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Holy Grail XVIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Hoetep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoetep's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Viva Las Vegas. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Hoetep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palito Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hoetep.
Hoetep really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Hoetep counters with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoetep counters with a body kick that stops Fairtex in his tracks momentarily.
Fairtex avoids the head kick by Hoetep.
Fairtex throws a leg kick but Hoetep sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Hoetep.
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoetep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Hoetep counters with a big head kick but Fairtex shrugs it off.
Hoetep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Hoetep counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoetep avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoetep is out of range.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoetep's sensitive parts.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Hoetep.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairtex throws a wild body kick that Hoetep sees coming a mile off.
Fairtex throws a body kick the misses
and Hoetep counters with a big head kick but Fairtex shrugs it off.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoetep throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice body kick.
Hoetep is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Fairtex misses
and Hoetep connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Hoetep.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body kick.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fairtex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoetep. That did some damage!
Hoetep tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoetep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoetep.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses
and Hoetep counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fairtex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoetep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoetep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoetep throws a lazy head kick
and Fairtex counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoetep's knee momentarily.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoetep counters with a head kick. That will keep Fairtex thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fairtex fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoetep in the body.
Hoetep ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Hoetep moves out of range easily.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoetep takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palito Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a body shot
and Hoetep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fairtex is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoetep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex throws a right hand that Hoetep ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoetep also avoids with ease.
Hoetep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoetep's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hoetep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex swings for the body but Hoetep moves out of range.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Hoetep moves out of range.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoetep will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Hoetep moves out of range easily.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fairtex lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoetep has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoetep and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fairtex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palito Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoetep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairtex. Fairtex obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Hoetep moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palito Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fairtex.
Hoetep checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Hoetep moves out of range.
Fairtex lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
Fairtex throws a solid leg kick but Hoetep takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairtex.
A head kick by Hoetep misses
and Fairtex counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoetep misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fairtex is looking to slow Hoetep down with leg kicks.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Hoetep counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fairtex takes a swing at Hoetep's ribcage but misses.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoetep checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoetep is just out of range.
Fairtex moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex throws a push kick but Hoetep slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Hoetep is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoetep checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fairtex. That's going to slow Hoetep down.
Palito Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Hoetep moves out of range.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Hoetep takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Bubba Hoetep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoetep stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.
Hoetep is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoetep's calf.
Fairtex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoetep takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex scores with a push kick.
Fairtex is looking to slow Hoetep down with leg kicks.
Fairtex swings for the body but Hoetep moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Palito Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairtex 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Palito Fairtex!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Machiavelli DeBongster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Machiavelli DeBongster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Krauss!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBongster swats away the attempt to clinch by Krauss.
DeBongster closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krauss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeBongster's guard.
DeBongster striking from his own guard.
Krauss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Krauss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DeBongster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
DeBongster is trying to get back to half guard.
Krauss has worked his way into a potential kimura here. DeBongster is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Krauss yanks on the arm and DeBongster is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Krauss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mac Krauss!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McButticutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McButticutty comes to the cage accompanied by Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure. Drederick Tatum told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angus McButticutty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatum tries to clinch but McButticutty moves out of range.
McButticutty throws a quick inside leg kick.
McButticutty drops Tatum with a right and a left! McButticutty comes rushing in but Tatum regains his composure and manages to keep McButticutty in guard.
It looks like Drederick Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McButticutty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McButticutty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McButticutty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McButticutty circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tatum drops to the canvas, hurt badly! McButticutty follows Tatum to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus McButticutty!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Avlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mich Sadler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mich Sadler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Avlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mich Sadler!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avlis but Avlis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sadler shoots in and drives through. Avlis sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadler.
Thiago Avlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mich Sadler.
Sadler shoots in and drives through. Avlis sprawls well.
Sadler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avlis as he avoids it easily.
Sadler misses with a two punch combination.
Sadler misses with a takedown attempt - Avlis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avlis lands a nice hook to Sadler's body. Sadler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avlis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sadler looks gassed!
Avlis scores with a body shot.
Avlis stuffs the takedown.
Avlis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sadler backs up against the cage.
Avlis lands with a nice combination. Sadler backs away looking to recover.
Avlis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Avlis both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avlis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Mich Sadler has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Avlis.
Avlis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Avlis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Avlis throws out a powerful jab.
Sadler shoots in for a takedown but Avlis shows good takedown defense.
Sadler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Avlis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadler misses with a double jab
and Avlis counters with a nice uppercut.
