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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godhe Sugly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugly has chosen Hedwig's Theme as his entrance music. Grayson Gracie had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Godhe Sugly enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grayson Gracie!
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, Godhe Sugly!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Sugly.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sugly can pounce on him.
Sugly throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Sugly moves into the clinch.
Sugly lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
It looks like Grayson Gracie has been cut.
Sugly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Sugly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sugly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sugly decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Sugly counters with a flying knee that drops Gracie! Sugly dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godhe Sugly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Suzano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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268 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Suzano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico tries to clinch but Suzano is having none of it.
Suzano blocks a head kick by Rico.
Suzano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rico.
Rico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suzano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rico somewhat.
Suzano throws a lazy right hand but Rico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Suzano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Rico shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suzano as he jumps to the side.
Rico fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Suzano tries to get to full guard but Rico has control of the leg.
Rico is looking to advance position but Suzano won't allow it.
Suzano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suzano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico preventing the sweep.
Suzano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Rico frees his head nicely. Oh but Suzano has switched to an armbar! Rico is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alex Suzano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shoiji Kimitaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimitaka comes to the cage accompanied by i gotta feling. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoiji Kimitaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macintosh is stalling in the full guard.
Kimitaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimitaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Macintosh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macintosh is pressing down on Kimitaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimitaka is holding on for now.
Macintosh wants to take a breather but Kimitaka is having none of it.
Kimitaka trying to control here.
Kimitaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Macintosh.
Macintosh stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to pass to full mount but Kimitaka defends it.
Macintosh moves into full mount! Kimitaka won't be happy about that!
Macintosh has control of Kimitaka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kimitaka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Macintosh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macintosh looking to secure an arm triangle but Kimitaka defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macintosh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimitaka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimitaka and Macintosh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Macintosh is looking to take a break and control but Kimitaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macintosh is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kimitaka looks calm but he's in trouble here. Macintosh gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kimitaka is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Macintosh lets go of the hold and Kimitaka can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bud Macintosh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kjell Dillonsan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Superjoint Ritual - Dress Like a Target. Dillonsan has chosen Mortal combat as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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287 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillonsan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien staying out of range there.
Dillonsan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Dillonsan with that takedown attempt.
Dillonsan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Brien shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillonsan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dillonsan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillonsan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dillonsan wants to free his trapped foot but O Brien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dillonsan is looking to take a break and control but O Brien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Brien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dillonsan uses his free foot to push down on O Brien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for O Brien.
A nice elbow there by Dillonsan.
Dillonsan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish O Brien?
Dillonsan looking to finish O Brien with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Brien!
Dillonsan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dillonsan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Brien's face.
Dillonsan lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can O Brien hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillonsan looking to finish O Brien with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Brien!
Dillonsan controlling from the full mount.
O Brien wants to control but Dillonsan is having none of it.
Dillonsan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish O Brien?
Dillonsan controlling the pace for now.
O Brien is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan trying to control but O Brien is having none of it.
Dillonsan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Brien's face.
O Brien regains half guard.
Dillonsan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dillonsan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dillonsan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillonsan working over O Brien with some ground and pound. O Brien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillonsan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillonsan connects with a nice short shot to O Brien's temple.
O Brien tries to get to full guard but Dillonsan has control of the leg.
O Brien is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Brien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillonsan is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Brien is not content to let Dillonsan control the position.
Dillonsan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillonsan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Dillonsan with that takedown attempt.
Dillonsan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Brien's half guard.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
O Brien has hold of Dillonsan's hands but Dillonsan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
O Brien taking some punishment here, with Dillonsan in his half guard.
Dillonsan content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Brien moves into full guard.
Dillonsan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of O Brien's head.
Dillonsan trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Brien looking to control.
Dillonsan trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Dillonsan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillonsan passes O Brien's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dillonsan trying to mount his opponent but O Brien defends it.
Dillonsan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dillonsan stalling away here and it's allowed O Brien to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Brien wants to sweep here but Dillonsan controlling him for the moment.
O Brien keeping full guard, as Dillonsan tries to pass.
O Brien looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dillonsan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dillonsan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan is thwarting O Brien's attempts to control the position.
