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AFC 138 - Bubba vs. Pervo II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mac Fuller Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Roinan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Fuller Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuri Roinan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller Jnr throws out a powerful jab.
Fuller Jnr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fuller Jnr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Fuller Jnr finds it's way through Roinan's defenses.
Fuller Jnr tries to bum rush Roinan with a series of wild strikes but Roinan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Fuller Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roinan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roinan slips a jab and a cross from Fuller Jnr.
Roinan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Fuller Jnr lands with an uppercut that bounces Roinan off the cage and back into rage.
Fuller Jnr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roinan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuller Jnr. Fuller Jnr obviously looking to wear him down.
Roinan throws a right hand that Fuller Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuller Jnr also avoids with ease.
Fuller Jnr closes the distance and clinches.
Roinan is trying to force a seperation but Fuller Jnr has the dominant position.
Fuller Jnr misses with a body punch.
Fuller Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Fuller Jnr swings wildly with an uppercut but Roinan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuller Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller Jnr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roinan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fuller Jnr.
Roinan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roinan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roinan's efforts to push away.
Fuller Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Roinan is trying to break the clinch but Fuller Jnr has him pressed against the cage.
Roinan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot.
Roinan tries to stall but Fuller Jnr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuller Jnr lands a body punch.
Roinan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roinan throws a head punch that misses.
Fuller Jnr works on Roinan's body with a couple of short punches.
Roinan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr looking to stall.
Fuller Jnr can't find room to land a body shot as Roinan controls the action.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
Roinan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuller Jnrs head.
Fuller Jnr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roinan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuller Jnr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roinan is looking to break free of the clinch but Fuller Jnr has double underhooks.
Roinan prevents a body shot from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roinan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roinan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Roinan up against the cage.
Fuller Jnr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Roinan prevents a body shot from Fuller Jnr.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roinan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roinan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fuller Jnr is keeping busy.
Fuller Jnr blocking some punches.
Fuller Jnr is leaning against Roinan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuller Jnr has a couple of punches blocked by Roinan.
Fuller Jnr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
A right hand to the body from Fuller Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roinan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roinan blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Roinan.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuller Jnr.
Roinan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr is breathing heavily.
Roinan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr is trying to maintain a safe position but Roinan gets an underhook and turns Fuller Jnr into the cage.
Fuller Jnr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Roinan.
Fuller Jnr taking a breather.
Fuller Jnr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roinan is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuller Jnr gets an underhook and turns Roinan into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roinan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roinan lands an uppercut.
Roinan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuller Jnr tries a body shot but Roinan blocks it.
Fuller Jnr misses with some punches.
Fuller Jnr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roinan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuller Jnrs head.
Roinan wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuller Jnr won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller Jnr.
Roinan lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roinan breaks the clinch.
Fuller Jnr wants to clinch up but Roinan keeps it at a distance.
Roinan is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Roinan. That snapped Fuller Jnr's head back.
Roinan swinging wildly here.
Roinan lands the left hand.
Fuller Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Roinan.
Fuller Jnr closes the distance but Roinan moves to the side
enabling Roinan to counter with a crisp jab.
Roinan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Roinan.
Fuller Jnr is rocked!
It looks like Mac Fuller Jnr has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Roinan has cracked Fuller Jnr with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Roinan lands another huge swinging hook and Fuller Jnr tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fuller Jnr, before Roinan can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuri Roinan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayson Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cameron Williams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jayson Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Williams lands the left hand.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cameron Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Williams misses.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Miller misses with a combination
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Miller misses the body punch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Miller looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miller misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams slips a straight right by Miller.
Nice cross by Williams.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Miller misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Miller misses with the combination.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Jayson Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Williams misses.
Miller throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams lands the left hand.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller scores with a three punch combo!
Miller misses with a takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Williams cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Miller misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams misses the jab.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Miller. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller walks into a jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller misses the jab.
Cameron Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Miller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayson Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Jayson Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller slips a straight right by Williams.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miller tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller misses with a looping right.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Williams.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
Miller's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Miller duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Miller misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Cameron Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Boyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Calavera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calavera is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Swanky Maximino. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Boyat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manuel Calavera!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyat moves in looking to clinch but Calavera pushes him off.
Boyat misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calavera is defended easily by Boyat.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but Boyat shows good takedown defense.
Boyat misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Boyat.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Boyat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trent Boyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Calavera.
Calavera fails with the takedown.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calavera fails with the takedown.
Boyat doesn't manage to clinch there - Calavera circles away.
Calavera shoots in for a double leg but Boyat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyat moves into range and clinches up with Calavera.
Boyat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calavera.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyat obliges.
Calavera looks gassed!
Boyat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyat lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyat scores with a hook.
Boyat throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyat throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyat throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Calavera keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyat lands a big head kick that sends Calavera tumbling to the mat! Boyat takes a step backwards and waves Calavera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calavera is rocked!
It looks like Manuel Calavera has been cut.
Boyat moves into the clinch.
Calavera is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyat finish him?
Calavera pushes off an throws an elbow but Boyat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Calavera seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calavera blocks it with crossed arms.
Calavera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Boyat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Calavera.
Calavera takes a shot to the head.
Boyat stalls.
Nice body punch from Boyat - that landed with a thud.
Boyat manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Calavera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyat looks for the body kick but Calavera saw that one coming.
Calavera fails with the takedown.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyat throws a series of punches but Calavera moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Calavera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calavera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyat throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyat closes the distance and clinches.
Calavera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyat lands a knee to the head.
