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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zi Phan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Volkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jesus Chorou. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Johnny Volkman enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zi Phan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Volkman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phan wants it to stay on the feet.
Phan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkman defends it nicely.
Phan throws a hook to the side of Volkman's head but Volkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Volkman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Phan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phan.
Phan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phan is one step ahead there.
Volkman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Volkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Phan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkman keeping moving, preventing Phan from controlling successfully.
Phan lands a couple of elbows.
Phan pushes down on Volkman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phan trying to advance position but Volkman counters by regaining guard.
Phan slips nicely into half guard.
Phan wants to pass to mount but Volkman is defending the position.
Volkman is staying active underneath Phan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Volkman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkman wants to get back to full guard.
Volkman punching from the bottom.
Phan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phan misses with a hook. Volkman ducked under it nicely.
Phan throws a body punch but Volkman moves out of range.
Phan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkman sprawls well. Volkman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phan gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkman moves away.
Phan swings for the body but Volkman moves out of range.
Phan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zi Phan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Volkman.
Phan looks to land a left hand but Volkman moved out of range nicely.
Volkman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phan, pushing him back against the cage.
Volkman misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phan can't get the takedown.
Volkman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Volkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Phan doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Phan misses its intended target.
Phan leaves Volkman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phan throws a body punch but Volkman moves out of range.
Volkman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phan looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkman is just out of range.
Volkman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Phan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Volkman looks gassed!
Phan seems to be looking for submissions.
Volkman actively working from the bottom here.
Phan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Phan is pressing down on Volkman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Volkman is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phan passes to side control.
Phan is trying to get an arm triangle but Volkman is defending well.
Volkman is trying to get back to half guard.
Phan working away.
Volkman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkman has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zi Phan 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.
Volkman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phan backs up against the cage.
Volkman shoots for a double leg takedown but Phan sprawls well. He's pushed Volkman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Volkman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Volkman!
Phan lands a big shot there that rocks Volkman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Johnny Volkman has been cut.
Phan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Phan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Volkman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Phan cracks Volkman with a big elbow.
An elbow from Phan crashes against the mat.
Volkman tries to buck Phan off but Phan is having none of it.
Phan landing strikes.
Volkman is rocked!
Volkman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phan is working Volkman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Volkman is still in real trouble! Can Phan finish him?
Phan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Phan working the ground and pound.
Phan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Volkman to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Phan! That's hurt Volkman! Will he recover? Phan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zi Phan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pika Kalei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Flintlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flintlock has chosen Undead by Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pika Kalei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gene Flintlock!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintlock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalei.
Kalei avoids a kick to the body.
Kalei digs a good body shot into Flintlock's ribs.
Flintlock slips a jab from Kalei.
Kalei throws a hook to the side of Flintlock's head but Flintlock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flintlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flintlock moves out of range as Kalei strikes.
Kalei throws a big shot that misses.
Kalei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flintlock misses with a hook.
Kalei tries to score with a low kick but Flintlock moves his leg out of the way.
Flintlock staying out of range there.
Kalei throws out a loose jab but Flintlock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pika Kalei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalei shoots in and bounces Flintlock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kalei trying to control but Flintlock is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock wants to get back to his feet but Kalei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalei looking to pass the guard.
Flintlock wants to get back to his feet but Kalei is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalei throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Kalei trying to control but Flintlock is working from the bottom.
Kalei stopping the sweep attempt from Flintlock.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kalei misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Kalei.
A big left from Kalei misses.
Kalei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalei is looking to clinch but Flintlock is avoiding it.
Flintlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flintlock tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei swats away the attempt to clinch by Flintlock.
Flintlock tries to bum rush Kalei with a series of wild strikes but Kalei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flintlock throws a series of punches but Kalei moves out of range.
Flintlock tests Kalei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalei misses with a looping right.
Kalei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flintlock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalei looks to throw the jab but Flintlock is out of range.
Kalei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flintlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalei.
Flintlock looks to land a right hand but Kalei moved out of range.
Kalei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flintlock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalei finds it's way round the side to connect with Flintlock's head.
Kalei fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock misses with a series of wild punches.
Flintlock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flintlock fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalei misses with a wild body shot.
Kalei missing with a left hand there. Flintlock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flintlock misses with a few strikes there.
