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UVT 122: Peppers vs Trace PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fantana's choice of entrance music: Many Men. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mizrahi eats them both and turns towards Fantana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Fantana lands a slapping body shot.
Fantana throws the left hand but Mizrahi avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Mizrahi prevents the takedown attempt.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Fantana blocks with his arms.
Fantana looking for a takedown.
Fantana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana can't get the takedown.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Fantana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
Fantana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Fantana looks to land a right hand but Mizrahi moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantana tries to bum rush Mizrahi with a series of wild strikes but Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mizrahi swings for the body but Fantana moves out of range.
Mizrahi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mizrahi wants to clinch but Fantana slips to the side
and Fantana counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mizrahi!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mizrahi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fantana.
Fantana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantana throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is bucking up trying to escape but Fantana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mizrahi because Fantana loaded up on that one.
Fantana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mizrahi blocking the ground and pound.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantana controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantana working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi blocking the ground and pound.
Fantana punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mizrahi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fantana.
Fantana looking to finish Mizrahi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fantana.
Fantana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fantana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Mizrahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mizrahi is rocked!
No luck for Fantana with that takedown attempt.
Jab by Fantana.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Fantana circles away.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantana throws a right hand that Mizrahi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizrahi also avoids with ease.
Fantana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantana swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fantana.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Mizrahi ducks down to avoid it.
Fantana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Donk. Fantana catches Mizrahi right on the button with a cross.
Jeez, Donnie Mizrahi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantana misses with a body punch
and Mizrahi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mizrahi as he jumps to the side.
Mizrahi misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana misses with a wild combination.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantana thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantana keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Fantana misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mizrahi back to the cage. Fantana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Donnie Mizrahi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brian Fantana!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasabi has chosen Pokerface as his entrance music. Asher Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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200 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Wasabi throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Wasabi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Wasabi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wasabi.
A big left from Wasabi misses.
Wasabi missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wasabi misses with a leg kick.
Lee blocks a jab.
Wasabi scores with a hook.
Wasabi throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Wasabi throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wasabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Wasabi.
Wasabi misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wasabi looks gassed!
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wasabi.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Wasabi throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Wasabi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasabi throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee lands with a hook. Wasabi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wasabi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Wasabi is rocked!
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Wasabi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
BOOM! Lee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wasabi. Wasabi tries to recover but Lee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wasabi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Lee!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benny Allen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simons III circles away.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simons III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen tries to sprawl but Simons III drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but Allen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Allen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simons III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura but Allen is defending well.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but Allen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simons III in particular looking to stall.
Simons III wants to free his trapped foot but Allen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simons III in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Allen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Simons III!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Simons III!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Primo Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi has chosen Lust SIN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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135 lbs
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134 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Primo Marcello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kisaragi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello looks to land a combination but Kisaragi avoids it well.
Kisaragi fails with the takedown
and Marcello counters with a three punch combo that has Kisaragi backing up. Kisaragi nods at Marcello to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Marcello misses.
Marcello connects with a right hand. Kisaragi shakes it off.
Kisaragi with a poor takedown
and Marcello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kisaragi is rocked!
Marcello with a nice cross.
Kisaragi is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcello finish him?
A shot to the liver by Marcello. Beautiful body shot.
Marcello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisaragi looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisaragi is holding his hands too far apart here. Marcello throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Kisaragi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Primo Marcello!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragna Bloodedge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloodedge comes to the cage accompanied by Rebellion. Brone has chosen FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius as his entrance music. Jason Brone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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183 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ragna Bloodedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Brone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brone is keen to just control but Bloodedge is a slippery customer.
Brone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloodedge defending well though.
Brone wants to advance to full mount but Bloodedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bloodedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brone is one step ahead there.
Brone tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloodedge is retaining full guard.
Brone lands a couple of digs.
Brone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bloodedge's guard.
