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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Kotaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Waldo Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotaro comes to the cage accompanied by Dance Yourself Clean. Emerson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshida Kotaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson misses with an uppercut. Kotaro saw that one coming.
Emerson misses with an uppercut.
Kotaro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Emerson misses.
Kotaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emerson misses with a wild body shot.
Kotaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kotaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Emerson, who protects the arm well.
Kotaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kotaro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Emerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kotaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Emerson is defending well.
Kotaro tries for a kimura but Emerson is defending well.
Emerson tries to control but Kotaro manages to take his back.
Kotaro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Emerson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Emerson is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson avoids the strikes from Kotaro.
Kotaro has managed to slip his arm under Emerson's chin. This could be all over... yep, Emerson is tapping out! Submission win for Kotaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshida Kotaro!
Yoshida Kotaro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Sherman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sherman circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sherman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sherman tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Sherman ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Fabio Oliveira has been cut.
Sherman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sherman manages to avoid it.
Sherman clinches with his opponent.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sherman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Sherman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sherman wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sherman's face as Oliveira controls the position.
Oliveira lands an elbow.
Sherman tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Oliveira tries to score with some ground and pound. Sherman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sherman is looking to reverse the position.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherman gets back to half guard.
Oliveira prevents Sherman from improving his position.
Sherman is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Sherman is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira throwing shots but Sherman is blocking nicely.
Sherman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sherman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sherman is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Sherman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Sherman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Sherman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Sherman moves out of range.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Sherman.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sherman doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sherman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Sherman avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherman scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sherman, right into the meat.
Sherman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
A clash of legs there as Oliveira blocks the low kick.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses.
Sherman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sherman pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Sherman.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sherman instigates a clinch.
Oliveira avoids a wild elbow strike from Sherman.
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Sherman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sherman is trying to get back to his feet.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom here.
Sherman trying his best to control but Oliveira has mounted him.
Oliveira looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sherman tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sherman is working to get back to half guard.
Sherman taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabio Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fabio Oliveira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sherman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sherman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sherman tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira is trying to force a seperation but Sherman has the dominant position.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sherman prevents the takedown attempt.
Sherman pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliveira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Sherman prevents the takedown attempt.
Sherman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sherman misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Sherman has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira blocks an elbow strike.
Sherman looking to stall.
Sherman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sherman scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sherman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to drag Sherman to the mat but Sherman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sherman tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sherman misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sherman after a bit of a struggle.
Sherman lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sherman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliveira's brow.
Sherman is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sherman down to the mat. Sherman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherman moves into the clinch.
Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sherman pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Sherman gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Sherman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot by Sherman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherman.
Oliveira cracks Sherman with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Sherman misses
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Sherman tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Sherman scores with a head kick. Oliveira tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sherman throws a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Sherman connects with an inside leg kick.
Sherman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sherman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherman moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Sherman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Sherman.
Oliveira avoids the elbow strike from Sherman, against the cage.
Oliveira controlling the action here for a moment.
Sherman is looking to control Oliveira's arms but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sherman has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sherman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sherman is keeping busy.
Sherman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Sherman looking to stall.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Sherman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman wants to slow Oliveira down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Sherman is just out of range.
Sherman thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman scores with a head kick.
Oliveira is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabio Oliveira's cut is getting worse.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sherman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oliveira with a big uppercut! Oliveira tries to clinch up but Sherman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira covers up and Sherman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Sherman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squirtle Blastoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blastoise comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones: Sympathy For The Devil. Sam Hitz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Squirtle Blastoise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Hitz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitz throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blastoise!
Hitz misses with an uppercut. Blastoise saw that one coming.
Squirtle Blastoise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blastoise shoots in looking for a takedown but Hitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blastoise's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blastoise dives in and grabs Hitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitz pushes down on Blastoise's head and hops out.
Blastoise is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blastoise shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blastoise showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blastoise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura here.
Blastoise tries to pass to full mount but Hitz defends it.
Blastoise not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hitz is trying to maintain the position but Blastoise is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hitz tries to roll over but Blastoise keeps him under control.
Hitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blastoise. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blastoise is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hitz defends it well.
Hitz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blastoise passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Blastoise.
Hitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blastoise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Blastoise seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blastoise in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hitz prevents Blastoise from moving into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitz wants to control but Blastoise postures up.
Hitz is trying to get back to half guard.
Blastoise working the ground and pound but Hitz is defending the strikes.
Blastoise lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hitz down.
Hitz is looking for a sweep.
Blastoise lands an elbow.
Blastoise lands an elbow.
Blastoise working the ground and pound but Hitz is defending the strikes.
Blastoise is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitz is defending well.
Hitz defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise working the head and body with strikes.
Blastoise working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Blastoise wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitz, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from Blastoise are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hitz tries to improve position but can't.
Blastoise working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blastoise cracks Hitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blastoise lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blastoise wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blastoise is chipping away with strikes.
Hitz tries to bench press Blastoise off him but Blastoise keeps the position.
Blastoise creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hitz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hitz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hitz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blastoise is trying to get an arm triangle but Hitz is defending well.
Hitz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Blastoise swings around for an armbar but Hitz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blastoise's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blastoise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitz's guard.
Blastoise postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blastoise passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squirtle Blastoise dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blastoise fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitz avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hitz.
Blastoise slips a straight right by Hitz.
Hitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blastoise.
Blastoise has a takedown stuffed.
Blastoise shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitz sprawls well. He's pushed Blastoise's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Squirtle Blastoise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blastoise dives in and grabs Hitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitz pushes down on Blastoise's head and hops out.
Hitz connects with the punch.
Blastoise shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitz but Hitz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitz jabs Blastoise right on the nose. Blastoise blinks but takes it well.
Blastoise blocks a head kick by Hitz.
Hitz misses with a hook. Blastoise ducked under it nicely.
Hitz misses the shot to the body.
Blastoise shoots and misses
and Hitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitz's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blastoise.
Blastoise looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Hitz.
Blastoise shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blastoise is trying to work for a kimura but Hitz is defending well.
Blastoise 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.
Blastoise with the ground and pound but Hitz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blastoise forces his way into half guard.
Hitz actively working from the bottom here.
Blastoise sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitz defending well though.
Hitz tries to get to full guard but Blastoise has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blastoise uses his free foot to push down on Hitz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hitz.
Blastoise has isolated one of Hitz's arms. Hitz looking to fight him off but Blastoise twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Squirtle Blastoise!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Mangabeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dameshek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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, Dave Dameshek!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Mangabeira. No joy for Dameshek on that attempt.
Dameshek moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira taking a breather.
Dameshek is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Mangabeira on the inside.
Mangabeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Dameshek.
Dameshek blocks an elbow strike from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mangabeira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dameshek.
Mangabeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mangabeira.
Mangabeira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mangabeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Dameshek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dameshek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangabeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodrigo Mangabeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Dameshek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangabeira.
Dameshek is rocked!
Mangabeira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dameshek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangabeira finish him?
Dameshek seems to have recovered his senses.
Dameshek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mangabeira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangabeira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dameshek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mangabeira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mangabeira misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dameshek.
Dameshek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mangabeira prevents it.
Dameshek blocks an uppercut.
Mangabeira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dameshek tries to pull guard but Mangabeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Dameshek drops back down to his feet.
Mangabeira has Dameshek pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Dameshek is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mangabeira - that's hurt Dameshek badly! Oh, another knee lands and Dameshek is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Dameshek doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Rodrigo Mangabeira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2. 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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201 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Carolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carolla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carolla counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Carolla finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee is rocked!
A slow jab from Carolla misses its intended target.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Carolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Carolla finish him?
Carolla throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Carolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carolla throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Carolla throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Carolla.
Carolla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
Carolla throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Carolla missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carolla throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Carolla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carolla.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses the body punch
and Carolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Carolla misses its intended target.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Carolla looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carolla throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a hook but Carolla blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Carolla dominated that round.
