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CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 6189 p4p, 2731 weight class) and Jermaine Camacho (ranked 571 p4p, 300 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 30 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royal Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermaine Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Pain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Pain tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pain misses with the head strike.
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Pain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Jermaine Camacho has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pain being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is struggling to control the position.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Pain.
Camacho breaks the clinch.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camacho lands a jab.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Camacho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Pain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Pain tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Pain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Pain is rocked!
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Pain 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.
Camacho plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Pain swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Pain face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermaine Camacho!
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stipe Velasquez (ranked 21667 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 635 p4p, 193 weight class). Velasquez comes to the cage accompanied by OC Guns, by The Offspring. Harold Zoid told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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240
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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 10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stipe Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zoid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez connects with a body shot that sends Zoid's belly button to the back.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Zoid ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoid also avoids with ease.
Velasquez wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Zoid counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasquez jabs Zoid right on the nose. Zoid blinks but takes it well.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid connects with a jab.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoid misses with a hook.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Zoid there.
Zoid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid misses with a double jab
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Zoid scores with a hook.
Zoid throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Zoid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoid lands a front kick.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid throws a big shot that misses.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Zoid.
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoid misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoid scores with a jab.
Zoid misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Zoid manages to avoid it.
Zoid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Zoid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoid was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoid is just out of range.
Velasquez thuds a left hand into Zoid's body.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
It looked like Velasquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zoid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zoid tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Zoid misses with a wild body shot.
Zoid throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Velasquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoid manages to circle out of the way.
Velasquez has managed to clinch.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoid's corner calls for a 1-2. Zoid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Velasquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zoid scores with a head kick.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Zoid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoid missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Zoid blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid breaks from the clinch.
Velasquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zoid throws a jab when Velasquez was well out of range.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Zoid avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasquez clinches up with Zoid and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action.
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoid tries a quick counter leg kick but Velasquez is wise to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Despite the aggression on Zoid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoid connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zoid.
Zoid slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid misses the body punch
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zoid. Zoid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body kick.
Zoid throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Zoid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zoid thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Zoid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoid throws a low kick but Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Zoid.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zoid, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Zoid.
Zoid throws a shot from downtown. Velasquez moves away and avoids it.
Zoid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
letting Zoid counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zoid.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoid lands the left hand.
Velasquez scores with a jab. Zoid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velasquez rushes Zoid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoid avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez takes one on the button.
Velasquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zoid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Velasquez slips under a jab from Zoid.
Zoid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zoid looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Velasquez has Zoid up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Zoid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Velasquez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid cracks Velasquez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Velasquez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zoid pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Velasquez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Zoid!
A less than humble Harold Zoid 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Butabi (ranked 1704 p4p, 2332 weight class) and Pinchi Puto (ranked 198 p4p, 255 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve Butabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pinchi Puto!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butabi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto connects with a leg kick.
Puto throws a low kick but Butabi moves out of range easily.
Puto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butabi.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto throws the left hand but Butabi avoids the punch easily.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
Puto throws out a counter right but Butabi avoids it with no problem.
Butabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Butabi.
Butabi throws a big shot that misses.
Puto throws a leg kick but Butabi moved away.
Butabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto scores with a body shot.
Good work by Butabi as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi lands a lovely overhand right.
Butabi scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Puto.
Butabi blocks a jab.
Puto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto scores with a jab to the head.
Butabi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Butabi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butabi throws a shot to the body.
Puto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butabi.
Butabi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puto slips a jab from Butabi.
Puto looks to throw the jab but Butabi is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Butabi lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinchi Puto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puto wants it to stay on the feet.
Butabi misses with a wild body shot.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto stuns Butabi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Butabi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butabi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Butabi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Butabi has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butabi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Butabi jabs Puto right on the nose. Puto blinks but takes it well.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Good exchange - Puto coming out on top.
Steve Butabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butabi misses with a shot to the body
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Butabi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Puto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butabi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Butabi is looking to wear down Puto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puto moves forwards but Butabi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi jabs Puto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto throws a big counter head kick but Butabi avoids it with no problem.
Puto scores with a jab to the head.
Butabi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puto is trying to improve his position.