Brone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brone postures up in Bloodedge's guard and throws a big left but Bloodedge blocks it.
Bloodedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brone thows a big elbow that misses.
Bloodedge 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.
Bloodedge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brone on the ground.
Brone is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloodedge has wrist control.
Brone postures up in Bloodedge's guard and throws a big left but Bloodedge blocks it.
Brone throws a big right hand that misses.
Brone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bloodedge pushes Brone off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bloodedge's guard.
Brone works over Bloodedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Brone drops back looking for a leg! Bloodedge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloodedge manages to kick Brone off! Brone jumps back into Bloodedge's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brone wants to get up but he can't break Bloodedge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brone throwing strikes but missing.
Bloodedge wants to hit a switch here but Brone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bloodedge there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bloodedge can't escape the position.
Brone working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Bloodedge slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Bloodedge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brone.
Brone throwing shots but Bloodedge is blocking nicely.
Bloodedge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bloodedge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brone.
Brone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brone wants to pass the guard but Bloodedge is defending well.
Bloodedge is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brone.
Bloodedge has hold of Brone's hands but Brone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bloodedge has hold of Brone's hands but Brone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bloodedge trying to control from the bottom.
Brone slips a nice elbow through Bloodedge's hands, connecting with Bloodedge's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brone postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bloodedge to stand up.
Brone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bloodedge defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodedge slaps away a takedown attempt from Brone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bloodedge defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Brone dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodedge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloodedge sprawls well. He's pushed Brone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodedge.
Bloodedge pushes Brone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloodedge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brone fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brone.
Ragna Bloodedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Brone.
Brone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bloodedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodedge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bloodedge is looking to break free of the clinch but Brone has double underhooks.
Bloodedge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloodedge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brone is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloodedge tries to avoid it but Brone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloodedge to the ground. Bloodedge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bloodedge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Bloodedge finds it's target.
Brone misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloodedge counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodedge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bloodedge misses with a double jab.
Bloodedge moves into range and clinches up with Brone.
Bloodedge wants to get back to striking at distance but Brone won't allow it.
Bloodedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brone shoots in looking for a takedown but Bloodedge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brone takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodedge scores with a punch to the head.
Bloodedge forces Brone back against the cage and clinches.
Bloodedge is trying to break the clinch but Brone has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloodedge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brone misses with a takedown attempt - Bloodedge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bloodedge tries to bum rush Brone with a series of wild strikes but Brone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bloodedge rushes Brone and presses him up against the cage.
Bloodedge gets underhooks to prevent Brone's takedown attempt.
Bloodedge breaks from the clinch.
Bloodedge lands a head shot.
Brone shoots in and drives through. Bloodedge sprawls well.
Bloodedge clinches.
Bloodedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brone tries for a takedown but Bloodedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bloodedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brone avoids the head kick by Bloodedge.
Bloodedge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brone is rocked!
It looks like Jason Brone has been cut.
Bloodedge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodedge finish him?
Bloodedge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bloodedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Bloodedge.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodedge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brone shoots for a double leg takedown but Bloodedge sprawls well. He's pushed Brone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bloodedge moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brone seems to have recovered his senses.
Brone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Bloodedge.
Brone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bloodedge's waist but Bloodedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brone off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brone is defended easily by Bloodedge.
Brone takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodedge forces Brone back against the cage and clinches.
Brone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bloodedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bloodedge, right into the meat.
Brone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodedge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brone scrambles back to his feet.
Ragna Bloodedge is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Brone with that takedown attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bloodedge! Brone is out on his feet! Bloodedge rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brone is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brone is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragna Bloodedge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Victor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Victor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enigma - Hello and welcome. Cassiano Victor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
Victor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Victor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Victor looking to pass the guard.
Victor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva has his hands on Victor's head, controlling the position.
Victor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to control Victor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Well, if Victor 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.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Victor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Victor's back!
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Victor manages to turn into his guard.
Victor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor chips away with some ground and pound.
