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CWFL 38 Middleweight Collision PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Michael Gammon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jelfy Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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300 lbs
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339 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernest Michael Gammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jelfy Valuev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valuev misses with a body shot.
Valuev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valuev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gammon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gammon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gammon is breathing heavily.
Valuev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valuev throws a right and a left that Gammon avoids nicely.
Gammon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valuev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valuev lands a jab to Gammon's midsection.
Valuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Ernest Michael Gammon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valuev shoots for a double leg takedown but Gammon sprawls well. He's pushed Valuev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valuev throws a head kick that misses.
Valuev misses with a double jab.
Valuev shoots for a takedown but Gammon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.
Valuev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gammon is trying to get back to his feet.
Gammon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Valuev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gammon closes the distance and clinches.
Gammon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gammon jumps into guard, dragging Valuev to the mat.
Valuev wants to stand but Gammon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gammon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gammon wriggles free and stands up.
Gammon pushes Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gammon can't break the clinch.
Valuev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valuev tries to break the clinch but Gammon is controlling the position.
Gammon tries to circle away but Valuev has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Valuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valuev can't break the clinch.
Gammon can't break the clinch.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gammon lands with a light punch inside.
Gammon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon lands a nice uppercut.
Valuev is trying to break the clinch but Gammon is controlling him.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch but Valuev keeps him there for the moment.
Valuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gammon manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev misses with a double jab.
Gammon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gammon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gammon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Valuev fails with the takedown
and Gammon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Valuev!
Gammon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gammon wants to get back to striking at distance but Valuev won't allow it.
Valuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valuev working hard to break the clinch.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.
Gammon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valuev is working an open guard so Gammon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gammon has Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Valuev misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Gammon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.
Gammon has Valuev pressed against the cage, preventing Valuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gammon wants to get back to striking at distance but Valuev won't allow it.
Valuev avoids the elbow strike from Gammon, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Gammon just leaning against Valuev, taking a breather.
Valuev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valuev wants to break free but Gammon has control.
Gammon is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Michael Gammon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Michael Gammon's cut.
That's time! Gammon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valuev doesn't succeed with the takedown
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valuev won't be happy with that.
Gammon stands up and beckons Valuev to his feet.
Valuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valuev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gammon.
A punch combination from Valuev misses.
Gammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valuev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gammon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gammon as Valuev tries to tie him up.
Gammon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gammon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valuev.
Gammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev lands with a nice body punch.
Gammon ducks right into an uppercut from Valuev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Valuev scores with a four punch combination!
Valuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gammon.
Gammon moves into the clinch.
Gammon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gammon keeps control of Valuev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valuev tries to circle away but Gammon has him pinned against the cage.
Gammon tries to circle away but Valuev has him pinned against the cage.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev working hard to break the clinch.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev misses with the head strike.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valuev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valuev avoiding damage as Gammon throws knees to the body.
Gammon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valuev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gammon's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gammon is keeping busy.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gammon tries to break free but Valuev pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev has Gammon pressed against the cage, preventing Gammon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gammon prevents Valuev from breaking the clinch.
Valuev avoids the elbow strike from Gammon, against the cage.
Gammon is trying to force a seperation but Valuev has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valuev tries to circle away but Gammon has him pinned against the cage.
Gammon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gammon stops Valuev from getting back to his feet.
Valuev is looking for a sweep. Gammon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gammon controlling the pace.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon controlling the action here.
Gammon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Valuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gammon counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gammon.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valuev prevents Gammon from breaking the clinch.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Valuev tries to break free but Gammon pushes him back against the cage.
Gammon manages to break the clinch.
Valuev misses with a takedown attempt
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gammon gets to his feet - Valuev follows without any prompting.
Gammon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valuev tries to throw a body punch but Gammon avoids it by throwing Valuev back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gammon.
Valuev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gammon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gammon lands a right hand.
