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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like A Hurricane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zacharia Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Steele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sherman. That did some damage!
Sherman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steele.
An inside leg kick lands from Sherman.
Sherman tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with an outside leg kick.
Sherman misses with a body kick.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Sherman wants to clinch but Steele slips to the side
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sherman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
Sherman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Sherman shrugs off.
Steele putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sherman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sherman blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sherman throws an elbow but misses.
Sherman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sherman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Sherman looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sherman's defenses.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sherman's defenses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sherman avoids it.
Steele pushes Sherman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sherman is defending well for now.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Michael Sherman has been cut.
Sherman misses with a knee to the head.
Sherman avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sherman blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Sherman blocks the elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele lands an elbow inside that Sherman shrugs off.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele digs a right hand into Sherman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sherman's gas tank.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Steele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steele is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sherman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sherman shrugs it off.
Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steele is working for a guillotine from mount but Sherman frees his head quite easily.
Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steele jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sherman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sherman and Steele has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sherman, who protects the arm well.
Sherman tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sherman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sherman tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.
Steele has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sherman!
Steele goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sherman is on top in guard.
Steele controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself.
Sherman looking to pass the guard.
Sherman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherman won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Sherman's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sherman closes the distance but Steele moves to the side
and Steele counters with a good low kick that Sherman was not able to check.
Sherman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sherman tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Sherman tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with an outside leg kick.
Sherman throws a push kick but Steele slaps the foot to one side.
Sherman throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Sherman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steele counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Steele finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steele here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sherman moves to clinch but Steele breaks away
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele misses with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
Sherman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a right hand to the body.
Sherman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sherman can do to turn this around?
Sherman thows a body kick. Steele tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sherman misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sherman throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a nice leg kick.
Sherman tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherman thinking.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Sherman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Michael Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Steele.
Zacharia Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steele.
Sherman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steele can pounce on him.
Sherman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steele.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zacharia Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman wants to clinch
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steele.
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!
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele working Sherman over with knees to the body.
Steele pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Steele has his foot on Sherman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sherman works his way back into a safe position though.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steele manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Steele passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control the position but Sherman is working away.
Sherman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Steele has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sherman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sherman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Steele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Zacharia Steele!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Chronic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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277 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dustin Chronic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chronic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lorenzo is out of range and Chronic settles back down.
Lorenzo misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lorenzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chronic manages to avoid it.
Chronic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lorenzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chronic.
Chronic tries to stand and escape but Lorenzo is controlling the position.
Chronic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chronic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lorenzo is not content to let Chronic control the position.
Lorenzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chronic trying to mount his opponent but Lorenzo defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chronic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chronic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lorenzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chronic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chronic's back!
Lorenzo looking to break Chronic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chronic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lorenzo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chronic fending off the submission attempt from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lorenzo looking for the choke from the back.
Chronic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lorenzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic turns into Lorenzo and is now in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chronic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chronic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lorenzo controlling Chronic's posture.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chronic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lorenzo on the ground.
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.
Lorenzo pulls Chronic in close to prevent any damage.
Chronic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lorenzo is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dustin Chronic.
No joy there for Lorenzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lorenzo blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Chronic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lorenzo doesn't seem phased though.
Chronic tries to land a leg kick but Lorenzo saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dustin Chronic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chronic.
Chronic throws a leg kick which misses Lorenzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lorenzo tries to avoid it.
Chronic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lorenzo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lorenzo misses with a looping right.
Lorenzo misses with a wild combination.
Lorenzo moves out of range as Chronic strikes.
Chronic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick from Chronic misses.
Lorenzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chronic on the side of the head.
Lorenzo checks a low kick from Chronic.
Lorenzo misses with a body shot
and Chronic counters with a shoot takedown. Lorenzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Chronic in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lorenzo controls Chronic momentarily but Chronic frees himself.
Chronic wants to get up but he can't break Lorenzo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chronic wants to control from the top but Lorenzo keeps moving.
Chronic wanted to stand there but Lorenzo had control of the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chronic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lorenzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Chronic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lorenzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lorenzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chronic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lorenzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chronic is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lorenzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chronic rather than just go for the knockout.