That's time! Carolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee throws a series of punches but Carolla moves out of range.
A combination from Carolla does no damage.
Lee throws a jab when Carolla was well out of range.
Carolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam Carolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Carolla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carolla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws the left hand but Carolla avoids the punch easily.
Lee slips a jab from Carolla.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee defending well as Carolla loads up on a big left hand.
Carolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carolla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carolla misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Carolla misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Carolla. Those never looked like landing.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Carolla saw that one coming.
Carolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carolla eats them both and turns towards Lee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee tries to move into range but Carolla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carolla throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carolla punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a series of punches but Carolla moves out of range.
Carolla misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Carolla.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Carolla tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Carolla should have avoided that one.
A big left from Carolla misses.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Carolla is out of range.
Adam Carolla is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carolla throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carolla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Carolla misses with the combination.
Carolla throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Carolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Carolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Carolla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee takes a swing at Carolla's ribcage but misses.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carolla misses the jab.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Carolla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Carolla's shoulder, as Carolla tries to avoid the shot.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee slips a straight right by Carolla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asher Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asher Lee!
Our winner, Asher Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Cazares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson has chosen Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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31
277 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Cazares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cazares tries for a takedown but Wattson circles away easily
and Wattson counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Cazares badly! He tries to strike back but Wattson puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Cazares out cold! Oh man, Cazares will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Wattson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ron Wattson waved his t-shirt featuring Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
280 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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207 cm
32
272 lbs
24 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha missing with a left hand there. Heggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Heggs. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Ghotha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heggs tries to avoid it but Ghotha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heggs to the ground. Heggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghotha throws a head kick that misses.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Heggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Luther Heggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Heggs moves in looking to clinch but Ghotha pushes him off.
Heggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghotha circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Heggs. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
A punch combination from Heggs misses.
Heggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ghotha with that takedown attempt.
Ghotha misses with a takedown attempt
and Ghotha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghotha has Heggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Heggs is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Ghotha looks gassed!
Heggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Heggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Heggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ghotha will feel that in the morning.
Heggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heggs tries to clinch there but Ghotha circles away.
Heggs has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head.
Ghotha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heggs cracks Ghotha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heggs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heggs lands an overhand right.
It looks like Ghoul Ghotha has been cut.
Ghotha fails with the takedown
and Heggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Ghotha! Heggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ghotha to his feet! Ghotha is in big trouble!
Heggs closes the distance and clinches.
Heggs slowing the pace effectively.
Heggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Heggs coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggs wants to clinch up but Ghotha keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Heggs.
Ghotha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Heggs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ghotha.
Heggs lands a leg kick that knocks Ghotha off balance momentarily.
Heggs instigates a clinch.
Heggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heggs manages to break the clinch.
Ghotha dodges the punch combination from Heggs.
Ghotha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heggs.
Heggs tries to clinch but Ghotha is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heggs as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heggs tries to clinch but Ghotha is having none of it.
Heggs lands with a straight right. Ghotha didn't see that one coming.
Luther Heggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whack! Heggs lands a heavy head kick that drops Ghotha. The ref tackles Heggs to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ghotha was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormac Maguire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
31 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maguire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Equinox with a hook.
Equinox wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maguire.
Maguire drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maguire stays in close to Equinox's body and controls the position.
Equinox keeping full guard, as Maguire tries to pass.
Maguire with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maguire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cormac Maguire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maguire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Equinox.
Maguire throws a low kick but Equinox avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a body shot
and Equinox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maguire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Equinox moves out of range as Maguire throws a body kick.
Maguire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Equinox.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire throws a sloppy head kick and Equinox moves out of range easily.
Equinox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maguire looks to land a left hand but Equinox moved out of range nicely.
Equinox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Equinox.
A clash of legs there as Equinox blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Equinox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Equinox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Equinox tries to clinch
and Maguire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Equinox is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Equinox moves into the clinch.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
Equinox lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire scores a nice knee to the body.