Boyat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boyat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyat scores with a jab. Calavera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calavera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyat.
Boyat motions for Calavera to come forward. Boyat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boyat drops Calavera with a beautiful combination! Calavera stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boyat is looking for the KO!
Boyat tries to close the distance and clinch but Calavera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calavera dives in and grabs Boyat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyat pushes down on Calavera's head and hops out.
Nice shot lands for Boyat.
Boyat thumps Calavera with a low kick.
Boyat tries to land a front kick but Calavera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boyat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calavera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyat has closed the distance and engaged Calavera in a clinch.
Boyat stalling against the cage.
Boyat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trent Boyat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Boyat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boyat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyat, right into the meat.
Boyat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Boyat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyat lands a big head kick that sends Calavera tumbling to the mat! Boyat takes a step backwards and waves Calavera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calavera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boyat misses with a head kick.
Boyat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyat misses with a low kick.
Boyat lands with a kick to the temple. Calavera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boyat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calavera fails to land the takedown.
Boyat connects with a high kick.
Boyat connects with a right hand. Calavera shakes it off.
A clash of legs there as Calavera blocks the low kick.
Calavera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calavera showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calavera stops Boyat from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Boyat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Calavera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boyat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calavera.
Calavera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyat's waist but Boyat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calavera off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Calavera.
Trent Boyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Calavera.
Calavera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boyat. That one must have hurt.
Calavera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calavera shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyat tries to sprawl out of it but Calavera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyat scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyat tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyat looks for the body kick but Calavera saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Boyat.
Boyat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trent Boyat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calavera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boyat.
An inside leg kick from Boyat misses.
Calavera closes the distance and clinches up with Boyat, looking for a takedown. Calavera pushes Boyat against the cage but Boyat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calavera is breathing heavily.
Boyat throws a low kick, looking for Calavera's leg but Calavera calmly moves out of range.
Boyat fakes the leg kick and cracks Calavera in the body.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt - Boyat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calavera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boyat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyat throws a head kick but Calavera moves out of range.
Boyat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calavera.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Boyat.
Boyat throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Boyat.
Boyat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Calavera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boyat as he jumps to the side.
Boyat throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Boyat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calavera can do to turn this around?
Calavera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boyat tries to avoid it but Calavera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boyat to the ground. Boyat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Boyat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boyat. Boyat obviously looking to wear him down.
Calavera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boyat clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyat.
A short right from Boyat.
Boyat breaks the clinch.
Boyat tries to clinch up.
Calavera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyat, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Boyat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyat misses with a head kick.
Calavera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calavera somewhat.
Boyat has managed to clinch.
Calavera is trying to break the clinch but Boyat has him pressed against the cage.
Boyat has Calavera pressed against the cage.
Boyat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyat cracks the inside of Calavera's front leg.
Calavera fails with the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Calavera blocks the low kick.
Boyat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boyat looks to score with a jab to the body but Calavera is just out of range.
Calavera shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyat tries to sprawl out of it but Calavera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calavera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boyat looks to land a body kick but Calavera moved away.
Calavera tries for a takedown but Boyat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boyat rushes Calavera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boyat breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Boyat.
Calavera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyat tries to clinch there but Calavera circles away.
Boyat tries to clinch there but Calavera circles away.
Calavera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boyat tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyat misses with a low kick.
Boyat cracks Calavera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boyat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calavera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trent Boyat is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boyat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boyat.
Boyat catches Calavera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Boyat misses.
Calavera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Boyat. That snapped Calavera's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Boyat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Calavera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boyat clinches up against the cage.
Boyat blocks the elbow strike.
Boyat pushes Calavera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calavera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Boyat.
Boyat pushes Calavera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boyat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyat stuffs the takedown.
Calavera shoots in for a double leg but Boyat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calavera moves forwards but Boyat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Boyat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boyat is looking to clinch.
Boyat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Calavera.
Trent Boyat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Calavera.
Boyat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calavera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyat circles away.
Calavera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyat lands a big head kick that sends Calavera tumbling to the mat! Boyat takes a step backwards and waves Calavera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boyat scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calavera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Calavera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calavera somewhat.
Boyat throws a low kick but Calavera avoids it.
Boyat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calavera fails to land the takedown.
Boyat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calavera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Boyat.
Boyat scores with a leg kick.
Calavera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyat swivels and escapes.
Calavera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyat throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Calavera needs to keep his hands up - Boyat had a free shot at his head there.
Boyat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calavera misses with a takedown attempt - Boyat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calavera blocks a head kick by Boyat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calavera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyat swivels and escapes.
Boyat has managed to clinch.
Boyat scores with a hook to the body.
Boyat lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Calavera.
Calavera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boyat scores with a hook to the body.
Boyat breaks from the clinch.
Boyat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from Boyat lands but Calavera takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyat throws a sloppy head kick and Calavera moves out of range easily.
Calavera checks a leg kick nicely.
Boyat stuffs the takedown.
Calavera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calavera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyat misses with a wild combination.
Boyat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boyat throws a low kick but Calavera avoids it.
Calavera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boyat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calavera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Boyat!
Boyat wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Boyat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Boyat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Hammi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Hammi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Hammi!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhirkov.
Hammi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhirkov misses with a double jab
and Hammi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hammi misses.
Zhirkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Zhirkov.
Hammi throws a lazy right hand but Zhirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammi throws a series of punches but Zhirkov avoids them all with ease.
Hammi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhirkov.
