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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carl Orff - Carmina Burana - André Rieu's version. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rebaldo Louza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Louza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Louza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Louza misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Louza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alves throws a chopping leg kick but Louza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Louza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Louza laying and praying for a moment but Alves takes advantage and regains half guard.
Louza prevents Alves from improving his position.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Louza pulls his head out easily.
Louza is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Louza seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Louza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Louza throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves is staying active underneath Louza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Louza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Alves gets back to full guard.
Louza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alves has his foot on Louza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louza works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a sweep.
Louza is trying to get an arm triangle but Alves is defending well.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Louza trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well.
Louza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Louza eventually gives up the hold.
Louza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza trying to mount his opponent but Alves defends it.
Louza is looking for a kimura here.
Alves manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebaldo Louza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Louza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Louza wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Louza is really struggling to control Alves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Louza from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Louza is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebaldo Louza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Louza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alves tries to avoid it but Louza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alves to the ground. Alves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves tries to sprawl but Louza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alves sees it coming and defends easily.
Louza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Louza eventually gives up the hold.
Alves misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alves defends it well.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Louza is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.
Louza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
Louza is working for a kimura but Alves is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louza is pressing down on Alves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alves is holding on for now.
Alves is not content to let Louza control the position.
Louza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alves could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Louza has cracked it and Alves is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Louza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rebaldo Louza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akainu Sakazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diaga Janatan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaga Janatan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akainu Sakazuki's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akainu Sakazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diaga Janatan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakazuki forces Janatan back against the cage and clinches.
Janatan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sakazuki to keep the fight standing.
Sakazuki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Janatan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Janatan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakazuki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Janatan is surviving well by controlling Sakazuki's body position as best he can.
Janatan is looking to get to half guard.
Janatan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakazuki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janatan is trying to reverse the position but instead Sakazuki has taken his back - oops!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janatan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sakazuki is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Janatan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakazuki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Janatan throws a front kick that sends Sakazuki stumbling back into the cage.
Sakazuki scores with a body shot.
Janatan throws a sloppy head kick and Sakazuki moves out of range easily.
Janatan looks gassed!
Janatan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakazuki drops Janatan with a beautiful combination! Janatan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakazuki is looking for the KO!
It looks like Diaga Janatan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Janatan throws a sloppy head kick and Sakazuki moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Janatan.
Sakazuki feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Janatan collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akainu Sakazuki!
Akainu Sakazuki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jane Speedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jane Speedo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jane Speedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speedo misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Speedo's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Patterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Speedo is defending against the submission attempts here by Patterson.
Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Speedo is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold.
Speedo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Speedo tries to get out of the position.
Patterson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patterson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Speedo.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Patterson won't allow Speedo to get back to his feet.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson stands and throws Speedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patterson throws an elbow but Speedo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Patterson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson controls the position.
Patterson misses with the ground and pound.
Patterson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Speedo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Patterson's guard! Nice work there by Speedo!
Patterson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speedo manages to get himself to full guard.
Speedo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Patterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Patterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Speedo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speedo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Speedo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Patterson misses with a head shot. Speedo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Patterson drops back looking for a leg! Speedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speedo manages to kick Patterson off! Patterson jumps back into Speedo's guard.
Speedo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson stops Speedo from standing up.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Speedo blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Patterson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Speedo lands with a straight right. Patterson didn't see that one coming.
Speedo loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Speedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Speedo throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
Speedo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Speedos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Speedo's guard.
Speedo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speedo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Speedo blocks nicely.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Speedo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Patterson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Speedo doesn't defend quickly enough and Patterson has managed to lock this one up! Can Speedo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Patterson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pete Patterson!
An out of breath Pete Patterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard comes to the cage accompanied by Let Your Backbone Slide . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pelle as he jumps to the side.
Hard tries to bum rush Pelle with a series of wild strikes but Pelle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard misses with an uppercut. Pelle saw that one coming.
Hard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pelle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hard - the referee stops the clock and Pelle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hard. Pelle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pelle sprawls well. Pelle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
Pelle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard looks to land a combination but Pelle avoids it well.
