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KFC 5: Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juliano Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Matt Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juliano Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores a takedown into full mount!
Serra working to try and regain half guard.
Hernandez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Serra in real trouble here! The ref calls for Serra to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juliano Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Duran is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Duran!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Duran both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Hugo Gracie has been cut.
A left and a right from Duran both land. Nice combination.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Duran misses with a double jab.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hugo Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Duran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Duran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gracie is rocked!
Duran fakes the body blow, causing Gracie to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gracie goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Duran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Brookes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brookes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirty Harry - Gorillaz. 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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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Brookes!
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, Jesse Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a high kick!
It looks like Steve Brookes has been cut.
Steve Brookes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brookes swinging wildly here.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Brookes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a head kick. Brookes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brookes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Brookes shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brookes missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Brookes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Brookes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brookes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brookes tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a head kick that Brookes semi-blocks.
Brookes avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brookes.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brookes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Brookes down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Brookes lands with a cross.
Brookes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steve Brookes's cut is getting worse.
Brookes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Brookes is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a head kick. Brookes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Brookes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Brookes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Steve Brookes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Brookes. Brookes gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brookes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Brookes tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Brookes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brookes is rocked!
Brookes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Brookes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Steve Brookes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Brookes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Brookes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jon fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Largeron Von Kossa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jon fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Largeron Von Kossa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kossa Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kossa Silva throws a combination. fitch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like jon fitch has been cut.
fitch fails to land the takedown.
fitch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Kossa Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
fitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
fitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kossa Silva striking off his back but it's not causing fitch any problems.
Von Kossa Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with fitch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Kossa Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
fitch controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
fitch is working Von Kossa Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Kossa Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from fitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fitch stops Von Kossa Silva from standing up.
fitch trying to control but Von Kossa Silva is working from the bottom.
Von Kossa Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from fitch.
fitch passes Von Kossa Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
fitch works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Kossa Silva is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
fitch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
fitch lands a heavy elbow.
Von Kossa Silva is looking to get to half guard.
fitch lands with some strikes.
fitch prevents Von Kossa Silva from getting the reversal.
fitch punishing his opponent with strikes.
fitch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Von Kossa Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
fitch 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, fitch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
fitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fitch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
fitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by fitch.
fitch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Kossa Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by fitch.
fitch dominating with strikes here.
Von Kossa Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
fitch landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
fitch controlling from mount.
fitch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
fitch looking to control but Von Kossa Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
fitch working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! fitch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
fitch working Von Kossa Silva over with strikes here.
fitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
jon fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jon fitch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
fitch tries to clinch but Von Kossa Silva is having none of it.
fitch looks for a takedown but Von Kossa Silva sprawls well.
fitch dives in and grabs Von Kossa Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Kossa Silva pushes down on fitch's head and hops out.
Von Kossa Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice takedown defense from Von Kossa Silva. No joy for fitch on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jon fitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kossa Silva scores with a hook to the body. fitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Kossa Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Largeron Von Kossa Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
fitch fails with the takedown.
fitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Kossa Silva but Von Kossa Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Kossa Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck fitch on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Kossa Silva drops fitch with a straight left! Oh this is bad for fitch! Von Kossa Silva dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Largeron Von Kossa Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Araujo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geraldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Araujo!
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, Geraldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Silva.
Arthur Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Araujo sprawling to the canvas. Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Araujo hang on?
Araujo is rocked!
It looks like Arthur Araujo has been cut.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh Araujo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva trying to pass the guard but Araujo defending well.
Silva wants to stand but Araujo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Araujo seems to have got his legs back now.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva throws a left that rocks Araujo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Silva dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Araujo regain composure!
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Araujo is avoiding damage well.
Araujo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva.
Araujo stops Silva from passing to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Araujo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to stand but Araujo has his arm trapped.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Araujo is defending well.
Silva trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Araujo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Araujo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily.
Silva connects with a nice cross there... Araujo is looking wobbly and Silva recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Araujo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Silva jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Geraldo Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elbow Elbows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shirahama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fade To Black. Kenichi Shirahama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elbow Elbows!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama keeps the fight on the outside.
Elbows tries to clinch there but Shirahama circles away.