Hammi misses with a body punch
and Zhirkov counters with a one-two to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hammi blocks the leg kick.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hammi throws a right and a left that Zhirkov avoids nicely.
Zhirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Hammi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Zhirkov does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhirkov!
Zhirkov dips to his left and cracks Hammi with an uppercut!
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhirkov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcos Hammi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhirkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Zhirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhirkov.
Zhirkov staying out of range there.
Hammi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhirkov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhirkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Hammi misses.
Hammi misses with a two punch combination.
Zhirkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhirkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhirkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammi throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhirkov misses with a few strikes there.
Zhirkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hammi backs up against the cage.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Hammi's ribs.
Zhirkov scores with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhirkov connects with a crisp jab.
Zhirkov cracks Hammi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Hammi does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhirkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hammi tries to move into range but Zhirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov jabs at Hammi's body.
Zhirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhirkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirkov cracks a nice hook into Hammi's ribs.
Zhirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammi is just out of range.
Zhirkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhirkov.
Hammi ducks right into an uppercut from Zhirkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammi slips a straight right by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hammi tries to bum rush Zhirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zhirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhirkov dives in and grabs Hammi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammi pushes down on Zhirkov's head and hops out.
Zhirkov needs to keep his hands up - Hammi had a free shot at his head there.
Hammi slips a straight right by Zhirkov.
Hammi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hammi moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhirkov misses with a looping left.
Zhirkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hammi did well to prevent Zhirkov getting side control.
Zhirkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hammi regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammi is pulling down on Zhirkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Zhirkov, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good shot there by Hammi.
Zhirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammi moves away.
Zhirkov throws a big shot that misses.
Zhirkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhirkov.
Hammi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zhirkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammi's waist but Hammi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhirkov off to one side.
Hammi misses with a hook. Zhirkov ducked under it nicely.
Zhirkov throws a body punch but Hammi moves out of range.
Zhirkov misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Hammi.
Hammi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhirkov looks to land a left hand but Hammi moved out of range nicely.
Hammi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhirkov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhirkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Hammi stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhirkov. Zhirkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Hammi throws a hook but Zhirkov blocks it.
Hammi throws a right hand that Zhirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhirkov also avoids with ease.
Hammi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhirkov misses the shot to the body.
Hammi moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhirkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Hammi.
Zhirkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hammi momentarily.
Hammi misses with a body shot
and Zhirkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhirkov throwing shots but Hammi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammi is looking for a sweep. Zhirkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hammi trying to control here.
Zhirkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhirkov slows the pace down in half guard.
Zhirkov is looking to take a break and control but Hammi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammi is looking to escape.
Zhirkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhirkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhirkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammi tries to kick Zhirkov off but Zhirkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammi misses with a hook.
Hammi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hammi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammi looks to land a combination but Zhirkov avoids it well.
Hammi is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov tests Hammi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhirkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhirkov.
Robert Zhirkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammi throws a hook but Zhirkov blocks it.
Zhirkov lands with a nice combination. Hammi backs away looking to recover.
Hammi tries to move into range but Zhirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhirkov scores with a hook to the body. Hammi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhirkov scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the body from Hammi misses
and Zhirkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcos Hammi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammi misses with an uppercut.
Zhirkov slips a jab and a cross from Hammi.
Zhirkov takes a swing at Hammi's ribcage but misses.
Zhirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zhirkov dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhirkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammi throws out the jab.
Hammi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammi.
Zhirkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Hammi misses.
Zhirkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhirkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big left from Zhirkov misses.
Hammi misses with a combination
and Zhirkov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhirkov being controlled here momentarily.
Hammi wants to stand and escape but Zhirkov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammi's head.
Hammi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhirkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hammi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zhirkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hammi's head.
Zhirkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhirkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zhirkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but missing.
Hammi is looking to stand up but Zhirkov isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammi controls Zhirkov momentarily but Zhirkov frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammi throws a one two combo.
Hammi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhirkov's head backwards.
Zhirkov missing with a left hand there. Hammi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhirkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammi throws out a loose jab but Zhirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhirkov misses with an uppercut. Hammi saw that one coming.
Hammi throws a nice looking combination but Zhirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhirkov has a takedown stuffed.
Zhirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hammi misses with a double jab
and Zhirkov counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhirkov throwing strikes but Hammi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zhirkov tries to improve position but can't.
Zhirkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhirkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zhirkov tries to roll over but Hammi keeps him under control.
Hammi tries to stand and escape but Zhirkov is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhirkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zhirkov keeping moving, preventing Hammi from controlling successfully.
Hammi wants to stand but Zhirkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Hammi won't allow Zhirkov to sweep him here.
Robert Zhirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zhirkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammi can do to turn this around?
Hammi tries to stand but Zhirkov is controlling from the bottom.
Marcos Hammi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhirkov is working an open guard so Hammi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Hammi's body.
Zhirkov digs a good hook to Hammi's body.
Zhirkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhirkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammi throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhirkov.
Zhirkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Zhirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhirkov 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zhirkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Oliszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by É so pentada violenta. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
139 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikhail Oliszewski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a nice looking combination but Oliszewski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Oliszewski looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Oliszewski throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oliszewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Oliszewski to the mat.
Martin has his foot on Oliszewski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliszewski works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliszewski escapes and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oliszewski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Martin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin throws a few strikes from the bottom but Oliszewski takes advantage and mounts!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliszewski avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
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.
Martin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martin tries to lock up and control but Oliszewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliszewski blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Oliszewski controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliszewski avoids the attempt from Martin to control.
