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HFC KO 3 - Carvaleho x Aki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 6131 p4p, 585 weight class) and Issa Kassib (ranked 4273 p4p, 496 weight class). Ozbourne comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. Issa Kassib has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Issa Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozbourne looks to throw the jab but Kassib is out of range.
Ozbourne throws a good cross that connects.
Kassib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kassib is rocked!
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne throws a shot from downtown. Kassib moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne cracks Kassib with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kassib looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ozbourne finish him?
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
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!
Kassib drops his hands momentarily. Ozbourne doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kassib staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kassib doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Graves (ranked 4224 p4p, 472 weight class) and Lauri Jukola (ranked 3216 p4p, 374 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Graves !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Jukola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves 's guard.
Jukola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Graves is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Jukola is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves has his feet on Jukola's thighs here. He's pushed Jukola off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jukola screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Graves !
During a confident post fight interview, Christopher Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Petrov (ranked 6338 p4p, 480 weight class) and Pierre Bonin (ranked 2735 p4p, 280 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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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Bonin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonin drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Bonin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Bonin counters by clinching up.
Bonin breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonin as he avoids it easily.
And Bonin tries to counter it with a takedown but Petrov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonin but Bonin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bonin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bonin pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Petrov working away.
Bonin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Petrov working the ground and pound but Bonin is defending the strikes.
Petrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bonin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Petrov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonin is avoiding damage well.
Petrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petrov working the ground and pound.
Bonin is looking to reverse the position.
Petrov 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.
Petrov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petrov swings around for an armbar but Bonin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Petrov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bonin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has his foot on Bonin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bonin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bonin looks winded!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bonin working away.
Petrov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Petrov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bonin trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Bonin decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonin tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Bonin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Petrov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonin to the ground. Petrov is now in Bonin's guard.
Bonin is pulling down on Petrov's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov, at least for the moment.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov distracts Bonin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov has gone for a leg lock! Bonin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrov's guard.
Bonin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov working for submissions but it's allowed Bonin to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonin lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Bonin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bonin's head to control him but Bonin postures up.
Bonin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonin lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Bonin wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pierre Bonin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonin is breathing heavily.
Petrov trying to control here.
Petrov taking some punishment here, with Bonin in his half guard.
Petrov scores with a few weak punches.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control but Bonin is keeping busy.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Bonin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonin trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
Bonin is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonin wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonin is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Bonin gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonin tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonin to the ground. Bonin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bonin tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bonin to the ground. Bonin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonin closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
Petrov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonin after a bit of a struggle.
Bonin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonin manages to break the clinch.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Bonin gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Bonin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Bonin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bonin lands a right hook to the body.
Bonin rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrov is trying to drag Bonin to the mat but Bonin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Petrov up against the cage.
Bonin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonin some visible discomfort.
Bonin is trying to get back to half guard.
Petrov throwing strikes but Bonin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bonin taking a breather here.
Bonin working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Petrov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Petrov chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Bonin crashes against the mat.
Petrov is trying to control Bonin's posture but Bonin avoids it.
Petrov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonin is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bonin working the head with strikes.
Petrov gets back to half guard.
Bonin is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonin is working away from the top position though.
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.
Petrov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bonin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov trying to hold on to Bonin's head to control him but Bonin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonin blocks the strikes from Petrov.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Bonin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bonin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Bonin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bonin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Bonin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralo Gracie (ranked 2274 p4p, 285 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 3264 p4p, 381 weight class). Tanaka Matsuda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ralo Gracie's 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Matsuda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsuda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Matsuda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsuda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsuda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Matsuda wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Matsuda to sweep him here.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsuda is on top in guard.
Matsuda trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!
Matsuda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuda is retaining full guard.
Matsuda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsuda wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looking to control but Matsuda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matsuda is looking to escape.
Matsuda is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but instead Matsuda manages to regain half guard.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuda controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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 Ralo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsuda gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is pressing down on Matsuda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matsuda is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.
Let's hope that Matsuda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuda as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matsuda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda forces his way into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsuda trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
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.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matsuda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuda. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie tries to move into range but Matsuda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Matsuda circles away.
Matsuda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Matsuda is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie pulls Matsuda in to control the position.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matsuda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda managing to control the position.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsuda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to control the position.
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.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matsuda has passed into side control.
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Matsuda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Matsuda's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Matsuda is working from the bottom.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Matsuda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie is fighting to break Matsuda's control of his arms but Matsuda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Matsuda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matsuda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matsuda 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
Tanaka Matsuda managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Dylan (ranked 2671 p4p, 339 weight class) and Gvido Linga (ranked 2382 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gvido Linga!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dylan finds it's way through Linga's defenses.
Linga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Linga shoots in for a double leg but Dylan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Dylan misses the target.
