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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Shiima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hiro Shiima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Santos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Thiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Shiima slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shiima scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Shiima tries to pass.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Shiima from controlling successfully.
Shiima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shiima wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Shiima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shiima is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santos is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiro Shiima!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Camilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Camilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bader wants it to stay on the feet.
Bader looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Camilo has his feet on Bader's thighs here. He's pushed Bader off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bader screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Camilo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Maua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Paulo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Silva has chosen The Pill as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lucas Maua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Maua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Paulo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maua fails with a takedown attempt.
da Silva lands with a nice combination. Maua backs away looking to recover.
Maua shoots in looking for a takedown. da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Maua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Maua fails with the takedown
and da Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Maua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Maua is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
da Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maua!
da Silva controlling his opponent.
da Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maua is in all sorts of trouble here.
da Silva is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
da Silva get's back to his feet.
da Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joao Paulo da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maua counters with a single leg into guard. da Silva didn't expect that.
Maua is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maua is fighting to break da Silva's control of his arms but da Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
da Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maua stacks da Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maua!
da Silva is trying to control Maua's posture but Maua avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
da Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maua kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maua working the strikes but da Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maua pulls his head out easily.
Maua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
da Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and da Silva dives on top into guard.
da Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
da Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Paulo da Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
da Silva shoots in and bounces Maua off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
da Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
da Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
da Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
da Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maua is trying to get back to full guard.
da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
da Silva passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maua seems a little lost for a moment, as da Silva dominates the positioning.
da Silva swings around for an armbar but Maua sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into da Silva's guard.
Maua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joao Paulo da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
da Silva is pulling down on Maua's head. It's preventing any offense from Maua, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joao Paulo da Silva.
da Silva clinches.
da Silva breaks the clinch.
A combination from da Silva does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Maua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from da Silva.
da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from da Silva.
da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Maua shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maua with a poor takedown
and da Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Maua didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maua's guard.
da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maua defending well though.
da Silva decides to return to a standing position.
Maua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from da Silva does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maua backs up against the cage.
Maua stuffs the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Paulo da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with da Silva but da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
da Silva tries for a takedown but Maua circles away easily
and Maua counters with a nice double leg into side control. da Silva won't be happy with that.
Maua tries for a kimura but da Silva is defending well.
da Silva sneaks back into half guard.
da Silva keeping hold of Maua's head, controlling as best he can.
Maua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
da Silva controlling the position for now.
Maua with the ground and pound but da Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
da Silva uses his free foot to push down on Maua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maua.
The referee warns Maua that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maua looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva lands with some strikes.
da Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maua is working to get back to half guard.
da Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Silva controlling his opponent.
da Silva get's back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from da Silva.
da Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joao Paulo da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva breaks from the clinch.
da Silva thumps Maua with a low kick.
da Silva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maua avoids a punch combination nicely.
da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
da Silva feints and then cracks Maua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maua down.
da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Paulo da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well da Silva 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Paulo da Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lilja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Lilja!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sewell throws a head kick but Lilja moves out of range.
Sewell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lilja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sewell tries to get to full guard but Lilja has control of the leg.
Lilja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sewell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lilja landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sewell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lilja on the ground.
Lilja postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sewell to stand up.
Lilja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lilja stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sewell to get to his feet.
Sewell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lilja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lilja gets to his feet - Sewell follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lilja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sewell looks a forlorn figure.
Sewell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lilja stands up from mount. Strange move.
Michael Sewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sewell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sewell misses with a low kick.
Lilja drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sewell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sewell wants to stand and escape but Lilja is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lilja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sewell controls Lilja momentarily but Lilja frees himself.
Lilja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lilja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lilja has gone for a leg lock! Sewell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lilja's guard.
Lilja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja is trying to control the position but Sewell postures up.
Lilja wants to sweep here but Sewell controlling him for the moment.
Sewell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sewell wants to stand and escape but instead Lilja has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lilja throws a big right hand that misses.
Sewell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lilja connects with a couple of short punches.
Lilja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sewell darts in and clinches Lilja up against the cage.
Lilja tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sewell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sewell taking a breather.
Sewell stops a takedown attempt from Lilja.
