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Nuwe Jaar, Nuwe Lewe PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tong Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Hatcher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tong Cruise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Hatcher!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Ryan Hatcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruise clinches.
Cruise goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatcher prevents it.
Hatcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatcher lands with a kick to the temple. Cruise shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Tong Cruise has been cut.
Hatcher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruise, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hatcher lands a big head kick that sends Cruise tumbling to the mat! Hatcher takes a step backwards and waves Cruise back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cruise is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruise has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hatcher.
Oh Cruise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruise is breathing heavily.
Hatcher lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cruise crumples to the floor! Hatcher milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Hatcher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Neodine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troyer Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgecombe has chosen Killling in the Name - Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Guilherme Neodine has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guilherme Neodine!
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, Troyer Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgecombe throws out a leg kick but Neodine moves out of range and Edgecombe only half commits.
Neodine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgecombe sprawls well. Edgecombe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neodine gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgecombe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neodine tries to keep at a distance but Edgecombe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neodine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edgecombe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neodine wants the takedown. Edgecombe is fighting it off but Neodine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Edgecombe's guard against the cage.
Edgecombe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Neodine doesn't defend quickly enough and Edgecombe has managed to lock this one up! Can Neodine escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Edgecombe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Troyer Edgecombe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin De Col (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quentin De Col!
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, Boy Ka!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ka misses with a head kick.
Ka throws a head kick but De Col moves out of range.
Ka tries to keep at a distance but De Col has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Col lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ka is trying to get back to full guard.
Ka wants to get back to his feet.
De Col gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
De Col is looking to clinch but Ka is avoiding it.
De Col throws a nice looking combination but Ka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Col avoids the head kick by Ka.
De Col is breathing heavily.
De Col blocks a head kick by Ka.
De Col misses with a double jab.
De Col fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ka sprawls well initially but De Col persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ka wants to get back to full guard.
Ka regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Col stopping the sweep attempt from Ka.
De Col trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ka's guard.
Ka keeping moving, preventing De Col from controlling successfully.
De Col stands up and waves to Ka to follow him.
Ka throws a head kick that misses.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick and De Col moves out of range easily.
De Col lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ka backs up against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
De Col decides to pull guard.
De Col keeping moving, preventing Ka from controlling successfully.
De Col knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ka on the ground.
De Col looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Col keeping full guard, as Ka tries to pass.
De Col keeping moving, preventing Ka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Col misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Col tries to close the distance and clinch but Ka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Col avoids the head kick by Ka.
A head kick misses from Ka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick and De Col moves out of range easily.
Ka throws a head kick that De Col semi-blocks.
De Col scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Col wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ka uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
De Col controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Col wants to stand but Ka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Col advances position into side control!
De Col goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Col's guard! Nice work there by Ka!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin De Col dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Col blocks a head kick by Ka.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Col rushes Ka and presses him up against the cage.
De Col manages to pull guard.
De Col wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ka manages to pass to side control.
Ka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Col is defending against the submission attempts here by Ka.
Ka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ka wants to pass to mount but De Col is defending the position.
Ka wants to control but De Col is keeping him busy.
Ka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Col trying to control here.
De Col manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice cross by De Col.
A head kick misses from Ka.
De Col is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ka's half guard.
Ka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ka is looking to control De Col's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ka avoid being mounted?
De Col tries to stand and escape but Ka is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka won't allow De Col to pass to mount.
De Col wants to advance to full mount but Ka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ka looking to control.
Ka has a closed guard, preventing De Col from standing up.
De Col avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Col preventing the sweep.
Ka keeping moving, preventing De Col from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Col postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Col gets to his feet - Ka follows without any prompting.
Ka avoids the head kick by De Col.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Col counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De Col postures up.
De Col preventing the sweep.
De Col throws a strike but Ka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ka throwing strikes from guard but De Col blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin De Col dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Col.
Ka sneaks back into half guard.
De Col trying to control the action but Ka is working from the bottom.
Ka is pressing down on De Col's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Col is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Col trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Col has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ka is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Col looking to pass the guard.
