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Kings Quest 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masters Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shenji Tanikai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masters Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shenji Tanikai!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanikai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Max.
Max slips a jab and a cross from Tanikai.
Tanikai is looking to clinch but Max is avoiding it.
Tanikai misses with a looping left.
A big left from Tanikai misses.
Max shoots for a double leg takedown but Tanikai sprawls well. He's pushed Max's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanikai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Max.
Tanikai wants to clinch up but Max keeps it at a distance.
Tanikai moves in looking to clinch but Max pushes him off.
Tanikai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanikai scores with a hook.
Max connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanikai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Max throws a shot to the body.
Tanikai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Max misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanikai drops Max with a right and a left! Tanikai comes rushing in but Max regains his composure and manages to keep Tanikai in guard.
It looks like Masters Max has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Max wants to stand but Tanikai is controlling the position.
Tanikai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tanikai controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanikai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanikai throws a big right hand that misses.
Tanikai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Max looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Max is breathing heavily.
Tanikai is working Max over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanikai stands and steps away. Max gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Max throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Shenji Tanikai has been cut.
Max lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Max.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanikai wants to clinch up but Max keeps it at a distance.
Max misses with a head kick.
Tanikai is looking to clinch but Max is avoiding it.
Tanikai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Max counters with a big head kick but Tanikai shrugs it off.
Tanikai misses with a two punch combination.
Tanikai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanikai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tanikai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Max looks for a takedown but Tanikai sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masters Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanikai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanikai wants to clinch.
Tanikai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max throws a head kick that half lands.
Max keeps the fight on the outside.
Tanikai clinches but Max breaks the clinch
and Max makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Max avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanikai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanikai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Max swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanikai misses with a double jab
and Max counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Max stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanikai looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Tanikai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Max fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tanikai, pushing him back against the cage.
Max has Tanikai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tanikai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanikai wants to get back to striking at distance but Max won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanikai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Max jumps guard but Tanikai stands there with Max around his waist. Max gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max is trying to drag Tanikai to the mat but Tanikai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tanikai tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Max wants to break free but Tanikai has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanikai tries to break the clinch but Max is controlling the position.
Tanikai wants to break free but Max has control.
Tanikai can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shenji Tanikai will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Tanikai cracks Max with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Tanikai.
Tanikai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Max counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tanikai as Max shoots in.
Tanikai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tanikai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanikai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Max drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanikai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tanikai throws a nice looking combination but Max bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanikai throws a nice looking combination but Max bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tanikai misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Max tries to clinch there but Tanikai circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanikai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Max counters with a three punch combo that has Tanikai backing up. Tanikai nods at Max to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Max with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masters Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanikai with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanikai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Max lands but Tanikai takes it in his stride.
Tanikai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanikai lands with a straight right. Max didn't see that one coming.
Tanikai throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Max fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanikai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Max, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanikai clinches but Max breaks the clinch
and Max counters with a head kick. That will keep Tanikai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Some wild striking there from Tanikai.
Shenji Tanikai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Max.
Tanikai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanikai throws a combination that misses
and Max counters with a big head kick but Tanikai shrugs it off.
Max walks into a stiff left hand from Tanikai.
Tanikai throws a jab but it's blocked by Max.
Max connects with a high kick.
Tanikai misses with a two punch combination.
Tanikai is looking to clinch but Max is avoiding it.
Max slips a jab and a cross from Tanikai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tanikai circles away.
Tanikai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Max tries to clinch but Tanikai is having none of it.
Tanikai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Max.
Tanikai throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Max avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Max throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tanikai's head.
Max moves out of range as Tanikai strikes.
Max will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Max clinches up with Tanikai and pushes him back against the cage.
Max jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tanikai walks away with a smile on his face. Max gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tanikai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Max manages to avoid it.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Tanikai catches Max right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanikai misses with the combination.
Tanikai wants to clinch up but Max keeps it at a distance.
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Tanikai does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Max.
Tanikai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanikai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max rushes Tanikai and presses him up against the cage.
Max changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tanikai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tanikai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tanikai looks to clinch
and Max counters with a big head kick but Tanikai shrugs it off.