Oliszewski blocks Martin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to hold on but Oliszewski pushes him away.
Martin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Martin trying to control the action but Oliszewski just sinks the hooks in.
Martin can't escape the position.
Oliszewski avoiding Martin 's attempts to control his hands.
Oliszewski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Martin doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martin trying to control but not successfully.
Oliszewski controlling well, preventing Martin from escaping the position.
Martin is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Oliszewski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski lands an overhand right.
Martin throws a right hand that Oliszewski ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliszewski also avoids with ease.
Oliszewski lands with a good body shot.
Oliszewski throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliszewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mikhail Oliszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin tries to clinch there but Oliszewski circles away.
Oliszewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliszewski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliszewski swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliszewski throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Oliszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin blocks a jab.
Oliszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliszewski digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Oliszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhail Oliszewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliszewski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramon Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliszewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin has a takedown stuffed.
Oliszewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martin.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliszewski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Martin rather than just go for the knockout.
Oliszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliszewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martin - the referee stops the clock and Oliszewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martin. Oliszewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Oliszewski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Oliszewski jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Martin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martin tries to pull guard but Oliszewski won't allow it.
Oliszewski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin prevents a body shot from Oliszewski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski stops a takedown attempt from Martin.
Oliszewski tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin is working for takedown but Oliszewski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliszewski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Oliszewski.
Martin tries to pull guard but Oliszewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Martin drops back down to his feet.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliszewski smiles and moves away.
Oliszewski misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliszewski sizes up Martin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Martin misses.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Oliszewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliszewski misses with a shot to the body
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Oliszewski misses with an uppercut.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliszewski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliszewski throws a lazy right hand but Martin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martin throws a series of punches but Oliszewski moves out of range.
Oliszewski scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Oliszewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martin's hands.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliszewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliszewski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Nice shot by Oliszewski.
Oliszewski's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliszewski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliszewski lands with a shot to the body.
Oliszewski scores with a jab.
Oliszewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot.
Oliszewski swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliszewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Oliszewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oliszewski jabs at Martin's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliszewski. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martin walks into a jab.
Martin defending well as Oliszewski loads up on a big left hand.
Oliszewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliszewski counters with a nice body shot.
Oliszewski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliszewski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliszewski tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin defending well as Oliszewski loads up on a big left hand.
Oliszewski dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Oliszewski misses its intended target.
Martin staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Oliszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliszewski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliszewski misses with a hook to the body
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martin tries to break free but Oliszewski pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Oliszewski.
A head punch on the inside from Oliszewski fails to land.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliszewski smiles and moves away.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Oliszewski moves out of range easily.
Oliszewski misses with a shot to the body
and Martin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oliszewski's guard now.
Oliszewski is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Oliszewski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Oliszewski is keeping the position.
Martin is looking to stand up but Oliszewski won't let him.
Martin trying to control but Oliszewski is working from the bottom.
Oliszewski seems keen to control Martin's posture.
Oliszewski keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Martin slips a jab from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliszewski moves away.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Oliszewski.
Oliszewski misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
Oliszewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliszewski misses the target.
Ramon Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliszewski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliszewski takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Martin needs to keep his hands up - Oliszewski had a free shot at his head there.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliszewski.
A shot to the body from Oliszewski misses
and Martin counters with a three punch combo that has Oliszewski backing up. Oliszewski nods at Martin to acknowledge the strikes.
Martin tries to bum rush Oliszewski with a series of wild strikes but Oliszewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliszewski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliszewski takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Oliszewski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oliszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Oliszewski scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Mikhail Oliszewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliszewski stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Ramon Martin.
I think Oliszewski 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Oliszewski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesh Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall. Masilungan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Heaven Hell. Jesh Masilungan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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28
142 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
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26
147 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesh Masilungan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zola loads up on a big right hand but Masilungan slips the punch.
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Masilungan's head but Masilungan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masilungan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Masilungan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masilungan cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Zola misses with a body punch
and Masilungan counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola throws a head kick that misses
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Masilungan finds it's way through Zola's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Zola.
Zola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Masilungan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zola misses the jab.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Masilungan ducks down to avoid it.
Masilungan misses with a looping left.
Zola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masilungan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Masilungan catches Zola right on the button with a cross.
Masilungan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gianfranco Zola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola lands a lovely overhand right.
Masilungan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zola misses with a straight left.
Zola throws a hook but Masilungan avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masilungan.
Zola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masilungan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianfranco Zola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zola looks to score with a jab to the body but Masilungan is just out of range.
Zola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masilungan moves away.
Zola misses with a shot to the body
and Masilungan counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masilungan counters with a one-two to the body.
Zola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masilungan counters with a two punch combo.
Zola misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Masilungan digs a good body shot into Zola's ribs.
Masilungan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zola.
Zola throws a looping overhand right but Masilungan ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Zola misses.
Masilungan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Zola
and Masilungan counters with a nice uppercut.
Masilungan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zola doesn't seem bothered though.
Masilungan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zola misses the body punch
and Masilungan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zola misses with a looping right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zola. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A low kick from Zola is predictable there
and Masilungan counters with a series of strikes. Zola will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masilungan slips a jab from Zola.
Masilungan works Zola's body with a nice hook.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zola with a poor takedown
and Masilungan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masilungan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola wants to stand but Masilungan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Masilungan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Masilungan staying out of range there.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Zola has his takedown stuffed
and Masilungan counters with a head kick. That will keep Zola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zola misses with a body shot
and Masilungan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zola takes one on the button.
