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KOR 127 - Strategic Invasion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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186 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jun Fan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skip Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Fan shoots in.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Fan moves into the clinch.
Stevens fails to pull guard.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fan.
Fan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Fan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fan counters with a big head kick but Stevens shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Fan on that attempt.
Stevens tries to clinch up
and Fan counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice sprawl there from Fan as Stevens shoots in.
Stevens tries to clinch up
and Fan counters with a body kick.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Fan, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Fan against the cage but Fan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Fan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fan rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Fan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Skip Stevens has been cut.
Fan jumps guard.
Fan wants to stand but Stevens is controlling the position.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Fan keeps moving.
Stevens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stevens off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fan clinches up against the cage.
Fan leaning against his opponent.
Stevens is looking to control Fan's arms but Fan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevens has his back to the cage.
Fan breaks the clinch.
Fan clinches with his opponent.
Stevens tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fan successfully pulls guard.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Fan.
Stevens slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fan is trying to stand back up but Stevens is controlling him
Stevens is keen to just control but Fan is a slippery customer.
Fan is looking to improve his position.
Fan is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Fan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevens.
Fan is defending against the submission attempts here by Stevens.
Stevens looks gassed!
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Fan circles away easily
and Fan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fan.
Stevens tries a body shot but Fan blocks it.
Fan pulls guard successfully.
Fan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Fan working for a triangle but Stevens defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fan is on top in guard.
Fan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skip Stevens's cut.
That's time! Fan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fan gets a clinch.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fan lands an elbow just above Stevens 's eye.
Fan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fan pulls Stevens into guard.
Fan has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
Stevens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fan trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
Fan keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevens slips nicely into half guard.
Fan is trying to stand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fan trying to control here.
Fan is looking for a sweep. Stevens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stevens with a poor takedown
and Fan counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Fan won't allow it.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Fan manages to get underhooks.
Jun Fan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Stevens.
That's two 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.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Fan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevens stuffs the takedown.
Fan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fan.
Fan closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fan smiles and moves away.
Fan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fan takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fan trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Fan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens is trying to control but Fan manages to pass to mount!
Fan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking to improve his position but Fan isn't that keen on the idea.
Fan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevens is surviving well by controlling Fan's body position as best he can.
Fan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Fan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevens is surviving well by controlling Fan's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Skip Stevens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fan moves into the clinch.
Stevens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fan walks away with a smile on his face. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fan's waist but Fan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Jun Fan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skip Stevens.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Fan. Fan gets slowly back to his feet.
Fan leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fan moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Fan drags the fight down to the ground.
Fan controlling Stevens's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens trying to control but Fan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fan striking off his back but it's not causing Stevens any problems.
Fan controls Stevens momentarily but Stevens frees himself.
Fan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fan wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fan striking off his back but it's not causing Stevens any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches up with Fan, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes Fan against the cage but Fan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens looks for a takedown but Fan sprawls well.
Fan forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
Fan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fan closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fan.
Fan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevens to stand up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Fan.
Fan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fan off to one side.
Stevens punishes Fan's body with a nice straight punch.
Fan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fan doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fan.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Fan seems unphased.
Fan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Fan clinches with his opponent.
Fan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens misses with a takedown
and Fan counters by clinching up.
Fan has Stevens pressed against the cage.
Fan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevens uses from the top position.
Skip Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun Fan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Fan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Fan!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Iago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Venris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon Venris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Iago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Venris!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iago takes a swing at Venris's ribcage but misses.
Iago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Venris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Venris wants to clinch up but Iago keeps it at a distance.
Iago shoots in for a takedown but Venris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venris's waist but Venris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iago off to one side.
Iago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iago throws a solid leg kick but Venris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iago.
Venris throws a body punch but Iago moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Iago or perhaps it was just good defense by Venris which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Iago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venris's waist but Venris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iago off to one side.
Venris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Venris darts in and clinches Iago up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago tries to pull guard but Venris holds him up against the cage and eventually Iago drops back down to his feet.
