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No Exit FC: Gibson v. Valcone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Bazinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into the arena with The Sound Of Thruth - As I Lay Dying blaring out of the sound system. Diego Guerra has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luigi Bazinga!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bazinga.
It looks like Diego Guerra has been cut.
Guerra lands a head kick. Bazinga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bazinga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bazinga tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
Oooooh!!! Bazinga has knocked Guerra down with a huge combo! Bazinga steps away and waves a wobbly Guerra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bazinga throws a right and a left that Guerra avoids nicely.
Bazinga gets in close and tags Guerra with a short punch that almost sends Guerra to the mat! Oh Guerra is in big trouble! He turns his back on Bazinga, trying to create some distance but Bazinga rushes him, striking wildly and Guerra goes down! The referee tackles Bazinga into the cage to end the fight! Bazinga is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bazinga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Colquhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colquhoun comes to the cage accompanied by If You Want Blood (You've Got It). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Colquhoun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Abu Bakhar. Beautiful body shot.
Colquhoun avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abu Bakhar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colquhoun was well out of range. Poor timing from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colquhoun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Colquhoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colquhoun tries to get out of the position.
Abu Bakhar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Colquhoun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abu Bakhar.
You can see the frustration on Colquhoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abu Bakhar is trying to get an arm triangle but Colquhoun is defending well.
Colquhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abu Bakhar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colquhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abu Bakhar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Abu Bakhar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abu Bakhar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abu Bakhar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Colquhoun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Abu Bakhar in side control, throwing shots but Colquhoun defends.
Abu Bakhar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colquhoun, who protects the arm well.
Abu Bakhar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar has hold of Colquhoun's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Colquhoun tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Abu Bakhar cranks the arm and Colquhoun screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Colquhoun, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zhirkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brownie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhirkov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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174 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Zhirkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhirkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brownie lands a head kick!
Brownie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhirkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhirkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brownie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brownie throws a head kick that Zhirkov semi-blocks.
Zhirkov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck for Zhirkov with that takedown attempt.
Brownie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhirkov is breathing heavily.
Zhirkov closes the distance and clinches up with Brownie, looking for a takedown. Zhirkov pushes Brownie against the cage but Brownie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brownie avoids the body shot from Zhirkov.
Zhirkov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhirkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownie throws a head kick that half lands.
Brownie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brownie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhirkov is rocked!
Zhirkov ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Oh Zhirkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brownie cracks Zhirkov's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Zhirkov slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Brownie can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Brownie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janhino Suerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suerto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 50 Cent-Ready For War (Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Hans!
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, Janhino Suerto!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suerto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suerto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hans thows a huge punch but Suerto dodges it nicely.
Suerto has one foot on Hans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Suerto connects with a looping right hand.
Suerto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hans!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hans is looking to get to half guard.
Hans is squirming around, avoiding Suerto's attempts to control the action.
Suerto is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hans can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Suerto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suerto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hans looks a forlorn figure.
Hans is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suerto is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hans is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janhino Suerto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Poffo's choice of entrance music: Pomp and Circumstance. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mario Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Poffo. That snapped Bennett's head back.
Bennett shoots in but Poffo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bennett shoots in looking for a takedown but Poffo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bennett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poffo, as that shot connected.
Poffo scores with a jab to the body.
Poffo lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Poffo connects with a body shot that sends Bennett's belly button to the back.
Poffo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poffo lands a jab-cross combination.
Poffo cracks Bennett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bennett takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett is rocked!
Bennett has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo digs a right hand into Bennett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennett's gas tank.
Bennett fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Poffo lands a shot to the body.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Poffo tries a body shot but Bennett blocks it.
Poffo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poffo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Bennett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poffo lands with a short shot to the head.
Poffo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poffo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett can't get the takedown.
Bennett seems to have got his legs back now.
Poffo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennett or not.
Bennett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poffo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poffo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mario Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mario Poffo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poffo connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Poffo clinches.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poffo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Poffo.