Dillonsan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Brien is looking to improve his position.
Dillonsan thows a huge punch but O Brien dodges it nicely.
Dillonsan lands with a punch from half guard.
O Brien is trying to control but can't.
Dillonsan is looking to take a break and control but O Brien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien is looking to control Dillonsan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Brien avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Brien gets back to full guard.
Dillonsan trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Dillonsan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillonsan trying to control but O Brien is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dillonsan throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillonsan loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Alex O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien misses with a takedown
and Dillonsan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Brien!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillonsan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dillonsan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dillonsan wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
O Brien is looking for a sweep. Dillonsan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Brien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O Brien.
Dillonsan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
O Brien is looking for a triangle but Dillonsan pushes his legs off easily.
O Brien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillonsan lands a couple of digs.
Dillonsan advances position into side control!
Dillonsan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dillonsan taking a breather here.
O Brien is not content to let Dillonsan control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dillonsan lands a nice forearm strike.
Kjell Dillonsan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
O Brien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dillonsan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dillonsan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dillonsan tries to pass to full mount but O Brien defends it.
Dillonsan lands strikes from half guard.
O Brien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillonsan scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan not doing much here.
O Brien is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillonsan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Brien has his takedown stuffed
and Dillonsan counters with a takedown into side control.
Dillonsan working away.
Dillonsan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillonsan trying to control the position but O Brien is working away.
O Brien is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dillonsan off and has taken his back!
Dillonsan is having to fend off submission attempts from O Brien, who is looking to sink in the choke. O Brien doesn't have the hooks in though and Dillonsan manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Dillonsan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dillonsan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alex O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillonsan's guard.
O Brien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
O Brien drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillonsan dives on top into guard.
Kjell Dillonsan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dillonsan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Brien is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kjell Dillonsan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillonsan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kjell Dillonsan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Faces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Faces!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faces blocks a head kick by Henrique.
Faces throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Henrique tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Luiz Henrique has been cut.
Faces is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faces gets to his feet. Henrique looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henrique takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henrique looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faces pushes Henrique up against the cage in a clinch.
Faces is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faces - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faces comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faces lands an elbow inside that Henrique shrugs off.
Faces lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Faces stalls.
Faces cracks Henrique with a nice body shot.
Faces connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Faces.
Faces landing knees to the head.
Faces lands a nice knee to the body.
Faces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces taking a breather.
Faces seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Henrique wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Faces stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Faces takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Faces crunches a lovely knee into Henrique's ribcage.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Faces lands a good knee to the midsection. Henrique won't want to take too many of those.
Faces is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faces lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faces.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Faces lands a nice knee to the body.
Faces working Henrique over with knees to the body.
Faces lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Faces.
Faces with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Faces to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faces.
Faces is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Henrique's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Faces obliges.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faces lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faces is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faces holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faces connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henrique's face.
Faces slows down the pace here.
Faces is leaning against Henrique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henrique takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faces - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Henrique takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faces manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Faces gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hand to the body from Faces.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faces lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faces is stalling here.
Faces comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faces stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Faces is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Faces.
Faces comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faces is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Faces.
Faces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faces working Henrique over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for Faces to work.
Nice body punch from Faces - that landed with a thud.
Faces comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faces works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Faces dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Henrique's cut.
That's time! Faces's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Faces's corner calls for a 1-2. Faces obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Faces moves into the clinch successfully.
Faces lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faces effectively controlling the action here.
Faces lands a knee to the head.
Rex Faces has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faces stalling in the clinch.
Faces scores a nice knee to the body.
Faces pressing his opponent against the cage.
Henrique takes an elbow to the temple.
Faces lands a nice knee to the body.
Henrique is trying to break free.
Henrique takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Faces.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faces controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Faces crunches a lovely knee into Henrique's ribcage.
Faces throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriques head.
Henrique wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faces.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Henrique takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Faces.
Henrique takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Faces lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faces digs a right hand underneath Henrique's ribcage. Henrique let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Faces stalling against the cage.
Faces gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faces pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faces lands a damaging elbow.