Iago jumps guard but Venris stands there with Iago around his waist. Iago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Iago jumps guard but Venris stands there with Iago around his waist. Iago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iago jumps into guard, dragging Venris to the mat.
Iago is working an open guard so Venris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Venris tries to close the distance and clinch but Iago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Venris moves in looking to clinch but Iago pushes him off.
Venris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Venris wants it to stay on the feet.
Iago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iago is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iago. Venris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iago wants to clinch up but Venris keeps it at a distance.
Venris has Iago up against the cage in a clinch.
Iago tries to pull guard but Venris won't allow it.
Venris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Iago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Venris.
Venris lands an elbow that stopped Iago in his tracks for a moment.
Venris lands a damaging elbow.
Iago wants to stall.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venris scores a nice knee to the body.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Venris.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Venris landing knees to the body.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
It looks like Fabio Iago has been cut.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago managing to block the knees to the body from Venris.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Iago is trying to break the clinch but Venris has him pressed against the cage.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Venris scores a nice knee to the body.
Venris tries to land knees in the clinch but Iago avoids the damage to the body.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Iago avoiding damage as Venris throws knees to the body.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venris lands a good knee to the midsection. Iago won't want to take too many of those.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
Venris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Iago avoiding damage as Venris throws knees to the body.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Venris lands an elbow that stopped Iago in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iago avoids it.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iago.
Nice elbow from Venris.
Nice elbow from Venris.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Iago taking a breather.
Venris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iago avoiding damage as Venris throws knees to the body.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Venris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iago in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Venris working Iago over with knees to the body.
Iago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Venris lands an elbow that stopped Iago in his tracks for a moment.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Venris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabio Iago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Venris forces Iago back against the cage and clinches.
Iago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
Venris lands a damaging elbow.
Iago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venris lands an elbow that stopped Iago in his tracks for a moment.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Iago managing to block the knees to the body from Venris.
Iago goes for a takedown in the clinch but Venris prevents it.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Iago is working for takedown but Venris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venris obliges.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Venris.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Iago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iago has Venris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Venris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Iago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venris lands a nice knee to the body.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iago letting Venris take a breather here.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iago lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris trying to land knees to the body.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iago is trying to stall.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris working Iago over with knees to the body.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Solomon Venris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Iago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venris trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venris trying to land knees to the body.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Venris scores a nice knee to the body.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris lands a damaging elbow.
Venris tries to land knees in the clinch but Iago avoids the damage to the body.
Iago is looking to control Venris's arms but Venris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iago has his back to the cage.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Venris has Iago pressed against the cage.
Iago tries to pull guard but Venris won't allow it.
Venris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris trying to land knees to the body.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris lands a good knee to the midsection. Iago won't want to take too many of those.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Venris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iago avoids it.
Venris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Venris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Venris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Iago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Venris has him pressed against the cage.
Venris scores a nice knee to the body.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Venris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fabio Iago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Venris tries to close the distance and clinch but Iago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Iago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Venris defends it nicely.
Iago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solomon Venris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venris tries to clinch there but Iago circles away.
Venris moves into the clinch successfully.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venris lands an elbow inside that Iago shrugs off.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Venris lands a good knee to the midsection. Iago won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Venris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Venris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iago.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Iago takes a knee to the side of the body.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris lands an elbow inside.
Venris lands a damaging elbow.
Iago takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Venris.
Venris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venris crunches a lovely knee into Iago's ribcage.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Venris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Venris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iago is defending well for now.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Venris trying to land knees to the body.
Venris lands a damaging elbow.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Venris lands an elbow just above Iago 's eye.
Venris lands a nice elbow.
Venris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Iago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Venris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Venris.
Iago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iago tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Venris smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Iago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Venris darts in and clinches Iago up against the cage.
Venris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iago avoids it.
Venris tries to land knees in the clinch but Iago avoids the damage to the body.
Venris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Venris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Iago jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Venris walks away with a smile on his face. Iago gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iago is defended easily by Venris.