Butabi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Butabi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Butabi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puto, who protects the arm well.
Butabi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto can't do much from the bottom here.
Puto is holding Butabi down, trying to stall.
Butabi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puto, who protects the arm well.
Puto keeps Butabi under control for a moment.
Butabi is trying to get an arm triangle but Puto is defending well.
Butabi tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pinchi Puto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Butabi throws a right hand that Puto ducks under and follows up with a left that Puto also avoids with ease.
Butabi misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Butabi walks into a straight right hand from Puto.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Butabi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses.
Puto misses with a few strikes there.
Puto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Butabi on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puto.
Puto misses with a kick to the body
and Butabi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Puto.
Butabi fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto throws a hook but Butabi blocks it.
Pinchi Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butabi scores with a shot to the body.
Puto throws a hook but Butabi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto with the inside leg kick.
Puto moves out of range as Butabi strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puto! But no joy.
Puto lands with a shot to the body.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Butabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Butabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto takes one to the side of the head.
Puto misses with a wild body shot.
Butabi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puto looks to land a right hand but Butabi moved out of range.
Puto misses with a head kick.
Butabi avoids the body shot from Puto.
Butabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Puto throws a leg kick which misses Butabi's front leg but catches the back leg as Butabi tries to avoid it.
Butabi throws a series of punches but Puto moves out of range.
Butabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puto.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Puto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butabi throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
Butabi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Puto as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Butabi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puto throws a big shot that misses.
Puto lands with a right hand.
Butabi jabs Puto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto staying out of range there.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puto, as that shot connected.
Puto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.
Puto fails to land with a series of punches.
Puto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Butabi lands a jab to Puto's midsection.
Puto connects with a jab.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butabi scores with a jab.
Butabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Puto looks to throw a body kick
and Butabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto misses with a hook. Butabi ducked under it nicely.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Butabi ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Butabi avoids the head kick by Puto.
Butabi gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Butabi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butabi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puto rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Butabi's guard! Nice work there by Puto!
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butabi working for a triangle but Puto defends it easily.
Butabi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butabi has his foot on Puto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puto works his way back into a safe position though.
Steve Butabi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puto content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pinchi Puto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Butabi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Puto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Butabi slips the punch.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Butabi counters with a stiff right hand.
Butabi jabs Puto right on the nose. Puto blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Butabi lands.
Puto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butabi misses with a body punch
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puto drops his hands momentarily and Butabi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butabi manages to avoid it.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puto is fending him off so far but Butabi persists. Nope, Puto circles away and we're back to standing.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Butabi lands with a right hand.
Butabi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puto misses with a straight right.
Steve Butabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto misses the jab.
Puto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butabi staying out of range there.
Butabi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi throws a good cross that connects.
Butabi throws a shot to the body.
Butabi swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto lands with a straight right. Butabi didn't see that one coming.
Butabi misses with a left hand
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butabi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Puto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Butabi saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Puto. Those never looked like landing.
Butabi slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi throwing a counter right hand but Puto manages to avoid it.
Butabi throws a sloppy body shot
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Butabi gets a double leg takedown into Puto's guard.
Butabi stopping the sweep attempt from Puto.
Puto wants to get back to his feet but Butabi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Puto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Butabi advances position into side control!
Butabi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puto struggling a bit here.
Pinchi Puto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Puto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butabi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puto wants to control but Butabi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butabi wants to pass the guard but Puto is defending well.
Puto is trying to control but can't.
Butabi wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Puto is looking for a sweep. Butabi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto is trying to stand up here but Butabi is controlling him well.
Butabi seems to be looking for submissions.
Butabi stops Puto from getting back to his feet.
Butabi is working for a submission of some sort.
Butabi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Butabi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butabi lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Butabi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinchi Puto!
Pinchi Puto decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 863 p4p, 647 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 105 p4p, 80 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu jabs at Curtis's body.
Hlervu throws a sloppy body shot
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Curtis tries to clinch up.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Curtis shakes it off.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Curtis is looking for a counter combo.
Curtis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hlervu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hlervu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu takes one to the chin there.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Curtis lands a head shot.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Curtis tried to score with a low kick but Hlervu checks it.
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hlervu lands a shot to the body.