Kalei tries to clinch but Flintlock is having none of it.
Kalei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flintlock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flintlock throws a hook but Kalei blocks it.
Flintlock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flintlock counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pika Kalei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flintlock tries to clinch but Kalei moves out of range.
Kalei throws a head kick that misses.
Kalei looks to land a right hand but Flintlock moved out of range.
Kalei throws a lazy right hand but Flintlock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flintlock throws a right hand that Kalei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalei also avoids with ease.
Kalei misses with a shot to the body
letting Flintlock counter with a right hand.
Kalei is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Flintlock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Flintlock moves out of range as Kalei strikes.
Flintlock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalei misses with a body shot
and Flintlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flintlock moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Kalei misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Flintlock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Kalei misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flintlock checks a low kick from Kalei.
Flintlock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kalei throws a lazy right hand but Flintlock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flintlock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalei.
Kalei misses with a looping left.
Flintlock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kalei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalei connects with a high kick.
Flintlock takes one to the side of the head.
Kalei misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Flintlock.
Kalei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flintlock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flintlock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flintlock throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalei counters with a nice body kick.
Flintlock lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Flintlock scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Pika Kalei has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Flintlock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flintlock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock tries to clinch up but Kalei circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flintlock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flintlock scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalei should have avoided that one.
Kalei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flintlock cracks Kalei with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kalei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flintlock closes the distance and clinches.
Kalei prevents the takedown attempt.
Kalei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Flintlock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kalei struggles to land a body shot inside as Flintlock controls his hands.
Flintlock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalei just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flintlock pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalei looks to throw the jab but Flintlock is out of range.
Kalei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalei fails with the takedown
and Flintlock counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pika Kalei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flintlock moves in looking to clinch but Kalei pushes him off.
Kalei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flintlock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flintlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flintlock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flintlock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flintlock tries to bum rush Kalei with a series of wild strikes but Kalei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flintlock tries to clinch up but Kalei circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock cracks Kalei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kalei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flintlock.
Flintlock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Flintlock does no damage.
Kalei misses with a looping left.
Kalei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flintlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flintlock lands with an overhand left.
Kalei misses with a takedown
and Flintlock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Kalei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flintlock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flintlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flintlock throws a series of punches but Kalei moves out of range.
Flintlock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flintlock misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Flintlock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pika Kalei's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Flintlock moves out of range as Kalei strikes.
A jab from Flintlock does it's job there.
Flintlock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalei.
Flintlock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flintlock working a defensive guard here.
Kalei won't allow Flintlock to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalei is looking to advance position but Flintlock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalei gets back to half guard.
Flintlock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kalei tries to roll over but Flintlock keeps him under control.
Flintlock is looking to take a break and control but Kalei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flintlock wants to stand up but Kalei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kalei is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flintlock won't allow Kalei to sweep him here.
Kalei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalei manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalei throwing strikes but Flintlock recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Kalei throwing shots but Flintlock is blocking nicely.
Flintlock pushes Kalei off looking to stand but Kalei dives back in and keeps control.
Kalei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flintlock wants to get back to full guard but Kalei has mounted him!
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.
Kalei thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Flintlock working to try and regain half guard.
Kalei throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Flintlock because Kalei loaded up on that one.
Kalei lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Flintlock hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Kalei there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalei fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kalei landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pika Kalei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pika Kalei!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Brill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Axe Murderer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brill comes to the cage accompanied by Do you really want to hurt me. Gerald Brill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerald Brill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderlei Axe Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe Murderer shoots in and drives through. Brill sprawls well.
Axe Murderer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brill as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Brill. No joy for Axe Murderer on that attempt.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Axe Murderer.
Axe Murderer takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Wanderlei Axe Murderer has been cut.
Axe Murderer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brill pinned against the cage. Brill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axe Murderer.
Good leg kick by Brill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axe Murderer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Axe Murderer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brill keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe Murderer laying and praying for a moment but Brill takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Axe Murderer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerald Brill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brill throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe Murderer moves into the clinch successfully.
Brill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Axe Murderer or not.
Brill prevents the takedown attempt.
Axe Murderer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brill prevents it.
Brill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brill.
Axe Murderer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brill tries to avoid it but Axe Murderer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brill to the ground. Brill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Axe Murderer looks gassed!