Zola scores with a body shot.
Jesh Masilungan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zola swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masilungan counters with a big head kick but Zola shrugs it off.
Zola fails with the takedown
and Masilungan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masilungan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianfranco Zola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masilungan cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Masilungan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zola throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola throws a hook but Masilungan avoids it easily.
Zola throws a hook to the side of Masilungan's head but Masilungan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Masilungan lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola misses with a jab to the body
and Masilungan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Zola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zola throws a lazy right hand but Masilungan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zola throws a hook but Masilungan blocks it.
Zola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zola misses with a hook. Masilungan ducked under it nicely.
Masilungan lands a head shot.
Zola misses with a double jab
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
Zola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masilungan counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Masilungan - just one landing.
A big right from Zola misses.
Zola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Masilungan.
Masilungan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Masilungan.
Masilungan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zola misses with an uppercut. Masilungan saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola throws a sloppy body shot
and Masilungan counters with a three punch combo that has Zola backing up. Zola nods at Masilungan to acknowledge the strikes.
Zola gets a takedown into half guard.
Zola wants to control but Masilungan is keeping him busy.
Masilungan is trying to stand.
Zola is looking for a kimura but Masilungan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zola to get the leverage.
Masilungan tries to kick Zola off but Zola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zola passes to side control.
Masilungan sneaks out the side door and pushes Zola away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesh Masilungan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Masilungan throws a head kick that Zola semi-blocks.
Masilungan blocks a leg kick.
Masilungan slips a straight right by Zola.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zola.
Zola is looking to take a break and control but Masilungan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masilungan tries to improve position but can't.
Masilungan is not content to let Zola control the position.
Masilungan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Masilungan manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan gets full guard.
Masilungan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zola advances to half guard.
Masilungan is not content to let Zola control the position.
Masilungan tries to kick Zola off but Zola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masilungan trying to control here.
Masilungan pushes Zola off but Zola dives into side control.
Masilungan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masilungan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masilungan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gianfranco Zola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Masilungan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Masilungan tries to reverse the position but Zola maintains control.
Zola looking to finish with strikes here!
Zola pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Masilungan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zola manages to capitalize on a mistake by Masilungan to take his back!
Zola struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to get back to his feet.
Zola controlling well, preventing Masilungan from escaping the position.
Masilungan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zola is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Masilungan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Masilungan for a finish.
Zola controlling well, preventing Masilungan from escaping the position.
Masilungan is trying to get back to his feet but Zola has full control of the position and if anything, Masilungan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jesh Masilungan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zola is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Masilungan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Masilungan for a finish.
Zola is looking for the choke from the back position but Masilungan is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola is looking for the choke from the back position but Masilungan is controlling his hands well.
Masilungan trying to control the action but Zola just sinks the hooks in.
Zola doesn't have the hooks in and Masilungan manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masilungan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masilungan stands and throws Zola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Masilungan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zola tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianfranco Zola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masilungan 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesh Masilungan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pizzazz Longez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pizzazz Longez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pizzazz Longez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longez lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Longez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Longez.
A big left from Longez misses.
Longez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longez.
Longez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Longez misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson slips a jab from Longez.
Longez thows a body shot but no joy.
Longez tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Longez against the cage.
Longez is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Longez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Longez's sensitive parts.
Longez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Longez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Longez in the body.
Longez looks gassed!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Longez misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Longez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Longez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Longez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Longez down.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longez takes a step back to recover.
Longez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Longez's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Longez's side.
Longez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Longez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Johnson clinches up with Longez and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Longez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Longez working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Longez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Longez wants to break free but Johnson has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Longez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longez avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Longez wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Longez tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Longez.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Longez avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Longez blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Longez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Longez is trying to break free.
Longez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Longez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Longez is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longez's defenses.
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Longez working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longez.
Longez wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Longez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Longez throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson has Longez up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Longez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Longez tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson forces Longez back against the cage and clinches.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longez avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Longez working hard to break the clinch.
Longez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Longez tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Longez blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Longez blocks an elbow strike.
Longez struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez misses with a body punch.
Longez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Longez stumbling back into the cage.
Longez throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longez's head.
Longez is breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longez misses the jab.
Longez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Longez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Longez, pushing him back against the cage.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Longez tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Longez tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longez as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Longez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Longez avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Longez dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Longez.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Longez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Longez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Longez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez misses with the head strike.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson taking a breather.
Longez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson prevents Longez from breaking the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longez digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longez avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Longez avoids the damage to the body.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longez blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Longez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Longez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Longez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Longez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Longez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Longez avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Longez.
Longez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Longez fails to land.
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Longez is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Longez misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Longez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Longez has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Longez lands a body shot.
Longez managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longez working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Longez shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Longez.
Longez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Longez in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Longez has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Longez has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Longez wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Longez misses with a body punch.
Longez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Longez wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longez as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Longez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Longez looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pizzazz Longez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Longez.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Longez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Longez.
Johnson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson lands a head kick. Longez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson clinches.
Longez swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longez tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Longez misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Longez wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longez working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Longez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johnson obliges.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Longez shrugs off.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longez can do to turn this around?
Longez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longez.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Longez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Longez is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Longez avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Longez.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Longez dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Longez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Longez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Longez in his tracks for a moment.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Pizzazz Longez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Longez tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Longez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Longez blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longez.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longez as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Longez is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longez is defending well for now.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longez can't break the clinch.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longez tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Longez dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
Longez cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Longez shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Longez 's eye.