Chronic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lorenzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo misses with a body punch
and Chronic counters with an outside leg kick.
Lorenzo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chronic counter with a right hand.
Lorenzo misses with a right hand
and Chronic counters with a leg kick.
Roger Lorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chronic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lorenzo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lorenzo duly obliges.
Chronic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lorenzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lorenzo throws a right hand that misses
and Chronic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chronic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chronic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lorenzo misses the jab.
Lorenzo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chronic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chronic is looking to stand up but Lorenzo won't let him.
Lorenzo is trying to keep Chronic in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chronic is looking to stand up but Lorenzo won't let him.
Chronic trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorenzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dustin Chronic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Chronic is predictable there
and Lorenzo counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Chronic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Chronic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chronic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lorenzo's waist but Lorenzo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chronic off to one side.
Chronic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chronic lands a leg kick that knocks Lorenzo off balance momentarily.
Lorenzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorenzo with a poor takedown
and Chronic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chronic moves away.
Chronic throws a lazy uppercut
and Lorenzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lorenzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chronic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chronic misses with a takedown attempt - Lorenzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Chronic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lorenzo swings for the body but Chronic moves out of range.
Chronic tries to land a leg kick but Lorenzo saw it coming and moves away.
Chronic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lorenzo!
Lorenzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chronic trying to control but Lorenzo is having none of it.
Chronic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lorenzo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chronic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dustin Chronic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lorenzo scores with a nice strike.
Roger Lorenzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chronic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lorenzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chronic throws a low kick, looking for Lorenzo's leg but Lorenzo calmly moves out of range.
Lorenzo checks a low kick from Chronic.
Chronic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lorenzo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lorenzo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chronic counters with a stiff right hand.
Chronic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzo. Chronic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Chronic tries to sprawl out of it but Lorenzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chronic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chronic misses with an uppercut. Lorenzo saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice uppercut there from Lorenzo.
Chronic misses with a leg kick
and Lorenzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzo misses with a right hand
and Chronic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Chronic is predictable there
and Lorenzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorenzo tries for a takedown but Chronic circles away easily
and Chronic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chronic tries to free his leg and advance position but Lorenzo is retaining full guard.
Chronic is looking to stand up but Lorenzo won't let him.
Chronic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chronic throwing strikes from guard but Lorenzo blocks nicely.
Chronic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lorenzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Chronic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chronic 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Chronic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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243 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean McMorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from McMorrow.
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
McMorrow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McMorrow off to one side.
McMorrow connects with a nice looking jab.
McMorrow misses the shot to the body.
Kongo needs to keep his hands up - McMorrow had a free shot at his head there.
McMorrow throws a leg kick
and Kongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMorrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongo.
McMorrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from McMorrow.
A shot to the body from McMorrow misses
enabling Kongo to counter with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Kongo.
Kongo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting McMorrow counter with a right hand.
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!
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McMorrow.
Kongo is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Kongo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kongo misses.
McMorrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McMorrow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McMorrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongo is keeping the position for now.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMorrow content to stall in guard here.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing McMorrow from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMorrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMorrow throwing strikes from guard but Kongo blocks nicely.
McMorrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMorrow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McMorrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow throwing strikes but missing.
McMorrow wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
McMorrow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMorrow.
McMorrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Kongo is pulling down on McMorrow's head. It's preventing any offense from McMorrow, at least for the moment.
McMorrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMorrow trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but McMorrow is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMorrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingo Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kongo takes one to the chin there.
Kongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McMorrow lands with a cross.
McMorrow misses with a left hand
and Kongo counters with a nice leg kick.
McMorrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kongo throws a leg kick
and McMorrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMorrow avoids the head kick by Kongo.
McMorrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMorrow.
McMorrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kongo.
McMorrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMorrow works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Kingo Kongo's cut even more.
McMorrow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sean McMorrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMorrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kongo throws an off balance right hand
and McMorrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Kongo is rocked!
The cut above Kingo Kongo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McMorrow throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it.