Axe Murderer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brill throws a leg kick which misses Axe Murderer's front leg but catches the back leg as Axe Murderer tries to avoid it.
Wanderlei Axe Murderer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brill scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axe Murderer.
Brill works the jab nicely.
Axe Murderer has a takedown stuffed.
Brill throws a quick inside leg kick.
Axe Murderer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brill circles away.
Brill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brill lands with a slapping head kick.
Brill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brill - that will leave a mark!
Brill lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axe Murderer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Axe Murderer wants a takedown but no success here.
Brill breaks the clinch.
Brill scores with a spinning back kick!
Brill thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axe Murderer if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brill clinches up against the cage.
Brill breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Brill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Axe Murderer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brill moves into range and clinches up with Axe Murderer.
Axe Murderer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Brill.
Brill manages to break the clinch.
Brill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe Murderer dives in and grabs Brill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brill pushes down on Axe Murderer's head and hops out.
Brill clinches with his opponent.
Brill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Brill slams his shin into Axe Murderer's torso.
Brill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Axe Murderer shoots in but Brill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gerald Brill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Axe Murderer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brill lands a nice leg kick that just misses Axe Murderer's sensitive parts.
Axe Murderer is breathing heavily.
Brill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axe Murderer's head.
Axe Murderer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Axe Murderer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brill throws a head kick that Axe Murderer semi-blocks.
That has opened up Wanderlei Axe Murderer's cut even more.
Gerald Brill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brill.
Good leg kick by Brill there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axe Murderer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brill, right into the meat.
Brill lands with a kick to the temple. Axe Murderer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Brill.
Brill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axe Murderer can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brill scores with a kick to the body.
Axe Murderer fails with a takedown attempt.
Axe Murderer shoots in but no luck this time.
Axe Murderer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gerald Brill is winning the standup battle so far.
Brill throws a head kick that half lands.
Brill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Axe Murderer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brill.
Brill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Axe Murderer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Axe Murderer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe Murderer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brill. That one must have hurt.
Brill goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Axe Murderer closes the distance and clinches up with Brill, looking for a takedown. Axe Murderer pushes Brill against the cage but Brill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brill throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Axe Murderer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brill dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Axe Murderer. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Brill.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe Murderer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Brill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Axe Murderer's cut.
That's time! Brill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brill.
Brill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brill breaks the clinch.
Axe Murderer shoots in for a takedown but Brill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axe Murderer.
Axe Murderer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brill scores with a leg kick.
Axe Murderer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brill scoring well with a low kick there.
Brill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Axe Murderer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brill is looking to stand up but Axe Murderer isn't so interested in that idea.
Gerald Brill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Axe Murderer slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brill wants to get back to his feet.
Axe Murderer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe Murderer prevents Brill from improving his position.
Axe Murderer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Axe Murderer is working for a submission of some sort.
Axe Murderer controlling the pace.
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 Gerald Brill.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brill, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Brill!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roofus Bumfight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ohko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumfight comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing by Kanye West. Ohko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out 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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271 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofus Bumfight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Ohko!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohko throws a series of punches but Bumfight moves out of range.
Bumfight works the jab nicely.
Ohko misses with the combination.
Ohko lands a right hook to the body.
Ohko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ohko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bumfight.
Tommy Ohko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bumfight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ohko.
Bumfight misses with a hook to the body
letting Ohko counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumfight moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohko staying out of range there.
Bumfight with a poor takedown
and Ohko counters with a two punch combo.
Bumfight misses with a wild combination.
Bumfight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ohko.
Donk. Bumfight catches Ohko right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohko misses with a few strikes there.
Ohko throws a hook but Bumfight blocks it.
Ohko lands a jab to Bumfight's midsection.
Ohko throws a right and a left that Bumfight avoids nicely.
Ohko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bumfight shoots and misses
and Ohko counters with a straight right hand.
Ohko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bumfight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohko swinging wilding here.
Nice uppercut lands for Ohko. That snapped Bumfight's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ohko.
Bumfight ducks under a wild hook from Ohko.
Ohko misses with a few strikes there.
Ohko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bumfight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohko looks to land a combination but Bumfight avoids it well.
Bumfight misses with a straight left.
Ohko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bumfight counters with a nice uppercut.