Longez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longez's brow.
Longez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Longez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longez.
Longez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longez throws out the jab.
Longez throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Longez throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Longez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longez's head.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Longez.
Longez misses with the head strike.
Longez blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Longez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longez.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Longez shrugs off.
Longez can't break the clinch.
John Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longez takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longez.
Longez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CJ Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Lo Boy-This Is How I Bang as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro checks a low kick from Riley.
Ribeiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Riley off the cage and back into rage.
A head kick misses from Riley.
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Riley's head but Riley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riley throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riley controls the pace.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley postures up.
Riley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribeiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Riley trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Riley controlling from the top position.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riley misses with a hook.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Riley clinches up with Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Riley tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro into the cage.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribeiro being controlled against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Riley is controlling the position.
Riley misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Riley lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Riley.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Riley improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Riley 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.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribeiro lands with a hook. Riley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riley avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro cracks a nice hook into Riley's ribs.
Riley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro thuds his right hand into Riley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ribeiro finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
Riley is looking to score with low kicks.
Good shot there by Riley.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Riley shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Ribeiro leaves Riley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is looking to control Riley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Riley has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro is controlling Riley's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Riley sits in half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riley throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Riley looks for the body kick but Ribeiro saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Riley's shoulder, as Riley tries to avoid the shot.
Riley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Riley moved out of range.
Cesar Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cesar Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Riley throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Ribeiro misses the body punch
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that CJ Riley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Riley delivers a nice body kick.
Riley throws a head kick that half lands.
Riley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Riley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley misses with a body punch
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro scores with a nice head shot.
Ribeiro lands with a good body shot.
Riley misses with a straight right.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Ribeiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Riley.
A leg kick checked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Ribeiro thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Riley to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riley.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro dips to his left and cracks Riley with an uppercut!
Riley tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
A big right from Riley misses.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Riley misses with a looping right.
Riley takes one on the button.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro cracks Riley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riley dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!
Ribeiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riley.
Riley throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riley pushes Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Riley pushes him back against the cage.
CJ Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riley lands a body shot.
Riley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Cesar Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Riley!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Osorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cow's entrance music is Samurai tune. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Osorio's choice of entrance music: Run to the Hills. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
210 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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28
217 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Cow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Osorio!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cow scores with a takedown into Osorio's guard.
Osorio keeping moving, preventing Cow from controlling successfully.
Osorio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Osorio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cow stopping the sweep attempt from Osorio.
Cow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow stopping the sweep attempt from Osorio.
Cow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osorio swinging wildly here.
Cow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osorio momentarily.
Osorio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cow.
Cow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cow showed some decent athleticism there.
Cow wants to control but Osorio is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Cow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Osorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Osorio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Osorio is pressing down on Cow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cow stays in close to Osorio's body and controls the position.
Osorio trying to control the position.
Osorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osorio pulls Cow in close to his closed guard and prevents Cow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cow stopping the sweep attempt from Osorio.
Cow wants to pass the guard but Osorio is keeping the position.
Osorio looking to control.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cow swats away the attempt to clinch by Osorio.
Osorio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Osorio fails with the takedown
and Cow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cow trying to control but Osorio is working from the bottom.
Osorio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osorio wants to sweep here but Cow controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Cow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Osorio looks to throw the jab but Cow is out of range.
Osorio looks for a takedown but Cow sprawls well.
Cow throws a looping overhand right but Osorio ducks down to avoid it.
Cow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cow circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cow to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Cow.
Osorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Osorio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cow is looking to chop away at Osorio's legs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cow.
Cow wants to control but Osorio is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Osorio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osorio is looking to reverse the position.
Osorio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cow lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osorio prevents Cow from moving into mount.
A control attempt from Osorio but he's now mounted!
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.
Osorio tries to lock up and control but Cow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osorio holds on for dear life.
Cow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Osorio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cow tries to control but Osorio wriggling away.
Osorio throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cow looking for a guillotine from mount but Osorio is having none of it.
Cow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cow looking to control but Osorio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osorio working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cow wants to control the pace but Osorio is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osorio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cow controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Cow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cow keeps the fight on the outside.
Cow moves out of range as Osorio strikes.
Cow shoots for a takedown but Osorio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osorio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osorio misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cow to counter with a crisp jab.
Cow wants to slow Osorio down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cow. That's going to slow Osorio down.
Osorio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osorio tries to clinch but Cow moves out of range.
Cow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Osorio tries to clinch but Cow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow lunges at Osorio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osorio's hand.
Cow misses with a head kick.
A big left from Osorio misses.
Osorio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cow was well out of range. Poor timing from Osorio.
Osorio drops his hands momentarily and Cow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Osorio thows a leg kick but Cow checks it
and Cow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Osorio clinches.
Osorio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Osorio tries a body shot but Cow blocks it.
Osorio tries a knee to the head but Cow blocks it.
Cow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osorio throws a punch but it's blocked by Cow.
Cow breaks from the clinch.
Hector Osorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow misses with a hook to the body
enabling Osorio to counter with a crisp jab.
Cow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Osorio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Osorio walks into a straight right hand from Cow.
Super Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cow wants to land a leg kick but Osorio is out of range.
Cow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osorio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Osorio tries to clinch but Cow moves away
and Cow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osorio is rocked!
Cow lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Cow!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pervo Jokkolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokkolainen has chosen Smells Like Humppa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
275 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Heavy handed |
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pervo Jokkolainen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokkolainen throws out the jab.