Equinox taking a breather.
Maguire lands a hook that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Equinox.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Maguire.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Maguire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maguire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Equinox.
Maguire gets tackled into the cage by Equinox. Equinox maintains the clinch.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox dodges an elbow strike from Maguire.
Maguire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maguire struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maguire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Equinox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Equinox avoids it.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Maguire working Equinox over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Equinox.
Maguire lands a good knee to the midsection. Equinox won't want to take too many of those.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maguire pushes Equinox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cormac Maguire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Maguire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maguire's elbow.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Equinox lands with a left to the head.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Equinox to work.
Equinox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maguire looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Maguire on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maguire misses with a body punch.
A short right from Maguire.
Maguire blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Maguire prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a nice shot to the body.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
A nice left hand lands by Equinox.
Maguire lands an elbow that stopped Equinox in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a nice elbow.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Maguire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Maguire lands with a short shot to the head.
Equinox taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Equinox misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Maguire.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maguire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Maguire.
Equinox takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maguire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Equinox blocks it with crossed arms.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Equinox is defending well for now.
Maguire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maguire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox lands a right hand.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
A shot in the inside from Maguire.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Maguire trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire scores with a hook to the body.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maguire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maguire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maguire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Equinox is out of range and Maguire settles back down.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Maguire circles away.
Maguire thuds a left hand into Equinox's body.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Equinox's sensitive parts.
Equinox looks to clinch
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Equinox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maguire misses with an uppercut.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Maguire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Equinox doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Equinox misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maguire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox moves out of range as Maguire strikes.
Maguire looks for the body kick but Equinox saw that one coming.
Maguire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire throws a body punch but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maguire misses with a straight left.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maguire shoots in for a double leg but Equinox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maguire throws a front kick that sends Equinox stumbling back into the cage.
Equinox tries to clinch up but Maguire circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Maguire as he connects with a hook.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Equinox under the eye.
Equinox tries to clinch up
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Equinox doesn't manage to clinch there - Maguire circles away.
Equinox fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Maguire.
A left lands for Maguire.
Equinox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Equinox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maguire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Equinox throws out the jab.
John Equinox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Equinox.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Equinox throws a jab but it's blocked by Maguire.
Equinox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Equinox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maguire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Equinox.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Equinox throws a right and a left that Maguire avoids nicely.
Equinox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maguire counters with a good, hard body kick but Equinox shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Equinox rushes Maguire and presses him up against the cage.
Maguire pushes off an throws an elbow but Equinox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Maguire lands an elbow just above Equinox 's eye.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maguire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maguire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox is trying to force a seperation but Maguire has the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire digs a right hand underneath Equinox's ribcage. Equinox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Equinox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maguire backwards.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
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.
Equinox fails to land with a series of punches.
Maguire looks for the body kick but Equinox saw that one coming.
Maguire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, jab by Equinox - just one landing.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Equinox wants to clinch.
Maguire wants to slow Equinox down by chopping away at his legs.
Equinox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maguire.
Maguire swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but Equinox moved away.
Equinox darts in trying to clinch
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Maguire finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maguire. That's going to slow Equinox down.
Sloppy strikes from Equinox. Those never looked like landing.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Equinox tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
Maguire is looking to slow Equinox down with leg kicks.
Equinox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire throws a sloppy head kick
and Equinox counters by clinching up.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
Maguire lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maguire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maguire misses with an elbow over the top.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Maguire.
Maguire lands an elbow that stopped Equinox in his tracks for a moment.
Equinox avoids a wild elbow strike from Maguire.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Equinox is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox is still on wobbly legs! Can Maguire finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox seems to have recovered his senses.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Maguire avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maguire can't find room to land a body shot as Equinox controls the action.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maguire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Maguire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox tries to work over Maguire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Maguire controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire blocking some punches.
Equinox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maguire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maguire.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maguire blocks an uppercut.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maguire controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Maguire.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maguire has Equinox pressed against the cage, preventing Equinox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maguire tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maguire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maguire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maguires head.