Venris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Venris avoids it really well and circles away.
Fabio Iago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venris rushes Iago and presses him up against the cage.
Solomon Venris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venris creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Iago's defenses.
Venris missing with knees to the body.
Iago wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Knees to the body from Venris.
Iago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Iago drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Venris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Venris.
Venris moves into range and clinches up with Iago.
Iago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iago avoiding damage as Venris throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Venris.
Venris lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Venris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Venris 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Venris!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flo Henoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mordecai Wollsey enters the cage!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flo Henoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wollsey.
Henoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Henoi gets the takedown into side control.
Henoi is staying tight to Wollsey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wollsey is not content to let Henoi control the position.
Henoi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wollsey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wollsey is trying to control Henoi's posture but Henoi avoids it.
Henoi has hold of Wollsey's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wollsey seems comfortable defending it but Henoi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wollsey is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wollsey is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Henoi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Flo Henoi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Domination. Rafael Da Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Dubois's body. Dubois takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva dodges the punch combination from Dubois.
Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva has Dubois pressed against the cage.
Da Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dubois's defenses.
Da Silva prevents Dubois from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Da Silva has Dubois pressed against the cage, preventing Dubois from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva has Dubois pressed against the cage, preventing Dubois from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dubois is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva prevents Dubois from breaking the clinch.
Da Silva lands a nice elbow.
Da Silva working Dubois over with knees to the body.
Da Silva lands a nice elbow.
Da Silva working Dubois over with knees to the body.
Dubois wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Silva lands an elbow inside that Dubois shrugs off.
Da Silva lands a knee to the head.
Dubois looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Da Silva.
Dubois is rocked!
Dubois takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dubois is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Da Silva lands a nice elbow.
Dubois is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling him.
Da Silva lands a big knee to the head and Dubois goes down! Da Silva pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Thurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michel Thurtz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thurtz. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thurtz moves into the clinch.
Carvalho wants a takedown but no success here.
Thurtz slows down the pace here.
Carvalho has had enough of the clinch but Thurtz keeps him there for the moment.
Carvalho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thurtz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thurtz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carvalho is keeping busy.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thurtz has him pressed against the cage.
Thurtz is trying to break the clinch but Carvalho has him pressed against the cage.
Carvalho is trying to force a seperation but Thurtz has the dominant position.
Carvalho tries to break the clinch but Thurtz is controlling the position.
Carvalho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thurtz pulls Carvalho into guard.
Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thurtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thurtz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thurtz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thurtz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carvalho is working an open guard so Thurtz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thurtz doesn't manage to clinch there - Carvalho circles away.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Carvalho tries to keep at a distance but Thurtz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thurtz pushes Carvalho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thurtz lands a nice uppercut.
Thurtz lands with a right to the head.
Thurtz jumps into guard, dragging Carvalho to the mat.
Thurtz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carvalho is controlling him.
Thurtz throwing short punches from the bottom.
Carvalho is looking to work some ground and pound but Thurtz has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Thurtz seems content to control.
Thurtz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thurtz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thurtz clinches up against the cage.
Carvalho is trying to break free.
Thurtz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thurtz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thurtz throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Thurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Thurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Thurtz is out of range.
Thurtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Thurtz looks to land a left hand but Carvalho moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thurtz circles away quickly and effectively.
Carvalho catches Thurtz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thurtz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carvalho rather than just go for the knockout.
Thurtz keeps the fight on the outside.
Thurtz misses with a two punch combination.
Carvalho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice cross by Carvalho.
Thurtz cracks Carvalho with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thurtz doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Thurtz misses.
Thurtz throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thurtz.
Thurtz with a hook.
Thurtz is looking to clinch.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thurtz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Thurtz.
Carvalho rushes Thurtz and presses him up against the cage.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thurtz has him pressed against the cage.
Carvalho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thurtz has him pressed against the cage.
Thurtz lands with a light punch inside.
Carvalho can't break the clinch.
Carvalho wants to break free but Thurtz has control.
Carvalho is trying to break the clinch but Thurtz has him pressed against the cage.