Valuev goes for a takedown attempt but Gammon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valuev misses with a double jab.
Valuev motions for Gammon to come forward. Valuev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gammon counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gammon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gammon prevents Valuev from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Michael Gammon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Michael Gammon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gammon forces Valuev back against the cage and clinches.
Valuev has Gammon pressed against the cage, preventing Gammon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valuev working aggressively here.
A short right from Gammon.
Valuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valuev throws a head punch that misses.
Gammon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valuev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valuev has his takedown stuffed
and Gammon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valuev's guard.
Valuev wants to get back to his feet but Gammon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gammon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gammon clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gammon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valuev is trying to force a seperation but Gammon has the dominant position.
Gammon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Valuev misses.
Gammon moves into the clinch successfully.
Valuev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Gammon won't allow it.
Gammon manages to break the clinch.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Gammon circles away easily
so Gammon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Valuev is working an open guard so Gammon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gammon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Valuev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Gammon gets an underhook and turns Valuev into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gammon.
A shot in the inside from Valuev.
Gammon breaks from the clinch.
Valuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valuev tries for a takedown but Gammon circles away easily
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ernest Michael Gammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jelfy Valuev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gammon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Valuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gammon.
Valuev misses with a takedown
and Gammon counters with a single leg into guard. Valuev didn't expect that.
Gammon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valuev, up you get!
Valuev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gammon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gammon wants to take a breather but Valuev is having none of it.
Gammon wants to work for an arm triangle but Valuev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gammon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gammon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valuev was covering up waiting for the punch and Gammon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gammon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Valuev, up you get!
Gammon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valuev can do to turn this around?
Gammon instigates a clinch.
Gammon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valuev shoots and misses
and Gammon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Valuev's guard now.
Gammon gets to his feet. Valuev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gammon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gammon showed some decent athleticism there.
Valuev pushes Gammon off but Gammon dives into side control.
Valuev tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gammon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Valuev to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gammon misses with a combination
and Valuev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gammon thinking.
Valuev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gammon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gammon pushes Valuev up against the cage in a clinch.
Gammon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ernest Michael Gammon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jelfy Valuev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gammon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valuev is trying to break the clinch but Gammon has him pressed against the cage.
Valuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valuev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gammon lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Michael Gammon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gammon, 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 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Michael Gammon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricci fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boy avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricci throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boy was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricci finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ricci tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boy 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.
Ricci looking to pass the guard.
Ricci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ricci manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricci is wriggling around but Boy manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy prevents Ricci from improving his position.
Ricci is looking to escape.
Ricci is looking to get back to is feet but Boy passes into side control.
Ricci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boy's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Boy! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ricci has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ecif Irhcaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Regan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Craig Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ecif Irhcaz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irhcaz tries to bum rush Regan with a series of wild strikes but Regan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Regan slips a straight right by Irhcaz.
Ecif Irhcaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irhcaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Irhcaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Regan was well out of range. Poor timing from Irhcaz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Regan throws a head kick but Irhcaz moves out of range.
Regan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irhcaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Regan circles away quickly and effectively.
Regan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Irhcaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Regan.
Irhcaz swinging wildly here.
Regan dives in and grabs Irhcaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irhcaz pushes down on Regan's head and hops out.
Irhcaz throws a nice looking combination but Regan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irhcaz lands a with a good body shot.
Regan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Regan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Regan is breathing heavily.
Irhcaz is controlling Regan's trapped leg to prevent Regan from advancing to side control.
Irhcaz wants to get back to his feet.
Irhcaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irhcaz missing with punches from the bottom.
Irhcaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Irhcaz.
Regan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Regan looking to pass the guard.
Regan connects with a couple of short punches.
Regan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irhcaz keeping moving, preventing Regan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regan tries to free his leg and advance position but Irhcaz is retaining full guard.
Regan 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.
Regan prevents Irhcaz from getting back to his feet.