Ohko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bumfight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bumfight looks to land a combination but Ohko avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ohko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ohko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bumfight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ohko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohko misses with a double jab
and Bumfight counters with a one-two to the body.
Ohko misses with a combination
and Bumfight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Bumfight misses.
Bumfight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ohko counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bumfight avoids the body shot from Ohko.
Bumfight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ohko is able to avoid easily.
Bumfight shoots for a takedown but Ohko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ohko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bumfight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ohko misses with a double jab
and Bumfight counters with a single leg into guard. Ohko didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bumfight is controlling him.
Bumfight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bumfight is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ohko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ohko has escaped and now he's on top!
Ohko won't allow Bumfight to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bumfight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bumfight scores with a nice shot.
Bumfight wants to sweep here but Ohko controlling him for the moment.
Ohko wants to get up but he can't break Bumfight'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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bumfight wants to sweep but no luck.
Ohko wanted to stand there but Bumfight had control of the position.
Bumfight looking for a guillotine here but Ohko defends easily.
Bumfight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ohko defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bumfight wants to improve his position but instead Ohko has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roofus Bumfight dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ohko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bumfight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohko thuds a left hand into Bumfight's body.
Ohko misses with a wild combination.
Ohko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bumfight shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ohko defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohko throws a series of punches but Bumfight avoids them all with ease.
Ohko catches Bumfight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bumfight is looking to chop away at Ohko's legs.
Ohko throws a jab when Bumfight was well out of range.
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.
Ohko stuns Bumfight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ohko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bumfight moves away.
No joy there for Ohko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roofus Bumfight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ohko stalks Bumfight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bumfight's face. Bumfight staggers backwards, shaken.
Ohko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bumfight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bumfight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ohko counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bumfight!
Bumfight is rocked!
It looks like Roofus Bumfight has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohko decides to stand up.
Oh Bumfight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Ohko has cracked Bumfight with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Ohko lands another huge swinging hook and Bumfight tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bumfight, before Ohko can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Ohko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boomhauer comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss My Country Ass. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Boomhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Gacy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boomhauer's half guard.
Boomhauer tries to kick Gacy off but Gacy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gacy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boomhauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gacy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boomhauer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Gacy.
Boomhauer can't escape the position.
Boomhauer blocking the ground and pound.
Boomhauer really wants to buck Gacy off and get back to his feet.
Gacy throws some wild stikes that Boomhauer manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Gacy.
Boomhauer really wants to buck Gacy off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gacy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boomhauer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Gacy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boomhauer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gacy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boomhauer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer is looking to escape.
Boomhauer tries to get to full guard but Gacy has control of the leg.
Gacy thows a huge punch but Boomhauer dodges it nicely.
Boomhauer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gacy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boomhauer wants to get back to his feet.
Gacy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boomhauer pushes Gacy off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gacy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boomhauer was covering up waiting for the punch and Gacy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gacy looking to sit in guard and control but Boomhauer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gacy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boomhauer wanted to stand there but Gacy had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer gets to his feet. Gacy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gacy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boomhauer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gacy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gacy landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gacy looking to sit in guard and control but Boomhauer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gacy dominated that round.
That's time! Boomhauer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boomhauer stuffs the takedown attempt from Gacy. Gacy gets slowly back to his feet.
Boomhauer misses with a series of wild punches.
Boomhauer moves away from the strike by Gacy.
Gacy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer throws a series of punches but Gacy avoids them all with ease.
Boomhauer misses with a double jab.
Gacy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gacy lands in his opponent's guard.
Boomhauer wants to get back to his feet but Gacy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gacy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boomhauer is keeping the position for now.
Boomhauer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gacy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boomhauer can pounce on him.
Gacy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gacy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gacy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boomhauer misses with a two punch combination.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gacy throws a hook to the side of Boomhauer's head but Boomhauer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boomhauer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gacy has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boomhauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gacy throws out the jab.
Gacy slips under a jab.
Boomhauer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gacy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gacy dodges the punch combination from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gacy.
Boomhauer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gacy throws a sloppy head kick
and Boomhauer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gacy is breathing heavily.
Boomhauer leaves Gacy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeff Boomhauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Gacy.
Boomhauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gacy throws a sloppy head kick and Boomhauer moves out of range easily.
