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UVT 129: Bantrell vs Justice 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Trace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LieHarder Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jesus Trace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, LieHarder Machete!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machete throws a head kick but Trace moves out of range.
A low kick from Trace is predictable there
and Machete counters with a single leg into guard. Trace didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trace wants to sweep but no luck.
Machete drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Trace dives on top into guard.
Trace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trace working the ground and pound.
Trace working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trace landing a few strikes.
Trace cracks Machete with a big right hand but Machete just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machete is rocked!
Trace cracks Machete with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trace immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Machete is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Trace!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Verson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 2 - 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Verson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mizrahi. No joy for Verson on that attempt.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Verson is avoiding it.
Verson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizrahi defends it nicely.
Verson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mizrahi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Verson.
Mizrahi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Verson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Verson tries for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to get underhooks.
Verson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mizrahi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Verson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mizrahi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
It looks like Rodrigo Verson has been cut.
Verson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mizrahi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Verson looks gassed!
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!
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Verson's head.
Verson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mizrahi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mizrahi walks away with a smile on his face. Verson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Verson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verson closes the distance and clinches up with Mizrahi, looking for a takedown. Verson pushes Mizrahi against the cage but Mizrahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mizrahi controlling Verson's posture.
Verson looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Verson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizrahi is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizrahi stands and steps away. Verson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verson has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Verson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Verson shoots in for a double leg but Mizrahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Verson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mizrahi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizrahi defends it nicely.
Verson looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.
Verson looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Verson.
Verson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mizrahi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mizrahi lands a jab to Verson's midsection.
Verson shoots in but Mizrahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigo Verson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Mizrahi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verson fails to pull guard.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verson backwards.
Mizrahi lands a hook that snaps the head of Verson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Verson blocks it.
Verson goes for a takedown attempt but Mizrahi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Verson.
A short uppercut from Mizrahi.
Verson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizrahi just stands there and leans against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Verson avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Verson goes for a takedown attempt but Mizrahi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Verson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Verson shoots in but no luck this time.
Verson feints and as Mizrahi raises his hands in defense, Verson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Verson working some strikes from top position.
Verson trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Verson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Verson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Verson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Verson advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verson prevents Mizrahi from getting the reversal.
Mizrahi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Verson on the ground.
Verson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Verson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mizrahi's face.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Verson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Verson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodrigo Verson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Revenge by Danger Mouse. Fantana has chosen Many Men as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
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153 lbs
18 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Fantana lands with a cross.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Fantana moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooh!!! Fantana has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Fantana steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Brian Johnson has been cut.
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!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantana.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Fantana.
Fantana slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Fantana ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Fantana connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Fantana missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fantana lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fantana is out of range.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnson. Fantana shrugs it off though.
Fantana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Fantana keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that Fantana semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantana misses with a few strikes there.
Fantana lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Fantana thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantana swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Fantana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Fantana fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Johnson square on the jaw! Damn, Johnson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Fantana!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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153 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aydine Antona!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antona. Antona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Antona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Antona scores with a hook.
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!
Antona lands a high kick!
Equinox is rocked!
Equinox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Equinox moves out of range of the leg kick from Antona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Antona pushes him off.
Equinox moves in looking to clinch but Antona pushes him off.
Antona keeps Equinox at a distance using the push kick.
Aydine Antona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Equinox darts in and clinches Antona up against the cage.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antona backwards.
Equinox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Antona has had enough of the clinch but Equinox keeps him there for the moment.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Antona.
Equinox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antona thumps Equinox with a low kick.
A head kick from Antona lands but Equinox takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox looks to land a combination but Antona avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Equinox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antona looks to score with a jab to the body but Equinox is just out of range.
Antona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Antona throws a leg kick but Equinox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Equinox misses with a hook. Antona ducked under it nicely.
Equinox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Equinox moves out of range of the body kick from Antona.
Equinox darts in and clinches Antona up against the cage.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Equinox walks into a left hand.
Equinox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Equinox tries to clinch but Antona is having none of it.
Antona connects with a solid leg kick.
Equinox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Antona. Antona obviously looking to wear him down.
Antona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Antona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Equinox.
Equinox avoids the head kick by Antona.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries to clinch but Antona moves out of range.
Antona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Equinox.
A decent looking cross lands there for Equinox.
Antona is rocked!
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!
Equinox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antona is still on wobbly legs! Can Equinox finish him?