Tanikai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shenji Tanikai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No joy there for Tanikai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Max sizes up Tanikai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Max lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanikai circles away quickly and effectively.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch.
Max tries to clinch but Tanikai is having none of it.
Tanikai misses with a double jab.
Max wants to clinch up but Tanikai keeps it at a distance.
Tanikai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Max finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Max looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Max doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanikai circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanikai tries to clinch up.
Tanikai clinches but Max breaks the clinch
and Max counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tanikai wants to clinch but Max slips to the side
and Max connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Max shoots in for a takedown but Tanikai shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanikai throws a series of punches but Max moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tanikai. No joy for Max on that attempt.
Tanikai cracks Max with a right hand to the side of the head.
Max fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masters Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanikai tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Max throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanikai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanikai lands with a hook. Max tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Max circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Max with that takedown attempt.
Tanikai moves into the clinch successfully.
Max wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanikai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Max is trying to drag Tanikai to the mat but Tanikai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max keeps control of Tanikai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Max breaks from the clinch.
Max throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanikai.
Tanikai lands a glancing blow to the side of Max's head.
Tanikai scores with a sloppy right hand. Max should have avoided that one.
Max looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanikai is fending him off so far but Max persists. Nope, Tanikai circles away and we're back to standing.
Max looks for a takedown but Tanikai sprawls well.
Tanikai lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanikai.
Max throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanikai's waist but Tanikai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Max off to one side.
Max shoots for a takedown but Tanikai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Max or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanikai which made him look bad.
Max doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Max tries to clinch but Tanikai moves out of range.
Tanikai throws a shot to the body.
Max shoots in and drives through. Tanikai sprawls well.
No joy there for Tanikai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Max.
Tanikai tries to keep at a distance but Max has taken the fight into the clinch.
Max prevents Tanikai from breaking the clinch.
Masters Max has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanikai stops a takedown attempt from Max.
Max wants a takedown but no success here.
Max keeps control of Tanikai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tanikai is trying to break free.
Max drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tanikai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Max drops his hands momentarily and Tanikai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanikai lands with an uppercut that bounces Max off the cage and back into rage.
Tanikai tries to clinch but Max is having none of it.
Tanikai misses with a hook.
Tanikai tries to clinch but Max is having none of it.
Shenji Tanikai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Max tries to clinch there but Tanikai circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shenji Tanikai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tanikai 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shenji Tanikai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Handy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manticore Cthulhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cthulhu has chosen Roots Bloody Roots as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hammer Handy!
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, Manticore Cthulhu!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handy shoots in and bounces Cthulhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Handy prevents Cthulhu from getting back to his feet.
Cthulhu trying to control the position.
Handy looking to pass the guard.
Handy won't allow Cthulhu to get back to his feet.
Cthulhu looking for a guillotine here but Handy defends easily.
Cthulhu trying to keep a closed guard but Handy is proving a slippery customer.
Handy postures up and lands a big shot to Cthulhu's brow.
Handy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cthulhu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Handy has passed into side control.
Cthulhu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cthulhu prevents Handy from improving position.
Cthulhu tries to improve position but can't.
Handy decides to stand back up. Handy steps back and let's Cthulhu get back to his feet.
Handy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cthulhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cthulhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handy is breathing heavily.
Handy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Handy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cthulhu stopping the sweep attempt from Handy.
Handy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cthulhu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cthulhu is in close to Handy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cthulhu trying to control but Handy is working from the bottom.
Cthulhu won't allow Handy to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cthulhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Handy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cthulhu lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cthulhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cthulhu misses with a takedown attempt - Handy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Cthulhu.
Cthulhu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Handy sprawls well initially but Cthulhu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Handy is trying to get back to full guard.
Cthulhu works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cthulhu wants to finish this one by submission but Handy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cthulhu.
Handy is looking to get to half guard.
Cthulhu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Handy is surviving well by controlling Cthulhu's body position as best he can.
Cthulhu looking to finish Handy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Handy!
Cthulhu prevents Handy from getting the reversal.