Thurtz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Thurtz does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Thurtz dominated that round.
That's time! Carvalho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Thurtz.
Carvalho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Thurtz. No joy for Carvalho on that attempt.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch but Thurtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thurtz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thurtz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thurtz checks a leg kick.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Thurtz is avoiding it.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thurtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Thurtz just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvalho is looking to clinch but Thurtz is avoiding it.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Thurtz.
Carvalho throws out a powerful jab.
Carvalho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thurtz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carvalho on the side of the head.
It looks like Rogerio Carvalho has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thurtz clinches.
Thurtz is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurtz gets through Carvalho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho tries a knee to the head but Thurtz blocks it.
Thurtz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thurtz checks a leg kick.
Carvalho jabs at Thurtz's body.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thurtz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Thurtz had a free shot at his head there.
Thurtz throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Thurtz moved out of range nicely.
Carvalho tries to clinch up.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thurtz wants to clinch up but Carvalho keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thurtz has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Thurtz pulls guard successfully.
Carvalho won't allow Thurtz to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Thurtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thurtz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thurtz pushing down on Carvalho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thurtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Thurtz controlling the action here.
Thurtz thows a huge punch but Carvalho dodges it nicely.
Thurtz not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thurtz pulls his head out easily.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Thurtz keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thurtz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thurtz controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michel Thurtz.
A telegraphed right hand from Thurtz misses the target.
Thurtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carvalho as he jumps to the side.
Carvalho is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thurtz throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvalho.
Carvalho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the body.
Carvalho stuns Thurtz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carvalho looks for a takedown but Thurtz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Carvalho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Thurtz shoots in and drives through. Carvalho sprawls well.
Thurtz works the jab nicely.
Carvalho ducks right into an uppercut from Thurtz.
Thurtz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thurtz takes the fight into the clinch.
Thurtz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Thurtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Carvalho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Thurtz circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Thurtz misses.
Carvalho tries to clinch up but Thurtz circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Thurtz.
Thurtz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carvalho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho moves in looking to clinch but Thurtz pushes him off.
Thurtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thurtz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Carvalho.
Thurtz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carvalho is fending him off so far but Thurtz persists. Nope, Carvalho circles away and we're back to standing.
Thurtz tries to clinch there but Carvalho circles away.
Thurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Thurtz misses the shot to the body.
Thurtz stuns Carvalho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thurtz shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Thurtz's head back.
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michel Thurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thurtz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thurtz wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogerio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Thurtz.
Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thurtz misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thurtz.
Thurtz shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho clinches up with Thurtz and pushes him back against the cage.
Thurtz prevents Carvalho from breaking the clinch.
Thurtz tries to pull guard but Carvalho holds him up against the cage and eventually Thurtz drops back down to his feet.
Carvalho manages to break the clinch.
Carvalho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carvalho looks to clinch
and Thurtz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho tries to clinch there but Thurtz circles away.
Thurtz looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Thurtz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thurtz throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thurtz misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carvalho cracks Thurtz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Thurtz, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Thurtz against the cage but Thurtz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thurtz shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Thurtz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thurtz throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thurtz misses with a looping left.
Carvalho clinches but Thurtz breaks the clinch
and Thurtz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thurtz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carvalho slips a jab from Thurtz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a jab to Thurtz's midsection.
Thurtz has closed the distance and engaged Carvalho in a clinch.
Carvalho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thurtz lands a body punch.
Thurtz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Carvalho can't fight it off and eventually Thurtz manages to take the fight to the floor. Carvalho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thurtz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thurtz stays in close to Carvalho's body and controls the position.
Carvalho working a defensive guard here.
Thurtz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Thurtz passes into half guard.
Thurtz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michel Thurtz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Thurtz is controlling well.
Rogerio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thurtz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Thurtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thurtz 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Thurtz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Thoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Ocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thoma comes to the cage accompanied by eye of the tiger - surviour . Ocha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Everything in its right place kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lord Ocha has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Thoma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Ocha!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Ocha.
