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Act of War 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryoga Hibiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoga Hibiki!
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, Thiago Souza!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibiki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hibiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibiki wants to get up but he can't break Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hibiki postures up.
Souza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Hibiki frees his head nicely. Oh but Souza has switched to an armbar! Hibiki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thiago Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die Mother Fucker Die. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light 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, Hill Billy!
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, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge clinches.
Jorge misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Jorge.
Billy fails to pull guard.
Billy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jorge creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billy's defenses.
It looks like Hill Billy has been cut.
Jorge jumps guard and drags Billy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jorge is looking to stand up but Billy isn't so interested in that idea.
Jorge wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Billy tries to lock up and control but Jorge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jorge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jorge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Billy looks a forlorn figure.
Jorge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jorge thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jorge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Jorge looking to ground and pound but Billy is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge lands a heavy elbow.
Jorge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jorge looking to control but Billy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jorge landing strikes from the mount and Billy is in trouble!
Jorge wants to control the pace but Billy is squirming around nicely.
Jorge throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jorge trying to control but Billy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge lands with some strikes.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge landing shots from mount.
Jorge controlling from the full mount.
Billy manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Billy, under a barage of strikes from Jorge.
Jorge is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Billy dodges it nicely.
Billy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jorge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Billy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Billy wants to control but Jorge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Jorge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Billy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jorge.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jorge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.
Jorge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jorge throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorge.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jorge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billy is keeping the position for now.
Jorge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Jorge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Billy keeping full guard, as Jorge tries to pass.
Jorge thows a big elbow that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Billy is keeping the position.
Jorge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Billy is retaining full guard.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorge throws a strike but Billy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Billy is breathing heavily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jorge 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.
Billy won't allow Jorge to get back to his feet.
Jorge is controlling Billy's posture.
Billy stopping the sweep attempt from Jorge.
Billy passes Jorge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jorge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jorge gets full guard.
Billy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jorge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jorge has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Billy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billy's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Jorge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hill Billy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Billy tries to keep at a distance but Jorge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jorge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Billy's guard.
Jorge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billy keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jorge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Billy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jorge trying to control but Billy is working from the bottom.
Billy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorge connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jorge thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorge looking to pass the guard.
Billy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorge passes Billy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jorge trying to control from Billy's half guard. Billy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tiago Jorge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorge scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Billy keeps moving.
Jorge landing some decent shots from guard.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorge thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jorge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jorge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Billy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though.
Jorge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jorge is trying to control the action in half guard but Billy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jorge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Billy dodges it nicely.
Jorge is taking a breather. Billy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Billy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Jorge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jorge is nestled in close to Billy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jorge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jorge working Billy over with strikes.
Jorge thows a huge punch but Billy dodges it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Billy has hold of Jorge's hands but Jorge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorge.
Jorge trying to control the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jorge working over Billy with some ground and pound. Billy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jorge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billy defending well though.
Jorge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jorge wants to take a breather but Billy is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Jorge.
Billy is staying active underneath Jorge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jorge throws a strike but Billy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jorge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jorge landing some decent shots from guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jorge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jorge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billy is refusing to be controlled, as Jorge sits in half guard.
Hill Billy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tiago Jorge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Billy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorge.
Jorge is taking a breather. Billy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Jorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jorge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Tiago Jorge!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Tiago Jorge!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Gurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Rios!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Rios scores with a shot to the body.
Gurgel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gurgel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rios wants to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a solid body kick.
Victor Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gurgel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios misses with a wild body shot.
Rios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rios looks gassed!
Gurgel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rios's head.
It looks like Victor Rios has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gurgel.
Gurgel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rios walks into a straight right hand from Gurgel.
Gurgel looks to land a combination. Rios sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rios is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Gurgel.
Rios is still on wobbly legs! Can Gurgel finish him?
Rios looks to throw a body kick
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Rios seems to have recovered his senses.
Gurgel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rios blocks a head kick by Gurgel.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gurgel.
Gurgel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gurgel connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Gurgel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Gurgel lands but Rios takes it in his stride.
Rios takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gurgel scores with a head kick.
Gurgel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Gurgel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Gurgel lands but Rios takes it in his stride.
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 low kick from Rios is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios darts in trying to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gurgel.