Avlis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Avlis.
Sadler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Sadler crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler prevents Avlis from escaping the position.
Sadler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Avlis is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Avlis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sadler's guard! Nice work there by Avlis!
Sadler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sadler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Avlis wants to get up but he can't break Sadler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Avlis is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sadler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Avlis's back instead.
Avlis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sadler's arms.
Sadler has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Avlis! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sadler gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mich Sadler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Bogey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Bogey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy throws a series of punches but Bogey moves out of range.
Bogey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundy dodges the punch combination from Bogey.
Bogey throws a series of strikes that have Bundy backpedaling.
Bogey gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bogey working for a triangle but Bundy defends it easily.
Bundy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogey wants to stand up but Bundy is controlling him.
Bogey tries to strike from the bottom.
Bogey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogey wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bogey holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bogey throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bogey throws a combination that misses
and Bundy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bogey's guard now.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bogey is breathing heavily.
Bogey is trying to keep Bundy in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy postures up in Bogey's guard and throws a big left but Bogey blocks it.
Bogey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bogey wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bogey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Bogey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bogey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundy misses with a leg kick.
Bogey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bundy is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bundy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy sneaks back into half guard.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.
Bogey wants to stand up but Bundy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bundy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bogey wants to get up but he can't break Bundy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bogey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bogey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bundy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bogey escapes and throws Bundy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bundy throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogey working the ground and pound from side control.
Bundy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bogey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bundy to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bogey, as that shot connected.
Bogey cracks Bundy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bogey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogey moves out of range as Bundy throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bogey throws a big shot that misses.
Bogey misses with a combination
and Bundy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bogey's knee momentarily.
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 Joseph Bogey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bogey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Bogey misses.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bogey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bogey misses with a combination
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Bogey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bundy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bogey is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ted Bundy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Fertit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jairo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fertit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riot. Jairo Souza struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Vito Fertit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jairo Souza's chin.
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vito Fertit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fertit throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Vito Fertit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fertit's waist but Fertit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Fertit throws a head kick that misses.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Fertit sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vito Fertit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jairo Souza.
Fertit throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
Fertit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Fertit.
Fertit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fertit throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fertit swivels and escapes.
Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fertit.
Fertit throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Fertit is breathing heavily.
Souza avoids the head kick by Fertit.
Fertit has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Souza is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Souza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fertit manages to break the clinch.
Fertit tries a head kick but it misses.
Fertit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Fertit.
Vito Fertit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza looks to land a combination but Fertit avoids it well.
Souza digs a good body shot into Fertit's ribs.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Fertit shows good takedown defense.
Souza misses with a body kick.
Fertit throws a head kick but Souza moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
Fertit tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fertit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza tries to clinch up but Fertit circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries a low kick but Fertit avoids it.
Fertit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fertit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fertit misses with a head kick.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Fertit circles away.
Souza is looking to clinch but Fertit is avoiding it.
Souza swinging wilding here.
Fertit misses with a double jab
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Fertit slips a straight right by Souza.
Fertit blocks the body kick.
Fertit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fertit won't be happy with that.
Fertit is trying to buck Souza off.
Fertit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertit tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Souza looking to control but Fertit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fertit is trying to stand.
The referee warns Fertit that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Souza throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fertit has his hands clasped together but Souza breaks the hold and Fertit is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jairo Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Leites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by The Chain. Mike Punch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Leites!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leites tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Punch.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch throws a series of punches but Leites moves out of range.
A big right from Leites misses.
Leites tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mike Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leites fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punch lands a hook that stumbles Leites back into the cage. Punch follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Leites to the canvas! Punch pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Leites has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Punch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Sorvino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with Megadeth-Trust blaring out of the sound system. Alex Ramirez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Sorvino!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorvino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Sorvino shoots in but no luck this time.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorvino is just out of range.
Sorvino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alex Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sorvino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorvino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez takes a swing at Sorvino's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Sorvino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sorvino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Paul Sorvino has been cut.
Sorvino blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ramirez misses.
Sorvino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sorvino shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorvino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorvino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorvino.
Ramirez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sorvino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sorvino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Sorvino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez misses the jab.
Sorvino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sorvino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sorvino has Ramirez in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorvino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to control but Sorvino is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorvino working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Sorvino is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sorvino working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sorvino is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorvino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Sorvino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to stand but Sorvino is controlling from the bottom.