Elbows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shirahama keeps the fight on the outside.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Elbows won't allow Shirahama to pass to mount.
Shirahama stops Elbows from getting back to his feet.
Shirahama is working for a kimura but Elbows is defending it quite comfortably.
Shirahama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elbows looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama seems to be looking for submissions.
Elbows won't allow Shirahama to pass to mount.
Shirahama is working for a kimura but Elbows is defending it quite comfortably.
Elbows is trying to stand up here but Shirahama is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shirahama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elbows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elbows wants to get back to his feet.
Shirahama is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shirahama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elbows has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shirahama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elbows sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elbows is just riding it out for now. Shirahama eventually gives up the hold.
Shirahama wants to work for an arm triangle but Elbows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shirahama trying to mount his opponent but Elbows defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shirahama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shirahama seems to be looking for submissions.
Shirahama seems to be working for a kimura but Elbows defends the submission attempt.
Elbows is looking to escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Elbows clinches up with Shirahama and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shirahama blocks an elbow strike.
Shirahama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shirahama is trying to drag Elbows to the mat but Elbows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Elbows lands an elbow inside.
Elbows slows down the pace here.
Elbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shirahama's defenses.
Elbows lands a damaging elbow.
Elbows lands an elbow inside.
Elbows breaks from the clinch.
Elbows tries to clinch there but Shirahama circles away.
Elbows slaps away a takedown attempt from Shirahama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elbows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elbows tries to clinch up but Shirahama circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama keeps the fight on the outside.
Elbows wants to clinch up but Shirahama keeps it at a distance.
Elbows tries for a takedown but Shirahama circles away easily
and Shirahama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elbows is breathing heavily.
Shirahama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elbows sees it coming and defends easily.
Shirahama throwing shots but Elbows is blocking nicely.
Elbows kicks off Shirahama and gets to his feet.
Elbows moves in looking to clinch but Shirahama pushes him off.
Elbows misses with a head kick.
Elbows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shirahama shoots in for a double leg but Elbows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elbow Elbows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama shoots in for a double leg but Elbows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elbows moves in looking to clinch but Shirahama pushes him off.
Elbows fails with the takedown
and Shirahama counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama works to advance to full mount. Elbows defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Elbows has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Shirahama working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Elbows is doing well to defend. Shirahama seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Elbows is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenichi Shirahama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Correia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Correia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Cardoso!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Correia !
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso scores with a one two! Correia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Correia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Correia looks to land a right hand but Cardoso moved out of range.
Cardoso slips under a jab from Correia .
Cardoso looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
Cardoso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardoso misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardoso slips a jab from Correia .
Correia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Correia throws a looping overhand right but Cardoso ducks down to avoid it.
Correia lands a nice shot that snaps Cardoso's head back.
It looks like Guilherme Cardoso has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardoso doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Cardoso misses.
Correia looks to land a combination but Cardoso avoids it well.
Correia throws a looping overhand right but Cardoso ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Cardoso misses.
Correia throws a jab when Cardoso was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso slips a jab and a cross from Correia .
Cardoso catches Correia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Correia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Correia throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correia .
Correia looks to throw the jab but Cardoso is out of range.
Cardoso scores with a three punch combo!
Correia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correia manages to avoid it.
Correia throws a right hand that Cardoso ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardoso also avoids with ease.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Correia misses with a combination
and Cardoso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correia throws a series of punches but Cardoso avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a jab but it's blocked by Correia .
Correia misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Correia misses.
Correia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correia manages to avoid it.
Correia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Correia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardoso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correia .
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia swings for the body but Cardoso moves out of range.
Correia misses with a few strikes there.
Cardoso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correia counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia looks to land a left hand but Cardoso moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Correia missing with a left hand there. Cardoso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Correia misses its intended target.
Correia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardoso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Correia misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardoso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardoso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardoso scores with a jab.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Cardoso lands with a straight right. Correia didn't see that one coming.
Cardoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correia moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Correia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia staying out of range there.