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.
Cthulhu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Handy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Handy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cthulhu looking to secure an arm triangle but Handy defends it well.
Cthulhu working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handy is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manticore Cthulhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cthulhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cthulhu lands a jab-cross combination.
Cthulhu stalks Handy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Handy's face. Handy staggers backwards, shaken.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cthulhu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cthulhu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Handy gets back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cthulhu wants to control from the top but Handy keeps moving.
Handy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cthulhu is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Handy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cthulhu's back instead.
Cthulhu wants to get back to his feet.
Handy working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cthulhu turns into Handy and is now in his guard.
Cthulhu preventing the sweep.
Cthulhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Handy has wrist control.
Handy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cthulhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cthulhu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Cthulhu.
Handy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cthulhu.
Cthulhu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cthulhu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cthulhu is pressed up against the cage. Handy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cthulhu down to the mat. Cthulhu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cthulhu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Handy backs up against the cage.
Handy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cthulhu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manticore Cthulhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Cthulhu with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy misses with a combination
and Cthulhu counters with a two punch combo.
Handy shoots in but Cthulhu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cthulhu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Handy.
Handy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Handy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cthulhu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cthulhu!
Handy tries to clinch up.
Cthulhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cthulhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Handy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cthulhu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Handy pushes Cthulhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cthulhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Handy won't allow it.
Handy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cthulhu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cthulhu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cthulhu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cthulhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handy shoots in and drives through. Cthulhu sprawls well.
Cthulhu clinches up against the cage.
Cthulhu lands a nice elbow.
Cthulhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cthulhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cthulhu tries to bum rush Handy with a series of wild strikes but Handy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cthulhu is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Cthulhu scores with a four punch combination!
Handy gets a clinch.
Handy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cthulhu has him pressed against the cage.
Cthulhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cthulhu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cthulhu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Cthulhu wants to break free but Handy has control.
Handy has Cthulhu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cthulhu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Handy gets underhooks to prevent Cthulhu's takedown attempt.
Cthulhu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cthulhu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cthulhu wants to stand and escape but Handy is having none of it.
Handy stands and throws Cthulhu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Handy landing strikes.
Cthulhu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Handy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cthulhu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Handy.
Handy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cthulhu is defending well.
Cthulhu is trying to control Handy's posture but Handy avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cthulhu gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manticore Cthulhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Handy walks into a stiff left hand from Cthulhu.
Handy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cthulhu counters with a series of strikes. Handy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handy has his takedown stuffed
and Cthulhu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cthulhu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cthulhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cthulhu clinches up with Handy and pushes him back against the cage.
Cthulhu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cthulhu manages to break the clinch.
Handy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cthulhu's waist but Cthulhu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handy off to one side.
A nice combination there by Cthulhu.
Cthulhu closes the distance and pushes Handy back into the cage.
Cthulhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cthulhu.
Handy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cthulhu circles away.
Handy needs to keep his hands up - Cthulhu had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cthulhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handy pushes Cthulhu off looking to stand but Cthulhu dives back in and keeps control.
Cthulhu is thwarting Handy's attempts to control the position.
Handy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cthulhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cthulhu prevents Handy from improving his position.
Cthulhu lands strikes from half guard.
Cthulhu prevents Handy from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Cthulhu there.
Cthulhu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cthulhu gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handy is not content to let Cthulhu control the position.
Cthulhu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Cthulhu is going to stand back up.
Cthulhu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Handy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Handy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Handy is working hard here to advance position.
Cthulhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Handy throws a right and a left that Cthulhu avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Handy misses the target.
Hammer Handy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handy shoots in and drives through. Cthulhu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hammer Handy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cthulhu closes the distance and clinches.
Cthulhu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Handy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cthulhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Handy doesn't manage to clinch there - Cthulhu circles away.
Handy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cthulhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cthulhu pinned against the cage. Cthulhu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cthulhu!
Cthulhu has managed to clinch.
Cthulhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cthulhu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cthulhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manticore Cthulhu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Handy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cthulhu on the side of the head.
Cthulhu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Handy instigates a clinch.