McMorrow misses with a two punch combination.
McMorrow thumps Kongo with a low kick.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMorrow throws out a leg kick but Kongo moves out of range and McMorrow only half commits.
Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.
McMorrow shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses
and McMorrow counters with a good low kick that Kongo was not able to check.
McMorrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McMorrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a leg kick
and McMorrow counters with a low kick, right behind Kongo 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from McMorrow finds it's way through Kongo's defenses.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can McMorrow finish him?
Kongo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McMorrow shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Kongo is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Kongo but McMorrow is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sean McMorrow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ariel Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by East 1999 -- Bone Thugz N' Harmony. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ariel Levin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Levin clinches up against the cage.
Levin tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
Levin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Levin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Levin fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levin manages to avoid it.
Vargas stuns Levin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levin misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariel Levin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Levin moves out of range easily.
Vargas wants to land a leg kick but Levin is out of range.
Levin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ariel Levin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vargas counters with a big right hand! Oh Levin is in trouble here! Vargas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Vargas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jerry Cristo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jerry Cristo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerry Cristo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alan Dzagoev!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
letting Cristo counter with a right hand.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dzagoev is rocked!
Cristo misses with a head kick.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev is still on wobbly legs! Can Cristo finish him?
Alan Dzagoev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cristo misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cristo throws a head kick that misses.
Cristo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev looks gassed!
Cristo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzagoev seems to have recovered his senses.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cristo pushes Dzagoev away with a front kick.
That kick from Cristo tenderised Dzagoev's leg. Dzagoev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dzagoev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cristo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cristo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dzagoev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cristo lands with a kick to the temple. Dzagoev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cristo scores with a leg kick.
Dzagoev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cristo.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dzagoev's knee momentarily.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cristo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cristo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cristo throws a nice head kick!
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Cristo misses with a low kick.
Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cristo looks for the body kick but Dzagoev saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cristo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cristo feints and then cracks Dzagoev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzagoev down.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
Dzagoev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cristo scores with a head kick. Dzagoev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a low kick, right behind Dzagoev 's knee.
Cristo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzagoev. That did some damage!
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Cristo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a low kick, right behind Dzagoev 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dzagoev misses with a body kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dzagoev's knee momentarily.
Cristo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cristo is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cristo throws a nice head kick!
Dzagoev tries to land a front kick but Cristo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dzagoev's knee momentarily.
Cristo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
Cristo scores with a spinning back kick!
Dzagoev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cristo, right into the meat.
Cristo throws a wild body kick that Dzagoev sees coming a mile off.
Dzagoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cristo lands a high kick!
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dzagoev's knee momentarily.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a low kick, right behind Dzagoev 's knee.
Dzagoev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cristo thows a body kick. Dzagoev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cristo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dzagoev's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cristo dominated that round.
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 lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jerry Cristo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cristo, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Jerry Cristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cristo connects with a high kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cristo.
Cristo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dzagoev can do to turn this around?
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dzagoev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cristo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dzagoev's knee momentarily.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cristo lands with a kick to the temple. Dzagoev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a wild body kick that Cristo sees coming a mile off.
Cristo delivers a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dzagoev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cristo has got the better of the exchanges.
Cristo connects with a high kick.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Cristo throws a head kick that Dzagoev semi-blocks.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick misses from Cristo.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Cristo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dzagoev's head.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dzagoev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cristo delivers a nice body kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cristo keeps Dzagoev at a distance using the push kick.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Cristo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev checks a leg kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cristo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with an inside leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick. That will keep Dzagoev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cristo misses with a kick to the body.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Cristo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
Cristo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cristo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a body kick that stops Dzagoev in his tracks momentarily.
Cristo feints and then cracks Dzagoev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzagoev down.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Cristo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a low kick, right behind Dzagoev 's knee.
Cristo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cristo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Cristo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cristo throws a front kick that sends Dzagoev stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Cristo.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dzagoev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cristo. Cristo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cristo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Cristo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dzagoev.
Cristo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dzagoev's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cristo.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cristo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Cristo delivers a nice body kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dzagoev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cristo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cristo throws a low kick but Dzagoev avoids it.