Hlervu lands a left hand.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Curtis controls the action.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Curtis with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Hlervu lands a head kick. Curtis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hlervu throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Curtis lands a right hook to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu jabs Curtis right on the nose. Curtis blinks but takes it well.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Hlervu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Curtis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis misses the jab.
Hlervu scores with a hook.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
Hlervu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Hlervu lands with a nice body punch.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hlervu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curtis in his tracks.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curtis. That one must have hurt.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Hlervu checks it.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Curtis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis throws a head kick but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Hlervu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Curtis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Hlervu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Hlervu tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hlervu wants a takedown but no success here.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
A short left from Hlervu.
Curtis trying to control the position but instead, Hlervu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Curtis into the cage.
Curtis tries to stall but Hlervu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hlervu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hlervu manages to break the clinch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hlervu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu works the jab nicely.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis moves forwards but Hlervu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Curtis throws a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Hlervu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hlervu.
Curtis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Curtis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hlervu misses with a combination
and Curtis counters with a left to the body.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Curtis finds it's way through Hlervu's defenses.
Curtis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Curtis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hlervu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curtis throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Curtis saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curtis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Curtis misses its target.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Hlervu throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis has Hlervu pressed against the cage, preventing Hlervu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Hlervu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
Curtis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Curtis is out of range.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Curtis scores with a four punch combination!
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Curtis has time to react.
Hlervu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu moves forwards but Curtis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Hlervu's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Curtis misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
Curtis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Curtis swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Curtis.
Crunch! Curtis slams his shin into Hlervu's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu moves in looking to clinch but Curtis pushes him off.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hlervu.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Darry Curtis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think it's time for this old geezer to retire. I've enjoyed my last run with SMASH, but it's time to focus on things more important now. Thank you to my fans and everybody else who supported me during my career. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 1386 p4p, 2024 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 158 p4p, 233 weight class). Tverdovskiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Caroline . The crowd seem to be enjoying Wobble's choice of entrance music: Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class MT
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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 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wobble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw knees to the head but Wobble is blocking nicely.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wobble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tverdovskiy lands a good knee to the midsection. Wobble won't want to take too many of those.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wobble's face.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Wobble 's eye.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wobble avoids the damage to the body.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wobble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tverdovskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy has managed to clinch.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tverdovskiy.
Wobble looks winded!
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wobble working Tverdovskiy over with knees to the body.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Jah Wobble's cut even more.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Wobble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wobble is just content to waste time from the top position. Tverdovskiy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy pulls Wobble in close to his closed guard and prevents Wobble from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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!
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wobble trying to keep a closed guard but Tverdovskiy is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wobble walks into a jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wobble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tverdovskiy forces Wobble back against the cage and clinches.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wobble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Tverdovskiy misses
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tverdovskiy's guard.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Tverdovskiy blocks nicely.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wobble shoots in looking for a takedown. Tverdovskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Wobble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tverdovskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wobble can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Wobble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tverdovskiy is defending well for now.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy is pushing Wobble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wobble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tverdovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wobble is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy presses Wobble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wobble fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wobble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tverdovskiy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple.
Tverdovskiy's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tverdovskiy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but Wobble blocks with his arms.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wobble takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Jah Wobble's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wobble is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Wobble pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy connects with a single shot there.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wobble circles away.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tverdovskiy smiles and moves away.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wobble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Wobble is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch up but Wobble keeps it at a distance.
Wobble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tverdovskiy's waist but Tverdovskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wobble off to one side.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Wobble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tverdovskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tverdovskiy clinches.
Wobble tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tverdovskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wobble swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Wobble up against the cage.
Wobble has Tverdovskiy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tverdovskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee strike.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble is looking for a takedown.
Wobble trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tverdovskiy works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wobble avoids it.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Wobble controls the action.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 953 p4p, 1556 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 117 p4p, 184 weight class). Bottura has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Wallace misses.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Bottura lands with a right hand.
Bottura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bottura works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Bottura takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Bottura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Bottura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Wallace checks the leg kick.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace throws a push kick but Bottura slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Wallace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura slips a straight right by Wallace.
Bottura feints a counter leg kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura fakes the leg kick and cracks Wallace in the body.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Bottura.