Sorvino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Sorvino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Sorvino is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sorvino keeps working.
It looks like Ramirez is going to stand back up.
Sorvino manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sorvino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sorvino tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sorvino to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Sorvino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paul Sorvino's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sorvino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorvino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Sorvino fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorvino shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Alex Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sorvino.
Sorvino fails with the takedown.
Sorvino avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorvino fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Sorvino moves out of range.
Sorvino moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
No luck for Sorvino with that takedown attempt.
Sorvino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Ramirez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tito Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henrik Larsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Acton's chin.
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19
140 lbs
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21
147 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Acton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrik Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Larsson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Larsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Acton throws a big right hand that misses.
Larsson is trying to keep Acton in close.
Acton controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acton wants to control from the top but Larsson keeps moving.
Acton working some strikes from top position.
Larsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Acton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton stands up out of Larsson's guard for a moment - Larsson manages to land a nice upkick.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
Acton trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson working a defensive guard but Acton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Larsson manages to get back to half guard.
Acton working Larsson over with strikes.
Acton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Larsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Acton pulls his head out easily.
That's two 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.
Acton stops Larsson from getting back to his feet.
Acton is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Larsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acton looking to pass the guard.
Larsson working for a triangle but Acton defends it easily.
Larsson looks gassed!
Larsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larsson is looking for a triangle here but Acton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton staying calm.
Acton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Larsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larsson is trying to escape the position but Acton is controlling the position.
Larsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Acton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Larsson is looking to reverse the position.
Acton cracks Larsson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Larsson tries to bench press Acton off him but Acton keeps the position.
Larsson wants to control but Acton postures up.
Larsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Acton gets a takedown into half guard.
Larsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Acton passes to full mount!
Larsson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acton.
Larsson is looking to improve his position but Acton isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Acton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Larsson is not content to let Acton control the position.
Acton working away.
The referee asks Acton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Larsson is trying to control Acton's posture but Acton avoids it.
Acton avoids the strikes from the bottom by Larsson.
Acton working away.
Acton trying to control the position but Larsson is working away.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Larsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Acton. Acton gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Acton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Acton is avoiding it.
Acton scores with a takedown into Larsson's guard.
Larsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsson keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Acton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larsson wants to control but Acton passes easily into half guard.
Acton controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Acton.
Larsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Acton.
Larsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Acton trying to control from half guard but Larsson is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Acton takes the fight into the clinch.
Acton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Larsson.
Acton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Larsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Acton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Acton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsson swivels and escapes.
Larsson misses with a wild combination.
Larsson tries to clinch but Acton is having none of it.
Larsson swinging wilding here.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acton clinches.
Larsson goes for a takedown attempt but Acton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Acton drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to control but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Larsson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Acton tries to hold on but Larsson pushes him away.
Acton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Acton is working hard here to advance position.
Larsson wants to finish this one by submission but Acton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Larsson.
Larsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Acton is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Acton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Larsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Acton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Acton jumps guard but Larsson stands there with Acton around his waist. Acton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Acton.
Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Acton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Acton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larsson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Acton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Acton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsson is not content to let Acton control the position.
Larsson is looking to regain half guard here but Acton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Larsson to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Larsson as Acton shoots in.
Larsson tries to clinch
and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Larsson is refusing to be controlled, as Acton sits in half guard.
Acton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larsson wants to get back to full guard.
Acton trying to pass the guard but Larsson defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson gets back to full guard.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Larsson looks to land a left hand but Acton moved out of range nicely.
Acton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larsson has his foot on Acton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Acton works his way back into a safe position though.
Larsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Acton stacks Larsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Acton!
Larsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Acton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsson is just riding it out for now. Acton eventually gives up the hold.
Larsson tries to roll over but Acton keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Acton lands strikes from half guard.
Acton trying to control the action but Larsson is working from the bottom.
Acton uses his free foot to push down on Larsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Larsson.
Larsson regains half guard.
Larsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Acton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Larsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acton is pushing down on Larsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Acton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Larsson wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Acton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Acton showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Acton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Larsson tries to hold on but Acton postures up.
Larsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Larsson wants to hold on but Acton pushes him away.
Acton controlling from mount.
Acton trying to control but Larsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Larsson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Larsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Acton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Larsson?
Larsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Acton controlling the position easily from mount.
Acton unloads with some shots from mount but Larsson bucks and avoids them well.
Larsson tries to hold on but Acton postures up.
Acton dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Larsson because Acton loaded up on that one.