Cardoso throws a series of punches but Correia moves out of range.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Cardoso throws a combination that misses
and Cardoso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correia throws a combination that misses
and Correia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cardoso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Correia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Correia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cardoso.
Cardoso takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anderson Correia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Cardoso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cardoso moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Correia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Correia throws out a loose jab but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardoso moves out of range of the strikes.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correia . Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correia throws a big shot that misses.
Correia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardoso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso lands a nice shot that snaps Correia 's head back.
Cardoso throws a right hand that Correia ducks under and follows up with a left that Correia also avoids with ease.
Correia missing with a left hand there. Cardoso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cardoso backs up against the ropes.
Correia throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Cardoso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correia misses with a looping right.
Cardoso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correia throws out the jab.
Cardoso lands a nice shot that snaps Correia 's head back.
Correia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cardoso counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Correia is breathing heavily.
A cross from Cardoso lands.
Correia throws the left hand but Cardoso avoids the punch easily.
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardoso throws a right and a left that Correia avoids nicely.
Correia loads up on a big right hand but Cardoso slips the punch.
Cardoso fails to land with a series of punches.
Correia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardoso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Correia misses with a hook. Cardoso ducked under it nicely.
Cardoso throws a series of punches but Correia avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to bum rush Correia with a series of wild strikes but Correia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Correia misses with a looping right.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Correia scores with a hook to the body. Cardoso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Correia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardoso.
Correia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardoso counters with a left to the body.
Cardoso throws a shot to the body.
Correia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardoso on the side of the head.
Correia misses with a hook to the body
and Cardoso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardoso slips a jab and a cross from Correia .
Jab by Cardoso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardoso misses with a combination
and Correia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardoso works over Correia 's head and body with a nice combination.
Cardoso throws a series of punches but Correia avoids them all with ease.
Correia lands with a nice combination. Cardoso backs away looking to recover.
Guilherme Cardoso's cut is getting worse.
Cardoso slips a straight right by Correia .
Correia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Correia looks to land a left hand but Cardoso moved out of range nicely.
Cardoso throws a hook but Correia blocks it.
Correia fails to land with a series of punches.
Correia misses with a combination
and Cardoso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guilherme Cardoso is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardoso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Correia thows a body shot but no joy.
Cardoso stuns Correia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Correia scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a combination
and Correia counters with a nice uppercut.
Correia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Correia throws the left hand but Cardoso avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Correia misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cardoso blocks a jab.
Correia misses with a wild body shot.
Correia misses with a few strikes there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cardoso dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Cardoso's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cardoso lands a two punch combo.
Cardoso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Correia .
Cardoso slips a jab from Correia .
Cardoso looks to land a left hand but Correia moved out of range nicely.
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardoso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correia .
Correia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cardoso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guilherme Cardoso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cardoso scores with a punch to the head.
Correia scores with a three punch combo!
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Correia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardoso slips a straight right by Correia .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correia misses with a straight left.
Cardoso sizes up Correia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Correia in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Correia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Correia , as that shot connected.
Correia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Correia lands a jab to the head.
Correia misses with an uppercut. Cardoso saw that one coming.
Cardoso misses with a combination
and Correia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardoso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardoso.
Correia loads up on a big right hand but Cardoso slips the punch.
Cardoso ducks under a wild hook from Correia .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correia misses with a double jab.
Cardoso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correia .
Cardoso tries to bum rush Correia with a series of wild strikes but Correia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cardoso moves out of range as Correia strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correia . Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correia misses the body punch
and Cardoso counters with a nice uppercut.
Correia swinging wildly here.
Correia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Correia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cardoso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Cardoso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correia throws a jab when Cardoso was well out of range.
Correia missing with a left hand there. Cardoso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardoso looks to land a combination. Correia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Correia slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso.
Cardoso lands a nice hook to Correia 's body. Correia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cardoso lands a nice shot that snaps Correia 's head back.
Cardoso lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cardoso throws a combination. Correia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cardoso cracks a nice hook into Correia 's ribs.
Cardoso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Correia misses
and Cardoso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardoso with a nice cross.
