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Romance of the Three Kingdoms PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spartan X. Maia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Get Knocked Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichiro Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Maia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chan.
Chan tries a low kick but Maia avoids it.
Maia shoots in but no luck this time.
Maia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Maia misses.
Maia blocks a head kick by Chan.
Maia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maia misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chan thumps Maia with a low kick.
Chan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maia.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chan throws a leg kick but Maia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Maia.
Chan gets caught flat footed, as Maia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan controls Maia momentarily but Maia frees himself.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Chan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Maia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maia lands a couple of digs.
Maia passes Chan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maia moves into full mount! Chan won't be happy about that!
Maia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chan turns into him and now he's in Maia's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maia!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chan is avoiding damage well.
Maia scoring with punches from side control.
Maia is chipping away with strikes.
Chan tries to buck Maia off but Maia is having none of it.
Chan can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well.
Maia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by Chan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Maia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chan throws a head kick that misses.
Maia thows a body shot but no joy.
Ichiro Chan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maia misses with a few strikes there.
Chan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maia throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan stuns Maia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia looks for a takedown but Chan sprawls well.
Ichiro Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Maia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chan.
Chan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Chan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia with the ground and pound but Chan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Maia is trying to control. Chan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia is looking to advance position but Chan won't allow it.
Chan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maia.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chan looking for a guillotine here but Maia defends easily.
Chan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Maia manages to mount him!
Maia goes for an armbar but Chan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chan.
Chan wants to stand but Maia is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
Maia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chan.
Chan wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chan is now in half guard.
Maia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maia looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ichiro Chan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maia blocks a low kick nicely.
Maia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Chan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maia.
Maia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chan throws a solid leg kick but Maia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chan.
Chan slips a straight right by Maia.
A bone on bone clash there as Maia blocks the leg kick.
Maia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Maia trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chan defends it well.
Chan won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Chan is working away.
Maia thows a huge punch but Chan dodges it nicely.
Maia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is working for a kimura but Chan is defending it quite comfortably.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chan is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maia trying to advance position but Chan counters by regaining guard.
Chan seems keen to control Maia's posture.
Chan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Maia wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Betty BETTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Guilty Gear XX-The Midnight Carnival. 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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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Betty BETTY!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BETTY.
BETTY avoids a punch combination nicely.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King ducks right into an uppercut from BETTY.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BETTY throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BETTY cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
King avoids the body shot from BETTY.
BETTY uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
BETTY doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BETTY lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and BETTY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
BETTY cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
BETTY throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King ducks under a wild hook from BETTY.
King misses with a shot to the body
and BETTY counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King misses with a few strikes there.
BETTY thows a body shot but no joy.
BETTY slips a jab from King.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BETTY.
BETTY waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King misses with a straight right.
BETTY swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Nikolai King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BETTY swings away with a body shot that misses
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BETTY scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from King misses.
BETTY misses with a looping right.
BETTY throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BETTY slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling BETTY to counter with a crisp jab.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - BETTY throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BETTY uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BETTY keeps the fight on the outside.
King looks to land a left hand but BETTY moved out of range nicely.
BETTY misses with a shot to the body
and King counters by clinching up.
BETTY throws a head punch that misses.
BETTY wants to break the clinch but can't.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
BETTY misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for BETTY to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a shot to the side of BETTY's head.
A head punch on the inside from BETTY fails to land.
BETTY swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BETTY misses with some punches.
BETTY throws a head punch that misses.
BETTY misses with a punch to the body.
BETTY is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but King is keeping busy.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BETTY backwards.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BETTY misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BETTY working aggressively here.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BETTY or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BETTY misses with a hook from the clinch.
King prevents BETTY from breaking the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King scores with a shot to the side of BETTY's head.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Betty BETTY dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
BETTY takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from BETTY misses.
BETTY looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for King.
Betty BETTY seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King ducks right into an uppercut from BETTY.
King misses with a double jab
and BETTY counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King scores with a one two! BETTY had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
BETTY takes one to the chin there.
King looks to land a right hand but BETTY moved out of range.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BETTY circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BETTY counters with a right hand to the body.
