easily.
Pancada works over Bollin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bollin tries to keep at a distance but Pancada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pancada tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pancada taking a breather.
Bollin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bollin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Pancada.
Pancada wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pancada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pancada tries to break free but Bollin pushes him back against the cage.
Pancada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bollin backwards.
Pancada works on Bollin's body with a couple of short punches.
Pancada pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Pancada for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Pancada has Bollin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bollin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bollin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pancada has Bollin pressed against the cage.
Pancada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bollin is keeping busy.
Pancada stalling against the cage.
Max Bollin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricardinho Pancada.
Pancada tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pancada moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pancada.
Pancada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bollin walks away with a smile on his face. Pancada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardinho Pancada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pancada feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bollin's calf.
Ricardinho Pancada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pancada lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardinho Pancada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pancada 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardinho Pancada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vongkhamchanh has chosen Pac Div - Shine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Vongkhamchanh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lucas Arona's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vongkhamchanh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vongkhamchanh moves into range and clinches up with Arona.
Vongkhamchanh pulls guard.
Vongkhamchanh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arona throws and elbow that misses. Vongkhamchanh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arona's guard. Nice move by Vongkhamchanh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to work some ground and pound but Arona has wrist control.
Arona controls Vongkhamchanh momentarily but Vongkhamchanh frees himself.
Arona is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vongkhamchanh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arona pushes Vongkhamchanh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Vongkhamchanh takes the fight into the clinch.
Arona pulls Vongkhamchanh into guard.
Arona has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vongkhamchanh stops Arona from standing up.
Vongkhamchanh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vongkhamchanh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arona!
Vongkhamchanh taking a bit of punishment here - Arona scoring with strikes.
Vongkhamchanh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arona's best efforts.
Vongkhamchanh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arona.
Vongkhamchanh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arona throws a strike but Vongkhamchanh avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arona lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arona trying to control but Vongkhamchanh is working from the bottom.
Vongkhamchanh striking off his back but it's not causing Arona any problems.
Arona landing with the ground and pound.
Arona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vongkhamchanh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vongkhamchanh striking off his back.
Vongkhamchanh wriggles free and stands up.
Arona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arona throws a head kick that misses.
Vongkhamchanh fails with a takedown attempt.
Arona closes the distance but Vongkhamchanh moves to the side
and Vongkhamchanh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vongkhamchanh pushes Arona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vongkhamchanh just leaning against Arona, taking a breather.
Arona is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vongkhamchanh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arona is breathing heavily.
Arona can't get the takedown.
Vongkhamchanh lands a knee to the body.
Vongkhamchanh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arona prevents the takedown attempt.
Vongkhamchanh gets control of Arona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vongkhamchanh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vongkhamchanh working a defensive guard here.
Vongkhamchanh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vongkhamchanh has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Arona doesn't defend quickly enough and Vongkhamchanh has managed to lock this one up! Can Arona escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vongkhamchanh on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Vongkhamchanh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lambros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obina has chosen Cio da Terra - Pena Branca & Xavantinho e Renato Teixeira as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Lambros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Obina!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obina stuns Lambros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Obina misses its intended target.
Lambros misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Lambros misses.
Lambros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obina counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lambros's guard now.
Lambros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lambros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambros wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambros trying to keep a closed guard but Obina is proving a slippery customer.
Obina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Lambros misses.
That's two 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.
Obina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lambros misses with an uppercut. Obina saw that one coming.
Lambros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lambros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obina circles away quickly and effectively.
Lambros looks to score with a jab to the body but Obina is just out of range.
Lambros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obina makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lambros is breathing heavily.
Lambros misses with a takedown
and Obina counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott Lambros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Obina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obina tries to hold on but Lambros postures up.
Obina is working to get back to half guard.
Lambros fails to take his opponent's back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obina is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Lambros tries to control but Obina wriggling away.
Lambros controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obina tries to reverse the position but Lambros maintains control.
Obina wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lambros wants to take Obina's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina dominated that round.
That's time! Lambros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lambros throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Obina counter with a right hand.
Lambros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lambros misses with a combination
and Obina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lambros tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obina cracks a nice hook into Lambros's ribs.
Obina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lambros manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lambros trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lambros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lambros has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obina is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lambros.
Obina controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lambros can't do much from the bottom here.
Lambros trying to control but Obina flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lambros tries to break free.
Lambros is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Obina.
Obina is not going to allow Lambros to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambros wants to escape the position.