Thoma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Thoma with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ocha.
Thoma looks for a takedown but Ocha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Thoma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thoma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ocha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thoma in his tracks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thoma.
Thoma is breathing heavily.
Ocha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thoma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ocha drops back looking for a leg! Thoma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thoma manages to kick Ocha off! Ocha jumps back into Thoma's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ocha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ocha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ocha drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thoma dives on top into guard.
Thoma knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ocha on the ground.
Ocha keeping moving, preventing Thoma from controlling successfully.
Ocha is looking to sinch up a triangle. Thoma throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ocha's body to avoid the submission. Ocha has instead reached around Thoma's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ocha arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lord Ocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floppy McPoppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Paiva (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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168 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floppy McPoppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Paiva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPoppins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McPoppins is pressing down on Paiva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paiva is holding on for now.
McPoppins controlling the pace.
Paiva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPoppins controlling the action here.
McPoppins is looking to take a break and control but Paiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paiva is looking for a sweep. McPoppins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPoppins lands a nice short elbow.
McPoppins is looking to take a break and control but Paiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paiva blocking the ground and pound attempt from McPoppins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPoppins slips a nice elbow through Paiva's hands, connecting with Paiva's forehead.
Paiva wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McPoppins in particular looking to stall.
Paiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paiva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McPoppins chips away with some ground and pound.
McPoppins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McPoppins postures up and lands a big shot to Paiva's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva looking for a sweep. Not yet Paiva, not yet.
McPoppins connects with a couple of short punches.
Paiva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paiva has momentary wrist control but McPoppins slips an elbow through the middle.
McPoppins chips away with some ground and pound.
McPoppins is in close to Paiva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paiva looking to hit a scissor sweep but McPoppins is one step ahead there.
McPoppins connects with a couple of short punches.
McPoppins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paiva tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins working the ground and pound from side control.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paiva keeps working.
McPoppins is chipping away with strikes.
Paiva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on McPoppins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McPoppins working the head and body with strikes.
Paiva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McPoppins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paiva keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins scoring with punches and elbows.
McPoppins scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paiva throws McPoppins to one side and escapes!
Paiva tries to bum rush McPoppins with a series of wild strikes but McPoppins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPoppins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paiva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paiva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McPoppins is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paiva throws a jab but it's blocked by McPoppins.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPoppins was well out of range. Poor timing from Paiva.
Paiva misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floppy McPoppins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McPoppins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paiva.
Paiva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Paiva duly obliges.
McPoppins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McPoppins is defended easily by Paiva.
Paiva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPoppins shoots for a takedown but Paiva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPoppins was well out of range. Poor timing from Paiva.
Paiva misses with a double jab.
McPoppins avoids a punch combination nicely.
McPoppins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McPoppins showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPoppins lands a nice short elbow.
Paiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPoppins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McPoppins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paiva tries to kick McPoppins off but McPoppins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McPoppins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Paiva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPoppins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McPoppins passes to full mount!
Paiva is bucking up trying to escape but McPoppins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paiva really wants to buck McPoppins off and get back to his feet.
Paiva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paiva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McPoppins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McPoppins dominating with strikes here.
McPoppins prevents Paiva from getting the reversal.
McPoppins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McPoppins with good strikes from the mount here!
McPoppins landing strikes, looking to finish!
McPoppins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McPoppins looking to control but Paiva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins cracks Paiva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McPoppins working Paiva over with strikes here.
McPoppins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paiva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPoppins lands a nice short elbow.
McPoppins throwing shots but Paiva is blocking nicely.
Paiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paiva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McPoppins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McPoppins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paiva is trying to get back to full guard.
McPoppins is nestled in close to Paiva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins working the head and body with strikes.
Paiva has a hand on McPoppins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McPoppins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McPoppins landing strikes from the mount and Paiva is in trouble!
McPoppins trying to control but Paiva is having none of it.
McPoppins lands a big shot there that rocks Paiva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paiva can't escape the position.