Regan stands and throws Irhcaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Regan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Regan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Regan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz is trying to buck Regan off.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Regan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irhcaz's waist but Irhcaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Regan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irhcaz scores with a jab to the head.
Regan blocks a jab.
Regan fails with a takedown attempt.
Regan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irhcaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Irhcaz.
Irhcaz cracks a nice hook into Regan's ribs.
Irhcaz connects with the punch.
Irhcaz scores with a three punch combo!
Regan moves out of range as Irhcaz strikes.
Irhcaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Regan. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Irhcaz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Irhcaz lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Irhcaz as Regan shoots in.
Irhcaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Regan.
Regan tries to clinch up but Irhcaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Regan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irhcaz defends it nicely.
A jab from Irhcaz finds it's way through Regan's defenses.
Irhcaz misses with an uppercut.
Irhcaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regan slips a jab from Irhcaz.
Regan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Regan wants to work for an arm triangle but Irhcaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Regan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Regan passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ecif Irhcaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Irhcaz misses the target.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irhcaz blocks a head kick by Regan.
A head kick misses from Regan.
A lazy left from Irhcaz finds it's target.
Irhcaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Regan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irhcaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but Irhcaz shows good takedown defense.
Regan dodges the punch combination from Irhcaz.
Irhcaz throws a nice looking combination but Regan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regan needs to keep his hands up - Irhcaz had a free shot at his head there.
Irhcaz throws the left hand but Regan avoids the punch easily.
Regan delivers a nice body kick.
Regan tries for a takedown but Irhcaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Regan throws a head kick but Irhcaz moves out of range.
Irhcaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Regan in his tracks.
Regan closes the distance and clinches up with Irhcaz, looking for a takedown. Regan pushes Irhcaz against the cage but Irhcaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irhcaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Regan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Irhcaz tries to avoid it but Regan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Irhcaz to the ground. Irhcaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Irhcaz.
Regan misses with a body kick.
Regan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Irhcaz as Regan shoots in.
Ecif Irhcaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irhcaz swinging wildly here.
Irhcaz scores with a jab.
Regan dives in and grabs Irhcaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irhcaz pushes down on Regan's head and hops out.
Irhcaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but Irhcaz shows good takedown defense.
Irhcaz blocks a head kick by Regan.
The fighters circling - Irhcaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Regan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Irhcaz avoids the head kick by Regan.
Irhcaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Regan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irhcaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irhcaz 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.
Regan fails with a takedown attempt.
Irhcaz swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Regan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Regan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Irhcaz wants to control but Regan is keeping busy.
Regan prevents Irhcaz from improving his position.
Regan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Regan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz tries to kick Regan off but Regan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Irhcaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Regan shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Regan.
Irhcaz clobbers Regan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Regan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Irhcaz kicks off Regan and gets to his feet.
Regan dives in and grabs Irhcaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irhcaz pushes down on Regan's head and hops out.
Irhcaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irhcaz throws a combination. Regan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Regan.
Regan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irhcaz scores with a jab.
Irhcaz throws a series of punches but Regan avoids them all with ease.
Regan lands with a slapping head kick.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irhcaz misses with a wild combination.
Irhcaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Regan is just out of range.
Irhcaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Regan. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Irhcaz lands with a nice combination. Regan backs away looking to recover.
Irhcaz misses with a looping right.
Regan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Irhcaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Regan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irhcaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Regan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Irhcaz.
Regan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irhcaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Regan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Irhcaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Regan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Irhcaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Irhcaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Irhcaz!
Regan tries to bench press Irhcaz off him but Irhcaz keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irhcaz in side control, throwing shots but Regan defends.
Regan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Regan is trying to control Irhcaz's posture but Irhcaz avoids it.
Craig Regan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Regan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Irhcaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Irhcaz misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Regan is defended easily by Irhcaz.
A swing and a miss from Irhcaz.
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.
Regan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irhcaz as he avoids it easily.
Regan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Irhcaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Irhcaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irhcaz tests Regan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Irhcaz.
