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Combate FN1: Dead vs. Mathews PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project AB (ranked 7110 p4p, 25299 weight class) and Yao Trajano (ranked 245 p4p, 247 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project AB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yao Trajano!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AB misses with a shot to the body
and Trajano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
AB is pulling down on Trajano's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AB continues to stall.
AB has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Trajano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trajano wants to control from the top but AB keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now AB is on top in guard.
Trajano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trajano wants to stand but AB is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AB with a nice head shot there.
AB throws a big right hand that misses.
Trajano 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.
AB distracts Trajano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trajano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AB. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
AB scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AB's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
AB definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
AB trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AB throws a big right hand that misses.
AB makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Trajano wants to sweep here but AB controlling him for the 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.
AB landing some decent shots from guard.
AB connects with a couple of short punches.
AB won't allow Trajano to sweep him here.
Trajano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
AB trying to control the position from guard on top but Trajano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AB distracts Trajano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
AB is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trajano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AB.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trajano's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB chips away with some ground and pound.
AB working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trajano keeping moving, preventing AB from controlling successfully.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
AB slips nicely into half guard.
Trajano is looking to improve his position.
AB trying to pass the guard but Trajano defending well.
AB looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trajano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trajano blocking the ground and pound attempt from AB.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
AB prevents Trajano from improving his position.
AB wants to take a breather but Trajano is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trajano is looking for a sweep. AB is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AB winds up and cracks Trajano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project AB dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trajano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been informed that Trajano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trajano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
AB moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
AB bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trajano's guard.
AB 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.
AB lands a couple of digs.
AB wants to control from the top but Trajano keeps moving.
AB forces his way into half guard.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trajano can do anything to dispel that myth.
AB is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trajano punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano is looking to escape.
AB looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trajano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
AB wants to take a breather but Trajano is having none of it.
AB working over Trajano with some ground and pound. Trajano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
AB thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
AB lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
AB throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AB is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
AB scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trajano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
AB looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from AB.
AB perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
AB drops an elbow to the side of Trajano's head.
AB is thwarting Trajano's attempts to control the position.
AB wants to control but Trajano is keeping him busy.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AB prevents Trajano from improving his position.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB wants to control but Trajano is keeping him busy.
Trajano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trajano has hold of AB's hands but AB slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
AB winds up and cracks Trajano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
AB thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajano's head.
AB lands with a punch from half guard.
AB lands strikes from half guard.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Project AB overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AB thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trajano's head.
AB seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
AB working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from AB there.
AB missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
AB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
AB is nestled in close to Trajano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
AB missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
AB not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
AB lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
AB not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
AB throwing shots but Trajano is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project AB dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
AB tries to keep at a distance but Trajano has taken the fight into the clinch.
AB breaks the clinch.
Trajano darts in and clinches AB up against the cage.
Trajano misses with a punch to the body.
Trajano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trajano is pressed up against the cage. AB has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trajano down to the mat. Trajano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trajano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trajano with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trajano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. AB quickly recovers to half guard.
AB blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trajano.
Trajano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trajano is thwarting AB's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trajano stalling away here and it's allowed AB to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Trajano trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
AB keeping full guard, as Trajano tries to pass.
AB has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trajano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trajano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
AB pulls Trajano in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by AB.
Trajano tries to free his leg and advance position but AB is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
AB tries a head kick but it misses.
Trajano tries to clinch up.
AB throws a leg kick
and Trajano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for AB!
You can see the frustration on AB's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trajano is trying to ground and pound but AB uses the momentary lack of control by Trajano to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Trajano there.
AB regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Trajano.
Trajano trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
Trajano throws a strike but AB rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
AB working some strikes from top position.
AB landing some decent shots from guard.
AB working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB advances position into side control!
AB connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trajano some visible discomfort.
Trajano is looking for a sweep.
Yao Trajano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AB advances nicely into full mount.
AB is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trajano can do to turn this around?