Victor is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Victor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victor lands a couple of elbows.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Victor postures up.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronaldo Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Victor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva misses with a body shot
and Victor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Victor throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Ronaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Victor walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Victor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ronaldo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Victor counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to sweep here but Victor controlling him for the moment.
Victor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Victor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Victor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Silva looking to control.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Victor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cassiano Victor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victor staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Victor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva misses with a combination
letting Victor counter with a right hand.
Victor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Victor wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Victor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Victor wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.
Victor is looking to pass Silva's guard but actually Silva recovers to full guard.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Victor has passed into half guard!
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controls Victor momentarily but Victor frees himself.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Victor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Victor winds up and cracks Silva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Silva trying to control but Victor postures up.
Victor wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control the action here but instead Victor manages to pass to full mount!
Victor working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva can't escape the position.
Victor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Victor avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Victor can't control as he wanted to and Silva manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Victor trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Victor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Victor in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva staying out of range there.
Victor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Victor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Victor trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Victor off but Victor is having none of it.
Victor is trying to ground and pound but Silva uses the momentary lack of control by Victor to regain half guard.
Victor is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Victor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Victor is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Victor is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassiano Victor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Victor moved out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Victor.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Victor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a jab when Victor was well out of range.
Victor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Victor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Victor is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Victor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Victor's back!
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Victor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva looking to control but Victor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva prevents Victor from getting the reversal.
Victor regains half guard.
Silva prevents Victor from improving his position.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Victor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ronaldo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Victor has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Victor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Victor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cassiano Victor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cassiano Victor.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Victor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva throws a hook but Victor blocks it.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Victor on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva drops Victor with a left and a right! Oh, Victor is hurt - Silva dives into side control looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronaldo Silva.
I think Victor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassiano Victor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aydine Antona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antona has chosen Laid to Rest by Lamb of God as his entrance music. Jose Luis Montoya Rivera had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Antona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Antona delivers a nice body kick.
Montoya Rivera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Antona but Antona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antona misses with a low kick as Montoya Rivera jumps back.
Antona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Montoya Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Montoya Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antona.
Antona feints and then cracks Montoya Rivera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montoya Rivera down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Antona scores with a spinning back kick!
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
Aydine Antona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montoya Rivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Antona.
Montoya Rivera moves out of range as Antona throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body kick.
Montoya Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Antona is just out of range.
Montoya Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antona has time to react.
Montoya Rivera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antona's waist but Antona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montoya Rivera off to one side.
Antona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Montoya Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Antona throws a series of punches but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montoya Rivera'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.
Antona breaks from the clinch.
Antona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya Rivera tries for a takedown but Antona sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montoya Rivera cracks Antona with a good jab.
Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Antona.
Antona throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Aydine Antona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya Rivera shoots in and drives through. Antona sprawls well.
Antona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera lands the left hand.
Montoya Rivera lands a nice shot that snaps Antona's head back.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Antona just misses with a punch to the body.
Antona misses with a body shot.
Antona throws a wild body kick that Montoya Rivera sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera checks the leg kick.
Montoya Rivera throws a shot from downtown. Antona moves away and avoids it.
Antona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Antona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya Rivera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Montoya Rivera gets the takedown into side control.
Montoya Rivera throws an elbow but Antona slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antona tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montoya Rivera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Antona's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Antona looks gassed!
Antona sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Antona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aydine Antona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Montoya Rivera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Antona - the referee stops the clock and Montoya Rivera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Antona. Montoya Rivera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Antona throws the kick towards the body but Montoya Rivera avoids it.
Montoya Rivera throws a big shot that misses.
Antona scores with a leg kick.
Antona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montoya Rivera is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Montoya Rivera looks to throw the jab but Antona is out of range.
Aydine Antona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antona misses with a low kick as Montoya Rivera jumps back.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick.