Cristo throws a leg kick but Dzagoev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dzagoev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a solid body kick.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a thumping low kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Cristo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick from Cristo lands but Dzagoev takes it in his stride.
Dzagoev misses with the body kick
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Cristo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cristo tries to land a front kick but Dzagoev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cristo blocks the body kick.
Cristo scores with a head kick.
Dzagoev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dzagoev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a big head kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev looks to throw a body kick
and Cristo counters with a head kick.
Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Dzagoev's front leg but catches the back leg as Dzagoev tries to avoid it.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cristo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a low kick, right behind Dzagoev 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristo throws a leg kick which misses Dzagoev's front leg but catches the back leg as Dzagoev tries to avoid it.
Cristo scores with a kick to the body.
Cristo moves out of range as Dzagoev throws a body kick.
Cristo lands a head kick. Dzagoev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a nice leg kick.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Dzagoev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cristo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with a nice body kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Cristo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A lazy body kick from Dzagoev
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cristo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Cristo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body
and Cristo counters with a good, hard body kick but Dzagoev shrugs it off.
Cristo fakes the leg kick and cracks Dzagoev in the body.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a good low kick that Dzagoev was not able to check.
Cristo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cristo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dzagoev tries to land a body kick
and Cristo counters with an inside leg kick.
Cristo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev throws a body kick the misses
and Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Dzagoev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dzagoev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dzagoev throws a lazy body kick
and Cristo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dzagoev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cristo.
Cristo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dzagoev misses with a kick to the body.
Alan Dzagoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Cristo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body kick there by Cristo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Cristo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cristo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Cristo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hertog Jan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hertog Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jan's head.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan scores with a body shot.
Jan misses with a straight left.
Jan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jan cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan checks the leg kick.
Jan misses with a straight right.
Jan throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan moves out of range of the body kick.
Jan blocks a jab.
Hertog Jan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jan throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan feints and then cracks Jan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jan down.
Jan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jan throws a hook but Ryan blocks it.
Jan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ryan misses
and Jan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryan's knee momentarily.
Jan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jan takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Ryan digs a good hook to Jan's body.
Jan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jan clobbers Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Bart Ryan has been cut.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan misses with a body shot
and Jan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Ryan misses
and Jan counters with a three punch combo that has Ryan backing up. Ryan nods at Jan to acknowledge the strikes.
Jan misses with an uppercut
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Jan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryan takes a step back to recover.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Jan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hertog Jan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Ryan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Jan checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jan.
Ryan 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.
Jan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Jan looks to throw a body kick
and Ryan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan jabs at Jan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan slips under a jab from Jan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jan connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan thumps Jan with a low kick.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Jan moves out of range easily.
Jan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jan throws out the jab.
Ryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jan. Jan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tests Jan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Jan's head but Jan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jan.
Jan throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jan thinking.
Jan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jan wants to hit a switch here but Ryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jan there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control but Jan is having none of it.
Jan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan punching from mount but Jan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan misses with some ground and pound and Jan recovers position to half guard.
Jan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jan is working to get back to half guard.
Jan is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bart Ryan'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jan throws a right hand that misses
and Jan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jan looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
A low kick from Jan misses
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan throws a head kick that half lands.
Hertog Jan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Jan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses the body punch
and Jan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryan scores a takedown into full mount!
Jan is bucking up trying to escape but Ryan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ryan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Ryan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ryan punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan tries to control but Jan wriggling away.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan landing shots from mount.
Jan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Ryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nozomu Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki has chosen Ringo Mogire Beam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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24
210 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nozomu Itoshiki!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itoshiki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itoshiki throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
Itoshiki looks to land a right hand but TBjang moved out of range.
Itoshiki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed TBjang momentarily.
Itoshiki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling TBjang to counter with a crisp jab.
Itoshiki thows a body shot but no joy.
Itoshiki misses with an uppercut.
Itoshiki digs a good body shot into TBjang's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itoshiki, as that shot connected.