Trajano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
AB raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AB with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Trajano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Project AB is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
AB fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Trajano is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Project AB.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for AB, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project AB!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mulligan (ranked 5138 p4p, 4929 weight class) and Dustin Hopkins (ranked 421 p4p, 412 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Mulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Mulligan has knocked Hopkins down with a huge combo! Mulligan steps away and waves a wobbly Hopkins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hopkins is rocked!
 It looks like Dustin Hopkins has been cut.
Mulligan missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins wants to counter with a clinch but Mulligan pushes him away.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Mulligan finish him?
Mulligan misses with a head kick.
Hopkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Mulligan closes the distance but Hopkins moves to the side
so Hopkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mulligan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mulligan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Mulligan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duxbury (ranked 5091 p4p, 4495 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 572 p4p, 522 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Duxbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers thuds his right hand into Duxbury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duxbury.
An attempted straight right counter from Duxbury misses the target.
Duxbury scores with a hook to the body. Myers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duxbury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duxbury misses with a two punch combination.
Duxbury slips a straight right by Myers.
Myers swings widly with a right hand
and Duxbury counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Duxbury ducks down to avoid it.
Myers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Duxbury tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Myers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duxbury misses with a hook
and Myers counters by moving into the clinch.
Myers has Duxbury pressed against the cage.
Duxbury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duxbury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duxbury forces Myers back against the cage and clinches.
Duxbury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Myers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duxbury breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duxbury.
Duxbury drops Myers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Myers looks back up at him and smiles so Duxbury waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Myers avoids the body shot from Duxbury.
Duxbury throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duxbury.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duxbury.
Myers jabs Duxbury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myers feints a jab promting Duxbury to slip. Myers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Duxbury slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duxbury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
Good standup being displayed there by Duxbury as he connects with a hook.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Duxbury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duxbury misses with an uppercut.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Duxbury is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duxbury jabs Myers right on the nose. Myers blinks but takes it well.
Duxbury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Duxbury is rocked!
Duxbury moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Duxbury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duxbury switches off momentarily and Myers cracks him with a monster right hand! Duxbury topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Myers dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Myers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Markes (ranked 5092 p4p, 4430 weight class) and Augusto Silva (ranked 207 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Markes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva goes for a double leg but Markes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markes continues to drive forward.
Jab by Markes.
Markes cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silva looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markes finish him?
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markes throws a pinpoint strike between Silva's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Silva crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Markes scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Markes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KK Wow (ranked 4971 p4p, 4449 weight class) and Jeff Rogan (ranked 517 p4p, 487 weight class). KK Wow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Rogan'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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, KK Wow!
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, Jeff Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wow manages to avoid it.
Wow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rogan on his heels. He'll look to pass Rogan's guard now, I'm sure.
Wow throws an elbow that misses. Rogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wow's guard. Nice move by Rogan!
Wow keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
Wow striking from the bottom here.
Wow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wow tries to get out of the position.
Wow tries to strike from the bottom.
Wow pulls Rogan in close to his closed guard and prevents Rogan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wow throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Wow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rogan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wow lands a couple of elbows.
Wow forces his way into half guard.
Rogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wow pulls his head out easily.
Rogan tries to roll over but Wow keeps him under control.
Wow is taking a breather. Rogan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rogan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Wow there.
Wow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogan moves into full guard.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow throwing strikes from guard but Rogan blocks nicely.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Wow from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wow connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogan is looking for a triangle but Wow pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wow connects with a couple of short punches.
Wow throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wow scoring with some ground and pound.
Wow 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.
Rogan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wow preventing the sweep.
Rogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wow is in close to Rogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wow is one step ahead there.
Wow working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KK Wow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow misses the jab.
Rogan moves into the clinch.
Wow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rogan's efforts to push away.
Rogan misses with a body punch.
Wow stops a takedown attempt from Rogan.
Rogan tries to break free but Wow pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wow.
Wow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan tries to break the clinch but Wow is controlling the position.
Wow pulls guard successfully.
Wow is pulling down on Rogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Rogan, at least for the moment.
Rogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wow 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wow holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wow looking to control.
Wow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wow wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Wow with a nice head shot there.
Wow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow with a nice head shot there.
Wow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wow throwing strikes from guard but Rogan blocks nicely.