Jokkolainen misses with a leg kick.
Jokkolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokkolainen.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokkolainen.
The crowd cheers as KillsInWater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokkolainen doesn't seem phased though.
Jokkolainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
KillsInWater blocks a jab.
KillsInWater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
KillsInWater scoring well with a low kick there.
Jokkolainen throws the left hand but KillsInWater avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
KillsInWater thows a left - swing and a miss!
KillsInWater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokkolainen misses with an uppercut. KillsInWater saw that one coming.
KillsInWater misses with a jab, cross combination.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Jokkolainen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from KillsInWater.
The crowd cheers as KillsInWater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokkolainen doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Jokkolainen blocks the leg kick.
KillsInWater scores with a jab. Jokkolainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
KillsInWater throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokkolainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokkolainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
Jokkolainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KillsInWater feints and then cracks Jokkolainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokkolainen down.
KillsInWater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokkolainen misses with the combination.
Jokkolainen checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater rushes Jokkolainen and presses him up against the cage.
Jokkolainen blocks an uppercut.
Jokkolainen prevents a body shot from KillsInWater.
A short left from KillsInWater.
It looks like Pervo Jokkolainen has been cut.
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Jokkolainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokkolainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokkolainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokkolainen should have avoided that one.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KillsInWater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokkolainen doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Jokkolainen is predictable there
and KillsInWater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen takes a swing at KillsInWater's ribcage but misses.
Jokkolainen thows a leg kick but KillsInWater checks it
and KillsInWater counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokkolainen's knee momentarily.
Jokkolainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokkolainen looks gassed!
KillsInWater 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by KillsInWater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of KillsInWater.
An inside leg kick lands from KillsInWater.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stuns Jokkolainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from KillsInWater, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by KillsInWater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen avoids the body shot from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the head.
KillsInWater jabs at Jokkolainen's body.
Jokkolainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokkolainen. That did some damage!
KillsInWater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jokkolainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
KillsInWater lands a really nice looking cross but Jokkolainen seems unphased.
KillsInWater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokkolainen's head backwards.
Good exchange - KillsInWater coming out on top.
Jokkolainen throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KillsInWater throws a quick inside leg kick.
KillsInWater lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from KillsInWater finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokkolainen misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater connects with a body shot.
KillsInWater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KillsInWater lands a really nice looking cross but Jokkolainen seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokkolainen blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jokkolainen misses with a looping left.
Jokkolainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before KillsInWater can pounce on him.
Jokkolainen misses with a shot to the body
and KillsInWater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
KillsInWater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokkolainen. That did some damage!
KillsInWater connects with a solid leg kick.
KillsInWater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jokkolainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite KillsInWater's efforts to push away.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick but Jokkolainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Jokkolainen is predictable there
and KillsInWater counters with a one-two to the body.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
A lazy left from KillsInWater finds it's target.
Jokkolainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a right hand. Jokkolainen shakes it off.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokkolainen's sensitive parts.
Jokkolainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from KillsInWater finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokkolainen's head.
KillsInWater lands a really nice looking cross but Jokkolainen seems unphased.
Jokkolainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokkolainen's hands.
KillsInWater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from KillsInWater. Jokkolainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokkolainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KillsInWater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokkolainen's calf.
KillsInWater scores with a nice head shot.
KillsInWater drives through and clinches with Jokkolainen against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokkolainen can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jokkolainen.
KillsInWater lands a hook that snaps the head of Jokkolainen backwards.
KillsInWater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
KillsInWater has a couple of punches blocked by Jokkolainen.
KillsInWater lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, KillsInWater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater lands with a short shot to the head.
KillsInWater lands an uppercut.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater cracks Jokkolainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by KillsInWater. That's going to slow Jokkolainen down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. KillsInWater darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
KillsInWater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
KillsInWater wants to clinch up but Jokkolainen keeps it at a distance.
KillsInWater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokkolainen's sensitive parts.
Bubba KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the body.
Jokkolainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
KillsInWater throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
KillsInWater jabs Jokkolainen right on the nose. Jokkolainen blinks but takes it well.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
Jokkolainen walks into a straight right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokkolainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
Jokkolainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
KillsInWater ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jokkolainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokkolainen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
KillsInWater tests Jokkolainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokkolainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
KillsInWater lands with a cross.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater lands a front kick.
KillsInWater scores with the left hand. Jokkolainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by KillsInWater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
KillsInWater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jokkolainen at a distance.
A lazy left from KillsInWater finds it's target.
The fighters circling - KillsInWater throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokkolainen walks into a left hand.
KillsInWater steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokkolainen. That one must have hurt.
Jokkolainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jokkolainen slips a straight right by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
Jokkolainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater throws a push kick but Jokkolainen slaps the foot to one side.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokkolainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
KillsInWater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokkolainen misses with a leg kick
and KillsInWater counters with a slapping leg kick.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokkolainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KillsInWater defending well as Jokkolainen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokkolainen missing with a left hand there. KillsInWater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
KillsInWater misses with a straight left.
Jokkolainen misses with a straight left.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
KillsInWater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
KillsInWater swings for the body but Jokkolainen moves out of range.
Jokkolainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
Jokkolainen stalling against the cage.
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KillsInWater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokkolainen is just out of range.
KillsInWater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a hook to the side of Jokkolainen's head but Jokkolainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.
Jokkolainen looks to land a body kick but KillsInWater moved away.
Jokkolainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jokkolainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokkolainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
Jokkolainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen throws a hook but KillsInWater avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the body.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
KillsInWater cracks Jokkolainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokkolainen takes one to the chin there.