Maguire blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Equinox is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Maguire lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maguire.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Maguire circles away.
Maguire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maguire jabs at Equinox's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maguire 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 Equinox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Equinox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Equinox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Equinox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maguire thows a leg kick but Equinox checks it
and Equinox counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to chop away at Equinox's legs.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Equinox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Equinox.
Equinox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Equinox.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Equinox's front leg but catches the back leg as Equinox tries to avoid it.
Maguire lands a nice looking body kick.
Equinox is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Equinox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Equinox misses with a straight left.
Equinox tries to clinch but Maguire moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Equinox dodges the punch combination from Maguire.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses the jab.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox avoids a kick to the body.
Maguire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Equinox moves out of range of the leg kick from Maguire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maguire, as that shot connected.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Equinox tries to clinch but Maguire is having none of it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Equinox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maguire - the referee stops the clock and Equinox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maguire. Equinox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Equinox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maguire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Equinox scores with a sloppy right hand. Maguire should have avoided that one.
Maguire keeps Equinox at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for Maguire.
Maguire cracks a nice hook into Equinox's ribs.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maguire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Equinox tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands with a right hand.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Equinox. Equinox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maguire lands a big right hand that sends Equinox crashing to the mat! Maguire stays standing though and waves Equinox back to his feet!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire pushes Equinox away with a front kick.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch but Maguire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maguire tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maguire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Equinox.
Maguire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Equinox's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Cormac Maguire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Bragg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bragg has chosen My My Misfire - The Sinatra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Bantrell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Colt Bragg!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantrell avoids the body shot from Bragg.
Bantrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bragg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bragg. Bantrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bantrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bantrell thows a body kick. Bragg tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bantrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bragg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bragg lands a body shot.
Bantrell being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bantrell.
It looks like Colt Bragg has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bragg looking to stall.
Bantrell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bantrell.
Bragg is working Bantrell over against the cage.
Bantrell lands an elbow inside that Bragg shrugs off.
Bragg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bragg avoiding damage as Bantrell throws knees to the body.
Bragg takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bragg.
Bragg blocks an elbow strike.
Bragg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bantrell controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bragg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bantrell is looking to control Bragg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bantrell avoid being mounted?
Bragg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bragg passes to full mount!
Bragg trying to control but Bantrell is having none of it.
Bantrell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell wants to hold on but Bragg pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bragg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bantrell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bragg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bragg prevents Bantrell from getting the reversal.
Bragg throwing strikes here but Bantrell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Bragg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bragg controlling from mount.
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!
Bantrell tries to hold on but Bragg postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bragg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bantrell is squirming around, avoiding Bragg's attempts to control the action.
Bantrell tries to lock up and control but Bragg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bragg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bragg misses with a head shot.
Bragg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bantrell is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Bragg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Bragg'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.
Bantrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Bantrell throws a low kick, looking for Bragg's leg but Bragg calmly moves out of range.
Bragg thows a body shot but no joy.
Bantrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bragg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bragg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bantrell.
Bantrell has Bragg up against the cage in a clinch.
Bantrell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bragg avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bantrell.
That has opened up Colt Bragg's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantrell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bragg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bantrell prevents Bragg from breaking the clinch.
Bantrell working Bragg over with knees to the body.
Bragg is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bantrell throws an elbow but misses.
Bantrell crunches a lovely knee into Bragg's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bantrell obliges.
Bantrell lands a good knee to the midsection. Bragg won't want to take too many of those.
Bantrell lands a damaging elbow.
Bantrell tries a knee to the head but Bragg blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bantrell as Bragg tries to tie him up.
Bantrell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantrell lands an elbow that stopped Bragg in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Colt Bragg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bragg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bantrell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bantrell.
Bantrell pushes Bragg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bantrell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bragg's face.
Bragg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Colt Bragg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bantrell.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colt Bragg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastian Bantrell!
Sebastian Bantrell retains his heavyweight title!
Sebastian Bantrell very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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