Lambros trying to control but not successfully.
Lambros rolls, trying to escape but Obina keeps control of the position.
Lambros is working hard here to advance position.
Lambros trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obina controls the action.
Lambros trying to control but not successfully.
Obina doesn't have the hooks in and Lambros manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obina 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lambros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lambros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Lambros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lambros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lambros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obina.
Lambros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lambros tries for a takedown but Obina circles away easily
and Lambros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obina just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambros misses with a body shot
and Obina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lambros throws a combination that misses
and Obina counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambros.
Lambros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lambros is looking to wear down Obina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lambros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lambros is rocked!
A punch combination from Obina misses.
Obina drops Lambros with a beautiful combination! Lambros stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Obina is looking for the KO!
Oh Lambros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obina circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lambros to the canvas! Lambros doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Obina keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Perunamuusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perunamuusi comes to the cage accompanied by Potaatti. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Perunamuusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perunamuusi shoots in for a double leg but Matson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matson wants to sweep but no luck.
Matson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Perunamuusi is controlling him.
Perunamuusi tries to free his leg and advance position but Matson is retaining full guard.
Perunamuusi won't allow Matson to sweep him here.
Perunamuusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perunamuusi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matson dives on top into guard.
Perunamuusi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matson escapes and throws Perunamuusi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Perunamuusi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matson trying to control the position but Perunamuusi is working away.
Perunamuusi is trying to get back to half guard.
Matson trying to control the action but Perunamuusi is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perunamuusi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matson.
Perunamuusi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matson throws out the jab.
Perunamuusi lands a head kick!
Perunamuusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matson throws the left hand but Perunamuusi avoids the punch easily.
Josh Matson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perunamuusi.
Perunamuusi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matson's waist but Matson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perunamuusi off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Perunamuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perunamuusi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matson sprawls well initially but Perunamuusi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perunamuusi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perunamuusi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matson's head.
Perunamuusi trying to control the action but Matson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perunamuusi.
Perunamuusi is looking for submissions but instead, Matson has regained full guard.
Matson keeping moving, preventing Perunamuusi from controlling successfully.
Perunamuusi looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Perunamuusi tries to clinch but Matson is having none of it.
Matson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perunamuusi.
Perunamuusi fails with a takedown attempt.
Matson throws a shot from downtown. Perunamuusi moves away and avoids it.
Matson looks to land a right hand but Perunamuusi moved out of range.
Perunamuusi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perunamuusi wants to pass the guard but Matson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Perunamuusi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matson has control of Perunamuusi's left arm, preventing Perunamuusi from doing any damage.
Perunamuusi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Perunamuusi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matson stuffs the takedown attempt from Perunamuusi. Perunamuusi gets slowly back to his feet.
Perunamuusi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matson tries to avoid it but Perunamuusi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matson to the ground. Matson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matson misses with a straight left.
Matson leaves Perunamuusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Perunamuusi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perunamuusi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Frank Perunamuusi has been cut.
Perunamuusi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perunamuusi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matson. Perunamuusi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perunamuusi tries to bum rush Matson with a series of wild strikes but Matson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perunamuusi dives in and grabs Matson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matson pushes down on Perunamuusi's head and hops out.
Matson misses with a looping left.
Perunamuusi slips a jab and a cross from Matson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matson.
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!
Matson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perunamuusi.
Matson throws a series of punches but Perunamuusi moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Matson.
Frank Perunamuusi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perunamuusi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Matson misses.
Perunamuusi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matson swivels and escapes.
Matson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perunamuusi manages to avoid it.
Matson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Matson as Perunamuusi shoots in.
Perunamuusi slips under a jab from Matson.
Matson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perunamuusi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matson stuffs the takedown.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matson as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perunamuusi has managed to clinch.
Matson breaks from the clinch.
Matson slaps away a takedown attempt from Perunamuusi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perunamuusi shoots in looking for a takedown. Matson tries to sprawl out of it but Perunamuusi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Matson throws a big shot that misses.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matson as he avoids it easily.
Perunamuusi has a takedown stuffed.
Perunamuusi slips a jab and a cross from Matson.
Perunamuusi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matson as he jumps to the side.
Matson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Perunamuusi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perunamuusi on the side of the head.
Matson throws out a loose jab but Perunamuusi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matson leaves Perunamuusi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perunamuusi shoots in but no luck this time.