KillsInWater fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokkolainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokkolainen's head backwards.
KillsInWater with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater thows a body kick. Jokkolainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
KillsInWater swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen walks into a left hand.
Jokkolainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jokkolainen. That did some damage!
KillsInWater lunges at Jokkolainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jokkolainen's hand.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokkolainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater scores with a punch to the head.
Jokkolainen misses with a leg kick
and KillsInWater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by KillsInWater there.
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokkolainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling KillsInWater to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokkolainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
KillsInWater lands a body shot.
Jokkolainen walks into a straight right hand from KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by KillsInWater.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by KillsInWater there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
KillsInWater lands a body shot.
KillsInWater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
KillsInWater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
KillsInWater connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the nose.
Jokkolainen motions for KillsInWater to come forward. Jokkolainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
KillsInWater scores with a kick to the body.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
KillsInWater throws a front kick that sends Jokkolainen stumbling back into the cage.
Jokkolainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokkolainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KillsInWater fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokkolainen.
Jokkolainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jokkolainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KillsInWater scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokkolainen should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater thumps Jokkolainen with a low kick.
KillsInWater feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jokkolainen's calf.
KillsInWater bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jokkolainen's head backwards.
KillsInWater lands with a nice body kick.
KillsInWater connects with a nice looking jab.
KillsInWater throws a nice inside leg kick.
KillsInWater lands a high kick!
KillsInWater throws a good cross that connects.
Jokkolainen walks into a jab.
Jokkolainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KillsInWater thuds his shin into the meat of Jokkolainen's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands with a hook. Jokkolainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice combination there by KillsInWater.
Jokkolainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
KillsInWater with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KillsInWater jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
KillsInWater lands a head shot.
Jokkolainen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
KillsInWater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jokkolainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
KillsInWater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
KillsInWater lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokkolainen off the cage and back into rage.
KillsInWater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jokkolainen is rocked!
KillsInWater lands with a cross.
Jokkolainen is still on wobbly legs! Can KillsInWater finish him?
KillsInWater lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokkolainen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater digs a good hook to Jokkolainen's body.
KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick and Jokkolainen moves out of range easily.
Jokkolainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
KillsInWater lands a jab to the head.
KillsInWater scores with a jab to the body.
Jokkolainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokkolainen in his tracks.
Jokkolainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KillsInWater is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KillsInWater throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokkolainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KillsInWater misses with a combination
and Jokkolainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by KillsInWater. That's going to slow Jokkolainen down.
Jokkolainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by KillsInWater. KillsInWater obviously looking to wear him down.
KillsInWater listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokkolainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokkolainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by KillsInWater. Beautiful body shot.
KillsInWater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Jokkolainen misses
and KillsInWater counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by KillsInWater as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba KillsInWater had his way with Pervo Jokkolainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pervo Jokkolainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
KillsInWater lands with a good body shot.
Jokkolainen misses the body punch
letting KillsInWater counter with a right hand.
KillsInWater scores with a hook.
KillsInWater scores with a nice strike.
Jokkolainen misses with a shot to the body
and KillsInWater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
KillsInWater fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokkolainen walks into a straight right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands with an overhand left.
KillsInWater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokkolainen.
KillsInWater throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by KillsInWater - just one landing.
Jokkolainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by KillsInWater. That's going to slow Jokkolainen down.
KillsInWater cracks Jokkolainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokkolainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
KillsInWater scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokkolainen off the cage and back into rage.
KillsInWater tests Jokkolainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KillsInWater connects with a jab.
Jokkolainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokkolainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokkolainen is just out of range.
Jokkolainen moves out of range as KillsInWater strikes.
KillsInWater cracks Jokkolainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jokkolainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater jabs Jokkolainen right on the nose. Jokkolainen blinks but takes it well.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokkolainen in his tracks.
Jokkolainen looks to land a left hand but KillsInWater moved out of range nicely.
KillsInWater tests Jokkolainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KillsInWater moves in looking to clinch but Jokkolainen pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jokkolainen.
KillsInWater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up but Jokkolainen circles away and keeps his distance.
KillsInWater cracks Jokkolainen with a good jab.
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
KillsInWater working aggressively here.
KillsInWater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokkolainen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jokkolainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pervo Jokkolainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokkolainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
Jokkolainen clobbers KillsInWater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokkolainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and KillsInWater counters with a stiff right hand.
KillsInWater scores with a body shot.
Jokkolainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
KillsInWater lands with a thumping leg kick.
KillsInWater lands with a right hand.
Jokkolainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokkolainen throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
Jokkolainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling KillsInWater to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokkolainen throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
KillsInWater lands a jab to Jokkolainen's midsection.
Jokkolainen walks into a stiff left hand from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokkolainen should have avoided that one.
KillsInWater clobbers Jokkolainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater connects with a right hand. Jokkolainen shakes it off.
Jokkolainen misses with a two punch combination.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Jokkolainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
KillsInWater scores with a body shot.
Jokkolainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KillsInWater scores with a jab.
KillsInWater works Jokkolainen's body with a nice hook.
KillsInWater stuns Jokkolainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokkolainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KillsInWater connects with a solid leg kick.
KillsInWater jabs at Jokkolainen's body.
Bubba KillsInWater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
KillsInWater cracks the inside of Jokkolainen's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well KillsInWater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:41
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:41
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba KillsInWater!
Bubba KillsInWater retains his heavyweight title!
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