Gurgel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gurgel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gurgel.
Rios is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gurgel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gurgel lands a nice looking body shot.
Gurgel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gurgel scores with a spinning back kick!
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gurgel lands with a slapping head kick.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gurgel is looking to slow Rios down with leg kicks.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a nice leg kick.
Gurgel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Gurgel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rios.
Rios has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gurgel.
A lazy body kick from Rios
and Gurgel counters with a head kick.
Gurgel connects with a nice looking jab.
Rios moves to clinch but Gurgel breaks away
and Gurgel counters with a thumping low kick.
Rios wants to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a good, hard body kick but Rios shrugs it off.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gurgel.
Gurgel digs a good hook to Rios's body.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a one-two to the body.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gurgel avoids the head kick by Rios.
Rios pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gurgel back to the cage. Rios follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Gurgel.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with a head kick. That will keep Rios thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gurgel. Gurgel obviously looking to wear him down.
Gurgel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Rios lands a jab to Gurgel's midsection.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gurgel misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a big head kick but Rios shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rios walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gurgel.
Gurgel avoids the head kick by Rios.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with a good low kick that Rios was not able to check.
Rios darts in trying to clinch
and Gurgel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rios really felt that one!
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios looks to clinch
and Gurgel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gurgel throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gurgel counter with a right hand.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios darts in trying to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Gurgel tenderised Rios's leg. Rios is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rios tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios wants to clinch
and Gurgel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gurgel, right into the meat.
Rios moves to clinch but Gurgel breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gurgel - the referee stops the clock and Rios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gurgel. Rios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gurgel connects with an inside leg kick.
Gurgel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gurgel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gurgel scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rios misses with a head kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gurgel.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios darts in and clinches Gurgel up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rios just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gurgel's brow.
Gurgel lands a good knee to the midsection. Rios won't want to take too many of those.
Rios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gurgel has him pressed against the cage.
Gurgel lands a takedown into guard.
Gurgel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gurgel gets to his feet - Rios follows without any prompting.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick.
Gurgel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rios.
Rios wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios wants to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a head kick. That will keep Rios thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gurgel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and Gurgel counters with a thumping low kick.
Gurgel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gurgel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gurgel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurgel throws a body punch but Rios moves out of range.
Rios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rios.
Gurgel throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gurgel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gurgel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gurgel throws a leg kick which misses Rios's front leg but catches the back leg as Rios tries to avoid it.
Gurgel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rios throws a one two combo.
Gurgel lands with a good body shot.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gurgel.
Rios darts in trying to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rios lands a jab-cross combination.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Gurgel lands a jab to the head.
Gurgel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rios throws a combination. Gurgel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Gurgel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Rios's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gurgel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rios if he has to take too many more of those.
Rios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios blocks a head kick by Gurgel.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rios really felt that one!
Gurgel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a left and a right that stings Rios.
Gurgel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gurgel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Gurgel feints and then cracks Rios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rios down.
Rios walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gurgel.
Gurgel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a head kick. That will keep Rios thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rios blocks a head kick by Gurgel.
Gurgel looks to land a body kick but Rios moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands with a nice body punch.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Gurgel.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a good, hard body kick but Rios shrugs it off.
Gurgel lands a head kick. Rios smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paulo Gurgel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with an inside leg kick.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves out of range.
Gurgel blocks the body kick.
Gurgel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rios thinking.
Gurgel throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rios stalks Gurgel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gurgel's face. Gurgel staggers backwards, shaken.
Rios tries to clinch up but Gurgel circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rios is out of range and Gurgel settles back down.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rios moves into the clinch.
Gurgel blocks the elbow strike.
Rios using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gurgel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Gurgel.
Rios throws an elbow but it misses.
Gurgel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Gurgel backpedaling.
Gurgel misses with a head kick.
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rios is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gurgel. Rios shrugs it off though.
Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gurgel.
Nice uppercut lands for Rios. That snapped Gurgel's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Gurgel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios moves to clinch but Gurgel breaks away
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios looks to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rios with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a head kick. That will keep Rios thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gurgel is looking to wear down Rios with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rios circles away quickly and effectively.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel counters with a low kick, right behind Rios 's knee.
