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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing Inside. 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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263 lbs
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230 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal scores with a nice right hand.
Insano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Staal is out of range and Insano settles back down.
Insano avoids the head kick by Staal.
A swing and a miss from Insano.
Staal slips under a jab from Insano.
Staal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Insano.
Staal throws a leg kick
and Insano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Staal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Insano.
Staal connects with a looping right hand.
Insano misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a straight right hand.
Staal fakes the leg kick and cracks Insano in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staal moves out of range of the body kick from Insano.
A big right from Insano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Staal misses.
Insano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Insano connects with a looping right hand.
Staal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Insano connects with a body shot.
Staal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Felipezoom Insano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Insano scores with a jab to the body.
Insano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano connects with a body shot.
Staal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Insano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Insano lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
Insano scores with the left hand. Staal knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Insano misses.
Insano throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
John Staal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staal just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Staal does it's job there.
Staal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Insano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Insano, right into the meat.
Staal tries to clinch there but Insano circles away.
Insano throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal scores with a leg kick.
Staal misses with a head kick.
Staal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick there by Staal.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Insano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Staal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Insano slips a jab from Staal.
Staal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Insano's head backwards.
Staal wants to slow Insano down by chopping away at his legs.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Insano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal moves in looking to clinch but Insano pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Insano misses with a body kick.
Staal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Insano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Staal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Insano misses with a wild body shot.
Staal misses with an uppercut
and Insano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Insano there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Staal looks to land a body kick but Insano moved away.
Insano throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felipezoom Insano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Insano throws a jab when Staal was well out of range.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Insano cracks Staal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Staal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Insano counters with a nice uppercut.
Staal throws a body punch but Insano moves out of range.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Felipezoom Insano is winning the standup battle so far.
Insano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Insano checks a leg kick.
That kick from Staal tenderised Insano's leg. Insano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Staal looks to throw a body kick
and Insano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Staal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Insano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano misses with a hook.
Staal connects with a high kick.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Insano manages to avoid it.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Staal throws a big shot that misses.
Insano throws a jab but it's blocked by Staal.
Staal throws a leg kick which misses Insano's front leg but catches the back leg as Insano tries to avoid it.
Insano slips a straight right by Staal.
Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Staal throws a body kick the misses
and Insano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Insano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Staal.
Insano connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Insano throws out a leg kick but Staal moves out of range and Insano only half commits.
Insano scores with a body shot.
A jab from Staal does it's job there.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano misses with a body shot
letting Staal counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
Staal clinches up against the cage.
Staal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Insano up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Staal.
Staal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Insano on the inside.
Insano lands a shoulder strike.
Staal misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Staal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Staal lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Felipezoom Insano has been cut.
Staal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Staal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Insano's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal landing knees to the head.
Insano is trying to force a seperation but Staal has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Insano blocks a body shot from Staal.
Insano wants to get back to striking at distance but Staal won't allow it.
Staal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Staal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Insano swings wildly with an uppercut but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Insano backwards.
Insano misses with a body punch.
Staal misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Insano dodges the punch combination from Staal.
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Staal slips the punch.
Insano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Staal.
Insano slips a jab from Staal.
Staal throws a head kick that half lands.
Insano scores with the left hand. Staal knows he should have avoided that one.
Insano cracks Staal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Staal misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Staal drives through and clinches with Insano against the cage.
Staal landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal keeps control of Insano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Staal blocks a body shot from Insano.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staal.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Staal.
Staal misses with an elbow over the top.
Insano lands a body punch.
Staal lands a good knee to the midsection. Insano won't want to take too many of those.
Staal slowing the pace effectively.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Insano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano lands with a right to the head.
Insano dodges an elbow strike from Staal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking to throw knees to the head but Insano is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Staal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Staal pushes off an throws an elbow but Insano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Staal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Insano blocks it with crossed arms.
Insano lands a right hand.
Insano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Staal tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staal lands a knee to the body.
Staal tries to stall but Insano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Staal scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Insano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Staal swings wildly with an uppercut but Insano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Staal tries to land knees in the clinch but Insano avoids the damage to the body.
Staal digs a right hand underneath Insano's ribcage. Insano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Insano.
Knees to the body from Staal.
Staal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Insano taking a breather.
Staal pushes off an throws an elbow but Insano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Staal blocks a body shot from Insano.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
John Staal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Staal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Staal.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Insano blocks the elbow strike.
Insano prevents a body shot from Staal.
Insano pushes Staal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Staal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Staal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Staal missing with knees to the body.
Staal throws a punch but it's blocked by Insano.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano is looking to control Staal's arms but Staal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Staal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Staal blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Staal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Insano.
Insano misses with a hook
and Staal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Insano's knee momentarily.
Insano throws a lazy right hand but Staal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Staal. That snapped Insano's head back.
Insano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Insano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Insano misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick from Staal.
Insano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Insano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Insano blocks a low kick nicely.
Insano misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Insano throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Staal.
An inside leg kick lands from Insano.
Insano misses with an uppercut.
Insano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Insano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Staal, as that shot connected.
Staal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Insano.
Insano misses with a body shot
and Staal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Insano connects with a single shot there.
Staal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Staal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Staal lands but Insano takes it in his stride.
Staal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Staal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Insano moves away.
Insano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staal.
A swing and a miss from Insano.
Staal lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Insano avoids the body shot from Staal.
A low kick from Staal misses
letting Insano counter with a right hand.
Staal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Insano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Insano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staal throws out a leg kick but Insano moves out of range and Staal only half commits.
Staal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Insano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Staal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Insano under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
Insano throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Insano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Staal scores with a punch to the head.
Staal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Insano.
Staal throws a head kick but Insano moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano misses with a left hand
and Staal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Insano keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Insano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Insano is looking to stand up but Staal isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Insano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Staal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Felipezoom Insano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Insano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Insano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Staal tries to clinch up but Insano circles away and keeps his distance.
Insano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice combination there by Staal.
Staal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Insano throws a hook to the side of Staal's head but Staal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Insano looks to land a left hand but Staal moved out of range nicely.
Insano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Staal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Insano moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staal swings for the body but Insano moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Insano - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Insano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staal moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Insano is trying to maintain a safe position but Staal gets an underhook and turns Insano into the cage.
Staal is stalling here.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Staal working aggressively here.
Staal misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Insano.
Staal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Insano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Staal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Staal throws an elbow but misses.
Staal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Insano is defending well for now.
Insano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staal keeps control of Insano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Insano lands a shot to the body.
Staal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staal obliges.
Staal lands an elbow inside.
Staal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Insano avoids it.
Insano is looking to control Staal's arms but Staal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Insano has his back to the cage.
Insano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
John Staal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Insano misses with a body punch.
Felipezoom Insano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Staal lands a nice uppercut.
Staal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Insano tries to work over Staal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Staal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Insano lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Staal.
Insano tries a body shot but Staal blocks it.
Insano cracks Staal with a nice body shot.
Staal tries a knee to the head but Insano blocks it.
Insano tries to throw a body punch but Staal avoids it by throwing Insano back against the cage.
Insano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal scores with a shot to the side of Insano's head.
Staal tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Staal back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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!
Staal tries to work over Insano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Staal.
Staal tries to throw a body punch but Insano avoids it by throwing Staal back against the cage.
Staal misses with a body punch.
Insano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Insano scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staal.
Staal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Staal.
Well Staal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Staal!
John Staal is the new heavyweight champion!
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