Matson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson throws a shot from downtown. Perunamuusi moves away and avoids it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Matson! Perunamuusi is backing up but he can't get away as Matson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Perunamuusi and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Matson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wallid Ismail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Wallid Ismail could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caio Silva's chin.
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182 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wallid Ismail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up but Ismail circles away and keeps his distance.
Ismail shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ismail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves forwards but Ismail connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ismail swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ismail shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ismail showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ismail jumps into side control!
Ismail grinds an elbow into Silva's temple.
Silva wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Ismail lands a nice forearm strike.
Ismail is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismail passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail lands a heavy elbow.
Ismail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ismail. What's that going to do exactly?
Ismail trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ismail controlling from mount.
Ismail landing strikes from the mount.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ismail with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ismail looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismail connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ismail tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ismail lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ismail stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Caio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismail scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ismail works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ismail tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Silva tries to land a strike from the bottom but Ismail has taken his back! He's got the choke... big trouble for Silva here! Silva is tapping! Great work there by Ismail!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wallid Ismail!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tosh Manosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Eco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Steady mobbin. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
191 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tosh Manosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Umberto Eco!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manosh.
Manosh cracks Eco with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manosh. Eco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Eco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manosh but Manosh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Manosh misses.
Manosh missing with a left hand there. Eco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eco tries to clinch up but Manosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eco tries to clinch but Manosh is having none of it.
Manosh lands a body shot.
Eco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manosh has his hands clasped together around Eco's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eco stops Manosh from getting back to his feet.
Manosh wants to improve his position but Eco is controlling well.
Eco is working for a kimura but Manosh is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manosh is looking to improve his position.
Manosh scores with a few weak punches.
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.
Manosh tries to get to full guard but Eco has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manosh scores with a shot to the body.
Eco defending well as Manosh loads up on a big left hand.
Eco tries to clinch up but Manosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Eco throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eco is looking to clinch.
Manosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eco throws a sloppy head kick and Manosh moves out of range easily.
Manosh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Eco as Manosh shoots in.
Eco with a poor takedown
and Manosh counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manosh looks to land a combination. Eco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch but Manosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manosh lands with a straight right. Eco didn't see that one coming.
Manosh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eco's guard.
Eco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manosh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eco looking to control.
Manosh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eco's head.
Manosh is in close to Eco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eco looks gassed!
Eco keeping moving, preventing Manosh from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manosh thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manosh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manosh wants to control from the top but Eco keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manosh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manosh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manosh is looking to work some ground and pound but Eco has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Manosh.
Manosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eco was well out of range. Poor timing from Manosh.
Eco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manosh. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tosh Manosh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eco doesn't manage to clinch there - Manosh circles away.
Tosh Manosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eco tries to clinch there but Manosh circles away.
Eco throws a head kick but Manosh moves out of range.
A left lands for Manosh.
Eco throws a jab but it's blocked by Manosh.
Eco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eco throws a head kick that misses.
Eco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Eco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manosh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manosh lands a jab to the nose.
Eco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manosh counters with a two punch combo.
Eco moves in looking to clinch but Manosh pushes him off.
Manosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eco can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Eco.
Eco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manosh is fending him off so far but Eco persists. Nope, Manosh circles away and we're back to standing.
Eco shoots and misses
and Manosh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tosh Manosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Eco is breathing heavily.
Manosh scores with a punch to the head.
Manosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Manosh does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manosh to score with a decent uppercut.
Eco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manosh tries to bum rush Eco with a series of wild strikes but Eco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manosh checks a leg kick.
Manosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manosh lands a jab.
Manosh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manosh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eco on the ground.
Manosh throwing strikes from guard but Eco blocks nicely.
Manosh chips away with some ground and pound.
Eco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eco looking for a sweep. Not yet Eco, not yet.
Manosh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manosh working some strikes from top position.
Manosh is in close to Eco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eco has his foot on Manosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manosh works his way back into a safe position though.
Manosh slips nicely into half guard.
Manosh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Manosh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manosh landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manosh lands a big shot there that rocks Eco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manosh wants to control the pace but Eco is squirming around nicely.
Manosh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manosh has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eco's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manosh with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manosh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Eco looks a forlorn figure.
Manosh postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Eco looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tosh Manosh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Manosh misses the shot to the body.
Manosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eco tries to clinch up.
Eco has his takedown stuffed
letting Manosh counter with a right hand.
Manosh lands a nice hook to Eco's body. Eco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eco tries to move into range but Manosh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manosh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eco walks into a straight right hand from Manosh.
Manosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eco can do to turn this around?
Manosh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Manosh working the ground and pound from side control.
Manosh wants to control but Eco is keeping him busy.
Manosh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manosh is chipping away with strikes.
Manosh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manosh cracks Eco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manosh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manosh is working Eco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eco takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eco keeps working.
Manosh scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
It looks like Manosh is going to stand back up.
Eco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manosh.
Manosh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eco regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manosh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eco punching from the bottom - just letting Manosh know he's still in a fight.
Manosh stopping the sweep attempt from Eco.
Eco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Manosh cracks Eco with a good jab.
Eco moves in looking to clinch but Manosh pushes him off.
Manosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Eco should have avoided that one.
Eco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manosh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Manosh misses the target.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch but Manosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manosh throws a good cross that connects.
Manosh throws a right and a left that Eco avoids nicely.
Eco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manosh.
Eco moves out of range as Manosh strikes.
Eco tries to close the distance and clinch but Manosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tosh Manosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Eco tries a head kick but it misses.
Umberto Eco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eco throws a sloppy head kick and Manosh moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tosh Manosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manosh 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tosh Manosh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
179 lbs
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25
176 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Jackman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a chopping leg kick but Jackman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rua blocks a head kick by Jackman.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Jackman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Jackman dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Jackman's head and hops out.
Jackman scores with a jab to the head.
Jackman throws a big shot that misses.
Jackman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman connects with a nice looking jab.
Rua is looking to slow Jackman down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Rua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackman looks gassed!
Jackman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Jackman.
Rua tried to score with a low kick but Jackman checks it.
Rua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Jackman misses.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Jackman misses
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Jackman misses
and Rua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackman's knee momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rua, right into the meat.
Jackman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Nate Jackman has been cut.
Jackman checks the leg kick.
Rua thumps Jackman with a low kick.
Rua is looking to chop away at Jackman's legs.
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Jackman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Jackman on that attempt.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rua.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua keeps Jackman at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Jackman down.
Jackman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackman off to one side.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Jackman.
Rua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rua.
Rua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackman's sensitive parts.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackman if he has to take too many more of those.
Rua scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Jackman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackman. That did some damage!
Jackman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackman off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rua cracks the inside of Jackman's front leg.
Rua throws a leg kick but Jackman moved away.
Jackman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rua.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Jackman is breathing heavily.
Rua scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Rua.
Jackman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Jackman was not able to check.
Rua throws a leg kick which misses Jackman's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackman tries to avoid it.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackman can do to turn this around?
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Jackman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackman. That did some damage!
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackman throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Jackman down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is looking to score with low kicks.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Nate Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rua has got the better of the exchanges.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nate Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackman checks a low kick from Rua.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Mauricio Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rua.
Jackman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Jackman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackman throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua feints and then cracks Jackman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackman down.
A jab from Jackman misses.
Good shot there by Jackman.
Jackman throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua throws a leg kick but Jackman checks it.
A solid body kick from Rua.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Jackman is out of range.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackman throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rua wants to slow Jackman down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Jackman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Jackman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Jackman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Jackman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua is looking to slow Jackman down with leg kicks.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua scoring well with a low kick there.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Jackman is out of range.
Jackman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackman gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackman on the ground.
Rua is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackman is controlling him well.
Jackman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
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.
Rua is trying to buck Jackman off.
Rua throws Jackman to one side and escapes!
A bone on bone clash there as Jackman blocks the leg kick.
Nate Jackman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackman misses with a wild combination.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Jackman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackman blocks a leg kick.
Rua slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman blocks a low kick nicely.
A slow jab from Jackman misses its intended target.
Jackman throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Jackman misses with an uppercut.
Jackman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackman somewhat.
Rua throws the kick towards the body but Jackman avoids it.
Mauricio Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Jackman fails with the takedown.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Jackman.
Jackman misses with a two punch combination.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackman's calf.
Jackman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackman.
Rua misses with a low kick.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Rua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Tome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai has chosen Dignity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Tome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tome misses with a straight left.
Tome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tome.
Dai shoots in and drives through. Tome sprawls well.
Tome rushes Dai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome misses with a punch to the body.
Tome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dai's elbow.
Tome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dai fails to pull guard.
Dai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcos Tome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Dai jumps guard but Tome stands there with Dai around his waist. Dai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
Tome lands a body shot.
