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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rua Shogun (ranked 5543 p4p, 5321 weight class) and Dimebag Abbot (ranked 531 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dimebag Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot closes the distance and pushes Shogun back into the ropes.
Abbot pulls guard successfully.
Shogun trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shogun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abbot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abbot has escaped and now he's on top!
Shogun being controlled here, momentarily.
Shogun working for a triangle but Abbot defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Abbot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abbot pushing down on Shogun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abbot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shogun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Abbot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dimebag Abbot!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Henders (ranked 5061 p4p, 5284 weight class) and Barnabus Sanitario (ranked 290 p4p, 299 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Henders !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barnabus Sanitario!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanitario leaves Henders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henders tries to clinch up but Sanitario circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Sanitario throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henders enables Sanitario to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henders manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henders wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanitario manages to pass to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanitario lands a nice short elbow.
Sanitario landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanitario winds up and cracks Henders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanitario working Henders over with strikes.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
 Henders is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henders taking some punishment here, with Sanitario in his half guard.
Oh Henders is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanitario lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Henders quite badly. Henders pulls Sanitario in close trying to recover. Sanitario postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Henders on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Henders doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabus Sanitario!
In his post fight interview, Barnabus Sanitario gave a big smile as he said 'I just want to be clean'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Bulken (ranked 4971 p4p, 5414 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 286 p4p, 306 weight class). Chaiyachue is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: [Don't Fear] The Reaper. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Turbo Bulken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Bulken breaks the clinch.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Chaiyachue scores with a hook to the body.
Bulken tries to break the clinch but Chaiyachue is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue prevents Bulken from breaking the clinch.
Chaiyachue working aggressively here.
Bulken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bulken avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Bulken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaiyachue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulken throws a lazy body kick
and Chaiyachue counters with a two punch combo.
Bulken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chaiyachue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulken drives through and clinches with Chaiyachue against the ropes.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bulken avoids the damage to the body.
Bulken has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chaiyachue.
Bulken prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
A shot in the inside from Chaiyachue.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaiyachue clinches up against the ropes.
Bulken has a couple of punches blocked by Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position but instead, Bulken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chaiyachue to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaiyachue moves into range and clinches up with Bulken.
Bulken tries to land a knee to the head but Chaiyachue blocks with his arms.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulken is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Chaiyachue's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bulken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bulken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaiyachue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaiyachue looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chaiyachue has Bulken pressed against the ropes, preventing Bulken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bulken is trying to break the clinch but Chaiyachue is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
Chaiyachue clinches up with Bulken and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaiyachue has Bulken up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bulken misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Bulken controls the action.
Chaiyachue keeps control of Bulken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaiyachue misses with an elbow strike.
Bulken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch but Bulken improves position.
Chaiyachue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bulken blocks it with crossed arms.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulken tries to keep at a distance but Chaiyachue has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bulken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaiyachue is stalling here.
Bulken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bulken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulken tries to break the clinch but Chaiyachue is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaiyachue clinches.
Chaiyachue blocks the elbow strike.
Chaiyachue misses with a punch to the body.
Bulken avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulken pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Chaiyachue dodges an elbow strike from Bulken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaiyachue.
Bulken tries to circle away but Chaiyachue has him pinned against the ropes.
Chaiyachue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bulken's efforts to push away.
Chaiyachue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
Bulken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaiyachue avoiding damage as Bulken throws knees to the body.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turbo Bulken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulken misses with a low kick.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch.
Chaiyachue looking to slow down the pace here.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turbo Bulken is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chaiyachue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaiyachue avoiding damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chaiyachue throws an elbow but misses.
Bulken throws a head punch that misses.
Bulken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulken throws a low kick but Chaiyachue avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bulken throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue forces Bulken back against the ropes and clinches.
Chaiyachue looking to stall.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaiyachue rushes Bulken and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaiyachue.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Chaiyachue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bulken's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Bulken fails to land.
Bulken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bulken is trying to break the clinch but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the ropes.
Chaiyachue working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaiyachue is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bulken letting Chaiyachue take a breather here.
Chaiyachue is trying to maintain a safe position but Bulken gets an underhook and turns Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Naruesorn Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulken.
Bulken throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bulken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bulken chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulken feints and then cracks Chaiyachue's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaiyachue down.
Chaiyachue moves into range and clinches up with Bulken.
Bulken is trying to push Chaiyachue away but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bulken breaks the clinch.
Chaiyachue clinches up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Chaiyachue throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bulken throws an elbow but misses.
Chaiyachue wants to stall.
Chaiyachue tries to stall but Bulken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Bulken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulken is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Bulken blocks it.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bulken is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bulken is defending well for now.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
Bulken throws a wild body kick that Chaiyachue sees coming a mile off.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaiyachue takes the fight into the clinch.
Bulken breaks from the clinch.
Chaiyachue forces Bulken back against the ropes and clinches.
Chaiyachue wants to stall.
Bulken is trying to push Chaiyachue away but Chaiyachue has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulken is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaiyachue is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Bulken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bulken manages to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaiyachue.