Gacy misses with a low kick as Boomhauer jumps back.
Boomhauer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boomhauer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boomhauer loads up on a big right hand but Gacy slips the punch.
Boomhauer jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Boomhauer.
Gacy looks to land a right hand but Boomhauer moved out of range.
Gacy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boomhauer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gacy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Gacy finds it's way through Boomhauer's defenses.
Boomhauer works Gacy's body with a nice hook.
Gacy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boomhauer.
No joy there for Boomhauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boomhauer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boomhauer lands the left hand.
Boomhauer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gacy misses the shot to the body.
Gacy slips a jab and a cross from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gacy's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gacy was well out of range. Poor timing from Boomhauer.
Boomhauer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boomhauer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boomhauer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gacy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gacy slips a straight right by Boomhauer.
Gacy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gacy avoids the body shot from Boomhauer.
Gacy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gacy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boomhauer counters with a straight right hand.
Boomhauer lands a head kick!
Gacy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boomhauer cracks Gacy with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Boomhauer.
Boomhauer throws a front kick aimed at Gacy's knee but Gacy avoids it well.
Boomhauer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boomhauer throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Good leg kick by Boomhauer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gacy misses with a wild combination.
Boomhauer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gacy counters with a single leg into guard. Boomhauer didn't expect that.
Boomhauer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gacy is controlling him.
Gacy looking to sit in guard and control but Boomhauer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boomhauer tries to stand but Gacy is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boomhauer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gacy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gacy prevents Boomhauer from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gacy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boomhauer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gacy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Boomhauer misses with a straight right.
Boomhauer lands a really nice looking cross but Gacy seems unphased.
No joy there for Boomhauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boomhauer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boomhauer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gacy lands a nice looking body shot.
Gacy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Boomhauer.
John Gacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gacy misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gacy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boomhauer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boomhauer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boomhauer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boomhauer wants to get back to his feet.
Gacy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boomhauer is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gacy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gacy trying to control the action but Boomhauer is working from the bottom.
Boomhauer is trying to stand back up but Gacy is controlling him
Boomhauer wants to get back to full guard but Gacy has passed into side control.
Gacy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boomhauer tries to reverse the position but Gacy maintains control.
Gacy is landing with some decent strikes but Boomhauer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gacy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer avoids a strike by Gacy and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Gacy's guard! Fantastic escape!
Boomhauer preventing the sweep.
Boomhauer tries to stand but Gacy is controlling from the bottom.
Gacy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gacy trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gacy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gacy 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 Mauricio Rocha 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... John Gacy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krac Wanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
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211 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Krac Wanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Wanov circles away.
Wanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wanov wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Wanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santiago dives on top into guard.
Santiago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wanov!
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
Santiago regains half guard, as Wanov was trying to land strikes.
Santiago is pressing down on Wanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for a triangle but Wanov pushes his legs off easily.
Wanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Wanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santiago has an active guard here but Wanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Wanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santiago looks gassed!
Wanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Wanov.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wanov pulls his head out easily.
Wanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wanov lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wanov connects with a nice short shot to Santiago's temple.
Ground and pound from Wanov.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wanov lands a nice short elbow.
Wanov wants to free his trapped foot but Santiago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Santiago has hold of Wanov's hands but Wanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanov prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Wanov winds up and cracks Santiago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wanov working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wanov slips a nice elbow through Santiago's hands, connecting with Santiago's forehead.
Wanov winds up and cracks Santiago with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wanov working the head and body with strikes.
Wanov drops an elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Wanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wanov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santiago can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wanov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santiago looks a forlorn figure.
Santiago is in a horrible position here. Wanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santiago is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wanov looking to finish Santiago with some ground and pound. This is bad for Santiago!
Santiago is still in real trouble! Can Wanov finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wanov! Santiago is hurt baaadly! Wanov is firing away with more strikes - Santiago is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Krac Wanov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gilmer Zacarias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilmer Zacarias had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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179 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilmer Zacarias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Porter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zacarias misses with a wild body shot.
Porter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zacarias tries to avoid it but Porter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zacarias to the ground. Zacarias escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Porter fails with the takedown.
Zacarias misses with a body shot.
Zacarias lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter slips under a jab from Zacarias.