Lilja tries to pull guard but Sewell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lilja drops back down to his feet.
Michael Sewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lilja.
Lilja wants a takedown but no success here.
Lilja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sewell misses with a hook.
Lilja gets a takedown into half guard.
Lilja thows a huge punch but Sewell dodges it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lilja dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sewell throws a nice looking combination but Lilja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lilja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lilja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lilja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sewell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sewell wants to sweep here but Lilja controlling him for the moment.
Lilja pushes down on Sewell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lilja thows a huge punch but Sewell dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sewell wants to control but Lilja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lilja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sewell!
David Lilja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sewell tries to hold on but Lilja pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilja has control of Sewell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sewell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sewell is squirming around, avoiding Lilja's attempts to control the action.
Sewell can't escape the position.
Lilja pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sewell stops Lilja from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lilja with shots to the head and body - Sewell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lilja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lilja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lilja is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sewell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sewell shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lilja with shots to the head and body - Sewell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sewell is trying desperately to improve position.
Lilja goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Sewell turns into him and now he's in Lilja's guard.
Sewell wants to stand but Lilja is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lilja trying to keep a closed guard but Sewell is proving a slippery customer.
Lilja wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sewell wants to get up but he can't break Lilja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lilja scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sewell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lilja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sewell wants to control from the top but Lilja keeps moving.
Lilja keeping full guard, as Sewell tries to pass.
Lilja pushes Sewell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sewell tries for a takedown but Lilja circles away easily
and Lilja decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sewell's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Lilja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lilja misses with a takedown attempt
and Sewell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lilja's guard now.
Lilja trying to keep a closed guard but Sewell is proving a slippery customer.
Lilja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sewell is controlling him.
Lilja has his feet on Sewell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lilja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sewell counters with a shoot takedown. Lilja fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lilja scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sewell misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Sewell does no damage.
Sewell tries to clinch there but Lilja circles away.
Sewell darts in trying to clinch
and Lilja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sewell's guard now.
Sewell controls Lilja momentarily but Lilja frees himself.
Lilja passes Sewell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lilja stops Sewell from getting back to his feet.
Lilja working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilja scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lilja decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lilja lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sewell takes a step back to recover.
Lilja has his takedown stuffed
and Sewell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lilja won't be happy with that.
Michael Sewell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Lilja.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Lilja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lilja is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lilja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sewell prevents Lilja from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sewell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lilja is looking to get back to his feet here but Sewell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lilja's back.
Lilja tries to escape but Sewell has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sewell trying to control momentarily.
Lilja showing good submission defense here.
Lilja is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lilja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sewell counters with a shoot takedown. Lilja fights it but they end up in guard.
Sewell wants to get up but he can't break Lilja's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lilja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sewell trying to control but Lilja is working from the bottom.
Sewell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lilja is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lilja is pulling down on Sewell's head. It's preventing any offense from Sewell, at least for the moment.
Michael Sewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Lilja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sewell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sewell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lilja 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Lilja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Escobedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Victor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobedo comes into the arena with EL PECADOR blaring out of the sound system. Thiago Victor Dos Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Escobedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Victor Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobedo fails to land the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobedo, right into the meat.
Escobedo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dos Santos leaves Escobedo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobedo misses with a kick to the body.
Escobedo throws a push kick but Dos Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Escobedo misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobedo. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobedo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Escobedo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobedo pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Dos Santos scores a takedown into full mount!
Dos Santos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Escobedo tries to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
Escobedo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound effectively.
Dos Santos looking to finish Escobedo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escobedo!
Escobedo is looking to improve his position but Dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobedo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobedo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobedo tries to get to full guard but Dos Santos has control of the leg.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobedo's head.
Escobedo wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos working Escobedo over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dos Santos there.
Escobedo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos working Escobedo over with strikes.
Dos Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dos Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escobedo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Escobedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobedo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobedo is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobedo to get the leverage.
Escobedo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh. Dos Santos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Escobedo tries to pass.
Escobedo pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Escobedo from controlling successfully.