Faces lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faces creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Henrique's defenses.
Faces working Henrique over with knees to the body.
Faces lands a knee to the head.
Faces lands a body punch.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Faces stalling.
Faces lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henrique tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faces smiles and moves away.
Faces pushes Henrique away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces lands a head kick. Henrique smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faces connects with a right hand. Henrique shakes it off.
Faces plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faces closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faces.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Faces is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henrique can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Faces.
Faces taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faces lands an elbow inside that Henrique shrugs off.
Faces lands a damaging elbow.
Faces scores a nice knee to the body.
Faces lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faces lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Henrique misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faces just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rex Faces has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Henrique.
Faces connects with a knee to the head.
Faces throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriques head.
Henrique tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faces just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faces displaying some good clinch control by pressing Henrique up against the cage.
Henrique takes a knee to the side of the body.
Faces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faces holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faces is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faces landing knees to the head.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Faces lands an elbow just above Henrique 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Faces dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Henrique'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. This is the final round!
Jab by Faces.
Henrique shoots in but Faces avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henrique takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faces keeps Henrique at a distance using the push kick.
Rex Faces is winning the standup battle so far.
Faces throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faces darts in and clinches Henrique up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faces.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
Henrique letting Faces take a breather here.
Good body shot from Faces.
Faces putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henrique in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faces utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Henrique takes an elbow to the temple.
Faces effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faces connects with a nasty looking knee right to Henrique's face.
Faces throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Henriques head.
Henrique struggles to land a body shot inside as Faces controls his hands.
Faces lands a knee to the body.
Faces lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Faces.
Faces stops a takedown attempt from Henrique.
Henrique takes an elbow to the forehead.
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faces lands an elbow that stopped Henrique in his tracks for a moment.
Faces lands an elbow inside that Henrique shrugs off.
Come on Faces - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faces connects with a knee to the head.
Faces scores with a knee to the head.
Henrique fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rex Faces has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Henrique.
Henrique tries to pull guard but Faces holds him up against the cage and eventually Henrique drops back down to his feet.
Faces presses Henrique against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Faces scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faces lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Faces.
Faces working Henrique over with knees to the body.
Faces lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Faces lands a good knee to the midsection. Henrique won't want to take too many of those.
Faces pushes Henrique back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Henrique being controlled against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faces lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Faces obliges.
Faces holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faces lands an elbow that stopped Henrique in his tracks for a moment.
Faces utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faces scores a nice knee to the body.
Faces using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Faces gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henrique.
Faces lands an elbow just above Henrique 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Faces.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Faces for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Henrique tries to score a body lock takedown but Faces shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faces.
Knees to the body from Faces.
Faces putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henrique in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Faces is leaning against Henrique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henrique is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Faces gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Faces.
Faces with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rex Faces is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Faces.
Faces holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Faces lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henrique backwards.
Faces lands a right hand.
Faces lands an elbow just above Henrique 's eye.
Faces is pushing Henrique up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Luiz Henrique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faces unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henrique lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Faces showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faces 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Faces!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Stephen Lynch - Special Ed. Alves has chosen Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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22
152 lbs
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25
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
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, Felipe Alves!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Alves moves away and avoids it.
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Alves lands a right hook to the body.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Nelson throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Alves.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alves but Alves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Alves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alves lands with a shot to the body.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Alves scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Ed Nelson has been cut.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Alves.
Alves misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alves.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nelson takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Felipe Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alves throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson misses with a hook. Alves ducked under it nicely.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Alves is out of range.
Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nelson stacks Alves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nelson!
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
Alves tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
Alves wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nelson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alves, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ed Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ed Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves digs a good hook to Nelson's body.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Alves swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alves throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Felipe Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nelson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nelson trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alves is now in Nelson's guard. A big mistake from Nelson there, giving up the dominant position!
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alves manages to get himself to full guard.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson 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 Alves.
Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alves!
Alves prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Alves tries to improve his position but instead Nelson has taken his back!
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.
Nelson is looking to control Alves but Alves is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nelson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alves!
The referee is taking a good look at Alves as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nelson!
Nelson working for the choke.