Equinox pushes Antona against the cage. Equinox is working some dirty boxing. Equinox pushes off with a quick right hook! Antona goes down! Antona tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Equinox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Equinox!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Rugowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
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312 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muerte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rugowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muerte throws a poor cross that misses
and Rugowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rugowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
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!
Rugowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rugowski throws out a loose jab but Muerte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Muerte.
Rugowski ducks right into an uppercut from Muerte.
Muerte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rugowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muerte misses.
Muerte throws a looping overhand right but Rugowski ducks down to avoid it.
Rugowski is looking to clinch but Muerte is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski tries to clinch but Muerte moves out of range.
Muerte keeps the fight on the outside.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Muerte misses.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Muerte throws a hook to the side of Rugowski's head but Rugowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muerte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muerte misses the jab.
Muerte wants to clinch up but Rugowski keeps it at a distance.
Muerte lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rugowski sprawling to the canvas. Muerte follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rugowski hang on?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muerte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rugowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rugowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Muerte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rugowski is keeping the position for now.
Muerte postures up in Rugowski's guard and throws a big left but Rugowski blocks it.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Muerte from controlling successfully.
Muerte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muerte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muerte passes Rugowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rugowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muerte on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muerte throwing shots but Rugowski is blocking nicely.
Muerte working Rugowski over with strikes.
Bubba Rugowski's cut is getting worse.
Muerte looks to land a strike but Rugowski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rugowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muerte tries to free his leg and advance position but Rugowski is retaining full guard.
Rugowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muerte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rugowski keeping moving, preventing Muerte from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muerte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muerte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rugowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muerte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muerte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rugowski is breathing heavily.
Muerte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Muerte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muerte trying to control the position from guard on top but Rugowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Muerte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Rugowski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muerte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muerte changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rugowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Muerte is trying to ground and pound but Rugowski uses the momentary lack of control by Muerte to regain half guard.
Rugowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muerte.
Muerte is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Muerte misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rugowski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Muerte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muerte unloading with bombs!
Bubba Rugowski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Rugowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Muerte!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla's entrance music is Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Moses!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla leaves Moses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carolla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moses.
Carolla misses with a wild combination.
Moses has a takedown stuffed.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
Moses shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moses throwing shots but Carolla is blocking nicely.
Moses missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moses thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carolla wants to get back to full guard but Moses has mounted him!
Carolla is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Moses there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moses throws some wild stikes that Carolla manages to avoid easily.
Moses thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moses throwing strikes here but Carolla is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses tries to control but Carolla wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moses wants to control the pace but Carolla is squirming around nicely.
Moses thowing shots but they're missing.
Carolla holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moses tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carolla is looking to improve his position but Moses isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses punching from mount but Carolla doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Carolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moses lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moses trying to control but Carolla is having none of it.
Moses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carolla has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moses scoring with strikes but Carolla is staying in there.
Moses lands a heavy elbow.
Moses scoring with strikes but Carolla is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moses controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Moses dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Carolla takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses fails with the takedown
and Carolla counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moses is defended easily by Carolla.
Moses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carolla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Carolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Moses.
Moses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carolla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat.
Moses shoots in but Carolla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moses is breathing heavily.
Carolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Carolla.
Mark Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moses dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Moses fails with the takedown
and Carolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moses looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carolla lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carolla gets caught flat footed, as Moses shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moses trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Carolla, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla is working hard here to advance position.
Moses trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moses is one step ahead there.
Carolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moses's guard.
Carolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moses is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moses looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carolla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carolla postures up.
Mark Moses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carolla is looking to stand up but Moses won't let him.
Moses has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Carolla should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Moses has tightened it up now! Carolla should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Moses!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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29
192 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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193 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
18 - 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangabeira closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Mangabeira saw that one coming.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up.
Mangabeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangabeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mangabeira slips under a jab.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Mangabeira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Mangabeira counters with a straight right hand.
Mangabeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mangabeira continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
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 Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee tries to bum rush Mangabeira with a series of wild strikes but Mangabeira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangabeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Asher Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangabeira has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mangabeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Mangabeira.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangabeira on the side of the head.
Asher Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Mangabeira saw that one coming.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Mangabeira is out of range.
Mangabeira tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Mangabeira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Mangabeira off the cage and back into range.
Mangabeira is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Mangabeira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangabeira gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Mangabeira pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Mangabeira has the dominant position.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Mangabeira to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mangabeira wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Mangabeira fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangabeira moves away from the strike by Lee.
A jab lands there for Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangabeira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangabeira has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangabeira taking a breather.