Escobedo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobedo has hold of Dos Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dos Santos seems comfortable defending it but Escobedo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dos Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dos Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Escobedo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Escobedo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cafu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trenton Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cafu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No way out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cafu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trenton Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cafu pushes a forearm under Thompson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thompson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rogerio Cafu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Cigano comes into the arena with Rocky Balboa Theme blaring out of the sound system. Junior Cigano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't be touched. 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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245 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Junior Cigano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior Cigano's head.
Junior Cigano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior Cigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Junior Cigano clinches.
A short uppercut from Junior Cigano.
It looks like Junior Cigano has been cut.
Junior Cigano tries to pull guard but Junior Cigano holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior Cigano drops back down to his feet.
Junior Cigano scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior Cigano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junior Cigano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior Cigano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior Cigano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Junior Cigano walks away with a smile on his face. Junior Cigano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano throws an overhand right that lands on Junior Cigano's shoulder, as Junior Cigano tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings for the body but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Junior Cigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior Cigano misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throws a hook but Junior Cigano avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior Cigano throws a right hand that Junior Cigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior Cigano also avoids with ease.
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior Cigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junior Cigano tries to bum rush Junior Cigano with a series of wild strikes but Junior Cigano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Junior Cigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior Cigano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Junior Cigano misses the target.
Junior Cigano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings for the body but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
Junior Cigano missing with a left hand there. Junior Cigano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a double leg but Junior Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Junior Cigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano dives in and grabs Junior Cigano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junior Cigano pushes down on Junior Cigano's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Junior Cigano is defended easily by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano is breathing heavily.
Junior Cigano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Junior Cigano misses its intended target.
Junior Cigano throws a hook but Junior Cigano avoids it easily.
Junior Cigano blocks a jab.
Junior Cigano jabs at Junior Cigano's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Junior Cigano finds it's way through Junior Cigano's defenses.
Junior Cigano misses with a straight left.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a takedown but Junior Cigano shows good takedown defense.
Junior Cigano ducks right into an uppercut from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano loads up on a big right hand but Junior Cigano slips the punch.
Junior Cigano throws a right hand that Junior Cigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Junior Cigano also avoids with ease.
Junior Cigano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior Cigano shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Junior Cigano showed some decent athleticism there.
Junior Cigano prevents Junior Cigano from standing back up.
Junior Cigano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior Cigano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior Cigano thows a huge punch but Junior Cigano dodges it nicely.
Junior Cigano is not content to let Junior Cigano control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano is trying to stand up here but Junior Cigano is controlling him well.
Junior Cigano is keen to just control but Junior Cigano is a slippery customer.
Junior Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Junior Cigano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior Cigano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Junior Cigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junior Cigano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Cigano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior Cigano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior Cigano sizes up Junior Cigano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Junior Cigano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junior Cigano swivels and escapes.
Junior Cigano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano throws a combination that misses
and Junior Cigano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Junior Cigano. No joy for Junior Cigano on that attempt.
Junior Cigano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Junior Cigano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junior Cigano throws a shot from downtown. Junior Cigano moves away and avoids it.
Junior Cigano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior Cigano shoots in for a takedown but Junior Cigano shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Junior Cigano counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Cigano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Junior Cigano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior Cigano controls the position from side control.
Junior Cigano in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Junior Cigano working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Junior Cigano is trying to buck Junior Cigano off.
Junior Cigano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior Cigano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior Cigano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Junior Cigano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Junior Cigano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Junior Cigano is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior Cigano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior Cigano tries to escape but Junior Cigano is in control.
Check out the look on Junior Cigano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Junior Cigano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior Cigano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior Cigano wants to control but Junior Cigano is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Junior Cigano wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Junior Cigano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior Cigano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior Cigano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junior Cigano, who protects the arm well.
Junior Cigano working the body and head with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Cigano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Cigano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Junior Cigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano misses the body punch
and Junior Cigano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junior Cigano thinking.
Junior Cigano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior Cigano in his tracks.
Junior Cigano stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior Cigano. Junior Cigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook. Junior Cigano ducked under it nicely.