Acton prevents Larsson from getting the reversal.
Acton blocks Larsson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Acton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Larsson tries to reverse the position but Acton maintains control.
Acton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acton looking to finish Larsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Larsson!
Acton looking to ground and pound but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Acton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Larsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Acton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Acton wants to control the pace but Larsson is squirming around nicely.
Larsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Larsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acton is keeping the position for now.
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.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Acton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Acton is pulling down on Larsson's head to control his posture.
Larsson stands up and waves to Acton to follow him.
Acton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acton trying to control the position but Larsson is working away.
Larsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Acton had his way with Henrik Larsson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Larsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Larsson won't be happy with that.
Acton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Larsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tito Acton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Acton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Larsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tito Acton!
Tito Acton retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Ernieson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vasquel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Halo-Street Fighter. Ernieson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its Raining Men. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Prince Vasquel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bert Ernieson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Vasquel.
It looks like Bert Ernieson has been cut.
Vasquel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ernieson moves into the clinch.
Vasquel stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasquel.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
Vasquel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasquel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquel tries to break the clinch but Ernieson is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasquel misses with a combination
and Ernieson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ernieson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasquel looks to land a combination but Ernieson avoids it well.
Vasquel wants to clinch
and Ernieson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquel rushes Ernieson and presses him up against the cage.
Ernieson blocks a body shot from Vasquel.
Ernieson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasquel gets an underhook and turns Ernieson into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ernieson.
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Vasquel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasquel moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Ernieson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to break free but Ernieson has control.
Ernieson trying to stall but Vasquel improves his position.
Ernieson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vasquel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ernieson lands a right hand.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
Ernieson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasquel pinned against the cage. Vasquel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquel is looking to clinch but Ernieson is avoiding it.
Vasquel throws a combination that misses
and Ernieson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ernieson misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
Vasquel clinches up with Ernieson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ernieson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasquel tries to clinch up but Ernieson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernieson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson tries to clinch up but Vasquel circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquel throws a shot from downtown. Ernieson moves away and avoids it.
Prince Vasquel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasquel misses with a body shot.
Ernieson tries to clinch but Vasquel moves out of range.
Ernieson wants to clinch up but Vasquel keeps it at a distance.
Vasquel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ernieson has Vasquel up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Vasquel is leaning against Ernieson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ernieson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquel.
Ernieson tries to clinch up but Vasquel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Vasquel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ernieson looking to slow down the pace here.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Ernieson can't find room to land a body shot as Vasquel controls the action.
Ernieson stalling.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Ernieson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquel.
A knee to the head by Ernieson.
Ernieson looks gassed!
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prince Vasquel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ernieson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ernieson lands with a light punch inside.
Ernieson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernieson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasquel avoids the damage to the body.
Vasquel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vasquel prevents Ernieson from breaking the clinch.
Vasquel tries to break the clinch but Ernieson is controlling the position.
Vasquel wants to break free but Ernieson has control.
Vasquel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ernieson has double underhooks.
Vasquel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Vasquel.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Vasquel misses.
Vasquel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ernieson on the side of the head.
Vasquel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Vasquel manages to break the clinch.
Ernieson stalks Vasquel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasquel's face. Vasquel staggers backwards, shaken.
Vasquel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquel tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquel misses with a body shot
and Ernieson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ernieson.
Vasquel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquel tries to break the clinch but Ernieson is controlling the position.
Ernieson breaks the clinch.
Vasquel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ernieson counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ernieson backwards.
Ernieson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasquel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasquel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Vasquel misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasquel as he connects with a hook.
Vasquel moves in looking to clinch but Ernieson pushes him off.
Vasquel tries a head kick but it misses.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernieson clinches up against the cage.
Vasquel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasquel takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ernieson has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ernieson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquel backwards.
Vasquel looking to stall.
Vasquel gets through Ernieson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ernieson wants a takedown.
Vasquel blocks a body shot from Ernieson.
Ernieson wants a takedown.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
Vasquel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Vasquel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel wants to slow Ernieson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ernieson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ernieson wants to clinch up but Vasquel keeps it at a distance.
Vasquel misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince Vasquel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Vasquel misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ernieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquel is fending him off so far but Ernieson persists. Nope, Vasquel circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel clinches up against the cage.
Vasquel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ernieson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Vasquel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vasquel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasquel wants to break free but Ernieson has control.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquel tries to break the clinch but Ernieson is controlling the position.
Ernieson misses with the head strike.