Cthulhu gets control of Handy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cthulhu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Handy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cthulhu trying to keep a closed guard but Handy is proving a slippery customer.
Handy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cthulhu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handy's guard.
Cthulhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cthulhu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Handy 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.
Hammer Handy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manticore Cthulhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cthulhu 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manticore Cthulhu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McJitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Cheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harold Cheese 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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280 lbs
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fatty McJitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McJitsu's guard.
McJitsu wants to sweep here but Cheese controlling him for the moment.
McJitsu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheese drops back looking for a leg! McJitsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McJitsu manages to kick Cheese off! Cheese jumps back into McJitsu's guard.
McJitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet McJitsu, not yet.
McJitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McJitsu keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully.
Cheese stands up over McJitsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McJitsu keeping moving, preventing Cheese from controlling successfully.
McJitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cheese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cheese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McJitsu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cheese is looking to defend but McJitsu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cheese! McJitsu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cheese taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fatty McJitsu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Montanner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montanner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Montanner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montanner can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montanner can't keep his opponent in guard - Wong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wong stalling.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ping Wong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wong takes a little break here. Montanner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wong cracks Montanner with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong just content to control the position.
Wong has hold of Montanner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Montanner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wong cranks the arm and Montanner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Montanner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ping Wong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aniouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit-Break Stuff. Master Blaster looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aniouz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aniouz scores with a takedown into Blaster's guard.
Aniouz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aniouz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aniouz tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaster is retaining full guard.
Aniouz is in close to Blaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aniouz throwing strikes but missing.
Aniouz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blaster dives on top into guard.
Blaster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster preventing the sweep.
Blaster postures up in Aniouz's guard and throws a big left but Aniouz blocks it.
Blaster won't allow Aniouz to sweep him here.
Aniouz keeping moving, preventing Blaster from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniouz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aniouz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aniouz working the head and body with strikes.
Aniouz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aniouz.
Blaster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aniouz.
Blaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aniouz throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaster controls Aniouz momentarily but Aniouz frees himself.
Blaster is breathing heavily.
Blaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aniouz thows a big elbow that misses.
Aniouz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aniouz won't allow Blaster to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aniouz closes the distance and clinches.
Aniouz lands with a light punch inside.
Blaster blocks an uppercut.
Aniouz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaster looks for a takedown but Aniouz sprawls well.
Sergio Aniouz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaster tries to avoid it but Aniouz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaster to the ground. Blaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blaster tries for a takedown but Aniouz circles away easily
and Aniouz counters with a takedown into side control.
Aniouz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blaster some visible discomfort.
Aniouz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aniouz lands a nice forearm strike.
Aniouz wants to control but Blaster is keeping him busy.
Blaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aniouz working the head with strikes.
Aniouz lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is not content to let Aniouz control the position.
Aniouz working the body and head with strikes.
Aniouz throws an elbow but Blaster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Aniouz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aniouz lands a nice forearm strike.
Aniouz grinds an elbow into Blaster's temple.
Blaster regains half guard.
Aniouz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaster is just riding it out for now. Aniouz eventually gives up the hold.
Aniouz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Aniouz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aniouz.
No luck for Aniouz with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaster.
Aniouz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blaster's waist but Blaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aniouz off to one side.
Aniouz misses with a takedown
and Blaster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Master Blaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aniouz.
Aniouz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blaster puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Blaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blaster slips a nice elbow through Aniouz's hands, connecting with Aniouz's forehead.
Blaster tries to stand and escape but Aniouz is controlling the position.
Aniouz gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aniouz controls Blaster momentarily but Blaster frees himself.
Blaster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aniouz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aniouz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aniouz!
Aniouz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Aniouz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aniouz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aniouz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aniouz lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is trying to control Aniouz's posture but Aniouz avoids it.
Sergio Aniouz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaster on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aniouz cracks Blaster with a big right hand but Blaster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aniouz prevents Blaster from escaping the position.
Aniouz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aniouz trying to control the position but Blaster is working away.
Aniouz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaster kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blaster tries to escape but Aniouz is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaster is defending well.