TBjang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itoshiki lands a leg kick that knocks TBjang off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itoshiki lands a nice leg kick that just misses TBjang's sensitive parts.
Itoshiki digs a good body shot into TBjang's ribs.
Nozomu Itoshiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from TBjang misses the target.
TBjang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
TBjang misses with a wild body shot.
Itoshiki lands a nice leg kick that just misses TBjang's sensitive parts.
Itoshiki just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as TBjang blocks the low kick.
Itoshiki misses with a low kick as TBjang jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Itoshiki coming out on top.
TBjang slips under a jab.
Itoshiki throws a poor cross that misses
and TBjang counters with an outside leg kick.
Itoshiki misses with a body shot
and TBjang counters with a low kick, right behind Itoshiki 's knee.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick that is checked
and TBjang counters with an inside leg kick.
Itoshiki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Itoshiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
TBjang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itoshiki circles away quickly and effectively.
Itoshiki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TBjang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Itoshiki.
TBjang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Itoshiki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itoshiki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TBjang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
TBjang is breathing heavily.
Itoshiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Itoshiki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itoshiki lands a head shot.
Itoshiki lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki lands with an overhand left.
Dojo TBjang's cut is getting worse.
Itoshiki scores with a jab.
Itoshiki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TBjang. That did some damage!
TBjang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itoshiki throws a hook but TBjang blocks it.
Itoshiki lands a nice looking body shot.
Itoshiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Itoshiki dips to his left and cracks TBjang with an uppercut!
Itoshiki looks to land a right hand but TBjang moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Itoshiki. Beautiful body shot.
Itoshiki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dojo TBjang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
TBjang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Itoshiki throws the left hand but TBjang avoids the punch easily.
TBjang tries to move into range but Itoshiki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Itoshiki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TBjang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Itoshiki scores with a nice strike.
Itoshiki swings for the body but TBjang moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Itoshiki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Itoshiki.
Jeez, Dojo TBjang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
TBjang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Itoshiki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! TBjang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Itoshiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped TBjang in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dojo TBjang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nozomu Itoshiki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Ronny Samuelsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Halleljuah Chorus. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samuelsen's choice of entrance music: Schwab - DJs in a Row. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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273 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Atilla Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo thows a leg kick but Samuelsen checks it
and Samuelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuelsen blocks the body kick.
Leopoldo throws a wild body kick that Samuelsen sees coming a mile off.
Samuelsen scores with a body shot.
Samuelsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Samuelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo takes one to the side of the head.
Samuelsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leopoldo counters with a low kick, right behind Samuelsen 's knee.
Leopoldo takes a swing at Samuelsen's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Leopoldo misses
and Samuelsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leopoldo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leopoldo trying to keep a closed guard but Samuelsen is proving a slippery customer.
Samuelsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuelsen tries to stand but Leopoldo is controlling from the bottom.
Leopoldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leopoldo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rex Ronny Samuelsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuelsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Samuelsen shoots in and bounces Leopoldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samuelsen being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samuelsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leopoldo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samuelsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leopoldo.
Leopoldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samuelsen is trying to control. Leopoldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samuelsen is taking a breather. Leopoldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leopoldo wants to control the action here but instead Samuelsen manages to pass to full mount!
Samuelsen trying to control but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Samuelsen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo tries to hold on but Samuelsen pushes him away.
Leopoldo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leopoldo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Leopoldo is looking to work some ground and pound but Samuelsen has wrist control.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Samuelsen wants to stand and escape but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Leopoldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leopoldo lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leopoldo with a nice head shot there.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Samuelsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelsen keeping full guard, as Leopoldo tries to pass.
Samuelsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuelsen, not yet.
Leopoldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuelsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelsen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leopoldo controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo won't allow Samuelsen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Samuelsen misses with a hook
and Leopoldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leopoldo throws a head kick but Samuelsen moves out of range.
Samuelsen misses with a body shot.
Leopoldo throws a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Leopoldo lands.
Horrible takedown by Leopoldo or perhaps it was just good defense by Samuelsen which made him look bad.
Samuelsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot
and Samuelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuelsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leopoldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leopoldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leopoldo throws a head kick that misses
and Samuelsen counters with a left and a right that stings Leopoldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuelsen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Leopoldo checks it well.
Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Samuelsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leopoldo won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leopoldo keeps working.
Samuelsen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Samuelsen stands up.
That kick from Samuelsen tenderised Leopoldo's leg. Leopoldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leopoldo misses with a hook
and Samuelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leopoldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Samuelsen counters with a left to the body.
Samuelsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo misses the shot to the body.
Leopoldo throws a solid leg kick but Samuelsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leopoldo.
Samuelsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Leopoldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopoldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leopoldo tries to pass to full mount but Samuelsen defends it.
Samuelsen is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Leopoldo tries to pass to full mount but Samuelsen defends it.
Leopoldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samuelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samuelsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Leopoldo prevents Samuelsen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen trying to control from the bottom.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Samuelsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Samuelsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leopoldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samuelsen is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Samuelsen seems keen to control Leopoldo's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rex Ronny Samuelsen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Samuelsen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leopoldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samuelsen.
A shot to the liver by Leopoldo. Beautiful body shot.
Samuelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leopoldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samuelsen misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Samuelsen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Atilla Leopoldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuelsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuelsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samuelsen moves out of range as Leopoldo strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leopoldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Leopoldo has his takedown stuffed
and Samuelsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leopoldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuelsen.
Leopoldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuelsen throws a looping overhand right but Leopoldo ducks down to avoid it.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuelsen misses with a low kick as Leopoldo jumps back.
Samuelsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leopoldo moves away.
Leopoldo lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Leopoldo misses with the body kick
and Samuelsen counters with a nice body shot.
Leopoldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsen looks to throw the jab but Leopoldo is out of range.
Leopoldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samuelsen throws a lazy right hand but Leopoldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samuelsen misses with a low kick.
Samuelsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leopoldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samuelsen is trying to defend but Leopoldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leopoldo controlling the pace.
Samuelsen wants to get back to full guard.
Leopoldo wants to free his trapped foot but Samuelsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leopoldo trying to control from half guard but Samuelsen is working away.
Rex Ronny Samuelsen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsen tries to get to full guard but Leopoldo has control of the leg.
Leopoldo is looking to advance position but Samuelsen won't allow it.
Atilla Leopoldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuelsen manages to get to full guard.
Leopoldo wants to control from the top but Samuelsen keeps moving.
Leopoldo wants to pass the guard but Samuelsen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Atilla Leopoldo just wasn't active enough.
Leopoldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leopoldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samuelsen. Samuelsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Leopoldo misses with a body punch
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leopoldo is looking to wear down Samuelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samuelsen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Leopoldo does it's job there.
Samuelsen checks a low kick from Leopoldo.
Leopoldo throws a right hand that misses
and Samuelsen counters with an inside leg kick.
Samuelsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leopoldo at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leopoldo misses the body punch
and Samuelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Samuelsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leopoldo misses with a leg kick
and Samuelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Samuelsen.
Leopoldo misses with a body kick.
Leopoldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leopoldo tries to clinch up.
Samuelsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Samuelsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leopoldo.
Samuelsen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leopoldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leopoldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leopoldo throws a lazy body kick
and Samuelsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Samuelsen as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leopoldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samuelsen.
Samuelsen scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Ronny Samuelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samuelsen 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Ronny Samuelsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ross Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Candy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemp comes to the cage accompanied by Cockney Thug. Candy has chosen To Catch a Predator as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Van Candy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Candy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Candy jumps guard but Kemp stands there with Candy around his waist. Candy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
Candy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Candy.
Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Candy misses with the head strike.
Candy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kemp up against the cage.
Kemp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Candy backwards.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
Candy wants to stall.
Candy has Kemp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kemp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Candy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kemp just stands there and leans against the cage.
Candy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Candy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kemp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Candy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Candy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kemp pulls his leg out and moves away.
Candy blocks a head kick by Kemp.
Kemp throws a sloppy body shot
and Candy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kemp's guard.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemp has Candy pulled in close to control his posture.
Candy looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Candy!
Candy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kemp content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Candy is squirming around, avoiding Kemp's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ross Kemp wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kemp throws an overhand right that lands on Candy's shoulder, as Candy tries to avoid the shot.
Candy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Candy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kemp.