Pelle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
Pelle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pelle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard takes one on the button.
Pelle misses with a straight left.
Pelle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Pelle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rinta Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelle throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hard misses with a kick to the body.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
Hard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Pelle as Hard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelle avoids the body shot from Hard.
Hard tries to clinch there but Pelle circles away.
Pelle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rinta Pelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Pelle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hard is breathing heavily.
Hard avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard throws a right and a left that Pelle avoids nicely.
Pelle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pelle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hard's head.
Pelle with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle cracks Hard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pelle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pelle misses with a body shot.
Pelle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pelle is fending him off so far but Hard persists. Nope, Pelle circles away and we're back to standing.
Pelle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pelle scores with a nice right hand.
Pelle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hard momentarily.
Pelle throws a hook but Hard blocks it.
Hard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pelle to score with a decent uppercut.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Pelle moves into the clinch successfully.
Hard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pelle misses with a punch on the inside.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Hard scores with a body shot.
Hard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pelle has Hard up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pelle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pelle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pelle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pelle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hard's elbow.
Hard wants to get back to striking at distance but Pelle won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Pelle as the two fighters clinch.
Hard goes for a takedown attempt but Pelle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pelle lands with a straight right. Hard didn't see that one coming.
Hard slips a jab from Pelle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelle tries to clinch up but Hard circles away and keeps his distance.
Pelle throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hard throws a hook but Pelle avoids it easily.
Pelle throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
Pelle blocks the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pelle.
Pelle throws a hook but Hard blocks it.
Hard clinches with his opponent.
Pelle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pelle lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Pelle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinta Pelle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hard blocks a jab.
Pelle throws a good cross that connects.
Pelle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Pelle.
Hard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pelle under the eye.
Hard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hard throws a body punch but Pelle moves out of range.
Hard avoids the body shot from Pelle.
Rinta Pelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hard both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pelle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hard wants to clinch up but Pelle keeps it at a distance.
Pelle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pelle connects with a right hand. Hard shakes it off.
Pelle lands an overhand right.
Hard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pelle pinned against the cage. Pelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelle throws a front kick that sends Hard stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hard tries to land a leg kick but Pelle saw it coming and moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hard just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pelle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pelle.
Hard misses with a two punch combination.
Pelle moves into range and clinches up with Hard.
Pelle is pushing Hard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pelle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hard misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle is stalling here.
Pelle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Lick Hard has been cut.
Nice elbow from Pelle.
Pelle tries to throw a body punch but Hard avoids it by throwing Pelle back against the cage.
Pelle has Hard pushed against the cage.
Pelle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hard has had enough of the clinch but Pelle keeps him there for the moment.
Pelle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hard pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hard working a defensive guard but Pelle passes into half guard.
Hard is trying to maintain the position but Pelle is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard wants to get back to full guard.
Pelle is controlling the pace.
Hard actively working from the bottom here.
Pelle not doing much here.
Hard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pelle is trying to control the action in half guard but Hard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rinta Pelle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lick Hard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Pelle does no damage.
Hard throws a hook but Pelle blocks it.
Hard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pelle to the ground. Hard is now in Pelle's guard.
Hard won't allow Pelle to get back to his feet.
Pelle is trying to control the position but Hard postures up.
Hard wants to control from the top but Pelle keeps moving.
Pelle controlling Hard's posture.
Hard postures up in Pelle's guard and throws a big left but Pelle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pelle trying to control from half guard but Hard is working away.
Hard tries to get to full guard but Pelle has control of the leg.
Pelle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hard keeps working.
Hard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pelle wants to control but Hard is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard actively working from the bottom here.
Pelle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pelle trying to control the pace.
Hard gets full guard.
Pelle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pelle scores with a jab to the body.
Pelle looks to land a combination. Hard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pelle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pelle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pelle wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hard is looking to wear down Pelle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pelle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lick Hard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pelle lands a two punch combo.
Hard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pelle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pelle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hard moves out of range as Pelle strikes.
Hard misses with a head kick.
Hard takes a swing at Pelle's ribcage but misses.