Bulken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bulken throws a solid leg kick but Chaiyachue takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bulken.
Chaiyachue gets a clinch.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue rushes Bulken and presses him up against the ropes.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Bulken avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the ropes.
Bulken tries to break the clinch but Chaiyachue is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but Bulken is blocking nicely.
Bulken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chaiyachue is trying to maintain a safe position but Bulken gets an underhook and turns Chaiyachue into the ropes.
Bulken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulken tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaiyachue rushes Bulken and presses him up against the ropes.
Chaiyachue managing to block the knees to the body from Bulken.
Bulken managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulken can't break the clinch.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulken controls his hands.
Bulken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulken takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chaiyachue.
A frustrated look appears on Bulken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue prevents Bulken from breaking the clinch.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Bulken's arms but Bulken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chaiyachue has his back to the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulken tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaiyachue avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue stalling in the clinch but Bulken improves position.
Turbo Bulken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chaiyachue's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaiyachue 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe Jr (ranked 5276 p4p, 5589 weight class) and Sito Qobakeri (ranked 298 p4p, 311 weight class). Joe Jr comes into the arena with Punch Out Theme blaring out of the sound system. Sito Qobakeri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sito Qobakeri!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jr dodges the punch combination from Qobakeri.
Joe Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Glass Joe Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Qobakeri on the side of the head.
Qobakeri misses with a hook
and Joe Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Qobakeri is rocked!
Joe Jr fakes the body blow, causing Qobakeri to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Qobakeri goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glass Joe Jr!
A very excited looking Glass Joe Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santos Neymar Jr (ranked 4982 p4p, 3962 weight class) and Baby Dragon (ranked 287 p4p, 253 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Neymar Jr!
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, Baby Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon digs a good hook to Neymar Jr's body.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
Neymar Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Neymar Jr slips under a jab.
Dragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neymar Jr throws a hook but Dragon avoids it easily.
Neymar Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragon throws a hook but Neymar Jr blocks it.
Dragon throws a jab when Neymar Jr was well out of range.
Neymar Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Dragon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dragon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been told by Neymar Jr's head coaches at No Pain No Gain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dragon lands a slapping body shot.
Dragon misses with a double jab.
Neymar Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neymar Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dragon momentarily.
Neymar Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dragon lands with a big left! Neymar Jr is wobbled badly! Dragon comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Neymar Jr to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baby Dragon!
Baby Dragon took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I hope you liked my kisses.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Branco (ranked 4215 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Jorge Rocha (ranked 260 p4p, 249 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jorge Rocha was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Branco!
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, Jorge Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocha.
Jorge Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branco takes a step back to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Branco. No joy for Rocha on that attempt.
Branco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocha connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocha throws a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Rocha
and Branco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Branco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branco to get the leverage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
Branco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rocha is just riding it out for now. Branco eventually gives up the hold.
Branco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branco pulls his head out easily.
Branco wants to work for an arm triangle but Rocha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branco seems to be working for a kimura but Rocha defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rocha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rocha has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Branco escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Branco!
You can see the frustration on Rocha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Branco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Branco is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branco tries for a kimura but Rocha is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Branco dominated that round.
That's time! Branco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Branco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rocha thumps Branco with a low kick.
Rocha throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rocha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is in trouble now - Rocha has advanced to mount!
Rocha jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Branco is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Branco and Rocha has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.
Rocha tries for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to work for a kimura but Branco is defending well.
Branco is trying to get back to full guard.
Branco is working hard here to advance position.
Branco won't allow Rocha to pass to mount.
Branco actively working from the bottom here.
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Branco.
Rocha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Branco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Branco!
Rocha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branco is pushing down on Rocha's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocha is fighting to maintain full guard but Branco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocha tries to roll over but Branco keeps him under control.
Branco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha is pressing down on Branco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branco defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Rocha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rocha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branco stuffs the takedown.
Branco leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antonio Branco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rocha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha throws a leg kick
and Branco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Antonio Branco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branco works his way into side control.
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rocha is trying to control Branco's posture but Branco avoids it.
Rocha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Branco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Branco keeps moving and retains side control.
Branco goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rocha rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branco's guard! Nice work there by Rocha!
Branco looking for a guillotine here but Rocha defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branco is looking for a triangle but Rocha pushes his legs off easily.
Branco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branco tries to get out of the position.
Branco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocha is aware though and is defending well.
Branco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocha defends well.
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocha has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocha drops back looking for a leg! Branco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branco manages to kick Rocha off! Rocha jumps back into Branco's guard.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Branco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branco 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Branco!
An out of breath Antonio Branco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Favela Samurai (ranked 3224 p4p, 4965 weight class) and Adeodatus Aurelius (ranked 209 p4p, 285 weight class). Favela Samurai has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Favela Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adeodatus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius closes the distance and pushes Samurai back into the ropes.
Aurelius is trying to stall.
Samurai effectively controlling the action here.
Samurai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aurelius working aggressively here.
Aurelius throws a punch but it's blocked by Samurai.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius forces Samurai back against the ropes and clinches.