Antona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Antona misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antona tries to land a front kick but Montoya Rivera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Antona moves out of range as Montoya Rivera strikes.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona is breathing heavily.
Montoya Rivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aydine Antona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antona misses with a head kick.
Antona fails to land with a series of punches.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
Antona fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montoya Rivera on the side of the head.
Montoya Rivera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antona swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antona checks the leg kick nicely there.
Antona throws a series of punches but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera moves into the clinch.
Montoya Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montoya Rivera blocks a head kick by Antona.
Montoya Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montoya Rivera loads up on a big right hand but Antona slips the punch.
Antona misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona staying out of range there.
Montoya Rivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antona at a distance.
Antona throws a head kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Montoya Rivera blocks the low kick.
Montoya Rivera looks to land a combination but Antona avoids it well.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Montoya Rivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya Rivera moves away.
Antona misses with a double jab.
Montoya Rivera blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Antona tried to score with a low kick but Montoya Rivera checks it.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Montoya Rivera scores with a nice strike.
Montoya Rivera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antona moves out of range of the body kick from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera looks for a takedown but Antona sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aydine Antona will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Antona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Antona slips under a jab from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antona.
Montoya Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Antona is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montoya Rivera rather than just go for the knockout.
Antona throws a head kick but Montoya Rivera moves out of range.
Montoya Rivera misses with a straight right.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montoya Rivera has closed the distance and engaged Antona in a clinch.
Antona prevents the takedown attempt.
Montoya Rivera tries to throw a body punch but Antona avoids it by throwing Montoya Rivera back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya Rivera prevents Antona from breaking the clinch.
Montoya Rivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antona wants to break free but Montoya Rivera has control.
Antona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montoya Rivera gets through Antona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Antona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montoya Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Montoya Rivera connects with a right hand. Antona shakes it off.
Montoya Rivera checks a leg kick nicely.
Antona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Antona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antona throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montoya Rivera looks for a takedown but Antona sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antona misses with a body kick.
Antona misses with a kick to the body.
Antona ducks under a wild hook from Montoya Rivera.
A cross from Montoya Rivera lands.
Antona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antona moves away from the strike by Montoya Rivera.
Good work by Montoya Rivera as he checks the leg kick.
Montoya Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Antona takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Montoya Rivera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jose Luis Montoya Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera shoots for a takedown but Antona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Montoya Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Antona misses.
Montoya Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Antona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montoya Rivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antona tries to land a leg kick but Montoya Rivera saw it coming and moves away.
Aydine Antona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montoya Rivera misses with a body shot.
Antona throws a leg kick but Montoya Rivera sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montoya Rivera misses with a wild body shot.
Antona tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Montoya Rivera misses.
Montoya Rivera has a takedown stuffed.
Antona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montoya Rivera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A good leg kick by Antona.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Luis Montoya Rivera.
I think Antona has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydine Antona!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Didymus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Didymus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the TerrorDome. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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138 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Didymus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt
and Didymus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Didymus circles away easily
and Didymus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Didymus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Didymus but Didymus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sir Didymus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Bishop.
Didymus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bishop's hands.
Nice shot lands for Didymus.
Didymus misses with a two punch combination.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Didymus is fending him off so far but Bishop persists. Nope, Didymus circles away and we're back to standing.
Didymus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bishop postures up and lands a big shot to Didymus's brow.
Didymus looking for a sweep. Not yet Didymus, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didymus controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Didymus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Didymus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Didymus looking for a guillotine here but Bishop defends easily.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Didymus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Didymus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didymus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bishop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bishop trying to control but Didymus is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Didymus working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Didymus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Didymus keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didymus is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Didymus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Didymus keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop won't allow Didymus to sweep him here.
Bishop pushes down on Didymus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Didymus actively working from the bottom here.
Didymus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didymus throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bishop avoids the strikes from Didymus.
Didymus is looking to control Bishop but Bishop is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Didymus lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bishop.