BETTY tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from BETTY.
BETTY scores with a jab to the jaw.
BETTY throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King misses with an uppercut.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from King.
King throws a combination. BETTY tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BETTY punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
BETTY misses with a double jab
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BETTY counters with a left to the body.
BETTY avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from BETTY misses its intended target.
King misses with a straight left.
BETTY misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and BETTY counters with a left to the body.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling BETTY to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by BETTY as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by BETTY.
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!
BETTY misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses the body punch
and BETTY counters with a nice uppercut.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King is rocked!
BETTY lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BETTY throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King ducks right into an uppercut from BETTY.
BETTY throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
BETTY throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BETTY scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and BETTY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from BETTY misses its intended target.
BETTY throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from BETTY misses
and BETTY takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BETTY counters with a left to the body.
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!
BETTY looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
BETTY displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
BETTY misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BETTY or not.
BETTY misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Betty BETTY showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King wants to clinch.
King moves forwards but BETTY connects with a nice, crisp jab.
BETTY uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling BETTY to counter with a crisp jab.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
BETTY misses with a jab to the body
letting King counter with a right hand.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King clinches but BETTY breaks the clinch
and BETTY counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but BETTY moves out of range.
BETTY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and BETTY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BETTY moves away from the strike by King.
BETTY scores with a shot to the body.
King slips a jab from BETTY.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BETTY swinging wilding here.
A right-left combo lands from BETTY.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BETTY ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King lands a right hook to the body.
A punch combination from King misses.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BETTY counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BETTY.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from BETTY.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from BETTY.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and BETTY counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
BETTY throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
BETTY swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King throws a hook but BETTY blocks it.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King misses with a combination
and BETTY counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BETTY misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King moves into range and clinches up with BETTY.
BETTY misses with a punch on the inside.
BETTY is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
BETTY lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BETTY or not.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BETTY's efforts to push away.
Nikolai King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from King.
BETTY misses with the head strike.
King blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a head punch that misses.
BETTY throws a head punch that misses.
BETTY looking to stall.
Good body shot from King.
Betty BETTY is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Betty BETTY comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got BETTY winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Betty BETTY!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burt Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaycer Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Burt Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gaycer Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva connects with the punch.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Silva avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Silva avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
It looks like Gaycer Silva has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
Reynolds prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Silva manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reynolds postures up.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reynolds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reynolds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reynolds is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds is working to get back to half guard.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reynolds has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reynolds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva has hold of Reynolds's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reynolds manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reynolds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva.
Reynolds wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva working for a submission but Reynolds is keeping him at bay.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reynolds turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Silva looks gassed!
Reynolds postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaycer Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva controlling the position.
Silva tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Silva.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Burt Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Burt Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaycer Silva.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Reynolds to the mat but Reynolds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reynolds.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reynolds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silva's brow.
Reynolds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Burt Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gaycer Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Silva moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Silva blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Burt Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaycer Silva.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
A jab from Reynolds does it's job there.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva lands a with a good body shot.
Silva avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Burt Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reynolds rather than just go for the knockout.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Burt Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.
Gaycer Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Burt Reynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger del Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiger del Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Bell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
del Mexico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
del Mexico closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bell lands a nice knee to the body.
del Mexico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
del Mexico takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
del Mexico is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bell.
Bell lands a damaging elbow.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bell obliges.
Bell lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bell.
Bell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bell with a knee to the head.
Bell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has del Mexico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bell lands an elbow inside.
Bell connects with a nasty looking knee right to del Mexico's face.
del Mexico takes an elbow to the forehead.
del Mexico takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
del Mexico is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bell lands a nice elbow.
Bell lands a knee to the head.
Bell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has del Mexico in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but del Mexico blocks it with crossed arms.
del Mexico avoiding damage as Bell throws knees to the body.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but del Mexico avoids the damage to the body.
del Mexico is trying to drag Bell to the mat but Bell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger del Mexico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
del Mexico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but del Mexico blocks with his arms.
del Mexico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
del Mexico takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from del Mexico.