Irhcaz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Irhcaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irhcaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irhcaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Regan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irhcaz throws a hook but Regan blocks it.
Regan throws a sloppy head kick and Irhcaz moves out of range easily.
Irhcaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Regan fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Irhcaz.
A slow jab from Regan misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Regan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irhcaz defends it nicely.
Irhcaz leaves Regan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Regan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Irhcaz throws a series of punches but Regan avoids them all with ease.
Regan ducks under a wild hook from Irhcaz.
Regan tries to clinch there but Irhcaz circles away.
Irhcaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Regan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Regan landing strikes from the mount and Irhcaz is in trouble!
Regan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Regan throwing strikes here but Irhcaz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Regan throws some wild stikes that Irhcaz manages to avoid easily.
Irhcaz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Irhcaz defending well though.
Regan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irhcaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Regan.
Regan wants to work for an arm triangle but Irhcaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Regan prevents Irhcaz from standing back up.
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 Craig Regan.
I think Regan 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Regan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Diccico!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buscemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buscemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Buscemi lands a really nice looking cross but Diccico seems unphased.
Diccico wants to clinch up but Buscemi keeps it at a distance.
Buscemi has managed to clinch.
Buscemi looking for a takedown.
Diccico successfully pulls guard.
Buscemi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diccico's guard.
Buscemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diccico working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buscemi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buscemi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buscemi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diccico manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buscemi has Diccico in his guard.
Buscemi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buscemi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diccico uses it to pass to side control.
Buscemi is looking for a sweep.
Diccico has control of an arm but Buscemi manages to advance to Diccico's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buscemi avoiding Diccico 's attempts to control his hands.
Diccico is in bad spot here.
Diccico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buscemi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Buscemi not allowing Diccico to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diccico has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Buscemi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diccico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diccico defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Buscemi's arms.
Diccico defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diccico defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Buscemi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Buscemi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Buscemi is breathing heavily.
Diccico defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Buscemi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diccico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diccico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diccico trying to control the position from guard on top but Buscemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buscemi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diccico defends well.
Diccico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Buscemi 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.
Buscemi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buscemi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diccico is defending against the submission attempts here by Buscemi.
Diccico desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diccico is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Buscemi is tapping! Great win for Diccico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrick Diccico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Beale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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185 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Beale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Beale. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Beale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beale!
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Beale is having none of it.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Beale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Beale gets back to half guard.
Beale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Beale tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beale is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Beale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ian Beale!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Rocha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Rocha misses its intended target.
Rocha doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocha circles away quickly and effectively.
Rocha misses with a leg kick.
Rocha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Rocha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rocha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller looking to stall.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Rocha lands a knee to the body.
Rocha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Mike Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but Rocha is having none of it.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
and Rocha counters with a good low kick that Miller was not able to check.
Miller tries to clinch but Rocha moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller thows a leg kick but Rocha checks it
and Rocha counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Rocha to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rocha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Rocha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rocha turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rocha wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rocha is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocha.
Rocha pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Rocha is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Mike Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Rocha connects with a single shot there.
Rocha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocha is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller wants to clinch.
Rocha feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Rocha has a takedown stuffed.
Rocha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miller is trying to defend but Rocha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rocha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocha tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Rocha drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller lands a left hand.
Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocha.
Rocha stalls.
Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mike Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Rocha.
Rocha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rocha is trying to break free.
Rocha is breathing heavily.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocha in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rocha takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Rocha blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocha won't allow it.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Mauricio Rocha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocha throws a combination that misses
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Rocha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rocha is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Rocha into the cage.
Miller is leaning against Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller gets through Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller pushes Rocha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller is leaning against Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rocha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller slows down the pace here.
Rocha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Miller.
It looks like Mauricio Rocha has been cut.
Mauricio Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rocha out cold! Rocha corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Miller!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dameon Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarah Northcote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brazilian Death. Sarah Northcote acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dameon Machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sarah Northcote!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida misses with a wild combination.