Ernieson keeps control of Vasquel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasquel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Vasquel swinging wilding here.
Vasquel closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson is working for takedown but Vasquel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vasquel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ernieson pushes Vasquel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vasquel avoids a wild elbow strike from Ernieson.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Ernieson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasquel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasquel looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ernieson has double underhooks.
Ernieson tries to pull guard but Vasquel holds him up against the cage and eventually Ernieson drops back down to his feet.
Ernieson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasquel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ernieson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasquel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasquel has managed to clinch.
Vasquel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasquel takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasquel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ernieson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prince Vasquel is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquel misses with a two punch combination.
Ernieson digs a good hook to Vasquel's body.
Vasquel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ernieson manages to avoid it.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ernieson's ribcage but misses.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ernieson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquel lands with a shot to the body.
Vasquel misses with a double jab.
Ernieson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquel is looking to wear down Ernieson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donk. Vasquel catches Ernieson right on the button with a cross.
Vasquel throws an overhand right that lands on Ernieson's shoulder, as Ernieson tries to avoid the shot.
Ernieson takes one to the chin there.
Vasquel connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Vasquel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Ernieson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquel circles away.
Vasquel swings for the body but Ernieson moves out of range.
Ernieson keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquel drops Ernieson with a nice combination! Vasquel dives into Ernieson's guard, looking to finish!
Ernieson is rocked!
Vasquel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ernieson is still in real trouble! Can Vasquel finish him?
Ernieson controls Vasquel momentarily but Vasquel frees himself.
Ernieson seems to have recovered his senses.
Vasquel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasquel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasquel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ernieson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasquel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernieson working a defensive guard here.
Vasquel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasquel wanted to stand there but Ernieson had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ernieson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasquel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ernieson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquel's waist but Vasquel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ernieson off to one side.
Ernieson wants to clinch up but Vasquel keeps it at a distance.
Ernieson scores with a nice head shot.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ernieson's ribcage but misses.
Vasquel misses with a combination
and Ernieson counters with a two punch combo.
Ernieson has closed the distance and engaged Vasquel in a clinch.
Vasquel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ernieson counters with a left and a right that stings Vasquel.
Ernieson tries to clinch but Vasquel moves out of range.
Vasquel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vasquel throws a lazy right hand but Ernieson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ernieson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ernieson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vasquel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vasquel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vasquel throws a combination that misses
and Ernieson counters with a leg kick.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasquel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ernieson's ribcage but misses.
Vasquel throws a nice looking combination but Ernieson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ernieson tries to clinch up.
Vasquel misses with a two punch combination.
Ernieson darts in and clinches Vasquel up against the cage.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Ernieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasquel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquel moves in looking to clinch but Ernieson pushes him off.
Vasquel throws a right hand that Ernieson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ernieson also avoids with ease.
Ernieson throws a nice looking combination but Vasquel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ernieson tries to clinch up but Vasquel circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquel cracks Ernieson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ernieson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquel tries to keep at a distance but Ernieson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ernieson stalling in the clinch but Vasquel improves position.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Prince Vasquel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vasquel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ernieson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Vasquel.
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 cross from Ernieson lands.
Vasquel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ernieson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ernieson works over Vasquel's head and body with a nice combination.
Vasquel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vasquel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ernieson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasquel lands a jab-cross combination.
Vasquel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ernieson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
Vasquel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ernieson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ernieson breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Vasquel misses.
Ernieson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Ernieson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Prince Vasquel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vasquel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquel wants to clinch but Ernieson slips to the side
and Ernieson counters with a big head kick but Vasquel shrugs it off.
Vasquel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ernieson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vasquel is looking to break free of the clinch but Ernieson has double underhooks.
Vasquel misses with a punch to the body.
Ernieson prevents Vasquel from breaking the clinch.
Ernieson trying to control the position but instead, Vasquel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ernieson into the cage.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
Vasquel lands with an uppercut that bounces Ernieson off the cage and back into rage.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch but Ernieson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ernieson.
Ernieson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasquel is fending him off so far but Ernieson persists. Nope, Vasquel circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vasquel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ernieson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasquel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ernieson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Ernieson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel scores with a jab. Ernieson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ernieson.
Vasquel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ernieson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Ernieson.
Vasquel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ernieson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasquel tries to clinch but Ernieson moves away
and Ernieson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ernieson.
Vasquel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vasquel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquel throws a body punch but Ernieson moves out of range.
Vasquel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ernieson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson slips a jab and a cross from Vasquel.
