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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanden Plas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanden Plas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vanden Plas!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Plas avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Plas is having none of it.
Plas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Plas throws a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Plas lands the left hand.
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Plas moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos throws a lazy uppercut
and Plas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plas throws a front kick aimed at Dos Santos's knee but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Plas connects with an inside leg kick.
Vanden Plas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plas feints and then cracks Dos Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Santos down.
Plas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Plas circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Plas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Plas cracks Dos Santos on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dos Santos falls backwards against the cage. Plas follows up with more strikes that drop Dos Santos to his knees. Plas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dos Santos! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vanden Plas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vanden Plas thanked RMC - Rio Mma Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerson Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mohamed Adbo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerson Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Antunes.
Adbo throws a series of punches but Antunes avoids them all with ease.
Antunes tries to clinch but Adbo moves out of range.
Antunes staying out of range there.
Antunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Antunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adbo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adbo duly obliges.
Antunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Antunes moves into the clinch successfully.
Antunes has hold of one of Adbo's legs. Adbo is fighting the takedown attempt but Antunes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adbo is looking to stand up but Antunes isn't so interested in that idea.
Adbo keeping moving, preventing Antunes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a big elbow that misses.
Adbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antunes.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Adbo keeps moving.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Adbo keeps moving.
Antunes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antunes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adbo's guard.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adbo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antunes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes prevents Adbo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes wants to control but Adbo is keeping him busy.
Antunes wants to work for an arm triangle but Adbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adbo is trying to stand up here but Antunes is controlling him well.
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!
Antunes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adbo is just riding it out for now. Antunes eventually gives up the hold.
Antunes wants to take a breather but Adbo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adbo!
Antunes working for a guillotine from mount but Adbo is in no mood to give up.
Antunes looking to finish with strikes here!
Antunes is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Adbo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerson Antunes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carver comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Run this Town . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Carver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struker shoots in but Carver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struker.
Carver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carver throws a jab when Struker was well out of range.
Struker misses the jab.
Carver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Struker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carver, as that shot connected.
Struker tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Carver catches Struker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struker misses with the combination.
Carver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Struker in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Struker.
Carver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker tries to clinch there but Carver circles away.
Solomon Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struker tries to bum rush Carver with a series of wild strikes but Carver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Struker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Solomon Carver has been cut.
Struker walks into a jab.
Struker stuns Carver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carver.
Struker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Struker.
Some wild striking there from Carver.
Carver misses with a lunging right hand
and Struker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver scores with a jab to the head.
Struker circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Carver drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Struker follows Carver to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Struker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik No More (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Killers - Somebody Told Me. Vinicius Ramos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominik No More's chin.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominik No More!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. No More avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ramos gets underhooks to prevent No More's takedown attempt.
No More wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramos jumps guard and drags No More to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ramos has control of No More's left arm, preventing No More from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No More is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ramos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. No More is looking to defend but Ramos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for No More! Ramos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, No More taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinicius Ramos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click Boom. Bruno Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Souza!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.
Ortiz ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Souza's jaw. Souza's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ortiz does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). SergiO Ortiz!
SergiO Ortiz very nearly forgot to thank RMC - Rio Mma Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dog Alpha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tequila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila has chosen Skank - Jackie Tequila as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Alpha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Tequila!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tequila lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Tequila blocks the leg kick.
Tequila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alpha manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tequila, as that shot connected.
Tequila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tequila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tequila lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Alpha blocks the leg kick.
Alpha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tequila.
Tequila throws the left hand but Alpha avoids the punch easily.
Tequila scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Dog Alpha has been cut.
Alpha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alpha shoots for a takedown but Tequila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alpha doesn't manage to clinch there - Tequila circles away.
Tequila throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alpha tries to close the distance and clinch but Tequila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alpha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tequila.
Alpha is breathing heavily.
Alpha throws a shot to the body.
Tequila tries to score with a low kick but Alpha moves his leg out of the way.
Alpha takes one to the side of the head.