Poffo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poffo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bennett.
A right hook to the body lands for Poffo.
Poffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poffo.
Poffo works on Bennett's body with a couple of short punches.
Poffo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poffo scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poffo gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poffo digs a right hand underneath Bennett's ribcage. Bennett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poffo misses with a punch to the body.
Poffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Poffo lands a shot to the body.
Poffo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poffo digs a right hand into Bennett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennett's gas tank.
Poffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Poffo.
Poffo lands a left hand.
Poffo lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Poffo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Poffo.
Poffo drops Bennett with a naaaaasty hook - Bennett is in real trouble here! Poffo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Poffo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Amade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amade comes to the cage accompanied by Break me Out . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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168 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Amade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon dives in and grabs Amade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amade pushes down on Dragon's head and hops out.
Dragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amade circles away.
Amade thuds a left hand into Dragon's body.
Amade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragon.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dragon.
Dragon shoots and misses
and Amade counters with a thumping low kick.
Dragon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amade swivels and escapes.
Amade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amade throws a low kick but Dragon moves out of range easily.
Amade thows a body kick. Dragon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Amade throws a jab when Dragon was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amade wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragon checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Amade.
Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amade swivels and escapes.
Dragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Amade.
Dragon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amade. Amade obviously looking to wear him down.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Amade.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andre Amade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade misses with the combination.
Amade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amade.
Amade tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Amade throws a leg kick which misses Dragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragon tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amade.
Dragon misses with a takedown
and Amade counters with a low kick, right behind Dragon 's knee.
Dragon looks gassed!
Amade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dragon in his tracks.
Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amade swivels and escapes.
Amade stuffs the takedown.
Crunch! Amade slams his shin into Dragon's torso.
Amade connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Amade is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dragon.
Amade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dragon if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amade connects with an inside leg kick.
Duke Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amade.
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!
Amade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Amade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Amade scoring well with a low kick there.
Amade connects with an inside leg kick.
Amade throws a front kick that sends Dragon stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragon has a takedown stuffed.
Amade feints and then cracks Dragon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragon down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Amade 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.
Amade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre Amade is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amade counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragon throws a body punch but Amade moves out of range.
Dragon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amade avoids it really well and circles away.
Dragon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragon somewhat.
Andre Amade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Dragon.
Dragon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amade goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dragon fails to land the takedown.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Amade stuffs the takedown.
Dragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Amade throws a leg kick which misses Dragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragon tries to avoid it.
Amade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amade misses with a wild body shot.
Dragon misses with a takedown
and Amade counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dragon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amade keeps Dragon at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amade thumps Dragon with a low kick.
Dragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Amade finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragon's head.
Amade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragon. Dragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragon avoids the body shot from Amade.
Amade lands a head kick. Dragon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amade. That's going to slow Dragon down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragon has time to react.
Dragon is rocked!
It looks like Duke Dragon has been cut.
Amade scores with a hook.
Dragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Amade finish him?
Amade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dragon takes one on the button.
Amade throws a quick head kick that knocks Dragon silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Amade is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andre Amade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Betty Betty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
155 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Betty Betty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arcot Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betty lands a nice shot that snaps Ramathorn's head back.
Ramathorn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Betty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramathorn.
Betty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Betty moves out of range as Ramathorn strikes.
Betty throws the left hand but Ramathorn avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Betty.
Ramathorn connects with a body shot.
Betty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Betty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Betty Betty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betty avoids the body shot from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn lands with a hook. Betty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Betty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramathorn blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramathorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Betty throws an off balance right hand
and Ramathorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Betty lands a jab to the head.
Ramathorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Betty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramathorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramathorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Betty under the eye.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Ramathorn lands a really nice looking cross but Betty seems unphased.
Ramathorn takes a swing at Betty's ribcage but misses.
Betty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Ramathorn.
Betty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Betty throws a leg kick which misses Ramathorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramathorn tries to avoid it.