Northcote misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Northcote.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Northcote shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Northcote is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
Northcote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northcote's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida pushes down on Northcote's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Northcote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to pass the half guard into mount. Northcote knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Northcote keeps working.
Northcote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Northcote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
Machida working the head and body with strikes.
Machida is trying to control the action in half guard but Northcote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Machida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
Northcote looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northcote on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Northcote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machida is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Northcote is defending the position.
Northcote looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Northcote moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Northcote looking for a guillotine here but Machida defends easily.
Northcote looks gassed!
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote being controlled here, momentarily.
Machida stands up over Northcote, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida wants to control from the top but Northcote keeps moving.
Machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Northcote looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
Northcote is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Machida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida winds up and cracks Northcote with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Northcote looking for submissions off his back.
Machida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Northcote!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida 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.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
Northcote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machida.
Machida clobbers Northcote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Northcote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Northcote somewhat.
Machida tries to bum rush Northcote with a series of wild strikes but Northcote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Northcote circles away quickly and effectively.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Northcote momentarily.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Northcote moves out of range easily.
Machida misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Northcote checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Northcote blocks a head kick by Machida.
Northcote is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
Dameon Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Northcote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a head kick. That will keep Northcote thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dameon Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida moves in looking to clinch but Northcote pushes him off.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a hook but Northcote blocks it.
Machida throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sarah Northcote has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Northcote checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Northcote or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Northcote gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northcote moves in looking to clinch but Machida pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Machida scores with a four punch combination!
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Northcote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Dameon Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarah Northcote.
Northcote gets a takedown into half guard.
Northcote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machida is just riding it out for now. Northcote eventually gives up the hold.
Northcote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida manages to get to full guard.
Machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Northcote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machida is keeping the position for now.
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.
Northcote in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Northcote's guard.
Northcote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Northcote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida stands up and beckons Northcote to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northcote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Machida!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dameon Machida dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sarah Northcote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Northcote shoots in and bounces Machida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dameon Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northcote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Northcote has Machida in his guard.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
Machida wanted to stand there but Northcote had control of the position.
Machida postures up in Northcote's guard and throws a big left but Northcote blocks it.
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Northcote throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machida escapes and throws Northcote's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Machida 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.
Machida working away.
Northcote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machida tries to move into full mount but can't pass Northcote's legs.
Northcote tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Northcote is not content to let Machida control the position.
Northcote regains half guard.
Northcote is trying to control but Machida manages to pass to mount!
Northcote working to try and regain half guard.
Machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machida tries to control but Northcote wriggling away.
Northcote is working to get back to half guard.
Machida landing punches.
Northcote wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida lands a heavy elbow.
Machida with a couple of short strikes.
Northcote is in a horrible position here. Machida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Machida controlling the position easily from mount.
Machida looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northcote is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machida is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Northcote can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Northcote sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Northcote tries to roll over but Machida keeps him under control.
Northcote moves into full guard.
Machida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Machida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machida trying to control but Northcote is working from the bottom.
Northcote being controlled here, momentarily.
Dameon Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northcote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Northcote's legs - danger averted.
Sarah Northcote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Northcote looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machida chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dameon Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dameon Machida!
Dameon Machida retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Some wild striking there from Kelso.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Kelso is avoiding it.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelso, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira taking a breather.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira is working Kelso over against the cage.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelso looks gassed!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kelso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Oliveira.
Kelso dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kelso takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira digs a right hand into Kelso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelso's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Kelso is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kelso wants a takedown.
Fabio Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kelso.
Oliveira is leaning against Kelso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira presses Kelso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelso or not.
Oliveira stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliveira pushes Kelso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Oliveira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.
Oliveira seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Kelso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kelso there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelso avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelso takes one on the button.
Kelso slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Fabio Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Kelso misses.