Some wild striking there from Cardoso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to move into range but Correia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardoso moves away from the strike by Correia .
Correia swings for the body but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso connects with a right hand. Correia shakes it off.
Correia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cardoso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correia just misses with a punch to the body.
Correia misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Correia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cardoso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correia throws a hook to the side of Cardoso's head but Cardoso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Cardoso clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Cardoso's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cardoso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cardoso digs a good body shot into Correia 's ribs.
Cardoso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
Correia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cardoso.
Correia tries to bum rush Cardoso with a series of wild strikes but Cardoso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Correia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cardoso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardoso slips under a jab.
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correia .
Cardoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Correia misses with a combination
and Cardoso counters with a stiff right hand.
Cardoso slips under a jab from Correia .
Correia throws a hook but Cardoso avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Correia misses with a straight left.
Correia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cardoso paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Correia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correia lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Correia .
Cardoso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Correia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cardoso counter with a right hand.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correia manages to avoid it.
Cardoso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardoso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Correia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardoso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Correia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correia . Cardoso does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cardoso moves out of range of the strikes.
Cardoso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Correia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cardoso moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Correia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardoso was well out of range. Poor timing from Correia .
Cardoso misses with a straight left.
Correia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Correia .
Cardoso lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardoso. Correia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correia misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Cardoso misses
and Correia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Correia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Correia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardoso counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardoso misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Correia catches Cardoso right on the button with a cross.
Cardoso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correia counters with a three punch combo that has Cardoso backing up. Cardoso nods at Correia to acknowledge the strikes.
Cardoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correia moves away.
Correia misses with a looping left.
Cardoso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a hook but Correia avoids it easily.
Correia misses with a double jab.
Correia misses with an uppercut. Cardoso saw that one coming.
Correia misses with a looping right.
Cardoso throws a combination that misses
and Correia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correia misses with a series of wild punches.
Correia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Correia fails to land with a series of punches.
Correia misses the shot to the body.
Cardoso getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Correia , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correia looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardoso is just out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Guilherme Cardoso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Cardoso's cut.
That's time! Cardoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cardoso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correia counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Correia .
Correia throws a right and a left that Cardoso avoids nicely.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Correia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cardoso lands a slapping body shot.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the head.
Cardoso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cardoso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Correia doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardoso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cardoso lands with a shot to the body.
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.
Correia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardoso throws a shot to the body.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cardoso. Beautiful body shot.
Cardoso lunges at Correia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correia 's hand.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left and a right from Cardoso both land. Nice combination.
Cardoso punishes Correia 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cardoso throws a right hand that Correia ducks under and follows up with a left that Correia also avoids with ease.
Correia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cardoso.
Correia connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Correia .
Correia ducks under a wild hook from Cardoso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardoso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correia .
Correia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardoso counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardoso connects with a body shot.
Cardoso lands a jab to the nose.
Correia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cardoso circles away quickly and effectively.
Cardoso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Correia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardoso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardoso lands a jab to Correia 's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Cardoso.
Cardoso lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardoso looks to land a combination. Correia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardoso. Correia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correia swinging wildly here.
Cardoso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correia misses with a looping right.
Jab by Correia .
Correia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cardoso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cardoso throws a hook but Correia avoids it easily.
Correia misses with a double jab
and Cardoso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso stalks Correia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Correia 's face. Correia staggers backwards, shaken.
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Correia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardoso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correia .
Correia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Correia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson Correia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso swinging wildly here.
Cardoso lands a jab to the head.
Cardoso dodges the punch combination from Correia .
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Correia throws a series of punches but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso defending well as Correia loads up on a big left hand.
Guilherme Cardoso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Correia misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Cardoso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cardoso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Cardoso!
Guilherme Cardoso is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langley comes to the ring accompanied by No More Heroes: Kill or Be Killed Mix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Langley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Langley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Langley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Langley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Langley lands a knee to the head.
Langley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Langley lands with a right to the head.
Langley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Langley connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langley prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Langley gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Langley finish him?
Langley creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Johnson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Langley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Langley!
Rick Langley retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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