Dylan stuffs the takedown attempt from Linga. Linga gets slowly back to his feet.
Linga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dylan.
Gvido Linga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linga darts in looking for a takedown but Dylan gets double underhooks and turns Linga into the cage.
Nathan Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gvido Linga.
No luck for Linga with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Linga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linga defending well as Dylan loads up on a big left hand.
Linga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dylan counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linga is defended easily by Dylan.
Dylan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Linga walks into a jab.
Linga is rocked!
Linga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dylan scores with a counter punch that sends Linga to the canvas! Dylan smells blood - he's punishing Linga with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Linga has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Dylan!
Nathan Dylan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Habib Putins (ranked 1971 p4p, 263 weight class) and Kordell Harris (ranked 3016 p4p, 402 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Habib Putins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kordell Harris!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Putins is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Harris tries to bum rush Putins with a series of wild strikes but Putins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Putins takes the fight into the clinch.
Putins tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Putins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Putins tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Putins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Habib Putins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris jabs at Putins's body.
Harris connects with a superb combination that knocks Putins out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Harris before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Putins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kordell Harris!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kordell Harris thanked The Thrift Shop - for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bean (ranked 2226 p4p, 274 weight class) and Daniel Pawlik (ranked 2895 p4p, 348 weight class). Tommy Bean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Pawlik's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Bean. That snapped Pawlik's head back.
It looks like Daniel Pawlik has been cut.
Bean slips a straight right by Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but Bean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pawlik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bean finds it's way round the side to connect with Pawlik's head.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the body
and Bean counters with a right hand to the body.
Pawlik shoots and misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tommy Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pawlik is rocked!
Daniel Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik looks winded!
Bean moves in close and cracks Pawlik with a massive right hand! Pawlik, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bean!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Bean!
Tommy Bean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Yonic (ranked 1586 p4p, 203 weight class) and Harry Olsen (ranked 1270 p4p, 161 weight class). Harry Olsen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen lands a jab to the nose.
Yonic throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Olsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Olsen moves into the clinch.
Olsen trying to control the position but instead, Yonic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olsen into the cage.
A short left from Olsen.
Yonic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olsen stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for Olsen.
Yonic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Yonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen closes the distance and pushes Yonic back into the cage.
Olsen breaks from the clinch.
Daniel Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olsen avoids the head kick by Yonic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olsen avoids it really well and circles away.
Yonic misses the jab.
Olsen pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Yonic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olsen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yonic can't get the takedown.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Olsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Olsen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yonic tries to pull guard but Olsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olsen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Olsen presses Yonic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Olsen manages to break the clinch.
Olsen has closed the distance and engaged Yonic in a clinch.
Olsen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Olsen on the inside.
Olsen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yonic's defenses.
It looks like Daniel Yonic has been cut.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Olsen.
Yonic is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olsen.
Oh Yonic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Olsen fails to land.
Olsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yonic.
Olsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Olsen taking a breather.
Olsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yonic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Olsen can turn it around.
Olsen misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Olsen.
Olsen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yonic - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Olsen, and another! Yonic is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Harry Olsen!
A less than humble Harry Olsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Silva (ranked 643 p4p, 93 weight class) and Rakeem Marley (ranked 1164 p4p, 167 weight class). Marley has chosen Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rakeem Marley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Silva lands a body shot.
Marley throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Rakeem Marley has been cut.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Rakeem Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva cracks Marley with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marley tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Silva pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marley is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Silva!
Felix Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carvaleho (ranked 352 p4p, 44 weight class) and Purple Aki (ranked 754 p4p, 96 weight class). Aki has chosen Dagestan (Remix) as his entrance music. 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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159 lbs
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28
170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carvaleho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aki.
A shot to the liver by Carvaleho. Beautiful body shot.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aki.
Carvaleho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvaleho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Carvaleho misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aki. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvaleho shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvaleho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carvaleho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki throws a lazy uppercut
so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvaleho pushes down on Aki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aki is controlling Carvaleho's trapped leg to prevent Carvaleho from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho trying to control from Aki's half guard. Aki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carvaleho trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carvaleho wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
Carvaleho trying to control but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki managing to control the position.
Aki keeping full guard, as Carvaleho tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aki pulls Carvaleho in close to his closed guard and prevents Carvaleho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carvaleho tries to free his leg and advance position but Aki is retaining full guard.
Aki is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carvaleho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aki was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aki. Carvaleho does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carvaleho's waist but Carvaleho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aki off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Carvaleho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Carvaleho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Aki.
Aki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Aki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aki misses with a looping left.
Carvaleho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aki.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Carvaleho looks to throw the jab but Aki is out of range.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt
so Carvaleho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carvaleho off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carvaleho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aki's half guard.
Aki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Carvaleho is trying to work for a kimura but Aki is defending well.