McPoppins is landing with some decent strikes but Paiva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McPoppins dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floppy McPoppins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Paiva misses.
McPoppins fails to land the takedown.
McPoppins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paiva swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Paiva. No joy for McPoppins on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floppy McPoppins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPoppins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paiva was covering up waiting for the punch and McPoppins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Floppy McPoppins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPoppins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPoppins with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paiva wants to sweep but no luck.
Paiva throws his legs up looking for a submission but McPoppins uses it to pass to side control.
Paiva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McPoppins lands a few punches from side control.
Paiva is trying to buck McPoppins off.
Paiva is letting McPoppins control him for a moment.
McPoppins is working Paiva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paiva sneaks back into half guard.
McPoppins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paiva is trying to stand up here but McPoppins is controlling him well.
McPoppins controlling the pace.
McPoppins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paiva looks like he's trying to stand up.
McPoppins not doing much here.
Paiva wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPoppins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McPoppins lands strikes from half guard.
McPoppins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McPoppins is trying to control the action in half guard but Paiva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Floppy McPoppins.
Paiva just misses with a punch to the body.
McPoppins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paiva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McPoppins on the side of the head.
McPoppins tries to move into range but Paiva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paiva. McPoppins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paiva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paiva.
Leandro Paiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floppy McPoppins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paiva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paiva throws a good cross that connects.
Paiva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McPoppins.
Paiva lands with a shot to the body.
McPoppins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Paiva.
Paiva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPoppins.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leandro Paiva.
I think McPoppins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floppy McPoppins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragna Bloodedge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Chyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodedge comes to the cage accompanied by Rebellion. Chyn has chosen I wish as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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172 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragna Bloodedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Chyn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodedge scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chyn checks a leg kick.
Bloodedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodedge stuffs the takedown.
Chyn checks a leg kick.
Ragna Bloodedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Chyn.
Bloodedge stuffs the takedown attempt from Chyn. Chyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloodedge misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodedge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chyn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bloodedge's half guard.
Chyn stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn wants to pass to mount but Bloodedge is defending the position.
Chyn trying to control from Bloodedge's half guard. Bloodedge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Bloodedge keeps moving.
Chyn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chyn wants to control from the top but Bloodedge keeps moving.
Chyn stops Bloodedge from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodedge wants to sweep here but Chyn controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chyn shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragna Bloodedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Chyn.
Bloodedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Bloodedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chyn.
Bloodedge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chyn misses with a combination
and Bloodedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge breaks from the clinch.
Chyn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bloodedge sprawls well. Bloodedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chyn gets slowly back to his feet.
Bloodedge loads up on a big right hand but Chyn slips the punch.
Chyn misses with a double jab
and Bloodedge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chyn looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bloodedge, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Bloodedge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bloodedge closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodedge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chyn.
Bloodedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodedge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodedge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodedge misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chyn's calf.
Chyn avoids the head kick by Bloodedge.
Bloodedge misses with a hook to the body
and Chyn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bloodedge pulls Chyn in close to prevent any damage.
Bloodedge has his feet on Chyn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodedge loads up on a big right hand but Chyn slips the punch.
Bloodedge is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragna Bloodedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bloodedge gets a clinch.
Chyn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bloodedge manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodedge, as that shot connected.
Bloodedge tries to clinch up but Chyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Chyn checks a low kick from Bloodedge.
Chyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodedge sprawls well initially but Chyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chyn wants to free his trapped foot but Bloodedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bloodedge trying to hold on to Chyn's head to control him but Chyn postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bloodedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bloodedge keeping moving, preventing Chyn from controlling successfully.
Chyn is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bloodedge tries to clinch
and Bloodedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodedge cracks the inside of Chyn's front leg.
Bloodedge wants to clinch up but Chyn keeps it at a distance.
Chyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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.
Chyn avoids the head kick by Bloodedge.
Chyn feints and as Bloodedge raises his hands in defense, Chyn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chyn trying to control but Bloodedge is working from the bottom.
Bloodedge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bloodedge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chyn on the ground.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge working a defensive guard here.