Rios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gurgel.
Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with a good low kick that Rios was not able to check.
Paulo Gurgel is winning the standup battle so far.
Gurgel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a thumping low kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gurgel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gurgel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gurgel punishes Rios's body with a nice straight punch.
Rios tries to clinch up
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Rios closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gurgel counters with an inside leg kick.
Rios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gurgel. Gurgel obviously looking to wear him down.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a good low kick that Rios was not able to check.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gurgel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rios is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rios moves to clinch but Gurgel breaks away
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Gurgel.
Rios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gurgel.
Gurgel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gurgel scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gurgel.
Gurgel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rios's sensitive parts.
Gurgel throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios tries to clinch but Gurgel moves away
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gurgel.
Rios moves to clinch but Gurgel breaks away
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rios darts in trying to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rios's knee momentarily.
Rios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gurgel.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rios avoids the head kick by Gurgel.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a leg kick.
Rios looks to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rios wants to clinch but Gurgel slips to the side
and Gurgel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rios scores with a one two! Gurgel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rios tries to clinch
and Gurgel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rios blocks a head kick by Gurgel.
Rios tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gurgel counters with an inside leg kick.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gurgel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and Gurgel counters with a thumping low kick.
Gurgel misses with a body kick.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gurgel just misses with a punch to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rios tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gurgel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rios thuds his shin into the meat of Gurgel's side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gurgel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rios looks to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a thumping low kick.
Gurgel is looking to slow Rios down with leg kicks.
Rios looks to clinch
and Gurgel counters with a good, hard body kick but Rios shrugs it off.
Rios closes the distance but Gurgel moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rios fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gurgel, pushing him back against the cage.
Rios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gurgel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gurgel wants to control but Rios is keeping him busy.
Rios wants to get back to his feet.
Paulo Gurgel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rios gets full guard.
Gurgel stops Rios from standing up.
Gurgel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rios on the ground.
Gurgel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rios wants to get back to his feet but Gurgel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Gurgel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gurgel 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Paulo Gurgel!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Paulo Gurgel!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Paulo Gurgel!
Paulo Gurgel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harri Leinonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leinonen's entrance music is Finland National Anthem. A fine choice. Kurosaki has chosen Dir En Grey - Machiavellism as his entrance music. Kyo Kurosaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harri Leinonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyo Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leinonen is fending him off so far but Kurosaki persists. Nope, Leinonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurosaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Leinonen's guard.
Kurosaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Leinonen has wrist control.
Leinonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leinonen keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass.
Leinonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosaki is controlling him.
Kurosaki trying to control but Leinonen is working from the bottom.
Leinonen keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass.
Kurosaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurosaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leinonen is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurosaki trying to control but Leinonen is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki prevents Leinonen from getting back to his feet.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Leinonen is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurosaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leinonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosaki is controlling him.
Leinonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kurosaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki stops Leinonen from standing up.
Kurosaki thows a big elbow that misses.
Leinonen wants to sweep here but Kurosaki controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kurosaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Leinonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leinonen is looking to stand up but Kurosaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Leinonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurosaki.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leinonen keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki prevents Leinonen from getting back to his feet.
Kurosaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurosaki trying to control but Leinonen is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Leinonen pushes Kurosaki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leinonen is breathing heavily.
Kurosaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leinonen blocking the ground and pound.
Kurosaki punching from mount but Leinonen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leinonen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Leinonen really wants to buck Kurosaki off and get back to his feet.
Leinonen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kurosaki tries to control but Leinonen wriggling away.
Kurosaki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leinonen is rocked!
Kurosaki loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Leinonen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kurosaki land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kurosaki stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyo Kurosaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arona manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Arona is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rua, into his guard.
Arona stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Arona wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arona manages to get himself to full guard.
Arona working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Arona's legs - danger averted.
Arona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua passes into half guard.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua tries to stand and escape but Arona is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Arona is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arona has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arona is breathing heavily.
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Rua is working for a kimura but Arona is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arona moves into full guard.
Rua decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arona shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rua is working for a kimura but Arona is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Arona.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arona tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arona has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rua but great work by Arona.
Rua is trying to control Arona's posture but Arona avoids it.