Bell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bell lands with a cross.
del Mexico swinging wilding here.
del Mexico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
del Mexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Bell throws a head kick that del Mexico semi-blocks.
del Mexico tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico blocks a head kick by Bell.
A slow jab from del Mexico misses its intended target.
Bell scores with a leg kick.
del Mexico closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell is not content to let del Mexico control the position.
del Mexico has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bell is squirming around, avoiding del Mexico's attempts to control the action.
del Mexico goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bell is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
del Mexico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
del Mexico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
del Mexico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
del Mexico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell got a little sloppy there for a moment and del Mexico has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bell has managed to get both his arms back between del Mexico's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
del Mexico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck for del Mexico with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
del Mexico shoots in for a takedown but Bell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
del Mexico takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bell circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! del Mexico drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bell follows del Mexico to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Bell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Lipincott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Lipincott has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bertrand Russel's 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bertrand Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Lipincott!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a looping overhand right but Lipincott ducks down to avoid it.
Russel lands with a nice body punch.
Russel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lipincott tries to reverse the position but Russel maintains control.
Russel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lipincott is rocked!
It looks like Andy Lipincott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot lands for Russel! Lipincott is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bertrand Russel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Flowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ruten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flowers comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Tiger Style. Vladmir Ruten will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Happy Flowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vladmir Ruten!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Flowers sprawling to the canvas! Flowers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ruten finish him?!
It looks like Happy Flowers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flowers misses with a straight right.
Ruten misses with an uppercut.
Ruten throws a right hand that Flowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Flowers also avoids with ease.
Flowers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Flowers.
A big right from Flowers misses.
Flowers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruten moves away.
Ruten throws a sloppy head kick and Flowers moves out of range easily.
Ruten drops Flowers with a beautiful combination! Flowers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ruten is looking for the KO!
Flowers is rocked!
Ruten throws a series of punches but Flowers moves out of range.
Oh Flowers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruten feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Flowers crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladmir Ruten!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smarky Malarkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashimoto comes to the cage accompanied by Chopin's Funeral March in B flat minor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Malarkey's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J -- Momma said knock you out.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keiji Hashimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Smarky Malarkey!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malarkey stuns Hashimoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malarkey throws a series of punches but Hashimoto avoids them all with ease.
Malarkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hashimoto looks for a takedown but Malarkey sprawls well.
Malarkey staying out of range there.
Hashimoto misses with a body punch
letting Malarkey counter with a right hand.
Hashimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malarkey staying out of range there.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malarkey as he avoids it easily.
Hashimoto loads up on a big right hand but Malarkey slips the punch.
Malarkey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malarkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.
Hashimoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malarkey cracks a nice hook into Hashimoto's ribs.
Malarkey misses with a body shot.
Malarkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto wants to slow Malarkey down by chopping away at his legs.
Malarkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Malarkey throws a hook to the side of Hashimoto's head but Hashimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malarkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malarkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malarkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hashimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Malarkey's head.
A jab from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malarkey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malarkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hashimoto has time to react.
Malarkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hashimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malarkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashimoto manages to avoid it.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malarkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malarkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Good exchange - Hashimoto coming out on top.
Malarkey lands with a right hand.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malarkey as he jumps to the side.
Malarkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hashimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hashimoto avoids the body shot from Malarkey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malarkey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hashimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malarkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Malarkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malarkey cracks Hashimoto with an open hand slap.
Malarkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malarkey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hashimoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malarkey's knee momentarily.
Hashimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malarkey throws a hook but Hashimoto blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashimoto as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malarkey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Malarkey lands a head shot.
Malarkey lands a nice hook to Hashimoto's body. Hashimoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malarkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hashimoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hashimoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malarkey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hashimoto.
Malarkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hashimoto at a distance.
A combination from Malarkey does no damage.
Hashimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malarkey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Hashimoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Malarkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Malarkey misses with a body shot.
Malarkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malarkey's head backwards.
Hashimoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hashimoto missing with a left hand there. Malarkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the body
and Malarkey counters with a straight right hand.