Didymus misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Didymus is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bishop has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Didymus has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bishop taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Didymus doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sir Didymus!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Crodonilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crodonilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Some - Chevelle. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
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25
155 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Crodonilson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crodonilson.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox wants to break free but Crodonilson has control.
Equinox breaks the clinch.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Crodonilson pushes him off.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crodonilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crodonilson takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
Crodonilson misses with a looping left.
Crodonilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crodonilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Crodonilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
Equinox moves out of range of the body kick from Crodonilson.
Equinox checks a leg kick.
Crodonilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Equinox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crodonilson scrambles back to his feet.
Equinox tries to clinch but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Crodonilson connects with a leg kick. Equinox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Equinox scores with a decent looking hook.
Crodonilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Equinox. That did some damage!
Equinox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crodonilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox looks to land a left hand but Crodonilson moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crodonilson connects with a leg kick. Equinox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Equinox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Equinox lands a glancing blow to the side of Crodonilson's head.
Crodonilson misses with a leg kick.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Crodonilson dodges the punch combination from Equinox.
Crodonilson connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Equinox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Equinox is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Equinox as he connects with a hook.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox takes the fight into the clinch.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Crodonilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox dodges an elbow strike from Crodonilson.
A short right from Equinox on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Crodonilson avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Crodonilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crodonilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Equinox doesn't seem bothered though.
Equinox looks to clinch
and Crodonilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Crodonilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crodonilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crodonilson lands a leg kick that knocks Equinox off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crodonilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Crodonilson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Equinox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crodonilson throws a front kick that sends Equinox stumbling back into the cage.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crodonilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Crodonilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Crodonilson throws a front kick that sends Equinox stumbling back into the cage.
Equinox is looking to clinch but Crodonilson is avoiding it.
Crodonilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Equinox.
Crodonilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox moves to clinch but Crodonilson breaks away
and Crodonilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Equinox's knee momentarily.
Crodonilson cracks a nice hook into Equinox's ribs.
Equinox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Equinox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crodonilson connects with a high kick.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Crodonilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Equinox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Crodonilson keeps it at a distance.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Crodonilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Equinox is able to avoid easily.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Crodonilson pushes him off.
A combination from Equinox does no damage.
Crodonilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Equinox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Equinox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Equinox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Crodonilson circles away.
Equinox just misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crodonilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crodonilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crodonilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox blocks a low kick nicely.
Crodonilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Equinox scores with a one two! Crodonilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Equinox tries to clinch but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Equinox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Equinox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crodonilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox is looking to clinch but Crodonilson is avoiding it.
Crodonilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Equinox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wilson Crodonilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that misses.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that Equinox semi-blocks.
Equinox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crodonilson counters with a big head kick but Equinox shrugs it off.
Oh Equinox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crodonilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Equinox seems to have got his legs back now.
Equinox rushes Crodonilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Crodonilson.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Crodonilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crodonilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Crodonilson thows a body kick. Equinox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Crodonilson pushes him off.
Equinox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Crodonilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Equinox if he has to take too many more of those.
Crodonilson misses with an uppercut
and Equinox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crodonilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Equinox lands a jab.
Equinox thows a body shot but no joy.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Crodonilson keeps it at a distance.
Equinox darts in trying to clinch
and Crodonilson counters with a left to the body.
Crodonilson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox pushes Crodonilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Crodonilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crodonilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crodonilson tries to land a front kick but Equinox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Equinox clinches.
Crodonilson breaks the clinch.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Crodonilson throws the kick towards the body but Equinox avoids it.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Equinox rushes Crodonilson and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crodonilson can't break the clinch.
Crodonilson has had enough of the clinch but Equinox keeps him there for the moment.
Crodonilson is trying to force a seperation but Equinox has the dominant position.
Crodonilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Equinox closes the distance but Crodonilson moves to the side
and Crodonilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Equinox looks to land a combination but Crodonilson avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Crodonilson.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Crodonilson circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crodonilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Equinox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wilson Crodonilson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Equinox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crodonilson throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Crodonilson looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
Crodonilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Equinox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crodonilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crodonilson gets tackled into the cage by Equinox. Equinox maintains the clinch.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Equinox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crodonilson counters with an outside leg kick.
Crodonilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crodonilson lands a leg kick that knocks Equinox off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Crodonilson.
Equinox tries to clinch
and Crodonilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Equinox darts in trying to clinch
and Crodonilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Equinox's knee momentarily.
Equinox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crodonilson slips under a jab from Equinox.
Equinox forces Crodonilson back against the cage and clinches.
Equinox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crodonilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crodonilson takes a swing at Equinox's ribcage but misses.
Equinox lands with a right hand.
Equinox will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crodonilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Equinox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Crodonilson tenderised Equinox's leg. Equinox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Equinox misses with a hook. Crodonilson ducked under it nicely.
Equinox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crodonilson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crodonilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Equinox is looking to clinch but Crodonilson is avoiding it.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Equinox dodges the punch combination from Crodonilson.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson Crodonilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crodonilson scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Equinox will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Crodonilson slips under a jab.
Equinox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crodonilson is looking to land body kicks.
Crodonilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crodonilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crodonilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crodonilson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Crodonilson.
Equinox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crodonilson throws a shot from downtown. Equinox moves away and avoids it.
Equinox misses with a looping right.
Equinox tries to clinch up
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Equinox 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox 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.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crodonilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Crodonilson misses with a head kick.
Crodonilson throws a big shot that misses.
Equinox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Equinox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Equinox throws out a loose jab but Crodonilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox wants to clinch up but Crodonilson keeps it at a distance.
Equinox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crodonilson misses with a body shot.
Equinox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Crodonilson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crodonilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crodonilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crodonilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crodonilson.
Crodonilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equinox stalks Crodonilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crodonilson's face. Crodonilson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crodonilson throws a hook to the side of Equinox's head but Equinox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Crodonilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crodonilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:50
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Crodonilson!
Wilson Crodonilson is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Peppers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesus Trace's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trace fails with a takedown attempt.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peppers's guard.
Trace is looking to work some ground and pound but Peppers has wrist control.
Trace is fighting to break Peppers's control of his arms but Peppers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peppers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trace is one step ahead there.
Trace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Trace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peppers's head.
Peppers wants to control but Trace is keeping busy.
Peppers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trace.
Trace thows a huge punch but Peppers dodges it nicely.
Trace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peppers defending well though.
Peppers pushes Trace off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Trace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Trace misses the target.
Peppers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Trace sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a series of punches but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Trace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peppers.
Trace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Trace is just out of range.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Trace checks a low kick from Peppers.
Brian Peppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peppers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peppers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trace manages to avoid it.
Trace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peppers.
Trace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trace moves away.
Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peppers wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Peppers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peppers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers with a nice cross.
Peppers drives through and clinches with Trace against the cage.
Peppers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trace's efforts to push away.
Trace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peppers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Peppers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trace's efforts to push away.
Trace is trying to break the clinch but Peppers has him pressed against the cage.
Peppers lands a shoulder strike.
Trace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peppers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trace looking to throw knees to the head but Peppers is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peppers prevents Trace from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trace shoots for a takedown but Peppers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trace thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Peppers.
Peppers misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trace is defended easily by Peppers.
Peppers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Trace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peppers throws a low kick but Trace avoids it.
Peppers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers swings for the body but Trace moves out of range.
Jesus Trace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Trace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Peppers thuds a left hand into Trace's body.
Peppers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Trace blocks the leg kick.
Peppers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peppers tries to clinch up.
Trace misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trace tries to bum rush Peppers with a series of wild strikes but Peppers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peppers.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peppers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peppers scores with a hook to the body. Trace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trace was well out of range. Poor timing from Peppers.