Wow wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Wow connects with a couple of short punches.
Wow cracks Rogan with a solid left hand.
Wow postures up.
Rogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogan is striking off his back. Wow thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Rogan trying to control but Wow postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan taking some punishment here, with Wow in his half guard.
Wow passes to side control.
Wow lands a nice forearm strike.
Wow scoring with punches and elbows.
Rogan is rocked!
Wow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rogan is still in real trouble! Can Wow finish him?
Wow scores with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Wow! That's hurt Rogan! Will he recover? Wow fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KK Wow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratchet ODoyle (ranked 24948 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Jack Spam (ranked 633 p4p, 354 weight class). The key to victory for Ratchet ODoyle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchet ODoyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Spam!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into ODoyle's guard.
ODoyle working for a triangle but Spam defends it easily.
Spam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spam moves into full mount! ODoyle won't be happy about that!
Spam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Spam extends the arm and ODoyle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Spam!
Jack Spam 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 3148 p4p, 5206 weight class) and Phill Jackson (ranked 164 p4p, 209 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phill Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Cartwright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cartwright wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Cartwright prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Cartwright is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Cartwright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cartwright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Jackson trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Jackson connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jackson wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Cartwright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ocean (ranked 2772 p4p, 3968 weight class) and Ivan Sergeev (ranked 293 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Ocean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Sergeev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocean tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sergeev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ocean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ocean tries to clinch up.
Sergeev swats away the attempt to clinch by Ocean.
Ocean misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sergeev! But no joy.
Sergeev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ocean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ocean has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Sergeev.
Ocean lands a nice uppercut.
Ocean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ocean misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sergeev.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sergeev throws an elbow but misses.
Sergeev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ocean throws a punch but it's blocked by Sergeev.
Sergeev blocks a body shot from Ocean.
Ocean tries to throw a body punch but Sergeev avoids it by throwing Ocean back against the cage.
Sergeev tries to work over Ocean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ocean is pressed up against the cage. Sergeev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ocean down to the mat. Ocean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ocean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ocean blocks a low kick nicely.
Ocean lands with a right hand.
Sergeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ocean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ocean doesn't manage to clinch there - Sergeev circles away.
Sergeev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sergeev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ocean.
Sergeev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Billy Ocean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ocean wants to clinch up but Sergeev keeps it at a distance.
Ocean doesn't manage to clinch there - Sergeev circles away.
Sergeev tries to keep at a distance but Ocean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sergeev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sergeev tries to circle away but Ocean has him pinned against the cage.
Ocean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ocean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ocean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ocean stuffs the takedown.
Sergeev keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ocean needs to keep his hands up - Sergeev had a free shot at his head there.
Ocean checks a low kick from Sergeev.
Ocean stuns Sergeev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev misses with a hook
and Ocean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sergeev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Ocean. Beautiful body shot.
Sergeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocean moves away.
Ocean wants to clinch up but Sergeev keeps it at a distance.
Ocean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocean stays in close to Sergeev's body and controls the position.
Ocean's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sergeev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeev is looking for a kimura but Ocean is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sergeev to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sergeev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sergeev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ocean defends it well.
Sergeev is keen to just control but Ocean is a slippery customer.
Sergeev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ocean is just riding it out for now. Sergeev eventually gives up the hold.
Sergeev passes to 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 Billy Ocean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ocean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sergeev moves forwards but Ocean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sergeev ducks under a wild hook from Ocean.
Ocean misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Sergeev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ocean lands a jab.
Ocean swings for the body but Sergeev moves out of range.
Sergeev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sergeev misses with a straight right.
Sergeev walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sergeev keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Ocean blocks the low kick.
Sergeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocean moves away.
Ocean has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sergeev's elbow.
Ocean breaks from the clinch.
Ocean looks to clinch
and Sergeev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ocean is defending against the submission attempts here by Sergeev.
Ocean is holding on to half guard well.
Ocean wants to get back to full guard but Sergeev has mounted him!
Ocean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sergeev on the ground.
Sergeev controlling from mount.