Malarkey shoots in and bounces Hashimoto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hashimoto is looking for a triangle here but Malarkey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Malarkey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malarkey working the ground and pound.
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!
Hashimoto is looking to reverse the position.
Hashimoto is working hard here to advance position.
Malarkey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hashimoto down.
Malarkey looks up at the clock and then as Hashimoto takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Malarkey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hashimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malarkey lands a nice forearm strike.
Hashimoto parries the strikes from Malarkey easily there. Malarkey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hashimoto to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malarkey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hashimoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Malarkey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hashimoto to see if he's OK.
Malarkey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smarky Malarkey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hashimoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Hashimoto scores with a four punch combination!
Hashimoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malarkey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malarkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malarkey ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
Malarkey staying out of range there.
Malarkey scores with a hook to the body. Hashimoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malarkey connects with a jab.
Smarky Malarkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malarkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Malarkey avoids the punch easily.
Hashimoto lands a head shot.
Malarkey throws a sloppy body shot
and Hashimoto counters with a nice body shot.
Malarkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hashimoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malarkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malarkey but Malarkey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malarkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto throws a right and a left that Malarkey avoids nicely.
Malarkey digs a good body shot into Hashimoto's ribs.
Hashimoto throws a looping overhand right but Malarkey ducks down to avoid it.
Malarkey works Hashimoto's body with a nice hook.
Malarkey scores with a hook.
Hashimoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Malarkey wants to improve his position but Hashimoto is controlling well.
Hashimoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malarkey keeps working.
Malarkey trying to control but Hashimoto postures up.
Malarkey wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is keen to just control but Malarkey is a slippery customer.
Malarkey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malarkey with a jab.
Malarkey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hashimoto momentarily.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hashimoto lunges at Malarkey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malarkey's hand.
Hashimoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malarkey lands a body shot.
Hashimoto defending well as Malarkey loads up on a big left hand.
Malarkey throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malarkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto misses with a shot to the body
and Malarkey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hashimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Malarkey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malarkey throws a good cross that connects.
Malarkey swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malarkey.
Malarkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hashimoto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Hashimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashimoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malarkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Smarky Malarkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hashimoto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malarkey sprawls well initially but Hashimoto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Malarkey trying to hold on to Hashimoto's head to control him but Hashimoto postures up.
Hashimoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malarkey defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malarkey trying to control but Hashimoto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is pressing down on Malarkey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malarkey is holding on for now.
Malarkey tries to roll over but Hashimoto keeps him under control.
Malarkey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Hashimoto rolls, trying to escape but Malarkey keeps control of the position.
Malarkey scores with punches to the body.
Malarkey trying to control momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hashimoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malarkey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Smarky Malarkey 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!
Malarkey throws an overhand right that lands on Hashimoto's shoulder, as Hashimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Malarkey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hashimoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Malarkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malarkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Malarkey misses.
Malarkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Malarkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hashimoto looks to land a left hand but Malarkey moved out of range nicely.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Malarkey moves out of range.
Hashimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hashimoto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hashimoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malarkey's guard.
Hashimoto content to control rather than advance.
Malarkey manages to get to full guard.
Malarkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malarkey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malarkey keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Malarkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Malarkey keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malarkey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malarkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hashimoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malarkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hashimoto taking a break here but Malarkey is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hashimoto prevents Malarkey from improving his position.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hashimoto thows a huge punch but Malarkey dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hashimoto is looking to take a break and control but Malarkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smarky Malarkey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malarkey is looking for a sweep. Hashimoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malarkey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hashimoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hashimoto's back!
Malarkey loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Hashimoto hold on?
Hashimoto wants to escape the position.
Malarkey throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hashimoto could be in trouble here!
Hashimoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malarkey's guard. Nice work there by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hashimoto looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Malarkey.
Malarkey keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Smarky Malarkey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malarkey is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hashimoto throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hashimoto throws out a loose jab but Malarkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hashimoto lands a jab to Malarkey's midsection.
The fighters circling - Hashimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keiji Hashimoto.
Well Malarkey 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keiji Hashimoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Doctor Octagon-Earth People. Enitan Olufunmilola acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20
137 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enitan Olufunmilola!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olufunmilola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick but Terror moves out of range.