Rua manages to get back to half guard.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arona is working away from the top position though.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Arona has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
Rua keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arona's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arona's back!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arona is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rua gets his way!
Rua looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Arona is controlling Rua 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arona wants to stand and escape but instead Rua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rua pushing down on Arona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rua is working for a kimura but Arona is defending it quite comfortably.
Arona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arona counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua pushes Arona off and gets back to his feet.
Rua scores with a takedown into Arona's guard.
Rua wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Arona's closed guard. He's half up but Arona has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Arona pivots and extends the arm, Rua falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Arona! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Arona!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Grohl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grohl has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Gabriel Grohl has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Grohl!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grohl.
Rampage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grohl counters with a stiff right hand.
Roger Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rampage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grohl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rampage has his takedown stuffed
and Grohl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage is breathing heavily.
Rampage with a poor takedown
and Rampage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grohl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rampage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grohl finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rampage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Grohl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rampage slips a jab from Grohl.
Grohl throws a good cross that connects.
Grohl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grohl thuds his right hand into Rampage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grohl 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Grohl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grohl.
Rampage takes one to the chin there.
Grohl's corner calls for a 1-2. Grohl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grohl is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rampage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grohl throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rampage shoots and misses
and Grohl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grohl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rampage staying out of range there.
Rampage ducks right into an uppercut from Grohl.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rampage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grohl misses with a straight left.
Grohl misses with an uppercut.
Rampage shoots and misses
and Grohl makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rampage takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grohl scores with a jab to the head.
Rampage tries to move into range but Grohl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grohl lands a nice looking body shot.
Gabriel Grohl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rampage walks into a jab.
Rampage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grohl to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grohl lands a nice hook to Rampage's body. Rampage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grohl digs a good hook to Rampage's body.
Grohl scores with a sloppy right hand. Rampage should have avoided that one.
Grohl scores with a body shot.
Rampage tries for a takedown but Grohl circles away easily
and Grohl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rampage blocks a head kick by Grohl.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Rampage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grohl dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Grohl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rampage's head.
Rampage walks into a jab.
Grohl with a hook.
Grohl throws a looping overhand right but Rampage ducks down to avoid it.
Grohl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grohl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grohl lands a lovely overhand right.
Grohl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grohl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grohl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rampage's head.
Grohl 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.
Grohl throws a looping overhand right but Rampage ducks down to avoid it.
Grohl connects with a single shot there.
Grohl throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rampage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grohl clobbers Rampage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grohl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rampage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grohl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rampage doesn't seem bothered though.
Grohl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rampage in his tracks.
Grohl lands an overhand right.
Grohl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grohl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grohl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rampage's head backwards.
Good shot there by Grohl.
Grohl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grohl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Grohl lands but Rampage takes it in his stride.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Grohl. That snapped Rampage's head back.
Grohl lands a slapping body shot.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grohl misses with a straight left.
Rampage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grohl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rampage's head backwards.
Rampage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grohl dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Grohl throws a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Grohl.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rampage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Grohl with a nice cross.
Grohl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grohl connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grohl, as that shot connected.
Rampage walks into a stiff left hand from Grohl.
Grohl lands a lovely overhand right.
Rampage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rampage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grohl goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grohl connects with a body shot.
Grohl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rampage takes a step back to recover.
Grohl lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Grohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grohl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rampage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grohl dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Grohl looks to land a left hand but Rampage moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Grohl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rampage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grohl counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Grohl lands a body shot.
Rampage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grohl.
Rampage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throws a nice head kick!
Rampage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grohl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rampage in his tracks.
Rampage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Rampage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Rampage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Grohl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rampage doesn't seem phased though.
Grohl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grohl lands a head shot.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses.
Grohl connects with a jab.
Grohl smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grohl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rampage has his takedown stuffed
and Grohl counters with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses.
Grohl throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grohl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rampage doesn't seem bothered though.
Grohl lands with a straight right. Rampage didn't see that one coming.
Grohl lands with a kick to the temple. Rampage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Grohl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rampage at a distance.
Rampage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rampage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grohl scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rampage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grohl bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grohl.
Grohl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grohl's corner calls for a 1-2. Grohl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rampage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grohl throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grohl's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rampage under the eye.
Grohl lands a glancing blow to the side of Rampage's head.