Porter takes one on the button.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zacarias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zacarias throws a looping overhand right but Porter ducks down to avoid it.
Porter loads up on a big right hand but Zacarias slips the punch.
Porter throws a leg kick
and Zacarias counters with a head kick. That will keep Porter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Porter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Porter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zacarias!
Zacarias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias is squirming around, avoiding Porter's attempts to control the action.
Porter controlling his opponent.
Zacarias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Porter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Porter dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter wants to control the pace but Zacarias is squirming around nicely.
Zacarias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zacarias can't escape the position.
Porter throwing strikes here but Zacarias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Porter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zacarias has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zacarias!
Porter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zacarias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Porter has his hands on Zacarias's head, controlling the position.
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.
Porter striking off his back but it's not causing Zacarias any problems.
Zacarias pushing down on Porter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Porter is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Zacarias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Porter wants to improve his position but Zacarias is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmer Zacarias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Porter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zacarias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zacarias.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
Zacarias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porter was well out of range. Poor timing from Zacarias.
Porter throws out a leg kick but Zacarias moves out of range and Porter only half commits.
Good exchange - Zacarias coming out on top.
Porter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmer Zacarias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zacarias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Porter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gilmer Zacarias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zacarias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zacarias misses with a body punch
and Porter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Porter keeps the fight on the outside.
Porter moves out of range of the strikes.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt
and Zacarias counters with a big head kick but Porter shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter thows a leg kick but Zacarias checks it
and Zacarias counters with a nice leg kick.
Porter closes the distance and clinches up with Zacarias, looking for a takedown. Porter pushes Zacarias against the cage but Zacarias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Porter misses with a low kick.
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zacarias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Porter moves out of range as Zacarias strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter throws a head kick that misses.
Porter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zacarias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Porter takes one to the side of the head.
Zacarias throws a big shot that misses.
Porter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zacarias rather than just go for the knockout.
Porter with a poor takedown
and Zacarias counters with a solid body kick.
Gilmer Zacarias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Porter.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Zacarias tries to clinch there but Porter circles away.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Zacarias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zacarias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Zacarias.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Zacarias is predictable there
and Porter counters with a three punch combo that has Zacarias backing up. Zacarias nods at Porter to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Porter is predictable there
and Zacarias counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilmer Zacarias dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zacarias throws a jab but it's blocked by Porter.
Zacarias stuffs the takedown attempt from Porter. Porter gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Zacarias.
Zacarias lands a with a good body shot.
Zacarias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Porter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zacarias ducks under a wild hook from Porter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Porter is predictable there
and Zacarias counters with a stiff right hand.
Porter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zacarias moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zacarias's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zacarias duly obliges.
Porter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zacarias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias lands with a straight right. Porter didn't see that one coming.
Porter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Porter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zacarias is able to avoid easily.
Porter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Porter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zacarias as he jumps to the side.
Chris Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Porter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter throws a sloppy head kick and Zacarias moves out of range easily.
Gilmer Zacarias is winning the standup battle so far.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zacarias lands a nice shot that snaps Porter's head back.
Zacarias misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Zacarias dodges the punch combination from Porter.
Porter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zacarias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to de liver by Porter. Beautiful body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zacarias.
Zacarias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zacarias avoids the body shot from Porter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilmer Zacarias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zacarias, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilmer Zacarias!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Viittala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Rauno Viittala could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Dixon's chin.
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185 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rauno Viittala!
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, Mason Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viittala looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Viittala throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon checks a low kick from Viittala.
Viittala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viittala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Viittala misses with a hook.
Viittala throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viittala swivels and escapes.
Viittala looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Viittala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Viittala as Dixon shoots in.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Viittala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viittala misses the shot to the body.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Viittala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Dixon.
Viittala swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Viittala throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Viittala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viittala throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
Viittala stuffs the takedown.
Dixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon sizes up Viittala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viittala looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Viittala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rauno Viittala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viittala misses with a kick to the body.
Dixon tries to clinch but Viittala is having none of it.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Viittala misses
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Viittala takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viittala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viittala throws a sloppy body shot
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viittala misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viittala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dixon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viittala.
Viittala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Viittala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viittala misses with a body shot.
Viittala misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viittala thinking.