Asher Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangabeira jumps guard but Lee stands there with Mangabeira around his waist. Mangabeira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mangabeira slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodrigo Mangabeira.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangabeira is just out of range.
Mangabeira tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Mangabeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangabeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Mangabeirais looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Mangabeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mangabeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Mangabeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Mangabeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Crodonilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crodonilson comes into the arena with Mexican Sun-- Chevelle blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dog's choice of entrance music: Fan of Marrizle and CC - What I Want. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
19 - 3 - 0 |
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24
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Crodonilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog looks for a takedown but Crodonilson sprawls well.
Dog has a takedown stuffed.
Dog throws a right and a left that Crodonilson avoids nicely.
Dog blocks a head kick by Crodonilson.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog throws a leg kick but Crodonilson moved away.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog looks to land a combination but Crodonilson avoids it well.
Dog shoots in but Crodonilson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilson Crodonilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crodonilson.
Wilson Crodonilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog misses with a two punch combination.
Crodonilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Crodonilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crodonilson thows a body kick. Dog tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dog misses with a double jab.
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dog looks gassed!
Dog lands with a nice combination. Crodonilson backs away looking to recover.
Crodonilson sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crodonilson throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Crodonilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crodonilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crodonilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Crodonilson scores with a jab.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dog's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Crodonilson. Beautiful body shot.
Dog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crodonilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dog scrambles back to his feet.
Dog is still on wobbly legs! Can Crodonilson finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Crodonilson.
Crodonilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dog if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog walks straight into a right hand from Crodonilson - that's dropped him! Crodonilson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dog from any more punishment! Dog complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilson Crodonilson!
Wilson Crodonilson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Dying Inside . Bender comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't You Forget About Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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169 lbs
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25
156 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bender!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masilungan connects with a body shot.
Masilungan lands with a nice body punch.
Bender lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masilungan lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Bender lands with a shot to the body.
Bender swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masilungan throws a leg kick that misses.
Masilungan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bender!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender can't escape the position.
Masilungan wants to control but Bender has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Bender tries to get to full guard but Masilungan has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan stalling away here and it's allowed Bender to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Masilungan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masilungan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masilungan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Masilungan postures up in Bender's guard and throws a big left but Bender blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Bender working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masilungan.
Masilungan postures up.
Masilungan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masilungan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan misses with a head shot. Bender uses the momentum to regain guard.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bender controls Masilungan momentarily but Masilungan frees himself.
Masilungan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bender looking for a sweep. Not yet Bender, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bender is retaining full guard.
Masilungan trying to control but Bender is working from the bottom.
Masilungan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bender has wrist control.
Masilungan distracts Bender with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masilungan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Masilungan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Masilungan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bender throws a jab but it's blocked by Masilungan.
Masilungan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masilungan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bender throws a low kick but Masilungan moves out of range easily.
Bender misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masilungan.
Bender throws a low kick but Masilungan avoids it.
Bender throws an overhand right that lands on Masilungan's shoulder, as Masilungan tries to avoid the shot.
Masilungan misses the shot to the body.
Bender avoids the body shot from Masilungan.
Masilungan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bender buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bender throws a chopping leg kick but Masilungan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender misses with a looping right.
Masilungan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bender at a distance.
Bender jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jed Masilungan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masilungan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Masilungan does no damage.
Masilungan moves out of range of the body kick.
Masilungan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masilungan throws a chopping leg kick but Bender manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bender checks a leg kick nicely.
Masilungan lands with a shot to the body.
Bender scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John Bender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a lazy right hand but Bender sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masilungan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bender manages to avoid it.
Masilungan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masilungan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masilungan connects with a solid leg kick.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masilungan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masilungan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bender back to the cage. Masilungan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masilungan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bender. Bender obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masilungan takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Masilungan blocks the leg kick.
Masilungan misses with the body kick
letting Bender counter with a right hand.
Masilungan is looking to wear down Bender with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Masilungan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that Bender avoids nicely.
Nice body kick there by Bender.
Bender tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masilungan is able to avoid easily.
Bender misses with a low kick.
Masilungan connects with a nice looking jab.
Masilungan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masilungan throws a leg kick but Bender sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bender lands a leg kick that knocks Masilungan off balance momentarily.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bender.
Bender lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Masilungan throws a wild body kick that Bender sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masilungan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masilungan keeps the fight on the outside.
Masilungan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bender pinned against the cage. Bender gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bender lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bender lands a right hook to the body.
Bender looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masilungan throws a leg kick
and Bender counters with a good, hard body kick but Masilungan shrugs it off.
Bender misses with a body kick.