Grohl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Grohl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rampage doesn't seem phased though.
Rampage moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Grohl. That snapped Rampage's head back.
Grohl jabs Rampage right on the nose. Rampage blinks but takes it well.
Grohl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rampage.
Grohl throws the left hand but Rampage avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grohl connects with a jab.
Grohl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grohl explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grohl 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Grohl dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Rampage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rampage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grohl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grohl connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grohl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grohl looks to throw the jab but Rampage is out of range.
Rampage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grohl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grohl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Grohl.
Rampage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rampage tries to move into range but Grohl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rampage moves forwards but Grohl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rampage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grohl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grohl throws an overhand right that lands on Rampage's shoulder, as Rampage tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grohl lands with a nice body punch.
Grohl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grohl misses with a hook.
Rampage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grohl lands a head kick. Rampage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grohl scores with a shot to the body.
Rampage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rampage drops his hands momentarily and Grohl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grohl scores with a sloppy right hand. Rampage should have avoided that one.
Rampage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grohl finds it's way round the side to connect with Rampage's head.
Grohl scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Grohl finds it's way through Rampage's defenses.
Grohl scores with a shot to the body.
Grohl lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grohl throws the left hand but Rampage avoids the punch easily.
Grohl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rampage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Grohl lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rampage doesn't seem phased though.
Grohl jabs at Rampage's body.
Grohl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rampage misses with a takedown
and Grohl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rampage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Grohl.
Grohl throws a hook but Rampage avoids it easily.
Gabriel Grohl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grohl connects with a body shot that sends Rampage's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grohl throws a sloppy head kick and Rampage moves out of range easily.
Grohl lands a nice looking body kick.
Grohl connects with a crisp jab.
Rampage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grohl throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grohl lands a nice shot to the body.
Grohl tries a head kick but it misses.
Grohl scores with a head kick.
Grohl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grohl catches Rampage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Grohl lands.
Rampage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rampage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rampage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grohl's corner calls for a 1-2. Grohl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grohl scores with a head kick.
Grohl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Grohl.
A telegraphed right hand from Grohl misses the target.
Grohl lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Grohl misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grohl throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rampage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grohl lands the left hand.
Grohl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rampage walks into a stiff left hand from Grohl.
Rampage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grohl plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grohl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rampage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Grohl.
Grohl lands with an overhand left.
Rampage slips under a jab.
Grohl thuds his right hand into Rampage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grohl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grohl misses with a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rampage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grohl tests Rampage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grohl scores with a nice right hand.
Rampage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rampage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grohl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grohl lands a slapping body shot.
Rampage ducks right into an uppercut from Grohl.
Grohl throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
Grohl throws a shot from downtown. Rampage moves away and avoids it.
Rampage shoots and misses
enabling Grohl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rampage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grohl finds it's way round the side to connect with Rampage's head.
Grohl scores with a decent looking hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rampage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grohl lands with a straight right. Rampage didn't see that one coming.
Grohl lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grohl.
Rampage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Grohl to counter with a crisp jab.
Rampage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grohl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rampage scrambles back to his feet.
Nice body kick there by Grohl.
Grohl scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Grohl.
Grohl lands the left hand.
Grohl lands a head kick. Rampage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grohl dips to his left and cracks Rampage with an uppercut!
Grohl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rampage slips a straight right by Grohl.
Grohl throws a sloppy head kick and Rampage moves out of range easily.
Grohl scores with a jab. Rampage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grohl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grohl.
Grohl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grohl catches Rampage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rampage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grohl throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
Grohl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rampage's hands.
Grohl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rampage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rampage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Grohl catches Rampage right on the button with a cross.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rampage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grohl connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rampage scrambles back to his feet.
Rampage moves out of range as Grohl strikes.
Rampage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Grohl.
Grohl works Rampage's body with a nice hook.
Grohl misses the jab.
Grohl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grohl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rampage at a distance.
Grohl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rampage at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rampage might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Grohl throws a head kick but Rampage moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grohl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grohl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rampage's hands.
Grohl's corner calls for a 1-2. Grohl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rampage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grohl.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grohl lands a head kick. Rampage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grohl scores with a head kick. Rampage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grohl lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Grohl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grohl.