Junior Cigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior Cigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Junior Cigano swinging wildly here.
Junior Cigano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior Cigano pushes Junior Cigano off looking to stand but Junior Cigano dives back in and keeps control.
Junior Cigano trying to control from half guard but Junior Cigano is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior Cigano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior Cigano is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior Cigano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Junior Cigano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano throws a series of punches but Junior Cigano moves out of range.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Junior Cigano does no damage.
Junior Cigano connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior Cigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Junior Cigano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junior Cigano somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Cigano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior Cigano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Junior Cigano on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Junior Cigano. Junior Cigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Junior Cigano scores with a hook.
Junior Cigano cracks a nice hook into Junior Cigano's ribs.
Junior Cigano lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior Cigano staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior Cigano takes one on the button.
Junior Cigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junior Cigano throws an overhand right that lands on Junior Cigano's shoulder, as Junior Cigano tries to avoid the shot.
Junior Cigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior Cigano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Junior Cigano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Junior Cigano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Junior Cigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junior Cigano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Junior Cigano has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior Cigano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Junior Cigano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Junior Cigano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Junior Cigano connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior Cigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior Cigano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior Cigano pinned against the cage. Junior Cigano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior Cigano misses with a two punch combination.
Junior Cigano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from Junior Cigano.
Junior Cigano swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Junior Cigano to counter with a crisp jab.
Junior Cigano takes one on the button.
Junior Cigano moves forwards but Junior Cigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior Cigano misses with a hook.
Junior Cigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Junior Cigano misses with a hook. Junior Cigano ducked under it nicely.
Junior Cigano scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Cigano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Junior Cigano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Cigano!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by The Wicked End - Avenged Sevenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro St Pierre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Hondo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Hondo.
Hondo takes a swing at St Pierre's ribcage but misses.
St Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedro St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre rushes Hondo and presses him up against the cage.
St Pierre has Hondo pushed against the cage.
St Pierre landing knees to the head.
It looks like Trent Hondo has been cut.
St Pierre digs a right hand into Hondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hondo's gas tank.
St Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hondo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hondo tests St Pierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hondo throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Hondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondo throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to clinch up.
St Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Hondo pushes him off.
St Pierre moves in looking to clinch but Hondo pushes him off.
Hondo throws a jab when St Pierre was well out of range.
St Pierre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hondo loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.
St Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hondo to score with a decent uppercut.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
St Pierre has Hondo pressed against the cage.
St Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hondo wants to get back to striking at distance but St Pierre won't allow it.
Hondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Pierre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hondo's brow.
St Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but Hondo blocks with his arms.
St Pierre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Hondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Hondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Pierre.
Hondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Pierre at a distance.
Hondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Hondo keeps it at a distance.
St Pierre tries to clinch up but Hondo circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hondo.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
Hondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hondo lands a nice hook to St Pierre's body. St Pierre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Hondo keeps it at a distance.
Hondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Pierre is looking to clinch but Hondo is avoiding it.
Hondo stuns St Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Hondo misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Hondo misses its intended target.
Hondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Hondo.
St Pierre slips a jab from Hondo.
St Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Hondo circles away.
Hondo throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Pierre tries to clinch but Hondo is having none of it.
Nice shot by Hondo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Hondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Hondo lands.
Hondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hondo misses with a looping right.
Hondo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hondo throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Hondo missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
St Pierre is rocked!
It looks like Pedro St Pierre has been cut.
Hondo sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through St Pierre's defenses. It connects perfectly with St Pierre's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trent Hondo!
Trent Hondo is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pendergast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano comes to the cage accompanied by Mushroomhead - Solitaire Unraveling. This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Pendergast!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendergast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Insano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendergast.
Pendergast throws a series of punches but Insano moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Insano. That snapped Pendergast's head back.
Mike Pendergast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Insano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendergast.
Insano throws a hook to the side of Pendergast's head but Pendergast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendergast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pendergast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendergast tries to keep at a distance but Insano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Insano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Insano as the two fighters clinch.
Insano scores with a hook to the body.