Chyn trying to control but Bloodedge is working from the bottom.
Chyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodedge is keeping the position for now.
Chyn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bloodedge is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodedge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bloodedge throws a chopping leg kick but Chyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Bloodedge misses.
Ragna Bloodedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chyn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloodedge sprawls well initially but Chyn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloodedge manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bloodedge leaves Chyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bloodedge is looking to score with low kicks.
Bloodedge has closed the distance and engaged Chyn in a clinch.
Bloodedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ragna Bloodedge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Bloodedge darts in and clinches Chyn up against the cage.
Bloodedge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloodedge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chyn takes a step back to recover.
Chyn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bloodedge is fending him off so far but Chyn persists. Nope, Bloodedge circles away and we're back to standing.
Bloodedge feints and then cracks Chyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chyn down.
Bloodedge wants to clinch but Chyn slips to the side
and Chyn counters with a straight right hand.
Chyn fails to land the takedown.
Bloodedge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bloodedge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chyn is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloodedge pushes Chyn away with a front kick.
Bloodedge feints and then cracks Chyn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chyn down.
Bloodedge lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ryu Chyn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chyn looks to land a right hand but Bloodedge moved out of range.
Bloodedge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bloodedge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloodedge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bloodedge is looking to land body kicks.
Bloodedge tries to clinch up but Chyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bloodedge darts in and clinches Chyn up against the cage.
Bloodedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodedge tries to land a leg kick but Chyn saw it coming and moves away.
Bloodedge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chyn throws a body kick the misses
and Bloodedge counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloodedge tries to close the distance and clinch but Chyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodedge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge is looking to clinch.
Bloodedge wants to clinch.
Chyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloodedge tries to avoid it but Chyn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloodedge to the ground. Bloodedge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragna Bloodedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Chyn.
Bloodedge looks to throw a body kick
enabling Chyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodedge tries to clinch but Chyn moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodedge.
Bloodedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloodedge fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chyn blocks a low kick nicely.
Bloodedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chyn.
Bloodedge misses with a low kick.
Bloodedge clinches with his opponent.
Bloodedge gets underhooks to prevent Chyn's takedown attempt.
Bloodedge stops a takedown attempt from Chyn.
Chyn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bloodedge walks away with a smile on his face. Chyn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bloodedge looks for the body kick but Chyn saw that one coming.
Bloodedge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chyn swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodedge.
Bloodedge is looking to clinch but Chyn is avoiding it.
Bloodedge is looking to slow Chyn down with leg kicks.
Bloodedge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chyn's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chyn punishes Bloodedge's body with a nice straight punch.
Chyn blocks a leg kick.
Chyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bloodedge misses with a low kick.
Chyn misses with a body shot.
Bloodedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chyn.
Bloodedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Chyn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chyn trying to control the action but Bloodedge is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragna Bloodedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bloodedge, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragna Bloodedge!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Shamrock has chosen Dueces as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, CJ Benn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint Shamrock throws the kick towards the body but Benn avoids it.
Benn swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Saint Shamrock.
Benn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saint Shamrock can pounce on him.
Benn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saint Shamrock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint Shamrock pinned against the cage. Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Benn's head but Benn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock lands with a slapping head kick.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick but Benn moves out of range.
Saint Shamrock drives through and clinches with Benn against the cage.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benn blocks it with crossed arms.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint Shamrock smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but Saint Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint Shamrock tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Saint Shamrock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a wild combination.
Saint Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Benn moves out of range easily.
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Saint Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saint Shamrock. Saint Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Saint Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Shamrock is looking to land body kicks.
Saint Shamrock thumps Benn with a low kick.
Saint Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Benn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint Shamrock lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn blocks a head kick by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benn shoots in and bounces Saint Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Benn trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Shamrock has his feet on Benn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saint Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Shamrock landing knees to the head.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benn has a takedown stuffed.
Saint Shamrock misses with a body kick.
Saint Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Saint Shamrock.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses.