Pelle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rinta Pelle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pelle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pelle!
Pelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hard.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Hard moves out of range.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Pelle to work.
Hard is trying to drag Pelle to the mat but Pelle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pelle misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pelle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard tries to stall but Pelle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rinta Pelle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelle 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Rinta Pelle!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Rinta Pelle!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Rinta Pelle!
Rinta Pelle wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Botello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botello comes to the cage accompanied by Candlekeep. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Botello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lex Luthor!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luthor wants to slow Botello down by chopping away at his legs.
Botello tries to clinch up.
Luthor throws a leg kick
and Botello counters with a nice body shot.
Luthor throws a wild body kick that Botello sees coming a mile off.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses
and Botello moves into the clinch.
Luthor wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Botello's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lex Luthor.
Luthor thows a body kick. Botello tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luthor throws the kick towards the body but Botello avoids it.
Luthor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses.
Botello checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Botello is out of range and Luthor settles back down.
Luthor delivers a nice body kick.
Luthor misses with a low kick.
Botello moves out of range of the body kick.
Luthor throws a push kick but Botello slaps the foot to one side.
Botello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luthor sprawls well. Luthor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Botello gets slowly back to his feet.
Luthor throws a leg kick
and Botello counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luthor's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luthor is adopting a defensive guard.
Luthor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Botello manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor trying to control the position from guard on top but Botello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botello is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luthor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Botello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luthor tries to stand but Botello is controlling from the bottom.
Botello throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor trying to control but Botello is working from the bottom.
Luthor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luthor wants to control from the top but Botello keeps moving.
Lex Luthor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Luthor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Botello's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Botello checks a leg kick.
Luthor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luthor wants to land a leg kick but Botello is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Botello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luthor tries to avoid it but Botello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luthor to the ground. Luthor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luthor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Botello finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Botello moves out of range as Luthor throws a body kick.
Luthor misses with a kick to the body
and Botello counters with a low kick, right behind Luthor 's knee.
Botello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luthor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luthor misses with the body kick
and Botello counters by clinching up.
Luthor is pressed up against the cage. Botello has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luthor down to the mat. Luthor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luthor misses with a head kick.
Luthor misses with the body kick
enabling Botello to counter with a crisp jab.
Botello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luthor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luthor scores with a head kick.
Botello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luthor misses with a head kick.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luthor throws a head kick that misses.
Botello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luthor throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor scores with a nice body kick.
Lex Luthor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luthor misses with a low kick.
Luthor is looking to chop away at Botello's legs.
Luthor misses with a kick to the body
and Botello counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Luthor's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luthor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luthor looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor prevents Botello from getting the reversal.
Luthor controlling the position easily from mount.
Luthor looking to control but Botello is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lex Luthor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Luthor tries a head kick but it misses.
Botello scores a takedown into full mount!
Luthor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Botello controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botello punching from mount but Luthor doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luthor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luthor lands a head kick. Botello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luthor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Botello counters with a series of strikes. Luthor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luthor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Botello counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luthor!
Luthor blocking the ground and pound.
Botello controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Botello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luthor for as long as he can get away with.
Luthor prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Luthor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luthor is looking to escape.
Botello avoids the attempt from Luthor to control.
Luthor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Botello.
John Botello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luthor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luthor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Botello looking to sit in guard and control but Luthor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Luthor trying to control the position from guard on top but Botello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Luthor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor wants to control from the top but Botello keeps moving.
Botello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luthor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lex Luthor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Luthor misses with a leg kick
and Botello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Botello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Botello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Botello preventing the sweep.
Botello trying to control the position from guard on top but Luthor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luthor looking for a sweep. Not yet Luthor, not yet.
Botello trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
Luthor looking for a sweep. Not yet Luthor, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Botello wants to control from the top but Luthor keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Botello.
Luthor connects with a leg kick. Botello looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lex Luthor.
I've got Luthor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Lex Luthor!
Lex Luthor wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles Skarbowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krause has chosen How Much Is The Fish as his entrance music. Klaus Krause acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Krause!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skarbowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Skarbowsky feints a jab promting Krause to slip. Skarbowsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krause slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skarbowsky lands an overhand right.