Alves is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nelson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nelson trying to control momentarily.
Alves is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson slips under a jab from Alves.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Alves shows good takedown defense.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Alves with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab. Alves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Alves lands with an uppercut that bounces Nelson off the cage and back into rage.
Alves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson throws a hook but Alves avoids it easily.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves gets full guard.
Alves has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Nelson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Alves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves stops Nelson from passing to mount.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Alves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nelson's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Ed Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ed Nelson.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aleksander Putin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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24
276 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
230 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksander Putin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle throws a right and a left that Putin avoids nicely.
Pelle darts in and clinches Putin up against the cage.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.
Putin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pelle defends it nicely.
Pelle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aleksander Putin has been cut.
Putin tries to keep at a distance but Pelle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pelle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelle has had enough of the clinch but Putin keeps him there for the moment.
Putin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Pelle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin slips under a jab.
Pelle lands a left and a right that send Putin crashing to the mat, dazed. Pelle thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Putin is rocked!
Pelle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pelle finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pelle rushes Putin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pelle stalling in the clinch.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin has Pelle pressed against the cage, preventing Pelle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pelle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelle lands a big uppercut and Putin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Putin looks OK. Pelle waves Putin back to his feet!
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin loses concentration momentarily and Pelle pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Putin crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pelle finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rinta Pelle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
177 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Kenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Vasconcelos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos misses with a leg kick.
Kenzie ducks under a wild hook from Vasconcelos.
Kenzie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vasconcelos fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenzie slips under a jab.
Kenzie lands with a cross.
Vasconcelos throws a big shot that misses.
Kenzie scores with a body shot.
Kenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenzie lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasconcelos off the cage and back into rage.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenzie moves out of range as Vasconcelos strikes.
Kenzie throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenzie!
Vasconcelos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenzie staying out of range there.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch
and Kenzie counters with a huge left! Vasconcelos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kenzie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vasconcelos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kenzie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Kenzie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ni Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musky Chunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Survival Of The Fittest. Chunder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slam. This should be a great matchup!
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26
200 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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25
198 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ni Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Musky Chunder!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hao blocks a jab.
Chunder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chunder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hao was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chunder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hao dives on top into guard.
Chunder is trying to control the position but Hao postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chunder looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunder, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder has a closed guard, preventing Hao from standing up.
Chunder wants to control the position but Hao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chunder gets full guard.
Hao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chunder trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chunder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chunder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Musky Chunder.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao slaps away a takedown attempt from Chunder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ni Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musky Chunder.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
Hao checks a leg kick.
Chunder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chunder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hao, who protects the arm well.
Chunder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hao rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chunder's guard! Nice work there by Hao!
Chunder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musky Chunder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chunder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hao counters with a nice body shot.
Hao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chunder fails with the takedown.
Chunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chunder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder is looking to clinch.
Hao keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Hao misses.
Ni Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
Chunder tries for a takedown but Hao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
Chunder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Chunder slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Chunder.
Hao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hao slaps away a takedown attempt from Chunder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ni Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musky Chunder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Chunder shoots in.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Chunder misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Hao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao throws a big shot that misses.
Hao's corner calls for a 1-2. Hao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Musky Chunder has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hao checks it well.
Chunder misses with a low kick.
Hao loads up on a big right hand but Chunder slips the punch.
Chunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hao stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunder. Chunder gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ni Hao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Musky Chunder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Hao circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Hao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chunder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hao was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chunder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chunder tries for a kimura but Hao is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunder trying to control the position but Hao is working away.
Hao regains half guard.
Hao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chunder.
Chunder preventing the sweep.
Chunder controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard.
Chunder throws a big right hand that misses.
Hao working a defensive guard here.
Chunder throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunder wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Hao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunder.
Chunder wants to clinch up but Hao keeps it at a distance.
Chunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Chunder lands with a good body shot.
Hao stuffs the takedown.
Chunder staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chunder shoots for a double leg takedown but Hao sprawls well. He's pushed Chunder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ni Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musky Chunder.
Hao misses with a two punch combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Musky Chunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chunder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musky Chunder!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Justice!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Bourque finds it's way through Justice's defenses.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Justice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bourque throws out the jab.