Aurelius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Samurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samurai pushes Aurelius up against the ropes in a clinch.
Samurai stalling against the ropes.
Samurai holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Samurai taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.
Samurai closes the distance and clinches.
Aurelius jumps guard but Samurai turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Samurai leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Samurai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aurelius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aurelius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Samurai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Aurelius can turn it around.
Samurai missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius stalling in the clinch but Samurai improves position.
Samurai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samurai lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Samurai missing with knees to the body.
Samurai stalls.
Samurai slows down the pace here.
Samurai lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.
Aurelius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samurai.
Samurai darts in and clinches Aurelius up against the ropes.
Samurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Aurelius avoids the damage to the body.
Aurelius trying to control the position but instead, Samurai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aurelius into the ropes.
Samurai slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Favela Samurai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Aurelius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samurai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samurai clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelius.
Samurai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samurai lands a shot to the body.
Samurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
Samurai controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius misses with a punch to the body.
Samurai leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai lands a hook that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Samurai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aurelius up against the ropes.
Samurai has Aurelius pressed against the ropes.
Aurelius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samurai is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.
Aurelius closes the distance and pushes Samurai back into the ropes.
Samurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adeodatus Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samurai lands with a short shot to the head.
Samurai avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Samurai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Samurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but Samurai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samurai on the side of the head.
Samurai clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes.
Samurai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samurai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
Samurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samurai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aurelius is trying to pull guard but Samurai turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Samurai has Aurelius pushed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with some punches.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius closes the distance and clinches.
Samurai has Aurelius pressed against the ropes.
Samurai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Samurai lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Aurelius fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aurelius is looking to control Samurai's arms but Samurai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aurelius has his back to the ropes.
Samurai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Favela Samurai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Samurai clinches up with Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes.
Samurai stalling in the clinch.
Samurai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aurelius letting Samurai take a breather here.
The referee calls for Samurai to work.
Samurai gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.
Aurelius throws a hook but Samurai blocks it.
Aurelius misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Samurai.
Samurai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aurelius, pushing him back against the ropes.
Samurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Samurai controlling the action here for a moment.
Samurai has Aurelius pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Samurai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samurai stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Favela Samurai.
Samurai rushes Aurelius and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aurelius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samurai has Aurelius pressed against the ropes.
Samurai is pushing Aurelius up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aurelius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aurelius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samurai smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a hook but Samurai avoids it easily.
Aurelius lands the left hand.
Aurelius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Aurelius misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aurelius. Those never looked like landing.
Samurai rushes Aurelius and presses him up against the ropes.
Favela Samurai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samurai holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Samurai trying to land knees to the body.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samurai.
Samurai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aurelius, pushing him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai stalling against the ropes.
Samurai seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Aurelius jumps guard but Samurai turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Favela Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adeodatus Aurelius.
Aurelius jumps guard and drags Samurai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Samurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
Aurelius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samurai tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
Adeodatus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Favela Samurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aurelius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samurai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Favela Samurai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samurai, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Favela Samurai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Whelan (ranked 2884 p4p, 4615 weight class) and Chalong Kitjakarn (ranked 368 p4p, 513 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Whelan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Mamas & the Papas - California Dreamin'. Kitjakarn has chosen Three Little Birds (Dub) as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Whelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chalong Kitjakarn!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan shoots in for a takedown but Kitjakarn shows good takedown defense.
Kitjakarn moves into range and clinches up with Whelan.
Kitjakarn is trying to stall.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kitjakarn smiles and moves away.
Kitjakarn darts in and clinches Whelan up against the ropes.
Whelan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Whelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitjakarn looking to slow down the pace here.
Whelan jumps guard but Kitjakarn turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand.
Whelan is trying to pull guard but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Whelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kitjakarn smiles and moves away.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whelan trying to control the action but Kitjakarn is working from the bottom.
Whelan wants to pass to mount but Kitjakarn is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whelan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kitjakarn keeps working.
Kitjakarn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kitjakarn is in trouble now - Whelan has advanced to mount!
Whelan is working for a guillotine from mount but Kitjakarn frees his head quite easily.
Whelan tries to control but Kitjakarn wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Whelan takes Kitjakarn's back.
Whelan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kitjakarn is defending well though. Whelan let's go of the attempt for now.
Whelan has got one arm under Kitjakarn's chin. This could be trouble... Kitjakarn trying to control the other hand but Whelan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kitjakarn has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Whelan!
Our winner, Mickey Whelan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Carter (ranked 2509 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Jon Kramer (ranked 350 p4p, 394 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stargate Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kramer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kramer tries to counter with a clinch but Carter shakes him off and moves away.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Kramer wants to counter with a clinch but Carter pushes him away.
Carter throws a head kick that misses
and Kramer counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Kramer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Kramer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kramer is standing up over Carter. Carter looks to escape but Kramer dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter prevents Kramer from moving into mount.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kramer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Carter looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kramer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Carter is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kramer lets go of the hold and Carter can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Kramer!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
79% |
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