Skarbowsky tries to clinch up but Krause circles away and keeps his distance.
Krause throws a body punch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Krause throws out a loose jab but Skarbowsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Skarbowsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Skarbowsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Klaus Krause has been cut.
Krause throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krause throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skarbowsky counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skarbowsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause misses with a straight right.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
Skarbowsky pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Skarbowsky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skarbowsky trying to control the position but instead, Krause has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skarbowsky into the cage.
Skarbowsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause throws a jab when Skarbowsky was well out of range.
Skarbowsky moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause throws a body punch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Skarbowsky slips the punch.
Skarbowsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krause misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarbowsky.
Skarbowsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skarbowsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the cage and back into range.
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Skarbowsky. Skarbowsky maintains the clinch.
Krause with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skarbowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skarbowsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krause.
Skarbowsky slips under a jab from Krause.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Skarbowsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarbowsky manages to avoid it.
Krause throws a poor cross that misses
and Skarbowsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Krause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause just misses with a punch to the body.
Krause takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krause has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skarbowsky.
Nice cross by Skarbowsky.
Krause throws a hook but Skarbowsky blocks it.
Skarbowsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Skarbowsky.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarbowsky is just out of range.
Krause throws a jab but it's blocked by Skarbowsky.
Klaus Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skarbowsky manages to avoid it.
Krause ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarbowsky moves away.
Skarbowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Skarbowsky works Krause's body with a nice hook.
Skarbowsky lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to bum rush Skarbowsky with a series of wild strikes but Skarbowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skarbowsky slips a jab and a cross from Krause.
Krause scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skarbowsky thows a body kick. Krause tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krause blocks the body kick.
A combination from Krause does no damage.
Skarbowsky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Skarbowsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krause swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krause will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krause looks to land a combination but Skarbowsky avoids it well.
Skarbowsky scores with a nice body kick.
Krause looks gassed!
Skarbowsky throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Klaus Krause's cut even more.
Krause throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skarbowsky.
Krause takes a swing at Skarbowsky's ribcage but misses.
Krause thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Skarbowsky moved out of range nicely.
Krause gets tackled into the cage by Skarbowsky. Skarbowsky maintains the clinch.
Skarbowsky is pushing Krause up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skarbowsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krause has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skarbowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skarbowsky blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skarbowsky.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Skarbowsky.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause misses with a looping left.
Skarbowsky closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Krause fails to land.
Skarbowsky blocking some punches.
Krause tries to break free but Skarbowsky pushes him back against the cage.
Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klaus Krause's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krause on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Krause misses.
Krause throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skarbowsky pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Skarbowsky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skarbowsky's elbow.
Skarbowsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krause avoids it.
Skarbowsky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skarbowsky breaks from the clinch.
Skarbowsky misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krause walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krause closes the distance and clinches up with Skarbowsky, looking for a takedown. Krause pushes Skarbowsky against the cage but Skarbowsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause misses with a hook. Skarbowsky ducked under it nicely.
Skarbowsky scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krause fails to land with a series of punches.
Krause throws a body punch but Skarbowsky moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarbowsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Krause swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krause misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skarbowsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skarbowsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
Skarbowsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krause. Krause circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krause takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Krause dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Skarbowsky.
Krause shoots for a double leg takedown but Skarbowsky sprawls well. He's pushed Krause's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krause is breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skarbowsky!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarbowsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Skarbowsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krause throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Charles Skarbowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krause tries to bum rush Skarbowsky with a series of wild strikes but Skarbowsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krause takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krause thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with a right hand
and Skarbowsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Skarbowsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Krause is rocked!
The cut above Klaus Krause's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Skarbowsky has Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause is still on wobbly legs! Can Skarbowsky finish him?