Olufunmilola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terror is looking to clinch but Olufunmilola is avoiding it.
Terror dives in and grabs Olufunmilola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olufunmilola pushes down on Terror's head and hops out.
Olufunmilola is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Olufunmilola, right into the meat.
Terror shoots in looking for a takedown. Olufunmilola tries to sprawl out of it but Terror keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olufunmilola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olufunmilola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olufunmilola is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terror darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Terror is pressing down on Olufunmilola's thigh, looking to free his foot. Olufunmilola is holding on for now.
Terror frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olufunmilola manages to control the position for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror controlling the position easily from mount.
Terror moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Olufunmilola has worked his arm free - good work by Olufunmilola!
You can see the frustration on Olufunmilola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror tries for a kimura but Olufunmilola is defending well.
Terror working away.
Terror is looking to take a break and control but Olufunmilola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Terror is really struggling to control Olufunmilola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Olufunmilola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Terror controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olufunmilola wants to improve his position but Terror is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enitan Olufunmilola will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olufunmilola misses the shot to the body.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick that misses.
Olufunmilola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terror.
Olufunmilola throws a right hand that Terror ducks under and follows up with a left that Terror also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Olufunmilola as he connects with a hook.
Terror has a takedown stuffed.
Terror blocks a head kick by Olufunmilola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olufunmilola looks to land a left hand but Terror moved out of range nicely.
Olufunmilola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Olufunmilola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olufunmilola lands a nice uppercut.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terror is defending well for now.
Terror throws an elbow that misses.
Olufunmilola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Olufunmilola.
A right handed body shot lands from Olufunmilola.
Terror on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terror tries to score a body lock takedown but Olufunmilola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola scores a nice knee to the body.
Olufunmilola is working Terror over against the cage.
Terror lands a nice elbow.
Olufunmilola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terror.
Olufunmilola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Terror misses with an elbow over the top.
Terror throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olufunmilola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terror looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Olufunmilola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olufunmilola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olufunmilola swings wildly with an uppercut but Terror uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Olufunmilola on the inside.
Olufunmilola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terror or not.
Olufunmilola tries to land knees in the clinch but Terror avoids the damage to the body.
Terror misses with an elbow strike.
Olufunmilola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Olufunmilola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola is working Terror over against the cage.
Olufunmilola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olufunmilola struggles to land a body shot inside as Terror controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olufunmilola obliges.
Olufunmilola crunches a lovely knee into Terror's ribcage.
Olufunmilola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terror avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola blocks the elbow strike.
Terror throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Olufunmilola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Olufunmilola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Terror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Terror moves out of range as Olufunmilola throws a body kick.
Olufunmilola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terror slips under a jab.
Olufunmilola is looking to land body kicks.
Enitan Olufunmilola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Olufunmilola - just one landing.
Terror fails with a takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Terror blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror shoots in but no luck this time.
Olufunmilola tries to land a leg kick but Terror saw it coming and moves away.
Olufunmilola misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Olufunmilola misses.
Olufunmilola misses with a body kick.
Olufunmilola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Olufunmilola misses with a hook.
Olufunmilola feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Terror's calf.
Terror takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Enitan Olufunmilola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terror shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olufunmilola as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick but Terror moves out of range.
Olufunmilola looks for the body kick but Terror saw that one coming.
Terror avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Olufunmilola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Terror bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Olufunmilola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Terror wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Terror advances to full mount.
Olufunmilola is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Terror goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Olufunmilola turns into him and now he's in Terror's guard.
Olufunmilola wants to stand but Terror has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Olufunmilola wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
Tim Terror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olufunmilola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terror looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olufunmilola advances position into side control!
Enitan Olufunmilola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Terror is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terror manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Olufunmilola wants to control but Terror is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Olufunmilola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olufunmilola winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Olufunmilola!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus McButticutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McButticutty comes to the cage accompanied by Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure. Angus McButticutty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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191 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Angus McButticutty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McButticutty lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McButticutty misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Tuomela does it's job there.