Sergeev has isolated one of Ocean's arms. Ocean looking to fight him off but Sergeev twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Sergeev!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Layton (ranked 1232 p4p, 23489 weight class) and Sergov Vladimir (ranked 174 p4p, 691 weight class). Sergov Vladimir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214
5 - 0 - 0 |
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29
208
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Layton!
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, Sergov Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir misses with a lunging right hand
and Layton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Layton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vladimir looks to land a right hand but Layton moved out of range.
Vladimir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Layton counters with a nice body shot.
Layton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vladimir misses with a few strikes there.
Layton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vladimir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vladimir throws a nice looking combination but Layton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layton misses the shot to the body.
Vladimir misses with a hook
and Layton counters with a straight right hand.
Vladimir misses with a lunging right hand
and Vladimir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sergov Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir tries to close the distance and clinch but Layton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vladimir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vladimir tries to clinch up but Layton circles away and keeps his distance.
Layton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Layton cracks Vladimir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladimir throws a combination that misses
and Layton counters with a nice body shot.
Vladimir looks winded!
Vladimir clobbers Layton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Layton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layton lands with an uppercut that bounces Vladimir off the cage and back into range.
Vladimir throws a nice looking combination but Layton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Layton scores with a shot to the body.
Layton lands with a straight right. Vladimir didn't see that one coming.
Layton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vladimir.
Layton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Layton cracks Vladimir with a hook to the temple - Vladimir is on wobbly legs here! Layton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vladimir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Layton wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Layton!
Jack Layton took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Dead (ranked 1206 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Cameron Mathews (ranked 186 p4p, 337 weight class). Evil Dead had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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27
175
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28
175
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Mathews!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathews fails with the takedown.
Mathews clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mathews is looking to break free of the clinch but Dead has double underhooks.
Dead prevents a body shot from Mathews.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Mathews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead digs a right hand into Mathews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mathews's gas tank.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Dead lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dead softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Mathews.
A right handed body shot lands from Mathews.
Mathews is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mathews has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mathews.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dead up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mathews.
Mathews blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mathews doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathews checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathews misses with a straight left.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Mathews.
Dead looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cameron Mathews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathews gets a clinch.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dead lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dead cracks Mathews with a nice body shot.
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mathews.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mathews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead lands with a nice body punch.
Dead comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mathews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dead connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathews looks to land a combination but Dead avoids it well.
Dead swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathews.
Mathews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dead is looking to wear down Mathews with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mathews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dead. Dead obviously looking to wear him down.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Dead circles away.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Dead keeps it at a distance.
Mathews wants to clinch but Dead slips to the side
enabling Dead to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Dead dodges an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Mathews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews misses with a punch to the body.
Dead gets through Mathews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Mathews's head.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Dead's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Mathews pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Mathews working aggressively here.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mathews just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
Mathews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Mathews prevents a body shot from Dead.
Mathews is trying to push Dead away but Dead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Mathews lands a damaging elbow.
Mathews throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mathews lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Mathews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Dead pushes Mathews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Mathews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mathews is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mathews can do to turn this around?
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mathews.
Dead avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mathews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Mathews throws a lazy uppercut
and Dead counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead lands a jab to the head.
Mathews is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Mathews takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews blocks the elbow strike.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Dead shrugs off.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Mathews tries a body shot but Dead blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Dead working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Dead.
Mathews misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Dead tenderised Mathews's leg. Mathews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mathews fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Dead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead throws a front kick aimed at Mathews's knee but Mathews avoids it well.
Mathews has closed the distance and engaged Dead in a clinch.
Mathews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Mathews.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Mathews controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Mathews misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathews misses with some punches.
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews checks a leg kick.
Dead keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead pinned against the cage. Dead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mathews.
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews tries to clinch but Dead moves away
and Dead makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mathews is trying to stall.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews wants to clinch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews moves into the clinch successfully.
Mathews working hard to break the clinch.
Dead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mathews backwards.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Mathews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead blocks an elbow strike from Mathews.
Mathews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead leaning against his opponent.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cameron Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Mathews struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Dead circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Mathews throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cameron Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Mathews.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evil Dead.
Well Dead 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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