Blaster parries the strikes from Aniouz easily there. Aniouz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blaster to escape.
Blaster sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blaster is trying is best to control the position here.
Aniouz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blaster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aniouz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blaster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aniouz.
Aniouz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaster is desperately trying to improve his position but Aniouz has a good base and remains in mount.
Aniouz with good strikes from the mount here!
Aniouz landing strikes from the mount and Blaster is in trouble!
Aniouz unloading with bombs!
Aniouz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aniouz avoids the attempt from Blaster to control.
Blaster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergio Aniouz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aniouz pushes Blaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Aniouz lands with a left to the head.
Blaster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aniouz smiles and moves away.
Blaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aniouz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blaster off and has taken his back!
Aniouz scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Aniouz is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Aniouz. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Aniouz landing with strikes.
Aniouz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Blaster is taking damage to the body and head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaster trying to control the hands but Aniouz won't let him.
Aniouz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster is covering up but some of the strikes from Aniouz are getting through and doing damage.
Blaster tries to break free.
Aniouz is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blaster. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Aniouz looking for the choke but no joy.
Blaster is covering up but some of the strikes from Aniouz are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster turns into Aniouz and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aniouz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aniouz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aniouz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Blaster trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz working Blaster over with strikes here.
Blaster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aniouz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blaster is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blaster and Aniouz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blaster defending against the ground and pound.
Blaster is trying to buck Aniouz off.
Aniouz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Aniouz is putting a hurting on Blaster here, landing some big shots from side control.
Aniouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaster is defending well.
The ground and pound from Aniouz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Master Blaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergio Aniouz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aniouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaster is defending well.
Aniouz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aniouz is trying to get an arm triangle but Blaster is defending well.
Aniouz is looking to take a break and control but Blaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaster misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Aniouz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aniouz 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Aniouz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Vasquel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Bambrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, N-17-Hail. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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260 lbs
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262 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Vasquel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Bambrough!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bambrough finds it's way through Vasquel's defenses.
It looks like Julio Vasquel has been cut.
A combination from Vasquel does no damage.
A combination from Vasquel does no damage.
Bambrough throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquel moves out of range easily.
Vasquel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bambrough moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vasquel misses the shot to the body.
Vasquel misses with a few strikes there.
Vasquel throws a right and a left that Bambrough avoids nicely.
Bambrough connects with a nice cross there... Vasquel is looking wobbly and Bambrough recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Vasquel to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bambrough jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Bambrough!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Barreto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy comes into the arena with Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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312 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Tolstoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Barreto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreto tries to clinch but Tolstoy moves out of range.
Tolstoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tolstoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barreto tries to clinch but Tolstoy is having none of it.
Tolstoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barreto has managed to clinch.
Tolstoy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barreto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tolstoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolstoy tries to break the clinch but Barreto is controlling the position.
Tolstoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tolstoy tries to break the clinch but Barreto is controlling the position.
Barreto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barreto misses with a knee strike.
Tolstoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tolstoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barreto's guard.
Tolstoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barreto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolstoy looking to pass the guard.
Barreto wants to stand and escape but Tolstoy is having none of it.
Barreto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tolstoy.
Barreto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tolstoy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tolstoy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barreto's head.
Tolstoy gets to his feet. Barreto looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tolstoy misses with a kick to the body.
Tolstoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tolstoy winds up and cracks Barreto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tolstoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barreto defending well though.
Tolstoy with the ground and pound but Barreto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tolstoy cracks Barreto with a solid left hand.
Tolstoy won't allow Barreto to get back to his feet.
Barreto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolstoy is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolstoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barreto looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barreto is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barreto is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tolstoy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barreto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tolstoy blocks it with crossed arms.
Barreto looking to throw knees to the head but Tolstoy is blocking nicely.
Tolstoy manages to break the clinch.
Jose Barreto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolstoy avoids the head kick by Barreto.
Tolstoy throws a series of punches but Barreto moves out of range.
Tolstoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tolstoy misses with a two punch combination.
Tolstoy drops Barreto with a nice combination! Tolstoy dives into Barreto's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Jose Barreto has been cut.
Tolstoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tolstoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy landing strikes.
Tolstoy scoring with punches and elbows.
Tolstoy is working Barreto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barreto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolstoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tolstoy lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolstoy prevents Barreto from escaping the position.
Tolstoy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tolstoy moves into the clinch.
Barreto tries to break the clinch but Tolstoy is controlling the position.
Barreto keeps control of Tolstoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tolstoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolstoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tolstoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount and Barreto is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolstoy avoids the attempt from Barreto to control.
Tolstoy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barreto looks a forlorn figure.
Tolstoy avoids the attempt from Barreto to control.
Tolstoy unloading with bombs!
Barreto taking shots to the head.
Tolstoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolstoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Tolstoy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Tolstoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barreto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Tolstoy.
Barreto instigates a clinch.
Tolstoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Barreto won't allow it.
Barreto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tolstoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barreto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barreto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tolstoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tolstoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tolstoy throws a right hand that Barreto ducks under and follows up with a left that Barreto also avoids with ease.
Tolstoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tolstoy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barreto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tolstoy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andre Tolstoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barreto takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barreto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barreto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barreto is trying to improve his position.
Tolstoy is working Barreto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tolstoy working the head and body with strikes.
Tolstoy lands an elbow.
Tolstoy lands an elbow.
Tolstoy working the head with strikes.
Tolstoy cracks Barreto with a big elbow.
Tolstoy grinds an elbow into Barreto's temple.
Barreto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tolstoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolstoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barreto is retaining full guard.
Barreto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy distracts Barreto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tolstoy slips nicely into half guard.
Tolstoy stops Barreto from getting back to his feet.
Tolstoy thows a huge punch but Barreto dodges it nicely.
Barreto gets back to full guard.
Tolstoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy prevents Barreto from getting back to his feet.
Barreto can't keep his opponent in guard - Tolstoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tolstoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barreto can do to turn this around?
Barreto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy is looking to take a break and control but Barreto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tolstoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barreto working to try and regain half guard.
Tolstoy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy scoring with strikes but Barreto is staying in there.
Tolstoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barreto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tolstoy looking to control but Barreto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tolstoy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barreto's face.
Barreto is bucking up trying to escape but Tolstoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount and Barreto is in trouble!
Tolstoy lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tolstoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barreto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Tolstoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Barreto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tolstoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barreto was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolstoy.
Tolstoy scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barreto!
Andre Tolstoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolstoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tolstoy scores with a sloppy right hand. Barreto should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barreto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barreto is rocked!
A combination from Tolstoy does no damage.
Tolstoy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barreto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tolstoy.
Tolstoy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tolstoy working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barreto gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barreto working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tolstoy lands a big elbow.
Tolstoy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barreto?
Tolstoy with good strikes from the mount here!
Tolstoy raining down shots from the mount!
Barreto is working to get back to half guard.
Tolstoy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tolstoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tolstoy trying to control but Barreto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy lands a big elbow.
Tolstoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tolstoy looking to secure an arm triangle but Barreto defends it well.
Tolstoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barreto hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tolstoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tolstoy with shots to the head and body - Barreto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tolstoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tolstoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barreto tries to hold on but Tolstoy postures up.
Tolstoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barreto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tolstoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barreto hang on?
Tolstoy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barreto is trying desperately to improve position.
Tolstoy landing punches.
Tolstoy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barreto hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barreto wants to get back to his feet.
Tolstoy lands a big shot there that rocks Barreto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tolstoy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jose Barreto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tolstoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolstoy looking to finish Barreto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barreto!
Andre Tolstoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tolstoy controlling from the full mount.
Tolstoy landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barreto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tolstoy controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Tolstoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tolstoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Tolstoy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Giant's choice of entrance music: Megadeth-Trust. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jolly Giant!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giant fails to land with a series of punches.
Giant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurgen circles away quickly and effectively.
Giant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giant throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jurgen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Giant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jurgen slips a jab and a cross from Giant.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Giant misses with a looping right.
Jurgen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Giant.