McButticutty digs a good body shot into Tuomela's ribs.
McButticutty just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tuomela.
Tuomela throws a sloppy body shot
and McButticutty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuomela walks into a straight right hand from McButticutty.
Tuomela jabs at McButticutty's body.
McButticutty throws a hook but Tuomela avoids it easily.
Tuomela misses with a jab to the body
and McButticutty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela takes a swing at McButticutty's ribcage but misses.
Tuomela takes a swing at McButticutty's ribcage but misses.
Tuomela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McButticutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomela.
Tuomela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McButticutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McButticutty lands a body shot.
McButticutty misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for McButticutty.
Tuomela throws the left hand but McButticutty avoids the punch easily.
Tuomela loads up on a big right hand but McButticutty slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty thuds a left hand into Tuomela's body.
Angus McButticutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McButticutty ducks under a wild hook from Tuomela.
Tuomela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tuomela misses with a hook.
Tuomela throws a hook but McButticutty blocks it.
McButticutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuomela.
McButticutty misses with a looping left.
Tuomela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McButticutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomela moves away.
McButticutty throws a nice looking combination but Tuomela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tuomela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McButticutty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McButticutty slips a jab and a cross from Tuomela.
Tuomela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McButticutty manages to avoid it.
McButticutty throws a right and a left that Tuomela avoids nicely.
McButticutty scores with a body shot.
Tuomela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McButticutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuomela misses with a hook.
Tuomela ducks under a wild hook from McButticutty.
McButticutty scores with a nice head shot.
McButticutty lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Tuomela catches McButticutty right on the button with a cross.
McButticutty takes a swing at Tuomela's ribcage but misses.
McButticutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuomela circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuomela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McButticutty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McButticutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuomela throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as McButticutty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tuomela doesn't seem phased though.
McButticutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McButticutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
McButticutty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McButticutty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from McButticutty.
McButticutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McButticutty throws a right hand that Tuomela ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuomela also avoids with ease.
Tuomela throws a shot from downtown. McButticutty moves away and avoids it.
McButticutty throws a combination that misses
and Tuomela counters with a nice body shot.
McButticutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuomela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McButticutty throws a combination that misses
and Tuomela counters with a stiff right hand.
McButticutty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McButticutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McButticutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
McButticutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McButticutty thows a body shot but no joy.
Angus McButticutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuomela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuomela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McButticutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuomela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McButticutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuomela throws a predictable looking body shot
and McButticutty counters with a three punch combo that has Tuomela backing up. Tuomela nods at McButticutty to acknowledge the strikes.
McButticutty throws a combination that misses
and Tuomela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McButticutty thinking.
Tuomela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McButticutty manages to avoid it.
McButticutty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tuomela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty clobbers Tuomela with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the body from Tuomela misses
letting McButticutty counter with a right hand.
Tuomela misses with a wild body shot.
Tuomela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McButticutty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McButticutty fails to land with a series of punches.
Tuomela gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McButticutty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McButticutty misses with a hook.
Tuomela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McButticutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McButticutty slips under a jab.
McButticutty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McButticutty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty slips under a jab.
Tuomela digs a good hook to McButticutty's body.
Tuomela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McButticutty misses with the combination.
Tuomela missing with a left hand there. McButticutty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuomela throws a sloppy body shot
and McButticutty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McButticutty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tuomela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McButticutty thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty misses with a double jab
and Tuomela counters with a straight right hand.
Tuomela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McButticutty!
Tuomela swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McButticutty is now in Tuomela's guard. A big mistake from Tuomela there, giving up the dominant position!
McButticutty stands up from Tuomela's guard - McButticutty perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Tuomela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raimo Tuomela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McButticutty misses with a combination
and Tuomela makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuomela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McButticutty.
Tuomela staying out of range there.
A big left from Tuomela misses.
McButticutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuomela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McButticutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McButticutty lands a jab to Tuomela's midsection.
Tuomela throws a predictable looking body shot
and McButticutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuomela throws a sloppy body shot
and McButticutty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomela misses with a hook to the body
enabling McButticutty to counter with a crisp jab.