Insano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendergast digs a good body shot into Insano's ribs.
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!
Insano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Insano throws a lazy right hand but Pendergast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendergast throws a hook but Insano avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Insano.
Pendergast connects with a body shot.
Insano misses the jab.
Pendergast misses with a double jab
and Insano counters by clinching up.
Insano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Insano lands a left hand.
Insano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pendergast working aggressively here.
Pendergast can't break the clinch.
Insano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Insano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendergast throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Pendergast looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendergast misses with a punch on the inside.
Insano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Insano.
A hook to the body from Insano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Insano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Insano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Insano misses with an uppercut. Pendergast saw that one coming.
Insano lands with a shot to the body.
Pendergast looks gassed!
Insano has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Insano.
Insano stalling against the cage.
Insano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano gets through Pendergast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Insano stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Insano.
A short right from Insano on the inside.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Insano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendergast throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Pendergast throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Insano controlling the action here for a moment.
Insano lands a right hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Insano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Still in the clinch, Insano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Insano lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Insano.
Pendergast is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Insano scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Insano on the inside.
Pendergast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendergast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands a nice uppercut.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendergast.
Pendergast swings wildly with an uppercut but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano stalls.
Pendergast tries to work over Insano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pendergast is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Pendergast into the cage.
Insano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pendergast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendergast trying to stall but Insano improves his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Insano looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendergast is just out of range.
Insano forces Pendergast back against the cage and clinches.
Insano effectively controlling the action here.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
Pendergast has a couple of punches blocked by Insano.
Insano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendergast is trying to stall.
Insano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendergast stalling in the clinch but Insano improves position.
Insano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Insano gets through Pendergast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pendergast taking a breather.
Insano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano keeps control of Pendergast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Pendergast is breathing heavily.
Insano pushes Pendergast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Insano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano has Pendergast pushed against the cage.
Pendergast trying to stall but Insano improves his position.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Insano.
Insano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Insano.
A shot in the inside from Insano.
Insano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pendergast looking to stall.
Insano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Insano.
Insano lands a body shot.
Insano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pendergast tries to break free but Insano pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Insano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Insano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pendergast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Insano lands with a right to the head.
Pendergast has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
Insano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendergast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Insano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendergast.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Insano lands a nice hook to Pendergast's body. Pendergast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Insano pushes Pendergast up against the cage in a clinch.
Insano digs a right hand into Pendergast's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pendergast's gas tank.
Pendergast misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendergast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pendergast misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Insano.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Insano.
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Insano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Insano gets through Pendergast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Insano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insano lands with a light punch inside.
Insano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Insano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Insano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pendergast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Insano is keeping busy.
Insano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendergast.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Insano.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
Insano prevents a body shot from Pendergast.
Pendergast trying to control the position but instead, Insano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pendergast into the cage.
Pendergast struggles to land a body shot inside as Insano controls his hands.
Insano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Insano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Insano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Insano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Insano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felipezoom Insano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendergast takes a shot to the head.
Insano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Insano lands with a left to the head.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Insano scores with a jab.
Pendergast throws a hook but Insano blocks it.
Insano scoring well with a low kick there.
Pendergast misses with a shot to the body
enabling Insano to counter with a crisp jab.
Insano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Insano thuds his right hand into Pendergast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insano drives through and clinches with Pendergast against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendergast.
A short right from Insano.
Insano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Insano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pendergast up against the cage.
Pendergast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Insano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pendergast misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Insano pushes Pendergast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Insano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendergast can do to turn this around?
Insano lands a right hand.
Pendergast letting Insano take a breather here.
Insano scores with a shot to the side of Pendergast's head.
Insano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Insano - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
Pendergast misses with a punch to the body.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Insano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Insano controlling the action here for a moment.
Insano lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Insano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Insano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Insano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano prevents a body shot from Pendergast.
A body shot lands from Insano.
Insano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pendergast or not.
Nice body punch from Insano.
Pendergast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Insano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pendergast up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Insano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano presses Pendergast against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendergast throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Still in the clinch, Insano scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Insano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Insano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Insano pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insano.