Masilungan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Masilungan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masilungan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Masilungan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bender pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masilungan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John Bender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bender gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bender with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masilungan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masilungan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masilungan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bender or not.
Bender using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masilungan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bender misses with a knee strike.
Bender tries a knee to the head but Masilungan blocks it.
Masilungan throws an elbow that misses.
Bender using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bender throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bender throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bender tries to land a knee to the head but Masilungan blocks with his arms.
Bender pushes off an throws an elbow but Masilungan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masilungan cracks Bender with a nice body shot.
Bender lands a nice elbow.
Bender tries to land a knee to the head but Masilungan blocks with his arms.
Masilungan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bender landing knees to the head.
Bender misses with a knee strike.
Masilungan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bender.
Bender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masilungan is defending well for now.
Masilungan misses with a punch to the body.
Bender tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masilungan pushes Bender back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masilungan throws an elbow but Bender slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masilungan throws an elbow but Bender slips to the side and avoids it well.
Masilungan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bender managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Masilungan.
Masilungan cracks Bender with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masilungan tries to score with some ground and pound. Bender controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bender avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masilungan.
Bender manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Masilungan ducks under a wild hook from Bender.
Bender moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bender scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masilungan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bender looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Bender finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bender misses with a wild body shot.
Bender takes a swing at Masilungan's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Bender misses.
Masilungan blocks a head kick by Bender.
Bender on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bender scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bender misses with a leg kick
and Masilungan counters with a left to the body.
Bender throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bender, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Bender.
Bender throws a solid leg kick but Masilungan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bender.
Bender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but John Bender just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masilungan throws a head kick that misses
and Bender counters with a two punch combo.
Masilungan checks a low kick from Bender.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masilungan.
Masilungan misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bender.
Masilungan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masilungan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masilungan lands a front kick.
Masilungan swinging wildly here.
Masilungan takes a swing at Bender's ribcage but misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bender looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender clinches up with Masilungan and pushes him back against the cage.
Bender comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masilungan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masilungan takes an elbow to the temple.
Bender lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bender with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bender lands with a right to the head.
Bender tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bender throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bender looking to throw knees to the head but Masilungan is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Masilungan.
Bender creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masilungan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bender tries a knee to the head but Masilungan blocks it.
Masilungan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masilungan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masilungan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bender is rocked!
Masilungan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bender is still on wobbly legs! Can Masilungan finish him?
Masilungan throws a big uppercut that drops Bender! More strikes from Masilungan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bender lies dazed against the cage as Masilungan celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Masilungan!
Jed Masilungan retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice has chosen Bang Install as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Bantrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No joy there for The Hero of Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bantrell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Hero of Justice circles away.
Bantrell looks for the body kick but The Hero of Justice saw that one coming.
Bantrell misses with a body shot
letting The Hero of Justice counter with a right hand.
Bantrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Bantrell.
Bantrell pushes The Hero of Justice up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hero of Justice avoids the elbow strike from Bantrell, against the cage.
Bantrell lands an elbow just above The Hero of Justice 's eye.
It looks like Bang The Hero of Justice has been cut.
Bantrell pushes off an throws an elbow but The Hero of Justice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Hero of Justice working hard to break the clinch.
The Hero of Justice takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell crunches a lovely knee into The Hero of Justice's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on The Hero of Justice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bantrell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bantrell landing knees to the body.
The Hero of Justice looks gassed!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bantrell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bantrell lands a good knee to the midsection. The Hero of Justice won't want to take too many of those.
Bantrell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Hero of Justice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bantrell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bantrell lands a damaging elbow.
Bantrell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Hero of Justice managing to block the knees to the body from Bantrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Bang The Hero of Justice's cut even more.
Bantrell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bantrell lands a nice elbow.
Bantrell lands a damaging elbow.
Bantrell landing knees to the body.
Bantrell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bantrell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Bang The Hero of Justice's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees to the body from Bantrell.
Bantrell lands a nice elbow.
Bantrell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bantrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell keeps control of The Hero of Justice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bantrell lands an elbow that stopped The Hero of Justice in his tracks for a moment.
Bantrell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bantrell lands an elbow that stopped The Hero of Justice in his tracks for a moment.
Bantrell scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantrell lands a damaging elbow.
Bang The Hero of Justice's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bantrell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bantrell unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Hero of Justice lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Bantrell.
Bantrell landing knees to the body.
Bantrell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bang The Hero of Justice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastian Bantrell!
Sebastian Bantrell retains his heavyweight title!
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