Alpha ducks under a wild hook from Tequila.
Tequila bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alpha's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tequila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alpha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alpha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tequila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tequila scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tequila.
Tequila misses with a series of wild punches.
Tequila cracks a nice hook into Alpha's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila throws a lazy right hand but Alpha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tequila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alpha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tequila. That one must have hurt.
Tequila drops Alpha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alpha looks back up at him and smiles so Tequila waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tequila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alpha is rocked!
Dog Alpha's cut is getting worse.
Tequila lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tequila sends Alpha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tequila is motioning to the referee to let Alpha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Alpha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tequila lands a right hook to the body.
Tequila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tequila misses with a wild combination.
Alpha seems to have got his legs back now.
Tequila throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alpha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tequila ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila lands a big uppercut and Alpha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Alpha looks OK. Tequila waves Alpha back to his feet!
Alpha walks straight into a right hand from Tequila - that's dropped him! Tequila jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alpha from any more punishment! Alpha 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 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Tequila!
Our winner, Jack Tequila, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrico Genetia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enrico Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Nogueira misses with a right hand
and Genetia counters with a head kick.
Nogueira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Genetia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nogueira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nogueira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Genetia drops Nogueira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nogueira looks back up at him and smiles so Genetia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nogueira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Nogueira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Genetia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Nogueira takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Genetia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Nogueira bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enrico Genetia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odayr Shurlt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lone Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurlt comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle . Odayr Shurlt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odayr Shurlt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lone Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder misses with a body shot.
Ryder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryder throws a hook but Shurlt blocks it.
Ryder misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shurlt counters with a single leg into guard. Ryder didn't expect that.
Shurlt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shurlt prevents Ryder from getting back to his feet.
Ryder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shurlt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shurlt is stalling in the full guard.
Shurlt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shurlt trying to control but Ryder is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurlt postures up in Ryder's guard and throws a big left but Ryder blocks it.
Ryder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shurlt prevents Ryder from getting back to his feet.
Ryder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shurlt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryder dives on top into guard.
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Shurlt.
Shurlt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shurlt 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder wants to stand and escape but instead Shurlt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shurlt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shurlt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shurlt throws a big right hand that misses.
Shurlt throwing strikes from guard but Ryder blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shurlt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shurlt drops back looking for a leg! Ryder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryder manages to kick Shurlt off! Shurlt jumps back into Ryder's guard.
Shurlt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryder is keeping the position for now.
Shurlt drops back looking for a leg! Ryder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryder manages to kick Shurlt off! Shurlt jumps back into Ryder's guard.
Ryder keeping moving, preventing Shurlt from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shurlt.
Shurlt passes Ryder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryder trying to control but Shurlt postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shurlt tries to pass to full mount but Ryder defends it.
Shurlt wants to control but Ryder is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odayr Shurlt 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.
Ryder throws a right hand that misses
and Shurlt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryder!
Shurlt working for a guillotine from mount but Ryder is in no mood to give up.
Shurlt thowing shots but they're missing.
Shurlt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryder because Shurlt loaded up on that one.
Shurlt is working for a guillotine from mount but Ryder frees his head quite easily.
Shurlt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ryder has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurlt wants to finish this one by submission but Ryder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shurlt.
Shurlt misses with a head shot.
Shurlt looking to ground and pound but Ryder is blocking nicely.
Shurlt 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! Shurlt extends the arm and Ryder is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odayr Shurlt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remain Nameless. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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30
150 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawking misses with a hook. Genetia ducked under it nicely.
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawking misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Genetia.
Hawking throws a one two combo.
Hawking waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
Genetia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawking misses the shot to the body.
Genetia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genetia wants it to stay on the feet.
Genetia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawking lands with a hook. Genetia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawking lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genetia looks to throw the jab but Hawking is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Genetia blocks the low kick.
Genetia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Genetia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Genetia.
Hawking throws out a leg kick but Genetia moves out of range and Hawking only half commits.
Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Genetia with a hook.