De Col won't allow Ka to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ka throws a lazy head kick
and De Col counters with a straight right hand.
De Col throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ka throws a head kick but De Col moves out of range.
De Col throws a right and a left that Ka avoids nicely.
Ka throws a lazy head kick
and De Col counters with a good, hard body kick but Ka shrugs it off.
Ka throws a head kick that misses.
Ka blocks a head kick by De Col.
Ka throws a head kick but De Col moves out of range.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Col moves into the clinch.
Ka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Col wants the takedown. Ka is fighting it off but De Col persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ka's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Col gets to his feet - Ka follows without any prompting.
De Col takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ka connects with a high kick.
Ka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Col avoids the head kick by Ka.
De Col blocks a head kick by Ka.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick and De Col moves out of range easily.
De Col throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from De Col does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ka.
Ka misses with a head kick.
Ka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Col gets a clinch.
Ka has De Col pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Col manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Col breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quentin De Col is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Col counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Col wants to free his trapped foot but Ka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ka trying to control from the bottom.
De Col wants to pass to mount but Ka is defending the position.
De Col is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like De Col is going to stand back up.
De Col controlling the action here.
Ka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De Col is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Col trying to control the action but Ka is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ka throws a lazy head kick
and De Col makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ka throws a sloppy head kick
and De Col counters with a good, hard body kick but Ka shrugs it off.
De Col instigates a clinch.
De Col gets control of Ka's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Col will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ka is looking to stand up but De Col won't let him.
Ka passes into half guard.
Ka stalling away here and it's allowed De Col to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boy Ka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quentin De Col is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Col is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin De Col showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Col has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin De Col!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reptar Buhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Gutierrez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reptar Buhr!
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, Gabriel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Buhr moves out of range easily.
Buhr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Buhr slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutierrez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriel Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buhr blocks a head kick by Gutierrez.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buhr stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reptar Buhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Gutierrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buhr tries for a takedown but Gutierrez circles away easily
and Gutierrez counters with a shoot takedown. Buhr fights it but they end up in guard.
Buhr keeping full guard, as Gutierrez tries to pass.
Buhr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez stays in close to Buhr's body and controls the position.
Gutierrez trying to control but Buhr is working from the bottom.
Buhr controls Gutierrez momentarily but Gutierrez frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gutierrez wanted to stand there but Buhr had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a sloppy head kick and Buhr moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Buhr leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Buhr moves out of range.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buhr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gutierrez shoots in but Buhr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt
and Buhr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gutierrez!
Buhr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gutierrez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhr wants to finish this one by submission but Gutierrez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Buhr.
Gutierrez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Buhr wants to control the pace but Gutierrez is squirming around nicely.
Gutierrez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reptar Buhr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gutierrez with a poor takedown
and Buhr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Buhr is controlling him
Buhr is looking for a kimura here.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Buhr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gutierrez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buhr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gutierrez misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez has his takedown stuffed
and Buhr counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Buhr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutierrez wants to stand but Buhr is controlling the position.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Buhr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez is looking to stand up but Buhr isn't so interested in that idea.
Buhr trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhr prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Buhr wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Buhr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
Reptar Buhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buhr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutierrez somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buhr avoids the head kick by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown
and Buhr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buhr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez won't allow Buhr to pass to mount.
Buhr prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Gutierrez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Buhr is taking a breather. Gutierrez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buhr stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reptar Buhr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gutierrez misses with a takedown
so Buhr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buhr tries to free his leg and advance position but Gutierrez is retaining full guard.
Buhr trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buhr is controlling him.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Buhr from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Buhr is having none of it.
Buhr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet but Buhr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Buhr as Gutierrez shoots in.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Reptar Buhr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Gutierrez.
Buhr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Buhr wants to free his trapped foot but Gutierrez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Buhr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gutierrez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buhr.
Buhr seems to be working for a kimura but Gutierrez defends the submission attempt.
Buhr prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhr not doing much here.
Buhr stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries for a takedown but Buhr circles away easily
and Buhr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gutierrez's guard now.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Buhr from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buhr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Buhr prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Buhr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Buhr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buhr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reptar Buhr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buhr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reptar Buhr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zonko Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Madureira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zonko Drake!