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!
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bottura. Wallace shrugs it off though.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bottura looks to land a left hand but Wallace moved out of range nicely.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Wallace tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bottura is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Bottura checks a low kick from Wallace.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wallace's head.
Bottura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bottura throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura throws a leg kick that misses.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace scores with a head kick.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bottura lands.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Bottura slips a straight right by Wallace.
Bottura moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Wallace moved away.
Bottura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Bottura checks it.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Bottura checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bottura tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Bottura is just out of range.
Bottura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Wallace has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wallace there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wallace throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura lands with a slapping head kick.
Wallace throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wallace blocks it well.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace lands with an uppercut that bounces Bottura off the cage and back into range.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bottura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
 Bottura is rocked!
Wallace lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Bottura head around and knocks him out cold! Wallace hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Wallace made sure he mentioned Core Combat, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 1304 p4p, 3006 weight class) and Sergei Ulatov (ranked 158 p4p, 299 weight class). The key to victory for Vladimir Tomcic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tomcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tomcic but Tomcic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomcic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ulatov shoots in but no luck this time.
Vladimir Tomcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomcic defends it nicely.
No luck for Ulatov with that takedown attempt.
Tomcic throws a nice head kick!
Tomcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomcic lands a big head kick that sends Ulatov tumbling to the mat! Tomcic takes a step backwards and waves Ulatov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ulatov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulatov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tomcic points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ulatov wakes up just in time to hear Tomcic thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Tomcic!
Vladimir Tomcic very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 1239 p4p, 1464 weight class) and Gavin Burns (ranked 150 p4p, 174 weight class). Burns has chosen Lovely Jubbly as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Neil had a free shot at his head there.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Neil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burns throws out a leg kick but Neil moves out of range and Burns only half commits.
Neil shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burns eats them both and turns towards Neil to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Gavin Burns has been cut.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Neil lands.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neil.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neil can pounce on him.
Neil scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Neil throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns throws a leg kick
and Neil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Neil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neil with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Neil misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Luke Neil has been cut.
That kick from Neil tenderised Burns's leg. Burns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Neil to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Neil slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burns tries to escape but Neil is in control.
Burns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neil connects with a decent elbow.
Neil lands a nice forearm strike.
Neil is staying tight to Burns's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Neil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burns keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil misses with the ground and pound.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Neil trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
Neil looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Neil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil has hold of Burns's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Burns tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Neil cranks the arm and Burns screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Burns, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luke Neil!
Luke Neil 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 825 p4p, 548 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 96 p4p, 75 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tua !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Tua gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Tua manages to retain guard.
James won't allow Tua to get back to his feet.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua 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.
Tua keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James gets to his feet. Tua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tua counters with a nice right hand that sends James toppling to the canvas! James scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tua finish him?!
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Tua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Tua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tua tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tua to the ground. Tua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tua is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tua tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
Tua stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Tua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tua is controlling him.
Tua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tua looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
James preventing the sweep.
James drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tua dives on top into guard.
Tua forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James controlling the position well.
Tua not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tua .
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tua sprawls well. Tua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but James blocks it.
James shoots for a takedown but Tua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
David Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Tua lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tua as he avoids it easily.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.
James tries for a takedown but Tua circles away easily
and Tua counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
David Tua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tyson James spoke after the fight, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I'd like to thank my friends, my family, and all of my fans for giving me this career. This was likely the last fight in my career and I just want everybody to know I loved doing this. Thank you all! '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Pereira Carvalho (ranked 1011 p4p, 954 weight class) and John Ishmael (ranked 147 p4p, 139 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Ishmael!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishmael throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Samuel Pereira Carvalho has been cut.
Ishmael misses with a body punch
enabling Pereira Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like John Ishmael has been cut.
Ishmael walks into a jab.
Ishmael misses with an uppercut
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a crisp one two that drops Ishmael! Pereira Carvalho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ishmael to his feet! Ishmael is in big trouble!
Ishmael is rocked!
Pereira Carvalho lands with a right that hurts Ishmael. Ishmael looks to clinch but Pereira Carvalho throws a short knee that drops Ishmael. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
An out of breath Samuel Pereira Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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