Giant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jurgen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jurgen is working Giant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jurgen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Giant's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Giant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Giant is not content to let Jurgen control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Giant wants to improve his position but Jurgen is controlling well.
Jurgen throwing shots but Giant is blocking nicely.
Jurgen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Giant gets back to full guard.
Jurgen landing with the ground and pound.
Giant is looking to stand up but Jurgen isn't so interested in that idea.
Jurgen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two 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.
Jurgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Giant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jurgen is controlling him.
Jurgen stopping the sweep attempt from Giant.
Giant being controlled here, momentarily.
Giant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Giant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giant lands with a nice combination. Jurgen backs away looking to recover.
Giant misses with a wild combination.
Jolly Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giant looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jurgen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jurgen loads up on a big right hand but Giant slips the punch.
Jurgen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Giant.
A punch combination from Jurgen misses.
Jurgen gets the takedown into side control.
Giant struggling a bit here.
Jurgen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jurgen tries to advance to mount but Giant denies him.
Jurgen looks up at the clock and then as Giant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jurgen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Giant is not content to let Jurgen control the position.
Jurgen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jurgen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jurgen wants to control but Giant is keeping him busy.
Giant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jurgen's best efforts.
Jurgen is thwarting Giant's attempts to control the position.
Giant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giant throws a body kick that misses.
Giant thuds his right hand into Jurgen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Giant tries to bum rush Jurgen with a series of wild strikes but Jurgen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giant misses with a double jab
and Jurgen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Giant!
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 Paul Jurgen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jurgen takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Giant misses.
Jolly Giant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Giant does no damage.
Giant misses with a wild combination.
Giant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giant swings for the body but Jurgen moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Giant. No joy for Jurgen on that attempt.
Jurgen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jurgen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jurgen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jurgen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Giant is breathing heavily.
Giant is trying to stand.
Jurgen working Giant over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen is keen to just control but Giant is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jurgen prevents Giant from standing back up.
Jurgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jurgen working the head and body with strikes.
Jurgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giant wants to get back to full guard.
Jurgen wants to control but Giant is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Giant misses with a few strikes there.
Giant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giant misses with a body shot.
Jurgen scores with a takedown into Giant's guard.
Paul Jurgen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jurgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen chips away with some ground and pound.
Giant has his feet on Jurgen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jurgen throws a hook to the side of Giant's head but Giant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jurgen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Giant.
Jurgen throws a head kick but Giant moves out of range.
Jurgen lands with a nice body punch.
Jurgen misses with the combination.
Jurgen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Giant looks like he's trying to stand up.
Giant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant is trying to stand up here but Jurgen is controlling him well.
Jurgen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Giant wants to improve his position but Jurgen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jurgen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Giant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Jurgen.
Giant is staying active underneath Jurgen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Giant tries to kick Jurgen off but Jurgen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Jurgen there.
Giant pushes Jurgen off looking to stand but Jurgen dives back in and keeps control.
Jurgen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jurgen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen prevents Giant from improving his position.
Jurgen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Giant wants to control but Jurgen is having none of it.
Jurgen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Giant can't escape the position.
Jurgen won't let Giant get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jurgen landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jurgen landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jurgen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Giant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurgen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giant tries to avoid it but Jurgen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giant to the ground. Giant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Giant throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgen moves out of range easily.
A big right from Jurgen misses.
Jurgen scores with a jab to the body.
Jurgen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jurgen lands in his opponent's guard.
Giant wants to control the position but Jurgen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Giant wants to get back to his feet.
Jurgen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jurgen is trying to work for a kimura but Giant is defending well.
Giant trying to hold on to Jurgen's head to control him but Jurgen postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jurgen is looking to advance position but Giant won't allow it.
Giant is trying to control but can't.
Jurgen is tying to control. Giant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Giant makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Giant misses with a combination
and Jurgen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Giant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Giant wants to break free but Jurgen has control.
Giant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giant throws a punch but it's blocked by Jurgen.
Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Jurgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant wants to break free but Jurgen has control.
Jurgen wants the takedown. Giant is fighting it off but Jurgen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Giant's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Giant manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Giant does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Jurgen.