Dai looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tome lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome lands a shot to the body.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Tome.
Tome scores with a hook to the body.
Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tome cracks Dai with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tome.
A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Tome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome is working Dai over against the cage.
A short right from Tome on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tome.
Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Tome.
Tome lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai.
A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tome.
Tome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tome lands a body shot.
Tome lands with a left to the head.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tome.
Tome lands an uppercut.
Tome lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dai takes a shot to the head.
Tome lands a body shot.
A short right from Tome.
A short right from Tome.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tome presses Dai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tome lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dai jumps guard but Tome stands there with Dai around his waist. Dai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Tome as the two fighters clinch.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tome.
Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dais head.
Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Tome.
Tome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Tome dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dai tries to keep at a distance but Tome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dai tries to pull guard but Tome holds him up against the cage and eventually Dai drops back down to his feet.
Dai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dai can do to turn this around?
Tome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tome digs a right hand into Dai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dai's gas tank.
Tome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcos Tome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Dai takes a shot to the head.
Tome lands a shot to the body.
Dai is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Tome.
Tome is working Dai over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
Tome scores with a hook to the body.
Tome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tome.
A short uppercut from Tome.
A right hand to the body from Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tome lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tome - that landed with a thud.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body.
Tome lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tome as the two fighters clinch.
Tome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tome lands a right hand.
Marcos Tome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tome presses Dai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Tome.
Nice body punch from Tome.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tome scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Tome.
Tome is working Dai over against the cage.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tome.
Tome lands a body punch.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tome scores with a shoulder strike.
Tome scores with a shoulder strike.
Tome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tome.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome lands a right hand.
Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tome lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tome.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
Good body shot from Tome.
Tome lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tome.
Tome lands a body punch.
Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
A hook to the body from Tome.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Tome scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Tome dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tome.
Dai slips under a jab.
Tome leaves Dai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tome misses with the combination.
Dai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tome swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tome doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Tome manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Tome there.
Tome throws a jab but it's blocked by Dai.
Tome looks to land a right hand but Dai moved out of range.
Dai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dai wants to work for an arm triangle but Tome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dai wants to pass to mount but Tome is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tome wants to get back to his feet.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tome wants to stand and escape but Dai is having none of it.
Tome wriggles free and stands up.
Marcos Tome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tome misses with a hook.
Marcos Tome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tome throws a hook but Dai blocks it.
Dai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tome is trying to defend but Dai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tome wants to get back to his feet.
Dai is trying to work for a kimura but Tome is defending well.
Dai is looking for a kimura but Tome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage.
Dai prevents Tome from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dai is looking for a kimura but Tome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage.
Mark Dai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tome's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Tome!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marx da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Silva has chosen Solid Sessions - Janeiro (Chiller Twist Mix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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253 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
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, Marx da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Kane moves out of range easily.
da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for da Silva's leg but da Silva calmly moves out of range.
da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
da Silva takes one on the button.
Kane swings for the body but da Silva moves out of range.
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Kane.
Kane blocks a head kick by da Silva.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
da Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane lands a jab.
da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane works da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Kane throws a head kick that half lands.
Kane thuds a left hand into da Silva's body.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Kane motions for da Silva to come forward. Kane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane is looking to wear down da Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
da Silva tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane lands a jab.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
da Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Kane lands a jab to the head.
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for da Silva on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Kane lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva misses with a low kick.
Kane is looking to slow da Silva down with leg kicks.
da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Kane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kane lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane jabs at da Silva's body.
Kane thows a body kick. da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
da Silva looks gassed!
A nice combination there by Kane.
Kane digs a good hook to da Silva's body.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane looks to land a combination. da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Ron Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane cracks da Silva with a good jab.
Kane scores with a push kick.
da Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Silva. da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kane works da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Kane there.
Kane is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane throws a series of punches but da Silva moves out of range.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Kane lands but da Silva takes it in his stride.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Silva. da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
da Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane scores with a crisp jab that stopped da Silva in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane connects with a single shot there.
Kane's corner calls for a 1-2. Kane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
da Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of da Silva's head.
Kane fakes the leg kick and cracks da Silva in the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but da Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kane has got the better of the exchanges.
da Silva tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
da Silva throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane with a nice cross.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that da Silva can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
da Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Kane throws a series of punches but da Silva moves out of range.
da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane digs a good hook to da Silva's body.
da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
da Silva is breathing heavily.