Betty throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramathorn. Betty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Betty walks into a stiff left hand from Ramathorn.
Betty tries a low kick but Ramathorn avoids it.
Betty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Betty slips under a jab from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn blocks a head kick by Betty.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betty was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Betty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Betty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramathorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Betty was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn misses with a hook. Betty ducked under it nicely.
Ramathorn loads up on a big right hand but Betty slips the punch.
Betty misses with a looping left.
Ramathorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Betty misses with a looping right.
Ramathorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramathorn throws a body punch but Betty moves out of range.
Ramathorn moves out of range as Betty strikes.
Betty missing with a left hand there. Ramathorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramathorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Betty is just out of range.
A big left from Ramathorn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn moves away from the strike by Betty.
Ramathorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ramathorn slips under a jab from Betty.
Ramathorn cracks Betty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramathorn scores with a hook to the body. Betty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Betty misses with a straight right.
Betty lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Ramathorn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Betty rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Betty - just one landing.
Betty takes a swing at Ramathorn's ribcage but misses.
Betty scores with a push kick.
Betty misses with a low kick.
Ramathorn misses with a body shot.
Ramathorn misses the shot to the body.
Betty throws a shot from downtown. Ramathorn moves away and avoids it.
Ramathorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramathorn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Betty had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn clobbers Betty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Jab, jab by Betty - just one landing.
Ramathorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Betty.
Ramathorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Betty at a distance.
Ramathorn thows a body shot but no joy.
Betty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Betty is rocked!
Ramathorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Betty.
Oh Betty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramathorn throws out a loose jab but Betty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Betty moves out of range as Ramathorn strikes.
Betty ducks under a wild hook from Ramathorn.
Betty looks to land a left hand but Ramathorn moved out of range nicely.
Ramathorn gets in close and tags Betty with a short punch that almost sends Betty to the mat! Oh Betty is in big trouble! He turns his back on Ramathorn, trying to create some distance but Ramathorn rushes him, striking wildly and Betty goes down! The referee tackles Ramathorn into the cage to end the fight! Ramathorn is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arcot Ramathorn!
Arcot Ramathorn is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Carver told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Carver!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Skarbowsky as Carver shoots in.
Carver throws out a loose jab but Skarbowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carver misses with a combination
and Skarbowsky counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Skarbowsky!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Skarbowsky's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Carver lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Skarbowsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carver lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skarbowsky is looking to escape.
Skarbowsky tries to buck Carver off but he can't manage it.
Carver lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skarbowsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skarbowsky tries to get out of the position.
Carver is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carver extends the arm and Skarbowsky is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Carver!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendric Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todinho Baiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Senor. Baiano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Of Stars and Smoke. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
255 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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20
282 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendric Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Todinho Baiano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton throws out a powerful jab.
Baiano tries to clinch up but Dalton circles away and keeps his distance.
Baiano tries for a takedown but Dalton circles away easily
and Dalton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baiano with a poor takedown
and Dalton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baiano looks gassed!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dalton, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baiano takes one to the side of the head.
Baiano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baiano drops his hands momentarily and Dalton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dalton cracks Baiano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dalton is stalking Baiano. Baiano circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dalton, and it's lights out! Baiano really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kendric Dalton!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Valcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson's entrance music is Futuristic Sex Robotz - If I Ruled The World. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
177 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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26
175 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Valcone!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valcone has time to react.
Gibson slips under a jab.
Valcone walks into a straight right hand from Gibson.
Valcone throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
Valcone throws a right hand that Gibson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gibson also avoids with ease.
Gibson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson connects with a looping right hand.
Valcone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valcone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valcone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcone throws a nice looking combination but Gibson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valcone.
Gibson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valcone manages to avoid it.
Gibson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valcone at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Gibson.
Gibson connects with a single shot there.
Valcone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gibson looks to land a left hand but Valcone moved out of range nicely.
Gibson throws a jab when Valcone was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson scores with a shot to the body.
Gibson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Valcone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gibson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Valcone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Gibson!
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