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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Caulfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitte comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Get up again. Holden Caulfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dana Whitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden Caulfield!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caulfield throws a nice looking combination but Whitte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caulfield throws a body punch but Whitte moves out of range.
Whitte avoids the head kick by Caulfield.
Caulfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Caulfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caulfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Holden Caulfield has been cut.
Caulfield misses with a head kick.
Caulfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Caulfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caulfield throws a lazy head kick
and Whitte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitte connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Caulfield.
Caulfield looks gassed!
Whitte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caulfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Caulfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whitte lunges at Caulfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caulfield's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caulfield throws a head kick but Whitte moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Whitte.
Caulfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Holden Caulfield's cut even more.
Whitte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caulfield has time to react.
Whitte lands a really nice looking cross but Caulfield seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Whitte. That snapped Caulfield's head back.
Caulfield is rocked!
The cut above Holden Caulfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whitte cracks Caulfield with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dana Whitte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryoga Hibiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryoga Hibiki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoga Hibiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Randy!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hibiki shoots in for a takedown but Randy shows good takedown defense.
Randy misses with a looping right.
Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randy swats away the attempt to clinch by Hibiki.
Randy leaves Hibiki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randy throws a good cross that connects.
Randy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randy.
Randy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hibiki has managed to clinch.
Hibiki breaks from the clinch.
Randy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hibikis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hibiki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randy tries to avoid it but Hibiki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randy to the ground. Randy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryoga Hibiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hibiki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hibiki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Randy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randy.
Hibiki is rocked!
Randy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hibiki square on the jaw! Damn, Hibiki is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Randy!
Paulo Randy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jean Charles Skarbowsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skarbowsky counters with a leg kick.
Dos Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Skarbowsky lands a big head kick that sends Dos Santos to the canvas! Skarbowsky follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
A determined Jean Charles Skarbowsky didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Aleksandr Karelin Intro as his entrance music. Alexander Karelin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Karelin shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karelin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Karelin manages to pass to side control.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karelin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Silva! More strikes land and this one is all over! Karelin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Karelin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Stolbov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stolbov comes to the cage accompanied by Guano Apes - Open your eyes. Vlad Stolbov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Costa's chin.
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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
1 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vlad Stolbov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Costa!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Costa has a takedown stuffed.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolbov tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolbov to the ground. Stolbov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vlad Stolbov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Costa.
Stolbov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Costa fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stolbov.
Costa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stolbov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Costa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stolbov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stolbov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolbov is in close to Costa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stolbov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stolbov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stolbov trying to control but Costa is working from the bottom.
Stolbov drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Stolbov off! Stolbov jumps back into Costa's guard.
Stolbov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Costa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stolbov has Costa in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stolbov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to stand but Stolbov is controlling from the bottom.
Costa wants to stand and escape but instead Stolbov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Costa looks gassed!
Stolbov trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stolbov is aware though and is defending well.
Stolbov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stolbov wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Stolbov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stolbov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stolbov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stolbov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stolbov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stolbov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stolbov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Costa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stolbov scoring with some ground and pound.
Stolbov landing some decent shots from guard.
Stolbov wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Stolbov drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Stolbov off! Stolbov jumps back into Costa's guard.
Stolbov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stolbov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolbov with a nice head shot there.
Costa is working an open guard so Stolbov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stolbov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stolbov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stolbov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stolbov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Costa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stolbov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stolbov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stolbov drops back looking for a leg! Costa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Costa manages to kick Stolbov off! Stolbov jumps back into Costa's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Stolbov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stolbov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stolbov is trying for a kimura here. Costa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stolbov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vlad Stolbov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronny Ho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Larson's chin.
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220 lbs
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224 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronny Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brett Larson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho misses with an uppercut. Larson saw that one coming.
Larson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Ho scores with a punch to the head.
Larson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Larson misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Larson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Larson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Larson wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
Larson looking for a sweep. Not yet Larson, not yet.
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ho wants to control from the top but Larson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronny Ho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larson as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Larson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho is breathing heavily.
Ho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho checks a leg kick nicely.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho blocks a low kick nicely.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
Larson looking to throw knees to the head but Ho is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Larson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Larson.
Larson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Larson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho tries to break the clinch but Larson is controlling the position.
Larson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ho avoiding damage as Larson throws knees to the body.
Ho being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ho avoids it.
The referee calls for Larson to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brett Larson.
Ho throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Larson throws a leg kick but Ho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ho misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ho looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ronny Ho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Larson saw that one coming.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larson.
Ho lands a nice hook to Larson's body. Larson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larson throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with a one-two to the body.
Ho throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho.
Larson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Larson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronny Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Larson. Ho shrugs it off though.
Larson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ho counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.
Ho has had enough of the clinch but Larson keeps him there for the moment.
Larson has Ho pressed against the cage.
Larson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Larson misses with an elbow over the top.