Skarbowsky has Krause pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Krause is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Skarbowsky - that's hurt Krause badly! Oh, another knee lands and Krause is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Krause doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jean Charles Skarbowsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Charles Skarbowsky 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. Jones has chosen Hoist the Colours as his entrance music. David Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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32
212 lbs
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25
214 lbs
10 - 4 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite 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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones is looking to chop away at Kossu's legs.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Jones blocks a jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Kossu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kossu swivels and escapes.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Kossu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kossu somewhat.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Kossu feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Kossu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kossu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kossu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kossu working some strikes from top position.
Kossu looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kossu pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Kossu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Kossu is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kossu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kossu 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.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to control Kossu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kossu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Kossu is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Kossu throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kossu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kossu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones gets full guard.
Kossu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kossu postures up.
Kossu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kossu looking for a sweep. Not yet Kossu, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
Jones stops Kossu from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litran Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Kossu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Kossu shoots in.
David Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Kossu sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Jones catches Kossu right on the button with a cross.
Kossu throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Kossu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kossu misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Kossu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Litran Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kossu is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kossu avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kossu controlling the position well.
Kossu is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kossu defends it well.
Jones controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kossu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Kossu has wrist control.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Kossu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Kossu from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to hit a switch here but Kossu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
Kossu landing shots from mount.
Kossu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Jones wants to hold on but Kossu pushes him away.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kossu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Litran Kossu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kossu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kossu pulls his head out easily.
Kossu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kossu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kossu.
Kossu stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kossu 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.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kossu defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling Kossu's posture.
Kossu throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kossu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
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.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Litran Kossu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Kossu.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones connects with a jab.
Kossu lands a jab to the nose.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Kossu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones throws a head kick but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kossu checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kossu throws a lazy body kick
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kossu pinned against the cage. Kossu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kossu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kossu is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kossu is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Kossu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Kossu has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Kossu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Kossu breaks from the clinch.
Kossu misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones clinches up with Kossu and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Kossu 's eye.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Kossu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kossu.
Kossu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Kossu.
Litran Kossu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Jones.
Jones lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Jones.
Well Kossu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Litran Kossu!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Litran Kossu!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu wins by unanimous decision!
Litran Kossu 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Jensen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wise looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wise looks for a takedown but Jensen sprawls well.
Jensen connects with a crisp jab.
Wise closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jensen to the mat! Jensen manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jensen 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wise sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jensen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen controlling Wise's posture.
Jensen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Wise controlling him for the moment.
Wise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wise is one step ahead there.
Wise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Wise.
Wise shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen missing with a left hand there. Wise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dennis Wise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Wise with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wise takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jensen connects with a right hand. Wise shakes it off.
Jensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wise is breathing heavily.
Jensen looks to throw the jab but Wise is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wise!
Wise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jensen throws out a loose jab but Wise uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Jensen misses.
Jensen throws a hook but Wise avoids it easily.
Wise shoots in and bounces Jensen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wise is fighting to break Jensen's control of his arms but Jensen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wise trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wise manages to get himself to full guard.
Jensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jensen stays in close to Wise's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wise working for a triangle but Jensen defends it easily.
Wise lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jensen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to hold on but Wise pushes him away.
Wise prevents Jensen from getting the reversal.
Wise scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen is looking to improve his position but Wise isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jensen tries to hold on but Wise postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Wise's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wise throws a series of punches but Jensen moves out of range.
Wise throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jensen's waist but Jensen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wise off to one side.
Jensen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wise on the side of the head.
Jensen lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
Jensen lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jensen. Beautiful body shot.
Jensen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jensen fakes the body blow, causing Wise to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Wise goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Jensen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Governor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Governor comes to the cage accompanied by Didgeridoo. Houston has chosen Colour it in as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Governor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan Houston!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Governor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Governor.
Houston throws a body punch but Governor moves out of range.
Governor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Houston avoids a kick to the body.
Houston throws an off balance right hand
and Governor counters with a nice leg kick.
Houston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Governor momentarily.
Governor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Governor.
Houston slips a jab from Governor.
Governor connects with a high kick.
Governor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Houston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston looks to throw the jab but Governor is out of range.
Houston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Governor quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Governor is looking to improve his position.
Governor is refusing to be controlled, as Houston sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston controlling the action here.
It looks like Houston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Governor trying to control but Houston postures up.