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, Joao Madureira!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madureira has a takedown stuffed.
Madureira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Madureira shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Madureira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonko Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Madureira.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Madureira fails with the takedown.
Zonko Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Madureira misses its intended target.
Drake fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madureira fails with a takedown attempt.
Madureira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madureira looks gassed!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Madureira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Joao Madureira has been cut.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madureira slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Drake lands a nice hook to Madureira's body. Madureira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madureira walks into a jab.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madureira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Madureira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Drake is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Madureira.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madureira circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madureira shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madureira misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Madureira misses with a takedown attempt - Drake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake looks to land a combination but Madureira avoids it well.
Madureira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Madureira tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Madureira tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Madureira is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madureira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Drake, who protects the arm well.
Drake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Madureira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Madureira tries for a kimura but Drake is defending well.
Drake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Madureira is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madureira has a takedown stuffed.
Drake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Madureira fails to land the takedown.
Drake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Madureira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drake!
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Madureira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Madureira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Drake works over Madureira's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madureira.
Zonko Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madureira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake misses with a combination
and Madureira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madureira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zonko Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Madureira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
Drake misses with a double jab
and Madureira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drake is not content to let Madureira control the position.
Madureira trying to mount his opponent but Drake defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Madureira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Madureira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Madureira is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Madureira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Madureira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drake keeping full guard, as Madureira tries to pass.
Madureira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madureira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drake wants to stand but Madureira is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madureira wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madureira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Madureira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Madureira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Madureira prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Drake is wriggling around but Madureira manages to pass to half guard.
Madureira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drake is just riding it out for now. Madureira eventually gives up the hold.
Madureira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madureira stops Drake from getting back to his feet.
Madureira is trying for a kimura here. Drake looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Madureira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joao Madureira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sep Tember (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jammin' - Bob Marley. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sep Tember!
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, Edmundo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Alves.
Alves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tember's half guard.
Alves controlling the action here.
Tember tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tember is just riding it out for now. Alves eventually gives up the hold.
Tember wants to control but Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Tember is retaining full guard.
Alves won't allow Tember to get back to his feet.
Alves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tember keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Tember is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tember wants to clinch.
Alves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tember was covering up waiting for the punch and Alves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tember trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tember looking for a guillotine here but Alves defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tember manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves tries to hold on but Tember pushes him away.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tember can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
Tember takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Tember has a good base and remains in mount.
Tember trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tember sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alves tries to lock up and control but Tember gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Alves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tember tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tember takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tember tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tember tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tember misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tember backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sep Tember has been cut.
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tember.
Sep Tember is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves clinches up with Tember and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tember backwards.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tember darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tember misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tember crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alves - the referee stops the clock and Tember gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alves. Tember manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alves moves into the clinch.
Tember tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Tember back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tember's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tember is pressed up against the cage. Alves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tember down to the mat. Tember avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alves lands a head kick. Tember smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tember.
Tember misses with a takedown
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tember is trying to get back to half guard.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the position but Tember is working away.
Tember on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tember is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Tember manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alves's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tember regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves postures up in Tember's guard and throws a big left but Tember blocks it.
Alves advances position into side control!
Tember is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tember is not content to let Alves control the position.
Tember can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves trying to control the position but Tember is working away.
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.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tember is looking for a sweep.
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tember knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tember is looking to regain half guard here but Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sep Tember's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tember scores with a decent looking hook.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tember as he jumps to the side.
Tember darts in trying to clinch
and Alves counters with a nice body kick.
Tember missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves has Tember up against the cage in a clinch.
Tember cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
Alves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tember's efforts to push away.
Tember is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Tember wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tember is trying to break free.
Tember misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tember just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alves's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tember just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alves tries to pull guard but Tember holds him up against the cage and eventually Alves drops back down to his feet.
Sep Tember has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmundo Alves.
Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Tember shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tember fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tember is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Tember gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alves.
Tember scores with a hook to the body.