Larson misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Larson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ho.
Ho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with the combination.
Ho misses with a two punch combination.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick.
Larson clinches up with Ho and pushes him back against the cage.
Larson controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho wants to get back to striking at distance but Larson won't allow it.
Larson has Ho pressed against the cage.
Ho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Larson misses with a knee to the head.
Larson is stalling here.
Ho can't break the clinch.
Larson avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brett Larson.
Larson tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho avoids a kick to the body.
Ho lands a jab.
Brett Larson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho lands a jab to Larson's midsection.
Larson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho throws a combination. Larson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson pushes Ho up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Larson to work.
Larson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Ho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Larson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho is looking to wear down Larson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larson circles away.
Ho scores with a head kick.
Ho thows a body shot but no joy.
Ho scores with a spinning back kick!
Larson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ho.
Larson throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho works over Larson's head and body with a nice combination.
Larson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larson throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Ronny Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ho is out of range.
Ho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larson is fending him off so far but Ho persists. Nope, Larson circles away and we're back to standing.
Larson moves in looking to clinch but Ho pushes him off.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Larson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Larson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Larson.
Ho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larson back to the cage. Ho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Ho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson has Ho pressed against the cage, preventing Ho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larson in his tracks.
Ronny Ho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larson drops his hands momentarily and Ho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho shoots for a takedown but Larson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Ho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson blocks a jab.
Larson wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Larson avoids the body shot from Ho.
Larson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ho tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Larson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Larson.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larson.
Larson tried to score with a low kick but Ho checks it.
Larson tries to land a leg kick but Ho saw it coming and moves away.
Larson throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronny Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho shoots in for a double leg but Larson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brett Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Larson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ho takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larson tries a knee to the head but Ho blocks it.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ho avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Larson.
It looks like Ronny Ho has been cut.
Larson taking a breather.
Larson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brett Larson.
I think Ho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronny Ho!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronny Ho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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142 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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24
142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Maeda coming out on top.
Four moves out of range of the strikes.
Four dives in and scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Four wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Four trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Four postures up.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Four throwing strikes from guard but Maeda blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four throws a strike but Maeda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maeda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Four seems keen to control Maeda's posture.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Four.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Four has wrist control.
Four managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Four looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda thows a big elbow that misses.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Four manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Four passes into half guard.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Four missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Four wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Four.
Four is looking to take a break and control but Maeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Four is nestled in close to Maeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Four's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Four's back!
Maeda is trying to stick to Four's back but Four is turning into Maeda. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maeda's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Four.
Four avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maeda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Four wants to stand but Maeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maeda is on top in guard.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda postures up in Four's guard and throws a big left but Four blocks it.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Four is retaining full guard.
Four wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Four keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Four is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Four on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Four tries to get out of the position.
Four not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Four will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Four saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Maeda cracks Four with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Four keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
Henry Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maeda.
Maeda tries to sprawl but Four drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Four wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling the position.
Four tries to stand and escape but Maeda actually recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Four swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maeda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maeda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Four pinned against the cage. Four gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maeda scores with the left hand. Four knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Four sprawls well.
Henry Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Four throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
Four throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Maeda. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda thuds his right hand into Four's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Four 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 Maeda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maeda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Four slips a straight right by Maeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four misses with a wild combination.
Maeda lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Maeda.
Four misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Four shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Four dodges the punch combination from Maeda.
Maeda looks to land a combination but Four avoids it well.
Maeda shoots and misses
and Four counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Four tries to bum rush Maeda with a series of wild strikes but Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Four has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Four's head.
Maeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda misses with a hook. Four ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Four as Maeda shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Four stalks Maeda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maeda's face. Maeda staggers backwards, shaken.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Four.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Maeda lunges at Four with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Four's hand.
Maeda slaps away a takedown attempt from Four, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Four looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maeda.
An elbow from Maeda crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Maeda.
Check out the look on Maeda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maeda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Four is avoiding damage well.
Four is looking for a sweep.
Maeda throws an elbow but Four slips to the side and avoids it well.
Henry Four overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws an elbow but Four slips to the side and avoids it well.
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Four knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maeda misses with the ground and pound.
Four tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Maeda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maeda working the body and head with strikes.
Four is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Four is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four tries to kick Maeda off but Maeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Four is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Four is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Maeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is pressing down on Four's thigh, looking to free his foot. Four is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four is holding on to half guard well.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Four defending well though.
Four keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Four wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeda is looking for a kimura here.
Four is concentrating on defense, preventing Maeda from advancing position.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Four does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Four is defending the position.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Four defending well though.
Four is trying to maintain the position but Maeda is very close to passing his half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Henry Four wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Four manages to avoid it.
Four fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maeda throws a low kick but it's checked well by Four.
Four misses with a combination
and Maeda counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda throws a looping overhand right but Four ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maeda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsuyo Maeda!
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