Dixon dives in and grabs Viittala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viittala pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Viittala throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viittala misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Viittala takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viittala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viittala is breathing heavily.
Viittala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viittala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rauno Viittala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viittala.
Viittala tries a head kick but it misses.
Viittala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dixon checks it well.
Viittala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Viittala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viittala stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the body from Viittala misses
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Viittala is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viittala scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Viittala jabs at Dixon's body.
Viittala thows a leg kick but Dixon checks it
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viittala throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Viittala misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viittala connects with the punch.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Viittala.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Dixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viittala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Viittala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Viittala throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Viittala.
Viittala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Viittala.
Viittala misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Viittala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viittala throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon misses the jab.
Viittala misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon cracks Viittala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Viittala throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Viittala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viittala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Dixon dives in and grabs Viittala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viittala pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Viittala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Viittala looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Viittala misses the body punch
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dixon trying to control but Viittala is working from the bottom.
Viittala keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Viittala is retaining full guard.
Viittala wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon pushing down on Viittala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viittala wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Viittala misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Dixon lands a two punch combo.
Dixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Viittala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viittala throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Viittala avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Viittala.
Dixon throws a body punch but Viittala moves out of range.
Viittala misses the jab.
Viittala throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Viittala.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Viittala, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Viittala against the cage but Viittala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viittala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Viittala looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Mason Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Viittala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Viittala stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dixon tries to bum rush Viittala with a series of wild strikes but Viittala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viittala throws a head kick that misses
and Viittala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Viittala circles away.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Viittala misses its intended target.
Viittala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Dixon.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon scores with a jab. Viittala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viittala throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viittala.
A big left from Viittala misses.
Viittala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
Viittala is working an open guard so Dixon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viittala cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viittala lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into rage.
Dixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viittala blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Viittala misses
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viittala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Viittala misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viittala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Viittala slips the punch.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Viittala avoids a kick to the body.
Dixon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Viittala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viittala defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stops Viittala from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Viittala is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rauno Viittala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viittala makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Viittala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viittala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viittala. Viittala obviously looking to wear him down.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon is looking to clinch.
Viittala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mason Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viittala lands with an overhand left.
Dixon throws a right hand that Viittala ducks under and follows up with a left that Viittala also avoids with ease.
Viittala throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Viittala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viittala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Viittala 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 Dixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viittala throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viittala circles away.
Dixon misses the jab.
Viittala scores with a head kick.
Mason Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viittala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Viittala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viittala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rauno Viittala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Dixon.
A head kick misses from Viittala.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viittala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Viittala's head.
Dixon defending well as Viittala loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
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 Rauno Viittala.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Dixon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josu Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven has chosen "Hip To Be Square," by Huey Lewis and the News as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josu Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Steven!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ander fails to land the takedown.
Steven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ander tries to keep at a distance but Steven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josu Ander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ander's face.
Steven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steven misses with a punch on the inside.
Ander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ander or not.
Ander takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Josu Ander has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ander's defenses.
Ander will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steven up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ander for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Steven manages to break the clinch.
Steven tries to land a leg kick but Ander saw it coming and moves away.
Ander misses with a straight left.
Ander shoots in for a takedown but Steven shows good takedown defense.
Ander fails to land the takedown.
Ander shoots for a double leg takedown but Steven sprawls well. He's pushed Ander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steven ducks under a wild hook from Ander.
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.
Ander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ander is breathing heavily.
Ander tries for a takedown but Steven circles away easily
and Steven counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steven.
Steven throws a leg kick which misses Ander's front leg but catches the back leg as Ander tries to avoid it.
Steven scores with a jab to the body.
Steven tries a head kick but it misses.
Steven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steven misses with a double jab.
Ander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steven lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven scores with a shoulder strike.
Steven with a knee to the head.
Steven lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steven breaks from the clinch.
Ander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steven.
Josu Ander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Ander misses
and Steven finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steven feints and then cracks Ander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ander down.
Steven scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steven rushes Ander and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steven working Ander over with knees to the body.
Steven lands an elbow inside that Ander shrugs off.
Steven digs a right hand underneath Ander's ribcage. Ander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steven gets through Ander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steven lands an elbow just above Ander 's eye.
Josu Ander's cut is getting worse.
Ander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steven.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Steven throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ander is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Steven!
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