Kelso clinches up against the cage.
Oliveira just leaning against Kelso, taking a breather.
Oliveira stops a takedown attempt from Kelso.
Oliveira just leaning against Kelso, taking a breather.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelso backwards.
Oliveira has Kelso pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Oliveira.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliveira's guard.
Kelso is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelso throws and elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelso's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!
Kelso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kelso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wanted to stand there but Kelso had control of the position.
Kelso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to stand but Kelso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kelso slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Oliveira scores with a four punch combination!
Kelso shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira rushes Kelso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Kelso's ribcage. Kelso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira presses Kelso against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fabio Oliveira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kelso being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira is working Kelso over against the cage.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Kelso letting Oliveira take a breather here.
A short right from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Kelso's head.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oliveira prevents it.
Fabio Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kelso.
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira slowing the pace effectively.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Kelso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira clinches but Kelso breaks the clinch
and Kelso counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Oliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oliveira tries to clinch but Kelso is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fabio Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Kelso.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kelso.
Kelso throws a big shot that misses.
Kelso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Kelso circles away.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelso circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Kelso moves out of range.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Kelso is avoiding it.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelso circles away.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira has Kelso up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Kelso wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira is stalling here.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelso can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Kelso is rocked!
Oliveira dips a shoulder and cracks Kelso with a mighty uppercut! Kelso falls back against the cage and Oliveira unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kelso is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliveira screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabio Oliveira!
Fabio Oliveira retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jr Roy Levesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sadia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Levesta comes to the cage accompanied by ... Mike Sadia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Sadia!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy Levesta lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mike Sadia has been cut.
Roy Levesta buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sadia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roy Levesta tries to avoid it but Sadia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roy Levesta to the ground. Roy Levesta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sadia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sadia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roy Levesta sprawls well. Roy Levesta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sadia gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadia walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy Levesta. Sadia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy Levesta lunges at Sadia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sadia's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Levesta instigates a clinch.
Roy Levesta lands a body shot.
Sadia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roy Levesta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sadia.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sadia.
Roy Levesta displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sadia up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roy Levesta prevents it.
Sadia taking a breather.
Roy Levesta stalling against the cage.
Roy Levesta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roy Levesta lands with a light punch inside.
Roy Levesta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sadia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sadia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roy Levesta walks away with a smile on his face. Sadia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sadia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sadia moves forwards but Roy Levesta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sadia tries to clinch but Roy Levesta moves away
and Roy Levesta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roy Levesta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roy Levesta counters with a good low kick that Sadia was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Levesta jabs at Sadia's body.
Sadia looks gassed!
Sadia darts in trying to clinch
and Roy Levesta counters with a good low kick that Sadia was not able to check.
Roy Levesta fakes the leg kick and cracks Sadia in the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roy Levesta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roy Levesta gets through Sadia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta has Sadia pushed against the cage.
Roy Levesta presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy Levesta stalls.
A short body shot lands from Roy Levesta as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand into Sadia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sadia's gas tank.
Sadia wants a takedown but no success here.
Roy Levesta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roy Levesta lands a shot to the body.
Roy Levesta stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roy Levesta.
A right hook to the body lands for Roy Levesta.
A hook to the body from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roy Levesta lands a shot to the body.
Roy Levesta stalling against the cage.
Sadia wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta is struggling to control the position.
Roy Levesta presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy Levesta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sadia up against the cage.
Sadia has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Levesta.
A left hand lands to the body for Roy Levesta.
Sadia is looking to break free of the clinch but Roy Levesta has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Roy Levesta.
Sadia letting Roy Levesta take a breather here.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand underneath Sadia's ribcage. Sadia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands a nice uppercut.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch.
Roy Levesta lands with a left to the head.
Roy Levesta lands a nice shot to the body.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand into Sadia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sadia's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roy Levesta.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy Levesta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy Levesta just leaning against Sadia, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Roy Levesta.