Giant throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Giant swinging wilding here.
Jurgen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jurgen showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurgen is looking to take a break and control but Giant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Giant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jurgen.
Giant gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen landing with the ground and pound.
Giant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Giant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurgen keeps working.
Giant wants to pass to mount but Jurgen is defending the position.
Jurgen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jurgen tries to get out of the position.
Jurgen is not content to let Giant control the position.
It looks like Giant is going to stand back up.
Giant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jurgen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Jurgen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giant wanted to stand there but Jurgen had control of the position.
Jurgen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jurgen wants to sweep but no luck.
Giant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jurgen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jurgen is on top in guard.
Giant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giant pulls Jurgen in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jurgen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Giant lands a nice shot to the body.
Giant works over Jurgen's head and body with a nice combination.
Giant swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jurgen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Giant is looking to escape.
Jurgen is trying to control the action in half guard but Giant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurgen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Giant defends it well.
Jurgen lands strikes from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Giant moves into full guard.
Giant keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.
Giant scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giant.
Giant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jurgen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jurgen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Giant is trying to hold Jurgen in close to prevent damage but Jurgen has managed to pass into half guard.
Giant trying to control but Jurgen postures up.
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giant keeps working.
Jurgen stalling.
Jurgen is pressing down on Giant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Giant is holding on for now.
Jurgen prevents Giant from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jurgen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jurgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giant is trying to stand.
Jurgen is trying to control the action in half guard but Giant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Giant is trying to stand back up but Jurgen is controlling him
Jurgen tries to pass to full mount but Giant defends it.
Nice strikes from Jurgen there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Giant sizes up Jurgen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Giant. No joy for Jurgen on that attempt.
Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jurgen counters with a single leg into guard. Giant didn't expect that.
Jurgen slips nicely into half guard.
Giant tries to kick Jurgen off but Jurgen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Giant tries to get to full guard but Jurgen has control of the leg.
Jurgen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Giant wants to get back to his feet.
Giant trying to control but Jurgen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jurgen prevents Giant from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jurgen clinches up with Giant and pushes him back against the cage.
Jurgen has Giant pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Giant manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Giant is trying to break free.
Giant cracks Jurgen with a nice body shot.
Jurgen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Jurgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
Giant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Giant is trying to break the clinch but Jurgen has him pressed against the cage.
Giant breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giant lands a right hook to the body.
Giant slips a jab and a cross from Jurgen.
Danga de danga de dang - Giant scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgen gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Jurgen had his way with Jolly Giant in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Giant misses with a combination
and Jurgen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Giant wants to get back to full guard.
Giant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jurgen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jurgen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giant is looking to escape.
Giant is trying to get back to full guard.
Jurgen is controlling the pace.
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.
Giant looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jurgen lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen is looking to advance position but Giant won't allow it.
Jurgen working over Giant with some ground and pound. Giant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jurgen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giant tries to kick Jurgen off but Jurgen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Giant wants to control but Jurgen passes into side.
Giant wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jurgen is looking to take a break and control but Giant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jurgen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jurgen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giant is trying to buck Jurgen off.
Jurgen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Giant down.
Jurgen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Giant is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jurgen connects with a decent elbow.
Giant is trying to buck Jurgen off.
The referee asks Jurgen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jurgen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Giant tries to escape but Jurgen is in control.
Jurgen trying to control the action but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giant taking a bit of punishment here - Jurgen scoring with strikes.
Jurgen grinds an elbow into Giant's temple.
Jurgen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Giant tries to improve position but can't.
Jolly Giant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgen trying to control the action but Giant is working from the bottom.
Giant is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jurgen off and has taken his back!
Jurgen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Giant.
Jurgen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Giant.
Giant doesn't have the hooks in and Jurgen manages to turn into his guard.
Jurgen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Giant's guard.
Giant wants to get back to full guard.
Jurgen lands strikes from half guard.
Giant tries to kick Jurgen off but Jurgen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jurgen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Giant flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jurgen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jurgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul Jurgen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Jurgen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jurgen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Jurgen!
Paul Jurgen retains his heavyweight title!
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