Kane lands a nice hook to da Silva's body. da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane lands a nice hook to da Silva's body. da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
da Silva wants to land a leg kick but Kane is out of range.
Kane jabs at da Silva's body.
da Silva walks into a left hand.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane lands an overhand right.
da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
da Silva throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kane lands a slapping body shot.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps da Silva's head back.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
da Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of da Silva backwards.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of da Silva's head.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane misses with a knee strike.
Kane connects with a nasty looking knee right to da Silva's face.
da Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from da Silva.
Kane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane with a knee to the head.
da Silva is rocked!
Kane breaks from the clinch.
da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from da Silva.
The crowd cheers as Kane lands an impressive looking overhand right. da Silva doesn't seem phased though.
da Silva looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away.
Kane with a hook.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane cracks a nice hook into da Silva's ribs.
da Silva dodges the punch combination from Kane.
da Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Ron Kane has been cut.
Kane misses with the combination.
Kane digs a good hook to da Silva's body.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Ron Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
da Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane lands an uppercut.
da Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kane up against the cage.
Kane taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kane slips under a jab from da Silva.
da Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
da Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane lands a head shot.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch but da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
da Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
da Silva moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kane - that will leave a mark!
Kane cracks da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left and a right from Kane both land. Nice combination.
da Silva misses the body punch
and Kane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane stuffs the takedown attempt from da Silva. da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
da Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane thumps da Silva with a low kick.
Kane connects with a crisp jab.
Kane connects with the punch.
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and da Silva settles back down.
Kane's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kane duly obliges.
da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by da Silva.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane feints and then cracks da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow da Silva down.
da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
da Silva misses with a body kick.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kane lands a high kick!
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kane jabs at da Silva's body.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kane works the jab nicely.
Kane jabs da Silva right on the nose. da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent da Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
da Silva walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat.
Kane cracks da Silva with an open hand slap.
Kane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of da Silva's head.
da Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Silva. da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
Kane tries to clinch but da Silva moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as da Silva tries to avoid it.
Jab by Kane.
da Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane digs a good hook to da Silva's body.
Kane punishes da Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Kane cracks da Silva with an open hand slap.
Kane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
da Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kane tests da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kane cracks the inside of da Silva's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane scores with a crisp jab that stopped da Silva in his tracks.
Kane jabs at da Silva's body.
Kane scores with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Kane.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane lands a high kick!
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
da Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kane to counter with a crisp jab.
da Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
da Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane cracks da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body kick there by Kane.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
da Silva looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Kane scores with a decent looking hook.
Kane is looking to clinch but da Silva is avoiding it.
Kane scores with a body shot.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
da Silva tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kane with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane cracks da Silva with an open hand slap.
da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane cracks da Silva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kane digs a good body shot into da Silva's ribs.
Kane cracks a nice hook into da Silva's ribs.
Kane tests da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
da Silva misses with a leg kick
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down da Silva.
Nice body punch from Kane - that landed with a thud.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through da Silva's defenses.
It looks like Marx da Silva has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
da Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
da Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kane avoids it.
da Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kane.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Kane avoiding damage as da Silva throws knees to the body.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
da Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped da Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Kane avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
da Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Kane had his way with Marx da Silva in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane lands a head shot.
Kane lands a glancing blow to the side of da Silva's head.
da Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
da Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
da Silva tries to move into range but Kane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
da Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane dips to his left and cracks da Silva with an uppercut!
Kane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
da Silva throws a leg kick
and Kane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Kane lands a nice looking kick to the body. da Silva takes a step back to recover.
da Silva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Kane lands with a nice body punch.
da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kane.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good shot there by Kane.
Kane throws a series of strikes that have da Silva backpedaling.
Kane cracks da Silva with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kane lands with an uppercut that bounces da Silva off the cage and back into rage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ron Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kane, as that shot connected.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Kane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping da Silva at a distance.
da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with da Silva's head.
da Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a nice head kick!
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps da Silva's head backwards.
Kane feints and then cracks da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow da Silva down.
da Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Kane. Beautiful body shot.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before da Silva has time to react.
da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Marx da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Kane does it's job there.
Kane cracks da Silva with an open hand slap.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kane connects with a good right hand that stumbles da Silva. da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a head shot.
da Silva lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane lands a nice hook to da Silva's body. da Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Kane lands.
Kane throws out a powerful jab.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to da Silva's calf.
da Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane lands a two punch combo.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with da Silva's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:41
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:41
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Kane!
Ron Kane retains his heavyweight title!
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