Tember lands a body shot.
Tember has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Tember misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tember tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tember.
Tember lands a shot to the body.
Tember with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Tember scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tember throwing strikes from guard but Alves blocks nicely.
Tember has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alves is proving hard to escape from.
Tember has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tember wants to stand and escape but instead Alves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alves gets to his feet. Tember looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tember leaves Alves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Tember finds it's target.
Tember tries to clinch
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Tember pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tember uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alves has time to react.
Edmundo Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tember tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Tember fights it but they end up in guard.
Tember keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tember avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edmundo Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves prevents Tember from getting back to his feet.
Alves trying to control but Tember is working from the bottom.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tember wants to get back to his feet but Alves passes into half guard.
Sep Tember has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmundo Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alves content to control rather than advance.
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 Sep Tember.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmundo Alves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Neto's choice of entrance music: Bad Boys - Bob Marley. Matt Dammon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
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, Ed Neto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dammon connects with a crisp jab.
Neto throws a right and a left that Dammon avoids nicely.
Neto misses with a head kick.
Dammon lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Neto is looking to close the distance but Dammon sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Neto crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Neto is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Matt Dammon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Desmoraine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Shlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Shlemenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Desmoraine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Shlemenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shlemenko throws a head kick but Desmoraine moves out of range.
Desmoraine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Desmoraine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Desmoraine shoots in but no luck this time.
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Desmoraine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shlemenko's guard.
Desmoraine postures up.
Desmoraine preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shlemenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desmoraine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine wants to get back to his feet.
Desmoraine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shlemenko has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Desmoraine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Desmoraine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desmoraine is looking to escape.
Shlemenko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Desmoraine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Desmoraine is squirming around, avoiding Shlemenko's attempts to control the action.
Desmoraine regains half guard.
Shlemenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Desmoraine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shlemenko seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Desmoraine trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko prevents Desmoraine from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shlemenko wants to control the pace but Desmoraine is squirming around nicely.
Desmoraine is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Shlemenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Desmoraine is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Desmoraine regains half guard.
Desmoraine looking for submissions off his back.
Desmoraine is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shlemenko jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Shlemenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shlemenko throws a low kick, looking for Desmoraine's leg but Desmoraine calmly moves out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Desmoraine counters with a thumping low kick.
Shlemenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Shlemenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desmoraine circles away from the clinch attempt
and Desmoraine counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shlemenko's guard now.
Shlemenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desmoraine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desmoraine wants to control from the top but Shlemenko keeps moving.
Desmoraine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desmoraine is looking to stand up but Shlemenko won't let him.
Desmoraine trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Desmoraine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shlemenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Desmoraine!
Desmoraine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Desmoraine tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shlemenko tries to control but Desmoraine wriggling away.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Desmoraine to control.
Desmoraine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Desmoraine wants to hold on but Shlemenko pushes him away.
Desmoraine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Desmoraine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
Desmoraine wants to get back to full guard but Shlemenko has passed into side control.
Desmoraine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko avoids the attempt from Desmoraine to control.
Desmoraine flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
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.
Desmoraine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Desmoraine throwing hammer fists to the chest of Shlemenko. What's that going to do exactly?
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desmoraine is looking to escape.
Desmoraine tries to hold on but Shlemenko postures up.
Desmoraine is desperately trying to improve his position but Shlemenko has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Desmoraine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shlemenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desmoraine is looking to escape.
Desmoraine wants to control but Shlemenko is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Desmoraine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shlemenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Desmoraine is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Desmoraine throwing shots but Shlemenko is blocking nicely.
Desmoraine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shlemenko on the ground.
Shlemenko tries to get to full guard but Desmoraine has control of the leg.
Desmoraine with the ground and pound but Shlemenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shlemenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Desmoraine wanted to stand there but Shlemenko had control of the position.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shlemenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a lazy head kick
and Desmoraine moves into the clinch.
Shlemenko letting Desmoraine take a breather here.
Desmoraine with a knee to the head.
Shlemenko landing knees to the head.
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko throws a wild body kick that Desmoraine sees coming a mile off.