Kemp throws a body punch but Candy moves out of range.
Candy misses with a head kick.
Kemp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Candy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Candy
and Kemp counters with a big head kick but Candy shrugs it off.
Candy blocks a head kick by Kemp.
Kemp takes a swing at Candy's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Candy!
Candy throws a wild body kick that Kemp sees coming a mile off.
Candy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kemp is out of range.
Candy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Candy throws a leg kick but Kemp moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kemp dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Candy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kemp to the mat! Kemp manages to get full guard.
Kemp can't keep his opponent in guard - Candy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Candy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kemp wants to get back to full guard.
Candy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kemp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Candy.
Candy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Candy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kemp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kemp is holding on to half guard well.
Candy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp gets full guard.
Candy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kemp has wrist control.
Kemp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Candy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Candy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemp is trying to keep Candy in close.
Candy won't allow Kemp to sweep him here.
Candy thows a big elbow that misses.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Candy postures up.
Candy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kemp keeping full guard, as Candy tries to pass.
Kemp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Candy's guard.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Kemp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candy is keeping the position for now.
Candy can't keep his opponent in guard - Kemp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Candy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Candy moves into full guard.
Kemp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Candy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kemp trying to control but Candy is working from the bottom.
Kemp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candy is keeping the position for now.
Kemp pushing down on Candy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kemp moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Candy is trying to improve his position.
Kemp takes a little break here. Candy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Candy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Candy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Candy is trying to control. Kemp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kemp tries to roll over but Candy keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Van Candy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crunch! Candy slams his shin into Kemp's torso.
A swing and a miss from Kemp.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Candy moved away.
Kemp moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kemp moves into the clinch successfully.
Candy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kemp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Candy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kemp.
Kemp lands a nice looking kick to the body. Candy takes a step back to recover.
Candy has Kemp up against the cage in a clinch.
Candy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Candy's head.
Candy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Candy looking to slow down the pace here.
Kemp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Candy.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Candy just leaning against Kemp, taking a breather.
Candy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kemp is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Van Candy.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. Candy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Kemp there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp connects with a good right hand that stumbles Candy. Candy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kemp takes a swing at Candy's ribcage but misses.
Kemp throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kemp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kemp cracks Candy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kemp throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kemp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kemp, as that shot connected.
Kemp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kemp feints and then cracks Candy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Candy down.
A jab from Kemp finds it's way through Candy's defenses.
Kemp cracks Candy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kemp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kemp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Candy moves away.
That kick from Kemp tenderised Candy's leg. Candy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Candys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Candy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ross Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
Candy blocks a jab.
Kemp throws a series of punches but Candy moves out of range.
Kemp misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Candy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kemp throws a front kick that sends Candy stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp rushes Candy and presses him up against the cage.
Kemp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kemp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kemp is pressed up against the cage. Candy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kemp down to the mat. Kemp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ross Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Candy.
Candy avoids the head kick by Kemp.
Kemp lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kemp throws a body punch but Candy moves out of range.
Candy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kemp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Candy's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kemp clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kemp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Candy moves away from the strike by Kemp.
Candy throws a front kick aimed at Kemp's knee but Kemp avoids it well.
Kemp wants to slow Candy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
Kemp scores with a shot to the body.
Kemp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Candy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
Kemp scores with a shoulder strike.
Candy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short uppercut from Kemp.
Kemp throws a punch but it's blocked by Candy.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
A shot in the inside from Kemp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Candy wants to stall.
Kemp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Candy can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Still in the clinch, Kemp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Candy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Candy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kemp on the inside.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Candy's head.
Candy looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Kemp - that landed with a thud.
Kemp pushes Candy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kemp lands a left hand.
A short left from Kemp.
Kemp lands a body punch.
Kemp lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp digs a right hand underneath Candy's ribcage. Candy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kemp lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kemp lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kemp - that landed with a thud.
Kemp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemp.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemp.
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!
Kemp throws a head punch that misses.
Kemp works on Candy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Candy's head.
Kemp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kemp.
Kemp scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Candy.
Kemp lands with a right to the head.