Genetia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genetia dodges the punch combination from Hawking.
Hawking lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawking.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Hawking.
Hawking takes a swing at Genetia's ribcage but misses.
Hawking takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Genetia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hawking misses.
Hawking throws a jab but it's blocked by Genetia.
Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawking misses the jab.
Genetia is looking to clinch but Hawking is avoiding it.
Hawking throws a lazy uppercut
and Genetia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genetia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Genetia scores with a head kick. Hawking tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Genetia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawking.
Hawking slips a jab from Genetia.
Genetia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawking's calf.
Genetia misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking misses with a straight left.
Hawking thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawking throws a combination that misses
and Genetia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawking thinking.
Hawking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Genetia lands with a good body shot.
Hawking fails with the takedown.
Hawking has his takedown stuffed
and Genetia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawking looks gassed!
Hawking steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Genetia.
Hawking shoots in and drives through. Genetia sprawls well.
Genetia lands a high kick!
It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
Hawking shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genetia sprawls well. Genetia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hawking gets slowly back to his feet.
Genetia throws a front kick that sends Hawking stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Genetia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Genetia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Hawking misses.
Hawking avoids the head kick by Genetia.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawking connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawking.
Hawking swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Hawking's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
Hawking fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genetia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawking.
Hawking waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Genetia.
A jab from Hawking misses.
Hawking throws a hook but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawking's sensitive parts.
Hawking misses with a takedown attempt - Genetia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hawking misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawking dives in and grabs Genetia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes down on Hawking's head and hops out.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Hawking.
Hawking works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking jabs Genetia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Genetia at a distance.
Hawking takes a swing at Genetia's ribcage but misses.
Hawking throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Hawking misses with a low kick.
Joliver Genetia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Hawking throws an overhand right that lands on Genetia's shoulder, as Genetia tries to avoid the shot.
Genetia pushes Hawking away with a front kick.
Stephen Hawking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawking is breathing heavily.
Genetia slips under a jab from Hawking.
Genetia scores with a jab to the body.
Genetia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Hawking stalling in the clinch.
Genetia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawking is trying to drag Genetia to the mat but Genetia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
Hawking is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Genetia prevents a body shot from Hawking.
Genetia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Genetia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Genetia blocks a body shot from Hawking.
Hawking drops down looking for an ankle pick but Genetia pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a body punch but Hawking moves out of range.
Hawking misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Genetia.
Hawking slips a straight right by Genetia.
Hawking tries to move into range but Genetia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawking throws a nice looking combination but Genetia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genetia is looking to land body kicks.
Hawking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Genetia lands a nice looking body shot.
Genetia lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking throws a right and a left that Genetia avoids nicely.
Genetia misses with a double jab.
Hawking lands a jab to the nose.
Genetia tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawking seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Genetia shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hawking is backing up but Genetia catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hawking covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Genetia Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joliver Genetia!
Joliver Genetia is the new featherweight champion!
Joliver Genetia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by When the Wild Wind Blows. Steinburger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Throw the Jew down the well. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
215 lbs
25 - 7 - 0 |
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24
215 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Steinburger!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinburger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Steinburger lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Charles Steinburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson checks a low kick from Steinburger.
Steinburger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steinburger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steinburger delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Steinburger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinburger scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steinburger throws a shot to the body.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger tries to land a body kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steinburger misses with a body kick.
Steinburger looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Steinburger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Steinburger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Steinburger throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Steinburger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Steinburger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinburger defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steinburger. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steinburger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Steinburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steinburger throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Steinburger tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steinburger walks into a left hand.
It looks like Charles Steinburger has been cut.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Steinburger misses the shot to the body.
Steinburger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range as Steinburger throws a body kick.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Steinburger blocks an uppercut.
Steinburger is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Steinburger looking to stall.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Steinburger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Steinburger breaks from the clinch.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steinburger dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steinburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinburger throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson jabs Steinburger right on the nose. Steinburger blinks but takes it well.
Steinburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinburger.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Steinburger swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Steinburger off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Steinburger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steinburger scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steinburger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Steinburger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Steinburger is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Steinburger moves out of range easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steinburger throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Steinburger blocks it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Steinburger.
Steinburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steinburger looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steinburger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steinburger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steinburger moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Steinburger misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steinburger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steinburger throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Steinburger.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses.
Steinburger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Steinburger misses with a kick to the body.
Steinburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Steinburger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Steinburger back against the cage.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steinburger backwards.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steinburger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steinburger is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steinburger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steinburger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steinburger under the eye.
Steinburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steinburger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson cracks Steinburger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Steinburger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steinburger feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Steinburger swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Charles Steinburger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steinburger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Steinburger avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steinburger blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steinburger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steinburger manages to break the clinch.
Steinburger lands with a cross.
Steinburger throws a nice head kick!
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Steinburger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steinburger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Steinburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steinburger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Steinburger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steinburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinburger.
Steinburger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steinburger.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Steinburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steinburger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Steinburger misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steinburger tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steinburger drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Steinburger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson checks a low kick from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steinburger throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Steinburger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steinburger throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
Steinburger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinburger wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Steinburger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Steinburger.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steinburger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steinburger!
Steinburger ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steinburger keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Steinburger throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steinburger counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steinburger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steinburger throws out a powerful jab.
Steinburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Steinburger motions for Johnson to come forward. Steinburger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Steinburger.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steinburger looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Steinburger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steinburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steinburger lands the left hand.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson cracks Steinburger with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses the jab.
Steinburger defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Steinburger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
Steinburger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Steinburger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson checks a low kick from Steinburger.
Steinburger misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steinburger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a hook but Steinburger blocks it.
Steinburger looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Steinburger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Steinburger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steinburger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steinburger breaks the clinch.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Steinburger cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steinburger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steinburger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steinburger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Steinburger misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Steinburger throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinburger blocks a jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steinburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steinburger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steinburger misses the shot to the body.
Steinburger throws a body kick that misses.
Steinburger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Steinburger misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steinburger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steinburger throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Steinburger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Steinburger ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Steinburger moves out of range.
Steinburger throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a jab when Steinburger was well out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steinburger swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Steinburger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
Steinburger misses with a wild body shot.
Steinburger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Johnson.
Steinburger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Johnson lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Steinburger tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steinburger takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steinburger connects with a high kick.
Johnson tests Steinburger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Steinburger is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Steinburger throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Steinburger walks into a jab.
Johnson moves out of range as Steinburger throws a body kick.
Steinburger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Steinburger looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Steinburger ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses.
Steinburger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steinburger looks to throw a body kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinburger tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Steinburger tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steinburger moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Steinburger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinburger.
Steinburger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steinburger is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charles Steinburger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steinburger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinburger is looking to score with low kicks.
Steinburger thows a body shot but no joy.
Steinburger throws a lazy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Steinburger cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Steinburger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steinburger tries to land a body kick
and Steinburger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Steinburger tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Steinburger moved out of range nicely.
Steinburger keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Steinburger throws a head kick that half lands.
Steinburger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Steinburger tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steinburger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Steinburger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson works Steinburger's body with a nice hook.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steinburger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steinburger throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steinburger misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steinburgers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Steinburger.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Steinburger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburger.
Steinburger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steinburger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steinburger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steinburger thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Steinburger throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Steinburger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steinburger throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Steinburger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a jab when Steinburger was well out of range.
Steinburger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Steinburger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Steinburger, against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Steinburger 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Steinburger 's eye.
That has opened up Charles Steinburger's cut even more.
Steinburger takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steinburger tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steinburger is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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!
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steinburger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steinburger wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Steinburger wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steinburger is trying to stall.
Johnny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson prevents Steinburger from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Johnson.
I think Steinburger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:49
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Steinburger!
Charles Steinburger is the new light heavyweight champion!
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