Saint Shamrock pushes Benn away with a front kick.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint Shamrock is fending him off so far but Benn persists. Nope, Saint Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint Shamrock connects with a high kick.
Saint Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Saint Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benn's calf.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick but Benn moves out of range.
Benn has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Shamrock as Benn shoots in.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint Shamrock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Shamrock moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Benn blocks it.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Benn's ribcage.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benn wants a takedown but no success here.
Saint Shamrock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benn managing to block the knees to the body from Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benn.
Saint Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn avoids the damage to the body.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Saint Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Benn avoids the damage to the body.
Benn tries to break free but Saint Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Benn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saint Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Saint Shamrock as Benn shoots in.
Saint Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benn.
A head kick from Saint Shamrock lands but Benn takes it in his stride.
Benn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saint Shamrock swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Benn.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Benn is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benn.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benn wants a takedown but no success here.
Benn looking for a takedown.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Benn blocks it.
Benn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Benn.
Benn is trying to drag Saint Shamrock to the mat but Saint Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saint Shamrock gets caught flat footed, as Benn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Saint Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Shamrock manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Saint Shamrock's guard.
Saint Shamrock controlling Benn's posture.
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saint Shamrock trying to control the position here.
Benn trying to control but Saint Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Benn drops back looking for a leg! Saint Shamrock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Shamrock manages to kick Benn off! Benn jumps back into Saint Shamrock's guard.
Benn won't allow Saint Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Saint Shamrock pulls Benn in close to his closed guard and prevents Benn from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benn tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saint Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benn.
Saint Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benn. That did some damage!
Saint Shamrock throws a nice head kick!
Saint Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benn. That did some damage!
Saint Shamrock leaves Benn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saint Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benn wants a takedown but no success here.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Benn blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saint Shamrock obliges.
A knee to the head by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saint Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saint Shamrock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Benn goes for a takedown attempt but Saint Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Benn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Saint Shamrock.
Benn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saint Shamrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock instigates a clinch.
Benn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saint Shamrock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saint Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Benn's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saint Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
CJ Benn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint Shamrock sprawls well. Saint Shamrock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn's sensitive parts.
Benn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Benn's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn tries to avoid it.
Benn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint Shamrock but Saint Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Shamrock throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saint Shamrock - the referee stops the clock and Benn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saint Shamrock. Benn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saint Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Benn blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Benn blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Benn.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Benn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saint Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Benn is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Benn is blocking nicely.
Benn is working for takedown but Saint Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Benn has Saint Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benn has Saint Shamrock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saint Shamrock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Benn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saint Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benn blocks it with crossed arms.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benn wants a takedown.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Benn blocks with his arms.
Saint Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Benn is blocking nicely.
Saint Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Benn blocks it.
Saint Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn avoiding damage as Saint Shamrock throws knees to the body.
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.
Saint Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saint Shamrock prevents it.
Benn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saint Shamrock clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint Shamrock has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Benn looking for the RNC.
Benn is looking to control Saint Shamrock but Saint Shamrock is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saint Shamrock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Benn's guard. Nice work there by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock wants to pass the guard but Benn is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saint Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saint Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benn.
Saint Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Shamrock.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Saint Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saint Shamrock defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn avoids the head kick by Saint Shamrock.
Saint Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
Saint Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Benn tries to throw a body punch but Saint Shamrock avoids it by throwing Benn back against the cage.
Benn pulls guard.
Saint Shamrock wanted to stand there but Benn had control of the position.
Benn is controlling Saint Shamrock's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saint Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard.
Benn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Benn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saint Shamrock has control of Benn's left arm, preventing Benn from doing any damage.
Saint Shamrock keeping full guard, as Benn tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Shamrock is on top in guard.
Saint Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Benn is proving hard to escape from.
Saint Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benn closes the distance and clinches up with Saint Shamrock, looking for a takedown. Benn pushes Saint Shamrock against the cage but Saint Shamrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Shamrock rushes Benn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saint Shamrock misses with a knee strike.
CJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saint Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Benn moves out of range easily.
Saint Shamrock throws a head kick but Benn moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saint Shamrock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 44:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock!
Lil Thumper Saint Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
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