Angus McButticutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McButticutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters with a left and a right that stings McButticutty.
McButticutty throws a hook but Tuomela blocks it.
McButticutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuomela circles away quickly and effectively.
McButticutty scores with a hook to the body. Tuomela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McButticutty works over Tuomela's head and body with a nice combination.
McButticutty walks into a left hand.
Tuomela scores with a body shot.
Tuomela throws a predictable looking body shot
and McButticutty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuomela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela misses with a shot to the body
and McButticutty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McButticutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tuomela misses the body punch
and McButticutty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tuomela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McButticutty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tuomela's head backwards.
McButticutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuomela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McButticutty.
McButticutty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuomela on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McButticutty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuomela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McButticutty throws a hook but Tuomela blocks it.
Tuomela swings away with a body shot that misses
and McButticutty counters with a stiff right hand.
McButticutty misses with a looping right.
McButticutty scores with a body shot.
Tuomela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McButticutty counters with a nice uppercut.
McButticutty misses with a shot to the body
and Tuomela counters with a nice body shot.
Tuomela misses with a straight left.
McButticutty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McButticutty throws the left hand but Tuomela avoids the punch easily.
McButticutty tries to bum rush Tuomela with a series of wild strikes but Tuomela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuomela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McButticutty counters with a one-two to the body.
Tuomela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuomela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McButticutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuomela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McButticutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomela.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McButticutty misses with a few strikes there.
Tuomela throws a sloppy body shot
and McButticutty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus McButticutty clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from McButticutty misses the target.
Tuomela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Tuomela.
McButticutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from McButticutty.
McButticutty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tuomela counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tuomela is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tuomela has gone for a leg lock! McButticutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tuomela's guard.
Tuomela manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McButticutty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tuomela sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tuomela wants to pass to mount but McButticutty is defending the position.
Tuomela controlling the action here.
Tuomela is just content to waste time from the top position. McButticutty takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela looking to pass the guard.
Tuomela has gone for a leg lock! McButticutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tuomela's guard.
Tuomela wants to sweep here but McButticutty controlling him for the moment.
McButticutty wants to get up but he can't break Tuomela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McButticutty trying to control but Tuomela is working from the bottom.
McButticutty decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tuomela, up you get!
Tuomela drops his hands momentarily and McButticutty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McButticutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuomela.
McButticutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuomela.
McButticutty lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuomela scores with a shot to the body.
Tuomela misses the body punch
and McButticutty counters with a nice uppercut.
McButticutty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Raimo Tuomela 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! And we move into the final round!
McButticutty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuomela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McButticutty throws a series of punches but Tuomela avoids them all with ease.
McButticutty cracks a nice hook into Tuomela's ribs.
Tuomela misses with a jab to the body
and McButticutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McButticutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuomela was well out of range. Poor timing from McButticutty.
Nice sprawl there from McButticutty as Tuomela shoots in.
Tuomela slips a straight right by McButticutty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuomela throws a predictable looking body shot
and McButticutty counters with a nice body shot.
Tuomela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McButticutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McButticutty misses with a shot to the body
and Tuomela counters with a takedown into side control.
McButticutty is trying to improve his position.
Tuomela wants to control but McButticutty is keeping him busy.
Tuomela controlling the position.
McButticutty manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela controlling the action here.
McButticutty trying to control but Tuomela postures up.
McButticutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuomela not doing much here.
McButticutty wants to improve his position but Tuomela is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McButticutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tuomela wants to pass the guard but McButticutty is defending well.
Tuomela stops McButticutty from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tuomela avoids a punch combination nicely.
McButticutty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomela moves away.
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.
Tuomela lands a nice hook to McButticutty's body. McButticutty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McButticutty slips a straight right by Tuomela.
McButticutty misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Tuomela misses
and McButticutty counters with a series of strikes. Tuomela will be more careful next time no doubt.
McButticutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Tuomela.
McButticutty swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuomela counters with a nice uppercut.
McButticutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuomela.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raimo Tuomela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tuomela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimo Tuomela!
Raimo Tuomela is the new middleweight champion!
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