Grohl throws a good cross that connects.
Grohl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grohl scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rampage slips a jab from Grohl.
Grohl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grohl scores with a body shot.
Grohl lands a jab to Rampage's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Grohl. That snapped Rampage's head back.
Grohl throws an overhand right that lands on Rampage's shoulder, as Rampage tries to avoid the shot.
Roger Rampage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gabriel Grohl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Grohl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grohl has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Gabriel Grohl!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Gabriel Grohl!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Gabriel Grohl!
Gabriel Grohl wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lemay Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. The key to victory for Lemay Galvao has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lemay Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galvao's head.
Galvao kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson staying out of range there.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Galvao.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galvao lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galvao finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Galvao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Galvao throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galvao enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galvao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Galvao throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Galvao.
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galvao sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galvao's head.
Galvao pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Galvao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is pressing down on Galvao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galvao is holding on for now.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Galvao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A nice combination there by Galvao.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galvao misses with a double jab.
Galvao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Galvao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Galvao as he jumps to the side.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Galvao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Galvao counter with a right hand.
Lemay Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Galvao throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Lemay Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao misses with a wild combination.
Galvao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Galvao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galvao misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Galvao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Galvao looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galvao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galvao scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Galvao throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galvao. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galvao misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvao with a hook.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galvao throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson slips under a jab from Galvao.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galvao scores with a shot to the body.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galvao won't be happy with that.
Galvao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Galvao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Galvao sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galvao swivels and escapes.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemay Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galvao is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Galvao circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
No joy there for Galvao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galvao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galvao tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galvao scores with a hook.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Galvao strikes.
Galvao scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Galvao misses.
Galvao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Galvao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galvao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Galvao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Galvao duly obliges.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Galvao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galvao scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Galvao. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Galvao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Galvao tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Galvao to the ground. Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galvao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Galvao misses.
The fighters circling - Galvao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvao misses with a body shot.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Galvao counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Lemay Galvao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Jackson.
Galvao swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galvao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Galvao misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Galvao scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Galvao lands a jab to the nose.
Galvao misses with the combination.
Galvao looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Donk. Galvao catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Galvao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao misses with a few strikes there.
Galvao lands an overhand right.
Jackson feints and as Galvao raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galvao pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Galvao misses.
Galvao connects with a looping right hand.
Lemay Galvao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galvao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson stops Galvao from standing up.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Galvao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galvao is trying to stand.
Rashad Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galvao won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson working Galvao over with strikes.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galvao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson throws a strike but Galvao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Galvao wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Galvao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson works over Galvao with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Galvao is retaining full guard.
Galvao wriggles free and stands up.
Galvao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson working over Galvao with some ground and pound. Galvao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Galvao pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Galvao dodges it nicely.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jackson prevents Galvao from standing back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
Jackson stops Galvao from getting back to his feet.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is nestled in close to Galvao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Galvao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Galvao is trying to stand.
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but Galvao is blocking nicely.
Galvao kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Galvao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galvao looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Galvao misses with a straight left.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galvao defends it nicely.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Galvao throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Galvao connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Galvao cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Galvao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lemay Galvao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galvao throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Rashad Jackson!
Rashad Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by The Complexions- I only have eyes for you. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
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, Fabricio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Rodrigues throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Rodrigues is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodrigues manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Rodrigues's guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigues utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia 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.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigues can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcelo Garcia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rodrigues fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodrigues sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodrigues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marcelo Garcia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia defending well as Rodrigues loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Garcia is pushing down on Rodrigues's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodrigues is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigues defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigues defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigues really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodrigues misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia slips a straight right by Rodrigues.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Rodrigues connects with the punch.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the cage. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Rodrigues sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodrigues misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodrigues can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodrigues managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rodrigues looks calm but he's in trouble here. Garcia gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rodrigues is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Garcia lets go of the hold and Rodrigues can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Garcia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juno Ku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juno Ku!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ku was well out of range. Poor timing from Grabowski.
Ku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Ku.
Grabowski has managed to clinch.
Grabowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grabowski is trying to push Ku away but Ku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grabowski avoids it.
A knee to the head by Ku.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Ku manages to get underhooks.
Grabowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grabowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ku pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ku has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ku stalling the fight.