No luck for Trace with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Peppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Peppers tries to clinch up.
Peppers pushes Trace away with a front kick.
Trace is breathing heavily.
Peppers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trace's calf.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trace. That did some damage!
Trace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Trace checks it.
Peppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peppers misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Trace with that takedown attempt.
Trace avoids the head kick by Peppers.
Peppers keeps Trace at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peppers scores with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trace sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trace takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jesus Trace has been cut.
Peppers looks for the body kick but Trace saw that one coming.
Peppers misses with the body kick
and Trace counters with a nice uppercut.
Peppers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trace misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Trace.
Peppers misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Peppers as he connects with a hook.
Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace throws a big shot that misses.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Peppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peppers.
Trace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peppers circles away.
Peppers is looking to wear down Trace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peppers tries to clinch but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peppers looks to land a body kick but Trace moved away.
Trace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Trace blocks the leg kick.
Trace shoots in looking for a takedown but Peppers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Trace.
Peppers moves in looking to clinch but Trace pushes him off.
Peppers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peppers pushes Trace up against the cage in a clinch.
Peppers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peppers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peppers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peppers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peppers circles away.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses
and Trace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peppers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trace. That's going to slow Peppers down.
Peppers lands with a kick to the temple. Trace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good standup being displayed there by Peppers as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peppers is looking to slow Trace down with leg kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Peppers. No joy for Trace on that attempt.
Peppers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peppers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peppers throws a body punch but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers misses with the body kick
and Trace counters with a two punch combo.
Peppers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trace walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Trace's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peppers dips to his left and cracks Trace with an uppercut!
Peppers is looking to clinch but Trace is avoiding it.
Peppers misses with a hook to the body
and Trace counters with a three punch combo that has Peppers backing up. Peppers nods at Trace to acknowledge the strikes.
Peppers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peppers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trace circles away quickly and effectively.
Peppers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peppers tries to clinch but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers thows a leg kick but Trace checks it
and Trace counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trace moves out of range as Peppers throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Peppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Peppers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Peppers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Trace looks to land a body kick but Peppers moved away.
Peppers looks to throw the jab but Trace is out of range.
Trace moves out of range of the body kick from Peppers.
Peppers tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers 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.
Trace shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Peppers.
Peppers is looking to chop away at Trace's legs.
Some wild striking there from Trace.
Peppers connects with a body shot.
Peppers throws a wild body kick that Trace sees coming a mile off.
Peppers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers avoids the body shot from Trace.
Trace on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peppers is looking to land body kicks.
Peppers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trace.
Peppers lands a head kick!
Peppers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trace.
Peppers struggling a bit here.
Peppers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trace laying and praying for a moment but Peppers takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peppers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trace.
Trace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peppers is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers had his way with Jesus Trace in that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Trace's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trace blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Trace shoots in.
Peppers tries to clinch there but Trace circles away.
Peppers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Peppers. That's going to slow Trace down.
Trace throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peppers swings for the body but Trace moves out of range.
Peppers misses with a head kick.
Peppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Peppers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peppers misses with a combination
and Trace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Peppers tries to clinch there but Trace circles away.
Trace shoots in and gets a takedown into Peppers's guard.
Peppers trying to control the position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Trace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers managing to control the position.
Trace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peppers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peppers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trace.
Peppers wants to sweep here but Trace controlling him for the moment.
Trace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peppers pulls Trace in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Peppers.
Trace blocks a head kick by Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trace throws a head kick that Peppers semi-blocks.
Trace throws a lazy right hand but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peppers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peppers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trace can do to turn this around?
Trace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peppers manages to avoid it.
Peppers tries to clinch up
and Peppers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brian Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peppers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Peppers.
Trace shoots in looking for a takedown. Peppers tries to sprawl out of it but Trace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peppers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Peppers does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus Trace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Peppers.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peppers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Peppers!
Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!
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