Justice throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bourque was covering up waiting for the punch and Justice finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Justice trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Justice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justice.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Justice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justice throws a right hand that Bourque ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourque also avoids with ease.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourque digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bourque counters with a stiff right hand.
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice throws the left hand but Bourque avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Justice misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Justice. Beautiful body shot.
Bourque throws a body punch but Justice moves out of range.
Justice stuns Bourque with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justice swings for the body but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well.
Bourque looks to land a left hand but Justice moved out of range nicely.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourque's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bourque duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Justice moves out of range.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourque thinking.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bourque cracks Justice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duke Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justice swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bourque slips a jab from Justice.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Justice blocks a jab.
Bourque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Justice throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Paul Bourque is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Justice misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Bourque misses with an uppercut. Justice saw that one coming.
Bourque connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Justice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bourque rather than just go for the knockout.
Bourque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice connects with a body shot.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Justice misses
and Bourque counters with a left to the body.
Bourque throws a right hand that Justice ducks under and follows up with a left that Justice also avoids with ease.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a left to the body.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Bourque throws a combination that misses
and Justice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Justice.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justice throwing strikes from guard but Bourque blocks nicely.
Justice trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bourque knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Justice on the ground.
Justice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Justice misses with a jab to the body
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
A left lands for Bourque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Bourque works over Justice's head and body with a nice combination.
Justice comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourque staying out of range there.
Justice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice is rocked!
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Justice.
Justice fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bourque sprawls well initially but Justice persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Justice punishes Bourque's body with a nice straight punch.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Justice avoids them all with ease.
Justice misses the body punch
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice misses with a hook to the body
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bourque's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Justice misses the body punch
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Justice shoots in looking for a takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl out of it but Justice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bourque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Bourque. No joy for Justice on that attempt.
Justice misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bourque.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque throws out a loose jab but Justice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bourque works Justice's body with a nice hook.
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bourque misses.
Bourque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bourque lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bourque.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque counters with a nice uppercut.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Justice.
Justice lands a jab to the head.
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourque counters with a crisp one two that drops Justice! Bourque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Justice to his feet! Justice is in big trouble!
Justice is still on wobbly legs! Can Bourque finish him?
Bourque throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice seems to have recovered his senses.
Justice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Justice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Justice.
Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Justice off to one side.
No joy there for Bourque, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Justice misses.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bourque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justice can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the body from Justice misses
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque throws a combination. Justice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourque scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Justice.
Justice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bourque scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque counters with a right hand to the body.
Justice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Justice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bourque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Justice is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheers as Bourque lands an impressive looking overhand right. Justice doesn't seem phased though.
Justice defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Justice misses with a body shot
and Bourque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bourque fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from Justice misses
enabling Bourque to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Bourque.
Bourque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justice slips a jab from Bourque.
Justice throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice misses with a body punch
and Justice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justice.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Bourque.
Bourque misses with a combination
enabling Justice to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Justice defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Bourque - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bourque lands a nice shot to the body.
Bourque defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Bourque misses with a straight right.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Justice throws a right and a left that Bourque avoids nicely.
Justice shoots in for a double leg but Bourque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bourque ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Justice misses the body punch
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justice.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Justice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Bourque blocks a jab.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bourque.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque scores with a three punch combo!
Bourque slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque had his way with Duke Justice in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Justice swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Bourque ducks under a wild hook from Justice.
Bourque throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bourque leaves Justice with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bourque cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Justice throws a sloppy body shot
and Bourque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
Good standup being displayed there by Bourque as he connects with a hook.
Justice is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bourque throws a big shot that misses.
Bourque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses the body punch
and Bourque counters with a crisp one two that drops Justice! Bourque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Justice to his feet! Justice is in big trouble!
Bourque keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice shoots in and drives through. Bourque sprawls well.
Bourque throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Justice stumbling backwards into the cage! Justice bounces back off the cage towards Bourque, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bourque lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bourque celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Bourque!
Paul Bourque retains his lightweight title!
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