Ku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grabowski is defending well for now.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Ku connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grabowski up against the cage.
Grabowski jumps guard but Ku stands there with Grabowski around his waist. Grabowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ku lands a nice knee to the body.
Ku putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grabowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Ku to work.
Grabowski wants a takedown but no success here.
Ku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ku working Grabowski over with knees to the body.
Ku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ku.
Ku working Grabowski over with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juno Ku.
Ku connects with a single shot there.
Ku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ku lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ku lands a big head kick that sends Grabowski tumbling to the mat! Ku takes a step backwards and waves Grabowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ku misses with a body shot.
Ku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grabowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Grabowski moves into range and clinches up with Ku.
Grabowski can't get the takedown.
Ku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ku lands a nice knee to the body.
Ku scores with a knee to the head.
Ku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ku lands a nice knee to the body.
Ku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ku landing knees to the body.
Ku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grabowski managing to block the knees to the body from Ku.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Ku manages to get underhooks.
Ku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grabowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ku is trying to stall.
Ku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ku'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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juno Ku.
Ku misses with a head kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Grabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Ku sprawls well.
Ku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grabowski's face.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grabowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grabowski being controlled against the cage.
Grabowski is working for takedown but Ku is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ku prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ku holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ku crunches a lovely knee into Grabowski's ribcage.
Ku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ku lands a knee to the body.
Ku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ku lands a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ku lands a nice knee to the body.
Ku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ku is pressed up against the cage. Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ku down to the mat. Ku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Ku tenderised Grabowski's leg. Grabowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Ku wants to stall.
Ku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ku scores with a knee to the head.
Ku lands a good knee to the midsection. Grabowski won't want to take too many of those.
Grabowski tries to break the clinch but Ku is controlling the position.
Ku lands a knee to the body.
Ku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grabowski's face.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Ku manages to get underhooks.
Ku is pushing Grabowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ku trying to control the position but instead, Grabowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ku into the cage.
Grabowski pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Grabowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ku stays in close to Grabowski's body and controls the position.
Grabowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juno Ku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Grabowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grabowski avoids a kick to the body.
Ku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabowski checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ku gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grabowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Ku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ku trying to land knees to the body.
Ku is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski managing to block the knees to the body from Ku.
Ku missing with knees to the body.
Ku tries to stall but Grabowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grabowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ku has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski goes for a takedown attempt but Ku pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ku tries to keep at a distance but Grabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Ku to work.
Ku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grabowski is defending well for now.
Grabowski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Grabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ku content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ku is struggling to control the position.
Ku trying to land knees to the body.
Grabowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ku utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grabowski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grabowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ku prevents it.
Ku crunches a lovely knee into Grabowski's ribcage.
Ku crunches a lovely knee into Grabowski's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grabowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grabowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ku smiles and moves away.
Ku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juno Ku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Ku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ku pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ku.
Ku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ku throws a head kick that Grabowski semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grabowski takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ku tries to clinch but Grabowski is having none of it.
Ku misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Ku.
Ku thows a body kick. Grabowski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ku slips under a jab.
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Ku.
Juno Ku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Ku sprawls well. He's pushed Grabowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ku.
Ku throws a head kick but Grabowski moves out of range.
Ku misses with a hook.
Ku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ku.
Ku throws a head kick that Grabowski semi-blocks.
Ku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski dives in and grabs Ku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ku pushes down on Grabowski's head and hops out.
Grabowski gets a double leg takedown into Ku's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ku is controlling Grabowski's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a strike but Ku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grabowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Grabowski, not yet.
Grabowski trying to control the position.
Ku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grabowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ku.
Grabowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grabowski seems keen to control Ku's posture.
Ku tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard.
Juno Ku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grabowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Grabowski looking to control.
Grabowski keeping moving, preventing Ku from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick from Ku.
Ku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grabowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Grabowski clinches up with Ku and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ku.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ku obliges.
Grabowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Ku has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Ku.
Ku leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ku lands a knee to the head.
Ku is stalling here.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ku is stalling here.
Grabowski working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ku scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ku.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ku - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Damian Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juno Ku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Juno Ku!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Juno Ku!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Juno Ku!
Juno Ku wins by unanimous decision!
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