Shlemenko misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Paul Desmoraine has been cut.
Desmoraine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shlemenko. That did some damage!
Shlemenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desmoraine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shlemenko trying to control from the bottom.
Desmoraine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Desmoraine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Desmoraine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shlemenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shlemenko wants to control but Desmoraine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Desmoraine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shlemenko is not content to let Desmoraine control the position.
Desmoraine stalling.
Ground and pound from Desmoraine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko is staying active underneath Desmoraine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Desmoraine there.
Desmoraine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to stand back up but Desmoraine is controlling him
Shlemenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine looking to pass the guard.
Paul Desmoraine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Desmoraine wants to get up but he can't break Shlemenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Desmoraine counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shlemenko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Desmoraine has a good base and remains in mount.
Desmoraine trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Desmoraine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Desmoraine with the ground and pound from mount.
Desmoraine is landing with some decent strikes but Shlemenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Desmoraine landing punches.
Desmoraine landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Desmoraine raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
That's time! Desmoraine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Desmoraine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shlemenko.
Desmoraine avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch
and Desmoraine counters with a takedown into side control.
Desmoraine working the head with strikes.
Shlemenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desmoraine's best efforts.
Desmoraine is looking for a kimura here.
Desmoraine stalling away here and it's allowed Shlemenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Desmoraine won't allow Shlemenko to get back to his feet.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko is looking to stand up but Desmoraine won't let him.
Desmoraine is looking for a triangle but Shlemenko pushes his legs off easily.
Shlemenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Desmoraine is proving hard to escape from.
Desmoraine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shlemenko is now in half guard.
Desmoraine wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Desmoraine to stand up.
Desmoraine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shlemenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Desmoraine blocks a low kick nicely.
Desmoraine moves out of range of the leg kick from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that Desmoraine ducks under and follows up with a left that Desmoraine also avoids with ease.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Desmoraine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Desmoraine counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Desmoraine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desmoraine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Desmoraine to counter with a crisp jab.
Desmoraine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shlemenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shlemenko keeping moving, preventing Desmoraine from controlling successfully.
Desmoraine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Desmoraine manages to get himself to full guard.
Desmoraine keeping full guard, as Shlemenko tries to pass.
Desmoraine trying to strike off his back.
Desmoraine is trying to keep Shlemenko in close.
Desmoraine has his foot on Shlemenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shlemenko works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Desmoraine had his way with Sergei Shlemenko in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Desmoraine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Shlemenko does no damage.
Desmoraine tries for a takedown but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Desmoraine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Desmoraine.
Desmoraine wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
Shlemenko trying to control but Desmoraine postures up.
Shlemenko has one foot on Desmoraine's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shlemenko throws a head kick that misses
and Desmoraine counters with a takedown into side control.
Desmoraine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Desmoraine looks up at the clock and then as Shlemenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Desmoraine smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Desmoraine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko manages to get back to half guard.
Shlemenko is trying to stand up here but Desmoraine is controlling him well.
Desmoraine wants to take a breather but Shlemenko is having none of it.
Desmoraine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Desmoraine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Desmoraine.
Shlemenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Desmoraine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Desmoraine's back!
I really don't envy Desmoraine right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shlemenko wants to control but Desmoraine is keeping busy.
Shlemenko is hanging on to Desmoraine's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Desmoraine just trying to survive but Shlemenko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Desmoraine tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desmoraine trying to control the position but Shlemenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Desmoraine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Desmoraine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shlemenko tries to stand and escape but Desmoraine is controlling the position.
Sergei Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shlemenko tries to land a leg kick but Desmoraine saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the body from Shlemenko misses
and Desmoraine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shlemenko won't be happy with that.
Desmoraine throwing strikes but Shlemenko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Desmoraine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shlemenko decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick
so Desmoraine counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Desmoraine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shlemenko is trying to control the position but Desmoraine postures up.
Desmoraine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Desmoraine tries to pass.
Desmoraine looking to sit in guard and control but Shlemenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Desmoraine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Desmoraine 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Desmoraine!
Paul Desmoraine retains his middleweight title!
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