Ernieson moves into range and clinches up with Vasquel.
Ernieson fails to pull guard.
Ernieson lands a knee to the body.
Ernieson prevents Vasquel from breaking the clinch.
Ernieson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasquel backwards.
Vasquel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasquel managing to block the knees to the body from Ernieson.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Ernieson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasquel gets an underhook and turns Ernieson into the cage.
Vasquel scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasquel breaks from the clinch.
Ernieson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ernieson misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Vasquel is trying to break free.
Ernieson is trying to maintain a safe position but Vasquel gets an underhook and turns Ernieson into the cage.
Ernieson prevents Vasquel from breaking the clinch.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ernieson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson connects with a knee to the head.
Vasquel is pressed up against the cage. Ernieson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasquel down to the mat. Vasquel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasquel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ernieson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ernieson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasquel.
Vasquel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasquel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ernieson counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ernieson fails to land the takedown.
Vasquel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ernieson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasquel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ernieson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Ernieson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson fails to land the takedown.
Vasquel misses with the combination.
Ernieson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasquel tries to clinch up but Ernieson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernieson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquel as he jumps to the side.
Vasquel looks to land a body kick but Ernieson moved away.
Ernieson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ernieson throws a leg kick which misses Vasquel's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasquel tries to avoid it.
Vasquel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ernieson.
Vasquel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquel tries to clinch but Ernieson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ernieson.
Ernieson moves in looking to clinch but Vasquel pushes him off.
A jab from Vasquel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bert Ernieson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bert Ernieson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ernieson wants to clinch.
Ernieson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ernieson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasquel breaks from the clinch.
Vasquel throws a low kick but Ernieson avoids it.
Vasquel punishes Ernieson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ernieson is looking to slow Vasquel down with leg kicks.
Ernieson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquel circles away.
Ernieson tries to clinch there but Vasquel circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ernieson tries to clinch but Vasquel is having none of it.
Vasquel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vasquel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ernieson moves away.
Ernieson clinches.
A short right from Ernieson on the inside.
Vasquel is trying to break the clinch but Ernieson has him pressed against the cage.
Vasquel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to get back to striking at distance but Ernieson won't allow it.
Ernieson breaks from the clinch.
Vasquel keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Ernieson tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasquel avoids the damage to the body.
Vasquel wants to break free but Ernieson has control.
Vasquel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasquel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ernieson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vasquel can't break the clinch.
Vasquel breaks the clinch.
Ernieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ernieson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vasquel.
Vasquel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquel scores with a nice strike.
Vasquel throws out a powerful jab.
Ernieson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernieson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasquel tries to sprawl out of it but Ernieson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasquel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ernieson. Ernieson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ernieson has a takedown stuffed.
Prince Vasquel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Ernieson.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel is looking to clinch but Ernieson is avoiding it.
Vasquel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ernieson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ernieson tries to clinch up but Vasquel circles away and keeps his distance.
Ernieson scores with a one two! Vasquel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ernieson walks into a stiff left hand from Vasquel.
A head kick misses from Vasquel.
Vasquel throws a combination that misses
and Ernieson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasquel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasquel avoiding damage as Ernieson throws knees to the body.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Ernieson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vasquel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ernieson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasquel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ernieson's elbow.
Ernieson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasquel controls his hands.
Ernieson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquel takes a swing at Ernieson's ribcage but misses.
Ernieson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquel circles away.
Nice jab there from Vasquel.
Ernieson wants to clinch up but Vasquel keeps it at a distance.
Vasquel throws a head kick that misses
and Ernieson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ernieson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vasquel has had enough of the clinch but Ernieson keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquel wants to break free but Ernieson has control.
Vasquel tries to break the clinch but Ernieson is controlling the position.
Ernieson scores with a shot to the side of Vasquel's head.
Ernieson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ernieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasquel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ernieson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernieson doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquel circles away.
Bert Ernieson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Vasquel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ernieson looks for a takedown but Vasquel sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Ernieson.
Vasquel misses with a head kick.
Ernieson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ernieson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ernieson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquel.
No joy there for Vasquel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasquel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ernieson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ernieson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ernieson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasquel circles away.
Vasquel lands with a hook. Ernieson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ernieson tries to clinch but Vasquel moves out of range.
Ernieson tries to clinch but Vasquel is having none of it.
Prince Vasquel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasquel clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Prince Vasquel.
Well Vasquel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Vasquel!
Prince Vasquel retains his middleweight title!
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