Insano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendergast backwards.
Insano is stalling here.
Pendergast tries a body shot but Insano blocks it.
Insano is pushing Pendergast up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
Insano lands a left hand.
Pendergast is looking to control Insano's arms but Insano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pendergast has his back to the cage.
Insano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Insano just leaning against Pendergast, taking a breather.
Insano lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendergast is trying to force a seperation but Insano has the dominant position.
Insano lands with a right to the head.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
Insano controlling the action here for a moment.
Pendergast tries to work over Insano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Insano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendergast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pendergast is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Insano.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
Insano blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Insano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pendergast up against the cage.
Insano prevents a body shot from Pendergast.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano clearly takes that round.
That's time! Insano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Insano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Insano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Insano tests Pendergast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Insano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Insano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Insano duly obliges.
Insano jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Insano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pendergast is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Insano rather than just go for the knockout.
Pendergast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pendergast there as he acknowledges the shot.
Insano ducks under a wild hook from Pendergast.
Insano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendergast.
Pendergast misses with a combination
enabling Insano to counter with a crisp jab.
Pendergast is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Insano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Insano defending well as Pendergast loads up on a big left hand.
Pendergast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Insano counters with a head kick that drops Pendergast!
Insano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Insano decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendergast misses with a double jab
and Insano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendergast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Insano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insano.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pendergast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Insano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendergasts head.
Insano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pendergast has had enough of the clinch but Insano keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano has Pendergast pushed against the cage.
Insano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insano lands a left hand.
Pendergast letting Insano take a breather here.
Pendergast wants to stall.
Insano blocking some punches.
Insano avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felipezoom Insano.
A swing and a miss from Pendergast.
Insano blocks a jab.
Pendergast misses with a double jab
and Insano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Pendergast slips the punch.
Pendergast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Insano.
Pendergast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Insano moves into the clinch.
Pendergast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Insano blocking some punches.
Pendergast taking a breather.
Insano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Insano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pendergast tries to work over Insano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Insano is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Insano.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Insano lands a nice uppercut.
Pendergast wants to get back to striking at distance but Insano won't allow it.
Insano has Pendergast pressed against the cage.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipezoom Insano had his way with Mike Pendergast in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pendergast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Insano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendergast misses with a body punch
and Insano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Insano misses with an uppercut. Pendergast saw that one coming.
A big right from Pendergast misses.
Nice uppercut there from Insano.
A big left from Pendergast misses.
Pendergast throws a predictable looking body shot
and Insano counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendergast misses with a double jab
and Insano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pendergast swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Insano counters with a good low kick that Pendergast was not able to check.
Insano rushes Pendergast and presses him up against the cage.
Pendergast is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Insano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Insano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Insano.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pendergast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Insano has Pendergast pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Insano as the two fighters clinch.
Pendergast tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Pendergast back against the cage.
Insano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pendergast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Insano as the two fighters clinch.
Insano stalling.
Insano lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pendergast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Insano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pendergast misses with a punch on the inside.
Insano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pendergast up against the cage.
Insano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Insano effectively controlling the action here.
Pendergast is trying to maintain a safe position but Insano gets an underhook and turns Pendergast into the cage.
Pendergast being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Felipezoom Insano.
Insano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendergast.
Insano works Pendergast's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendergast takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Pendergast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Insano moves away from the strike by Pendergast.
Pendergast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Insano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mike Pendergast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Insano cracks Pendergast with a good jab.
Pendergast cracks Insano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pendergast takes one to the side of the head.
Pendergast swings away with a body shot that misses
and Insano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab from Insano.
A shot to the body from Pendergast misses
and Insano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pendergast takes a shot to the head.
Insano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Insano controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Insano on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Insano just leaning against Pendergast, taking a breather.
Felipezoom Insano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Insano pushes Pendergast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Insano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendergast swings wildly with an uppercut but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pendergast throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Insano lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Insano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pendergast letting Insano take a breather here.
Mike Pendergast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Insano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipezoom Insano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Insano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:41
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipezoom Insano!
Felipezoom Insano retains his heavyweight title!
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