Houston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Governor keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Houston.
Houston lands with a kick to the temple. Governor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Houston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Governor misses
and Houston counters with an inside leg kick.
Jimmy Governor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Governor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Governor misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston looks for a takedown but Governor sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Governor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Governor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Governor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Governor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston lands a lovely overhand right.
Governor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
Governor throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Houston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Houston throws a push kick but Governor slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good standup being displayed there by Houston as he connects with a hook.
Houston checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Houston there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Governor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Houston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Governor slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston misses with a leg kick.
Governor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Governor avoids the body shot from Houston.
Governor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Governor.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Houston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Governor.
Governor throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Governor throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Houston lands with a cross.
Houston thuds a left hand into Governor's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Houston 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 Governor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Governor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Governor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Governor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Governor throws a low kick but Houston avoids it.
Governor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Governor throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Houston misses with a takedown
and Governor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Houston 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.
Governor feints and then cracks Houston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houston down.
A bone on bone clash there as Governor blocks the leg kick.
Governor walks into a stiff left hand from Houston.
Governor avoids the body shot from Houston.
A thudding body kick lands there by Governor!
A leg kick checked by Houston.
Houston has a takedown stuffed.
Houston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Governor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Governor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Governor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Governor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Governor lands a jab to Houston's midsection.
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Governor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Governor closes the distance and pushes Houston back into the cage.
Houston is trying to maintain a safe position but Governor gets an underhook and turns Houston into the cage.
Governor can't find room to land a body shot as Houston controls the action.
Governor throws a head punch that misses.
Houston has Governor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Governor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Houston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Governor up against the cage.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Governor.
Houston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Governor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Governor.
Governor misses with the head strike.
Governor working aggressively here.
Houston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houston has Governor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Governor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Governor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Houston.
Houston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Governor or not.
Houston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Governor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Houston lands a shot to the body.
Governor struggles to land a body shot inside as Houston controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston taking a breather.
Governor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Governor misses with a body punch.
Houston swings wildly with an uppercut but Governor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Governor avoids the elbow strike from Houston, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Governor scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Governor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Governor tries for a takedown but Houston manages to get underhooks.
Governor looking to slow down the pace here.
Governor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Houston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Governor scores with a shot to the side of Houston's head.
Governor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houston backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Houston manages to end up in side control.
Houston advances nicely into full mount.
Houston looking to control but Governor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Governor is desperately trying to improve his position but Houston has a good base and remains in mount.
Houston trying to control but Governor is having none of it.
Houston has hold of Governor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Governor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Houston is landing with some decent strikes but Governor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Houston unloads with some shots from mount but Governor bucks and avoids them well.
Governor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Houston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Governor seems unphased.
Houston misses with a hook.
Houston throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Governor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houston is in Governor's guard.
Houston looking to pass the guard.
Houston trying to control the position from guard on top but Governor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Governor is keeping the position for now.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Governor.
Governor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Governor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Governor keeping moving, preventing Houston from controlling successfully.
Jordan Houston has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Houston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Governor lands a slapping body shot.
Governor jabs Houston right on the nose. Houston blinks but takes it well.
Governor scores with a spinning back kick!
Governor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Governor throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Jimmy Governor is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Governor is just out of range.
Governor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Houston's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Houston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Governor is just riding it out for now. Houston eventually gives up the hold.
Governor is staying active underneath Houston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Governor wants to get back to his feet.
Governor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Houston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Governor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Houston.
Governor wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Governor tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Houston wants to pass to mount but Governor is defending the position.
Houston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Governor is trying to stand.
Governor is in trouble now - Houston has advanced to mount!
Houston looking to control but Governor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston raining down hammerfists from mount.
Governor is looking to improve his position but Houston isn't that keen on the idea.
Governor is working hard here to advance position.
Houston trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Governor is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Governor is trying desperately to improve position.
Houston working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Governor wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Houston has managed to slip his arm under Governor's chin. This could be all over... yep, Governor is tapping out! Submission win for Houston.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Houston!
Jordan Houston is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Houston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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