A short right from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roy Levesta works on Sadia's body with a couple of short punches.
Roy Levesta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy Levesta taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Roy Levesta as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta works on Sadia's body with a couple of short punches.
Roy Levesta effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sadia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roy Levesta digs a good body shot into Sadia's ribs.
Crunch! Roy Levesta slams his shin into Sadia's torso.
A head kick from Roy Levesta lands but Sadia takes it in his stride.
Sadia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy Levesta counters with a left to the body.
Roy Levesta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sadia's head backwards.
Roy Levesta misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roy Levesta - that will leave a mark!
Jones Jr Roy Levesta is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roy Levesta.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Roy Levesta lands but Sadia takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Mike Sadia's cut even more.
Roy Levesta feints and then cracks Sadia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sadia down.
Roy Levesta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Roy Levesta.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy Levesta lands a nice looking body shot.
Roy Levesta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roy Levesta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roy Levesta scores with a body shot.
Roy Levesta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadia takes one to the chin there.
Sadia misses with a combination
and Roy Levesta counters with a head kick.
Mike Sadia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy Levesta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sadia at a distance.
Roy Levesta cracks the inside of Sadia's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roy Levesta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roy Levesta scores with a shot to the body.
Roy Levesta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roy Levesta lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roy Levesta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sadia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roy Levesta lands with a cross.
Mike Sadia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to de liver by Roy Levesta. Beautiful body shot.
Roy Levesta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roy Levesta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roy Levesta misses with a head kick.
Roy Levesta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sadia's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta misses the shot to the body.
Sadia tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Roy Levesta counter with a right hand.
Roy Levesta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roy Levesta misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Sadia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roy Levesta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sadia misses with a hook. Roy Levesta ducked under it nicely.
Sadia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy Levesta.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roy Levesta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The cut above Mike Sadia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roy Levesta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta has closed the distance and engaged Sadia in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Levesta gets through Sadia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta is working Sadia over against the cage.
Roy Levesta stops a takedown attempt from Sadia.
Roy Levesta digs a right hand underneath Sadia's ribcage. Sadia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roy Levesta scores with a hook to the body.
Sadia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Roy Levesta scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy Levesta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sadia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roy Levesta smiles and moves away.
Sadia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roy Levesta scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sadia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy Levesta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sadia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sadia tries to keep at a distance but Roy Levesta has taken the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Roy Levesta.
Sadia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roy Levesta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roy Levesta taking a breather.
Roy Levesta lands a shoulder strike.
Roy Levesta avoiding damage as Sadia throws knees to the body.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sadia.
Sadia fails to pull guard.
Roy Levesta prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones Jr Roy Levesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sadia.
Roy Levesta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roy Levesta presses Sadia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy Levesta lands with a right to the head.
Roy Levesta gets through Sadia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy Levesta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sadia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Roy Levesta as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Levesta scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Roy Levesta.
Roy Levesta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sadia up against the cage.
Sadia goes for a takedown attempt but Roy Levesta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy Levesta scores with a kick to the midsection.
Roy Levesta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Sadia misses.
Roy Levesta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sadia.
Sadia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roy Levesta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roy Levesta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roy Levesta!
Roy Levesta throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadia tries to clinch
and Roy Levesta counters with an outside leg kick.
Sadia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roy Levesta throws a head kick that Sadia semi-blocks.
Roy Levesta cracks the inside of Sadia's front leg.
A lazy left from Roy Levesta finds it's target.
Roy Levesta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadia can do to turn this around?
Roy Levesta cracks Sadia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roy Levesta lands a big head kick that sends Sadia tumbling to the mat! Roy Levesta takes a step backwards and waves Sadia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sadia is rocked!
Roy Levesta throws a monster overhand right that drops Sadia! Roy Levesta follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Jr Roy Levesta!
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