Kemp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kemp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candy can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kemp.
Candy blocks an uppercut.
Kemp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kemp cracks Candy with a nice body shot.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Candy.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
Kemp pushes Candy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Candy backwards.
Nice body punch from Kemp - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kemp.
Kemp lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kemp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Candy is rocked!
Kemp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Candy backwards.
Kemp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Candy backwards.
Kemp presses Candy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kemp digs a right hand underneath Candy's ribcage. Candy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Candy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Kemp creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Candy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Candy drops to his knees and Kemp pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp!
Ross Kemp retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geodude Golem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golem comes to the cage accompanied by Geo dude geo geo dude. Gonzalez has chosen Why Cant we Be Friends! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Geodude Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golem throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golem throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golem throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with a kick to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geodude Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Golem seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Golem blocks a jab.
Golem throws out a leg kick but Gonzalez moves out of range and Golem only half commits.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that misses.
Golem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golem. Golem obviously looking to wear him down.
Golem throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Golem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Golem moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Golem is just out of range.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Golem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonzalez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Golem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gonzalez with a nice cross.
Golem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Golem
and Gonzalez counters with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Golem lands with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Golem is predictable there
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Golem misses
and Gonzalez counters with a low kick, right behind Golem 's knee.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Golem.
Jab from Gonzalez.
Golem lands with a right hand.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Golem counters with a big head kick but Gonzalez shrugs it off.
Golem misses with a low kick as Gonzalez jumps back.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem throws a leg kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Golem.
That kick from Golem tenderised Gonzalez's leg. Gonzalez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Golem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golem misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Golem misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Golem throws a body kick the misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golem thinking.
Golem looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Golem lands a head kick. Gonzalez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Golem throws a body kick.
Gonzalez is looking to chop away at Golem's legs.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Golem with a series of wild strikes but Golem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Golem throws a leg kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Golem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonzalez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Golem throws a push kick but Gonzalez slaps the foot to one side.
Golem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Golem throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Golem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Golem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Golem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Golem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Golem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Golem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Golem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Golem ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Golem does it's job there.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
Golem tried to score with a low kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Golem moved out of range.
Golem blocks a jab.
Golem throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Golem's head but Golem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Golem.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Golem counters with a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Golem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golem counters with a thumping low kick.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golem.
Golem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Golem delivers a nice body kick.
Golem misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Golem - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Golem. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jesus Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Golem connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Golem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Golem is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Golem.
Golem scores with a nice strike.
A solid body kick from Golem.
Gonzalez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golem connects with a solid leg kick.
Golem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Golem throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Good leg kick by Golem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golem throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Golem misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Golem counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzalez 's knee.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Golem's shoulder, as Golem tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Golem connects with a body shot.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Golem lands a nice shot to the body.
Golem throws a head kick that misses.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Gonzalez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Golem.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Golem throws a lazy head kick
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy body kick from Golem
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golem throws a wild body kick that Gonzalez sees coming a mile off.
Golem tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geodude Golem dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Golem is looking to chop away at Gonzalez's legs.
Golem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy right hand. Golem should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golem moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
A low kick from Golem misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Golem.
Golem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Golem scores with a leg kick.
Golem tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golem scores with a spinning back kick!
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Golem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golem throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem throws a lazy body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Golem.
Golem is looking to land body kicks.
Golem throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golem loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Golem thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Golem throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez scores with the left hand. Golem knows he should have avoided that one.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Golem. Golem obviously looking to wear him down.
Golem misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Golem slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
Golem throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golem.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Golem avoids nicely.
A low kick from Gonzalez is predictable there
and Golem counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Golem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Golem tries to land a body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick.
Golem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Golem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gonzalez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Golem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Golem misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Golem throws a body kick.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golem.
Golem thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golem thinking.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Golem.
Golem misses with a body kick.
Golem ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Golem counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Golem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Golem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Golem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Golem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Golem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Golem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Golem scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golem pushes Gonzalez away with a front kick.
Golem throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geodude Golem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Golem 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geodude Golem!
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