Carvaleho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carvaleho wants to control but Aki is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carvaleho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Aki does no damage.
Aki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carvaleho.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carvaleho or perhaps it was just good defense by Aki, which made it look bad.
Aki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Carvaleho counters with a single leg into guard. Aki didn't expect that.
Carvaleho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jose Carvaleho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carvaleho working away.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carvaleho is trying to get an arm triangle but Aki is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aki controls the position for a moment.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carvaleho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Aki tries to get to full guard but Carvaleho has control of the leg.
Carvaleho trying to control the action but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki wants to get back to full guard.
Carvaleho trying to control from half guard but Aki is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aki defends it well.
Carvaleho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carvaleho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Carvaleho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aki is keen to just control but Carvaleho is a slippery customer.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carvaleho looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aki pushes past his half guard into mount!
Carvaleho working to try and regain half guard.
Aki breaks from Carvaleho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carvaleho tries to lock up and control but Aki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvaleho is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Carvaleho is looking to get to half guard.
Aki cracks Carvaleho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki content just to control the position here.
Carvaleho wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Carvaleho misses.
Carvaleho misses with a looping left.
Aki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carvaleho rather than just go for the knockout.
Aki lands a nice looking body shot.
Aki shoots in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carvaleho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aki sprawls and moves away.
Aki misses the shot to the body.
Aki lands with a good body shot.
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carvaleho is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Carvaleho is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki winds up and cracks Carvaleho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvaleho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carvaleho trying to hold on to Aki's head to control him but Aki postures up.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Aki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carvaleho trying to control from the bottom.
Carvaleho tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
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.
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvaleho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Aki there.
Carvaleho taking some punishment here, with Aki in his half guard.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Aki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carvaleho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki is working Carvaleho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki with a nice head shot there.
Carvaleho is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki wants to control from the top but Carvaleho keeps moving.
Aki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carvaleho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carvaleho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Carvaleho's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Carvaleho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aki cracks Carvaleho with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aki lands a couple of digs.
Aki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki works over Carvaleho with some ground and pound from guard.
Carvaleho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aki is one step ahead there.
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aki works over Carvaleho with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carvaleho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carvaleho's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carvaleho but Carvaleho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carvaleho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carvaleho connects with a looping right hand.
Aki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvaleho avoids the body shot from Aki.
Aki throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Aki lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvaleho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvaleho under the eye.
Aki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki goes for a double leg but Carvaleho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvaleho continues to drive forward.
Jose Carvaleho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki shoots for a takedown but Carvaleho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carvaleho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aki has a takedown stuffed.
Aki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jab, jab by Aki - just one landing.
Carvaleho tries to clinch there but Aki circles away.
A big right from Aki misses.
Carvaleho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carvaleho tries to counter with a takedown but Aki is quick to defend against it.
Aki shoots in but Carvaleho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalehos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki darts in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho gets double underhooks and turns Aki into the cage.
Carvaleho tries to counter with a takedown but Aki is quick to defend against it.
Aki shoots in but Carvaleho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carvaleho defending well as Aki loads up on a big left hand.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Aki is just out of range.
Carvaleho darts in looking for a takedown but Aki gets double underhooks and turns Carvaleho into the cage.
Aki throws a counter combo.
Aki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvaleho.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvaleho. Aki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Carvaleho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvaleho was well out of range. Poor timing from Aki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki misses with a two punch combination.
Carvaleho takes a swing at Aki's ribcage but misses.
Aki darts in looking for a takedown but Carvaleho gets double underhooks and turns Aki into the cage.
Carvaleho attempts a counter takedown but Aki avoids it well and moves away.
Aki just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvaleho tests Aki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aki throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carvaleho enables Aki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carvaleho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carvaleho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carvaleho keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Carvaleho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aki defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki scoring with some ground and pound.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carvaleho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aki stacks Carvaleho 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 Aki!
Carvaleho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carvaleho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Carvaleho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carvaleho is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aki is defended easily by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aki misses with a few strikes there.
Aki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Aki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho dives in for a single leg takedown but Aki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aki prevents Carvaleho from improving his position.
Carvaleho works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carvaleho wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Aki is now in half guard.
Aki drops an elbow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
Carvaleho is controlling Aki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Carvaleho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvaleho is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carvaleho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carvaleho is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aki working the head and body with strikes.
Aki slips a nice elbow through Carvaleho's hands, connecting with Carvaleho's forehead.
Aki working Carvaleho over with strikes.
Carvaleho trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Aki lands a big elbow.
Oh Carvaleho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvaleho seems to have got his legs back now.
Aki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carvaleho looks a forlorn figure.
Carvaleho is looking to improve his position but Aki isn't that keen on the idea.
Aki lands a couple of good shots and Carvaleho has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Carvaleho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aki lands a series of strikes from the back and Carvaleho goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Purple Aki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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