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Combat 18: Apollo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kid Mantuano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Mina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantuano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight Night. Alberto Mina is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kid Mantuano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Mina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantuano wants to clinch
and Mina counters by moving into the clinch.
Mantuano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mina smiles and moves away.
Mantuano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mina shoots for a takedown but Mantuano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mantuano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mina but Mina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Mantuano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mina swivels and escapes.
Mina with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mantuano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mantuano prevents Mina from getting back to his feet.
Mantuano is pushing down on Mina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mina is fighting to maintain full guard but Mantuano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mina is looking to escape.
Mantuano trying to control the action but Mina is working from the bottom.
Mina is looking to escape.
Mantuano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mantuano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mina avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mantuano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is working for a kimura but Mina is defending it quite comfortably.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura but Mina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mantuano to get the leverage.
Mantuano is trying to work for a kimura but Mina is defending well.
Mantuano wants to work for an arm triangle but Mina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mantuano seems to be working for a kimura but Mina defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mina wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Mina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mina is defending against the submission attempts here by Mantuano.
Mina pushes Mantuano off looking to stand but Mantuano dives back in and keeps control.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
Mina tries to kick Mantuano off but Mantuano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mantuano prevents Mina from standing back up.
Mantuano wants to control but Mina is keeping him busy.
Mina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mantuano seems to be looking for submissions.
Mantuano is looking for a kimura here.
Mina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mantuano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mina is trying to stand back up but Mantuano is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Mantuano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mantuano tries to clinch but Mina moves away
and Mina counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mina.
Mina wants to get up but he can't break Mantuano's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mantuano looking to control.
Mina preventing the sweep.
Mina tries to stand but Mantuano is controlling from the bottom.
Mantuano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mina wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantuano landing strikes from the mount.
Mina is trying to stand.
Mantuano is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mina is surviving well by controlling Mantuano's body position as best he can.
Mantuano lands a big shot there that rocks Mina but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mantuano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mantuano won't let Mina get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kid Mantuano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mantuano wants to control the pace but Mina is squirming around nicely.
Mina wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantuano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mina to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mina shrugs it off.
Mantuano is working for a guillotine from mount but Mina frees his head quite easily.
Mantuano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mina manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mantuano trying to control the position but Mina is working away.
Mantuano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano trying to control the action but Mina is working from the bottom.
Mina is trying to buck Mantuano off.
Mantuano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mantuano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mina, who protects the arm well.
Mantuano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mina is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mantuano has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantuano is looking to take a break and control but Mina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mina is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mantuano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mina, who protects the arm well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantuano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Mantuano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mantuano shoots in for a takedown but Mina shows good takedown defense.
Mina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mina circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantuano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mina has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mina stuffs the takedown.
Mantuano shoots in and gets a takedown into Mina's guard.
Mina wants to stand but Mantuano is controlling the position.
Mantuano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mina can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mantuano tries for a kimura but Mina is defending well.
Mina wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Mantuano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mantuano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mina is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Mantuano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mantuano is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mina is trying to escape and Mantuano transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mina is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mantuano! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Mantuano!
During a confident post fight interview, Kid Mantuano 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 Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Cotterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dope - I'm Back. Leo Cotterman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Cotterman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Cotterman gets the takedown into side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cotterman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cotterman working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cotterman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown landing strikes.
Brown in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cotterman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Brown!
A victorious Mark Brown 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Apolo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Six has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Apolo Creed's chin.
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162 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Apolo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed tries to bum rush Six with a series of wild strikes but Six uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Six digs a good hook to Creed's body.
Six fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Creed on the side of the head.
Creed throws the left hand but Six avoids the punch easily.
Six throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Six throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Six changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Creed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Creed is letting Six control him for a moment.
Creed struggling a bit here.
Creed is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Six lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Six gets to mount! Creed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Six landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed is working to get back to half guard.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Six takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Creed can't escape the position.
Creed tries to hold on but Six pushes him away.
Six takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Six cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Creed tries to reverse the position but Six maintains control.
Creed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Six sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Six trying to control but Creed is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six cracks Creed with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Six is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Creed wants to control but Six is having none of it.
Six lands a big shot there that rocks Creed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Six.
Creed is rocked!
Creed working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Creed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Six! Creed is hurt baaadly! Six is firing away with more strikes - Creed is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Six!
Henry Six decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Banero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Badridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Badridge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Banero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Badridge!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badridge is looking to clinch but Banero is avoiding it.
Badridge throws a series of punches but Banero moves out of range.
Badridge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banero dives in and grabs Badridge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badridge pushes down on Banero's head and hops out.
Badridge misses with a few strikes there.
Badridge doesn't manage to clinch there - Banero circles away.
Badridge tries to clinch up
and Banero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Badridge!
Banero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badridge wants to get back to his feet.
Badridge tries to reverse the position but Banero maintains control.
Banero landing punches.
Banero wants to control the pace but Badridge is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Banero working for a guillotine from mount but Badridge is in no mood to give up.
Badridge can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banero looking for a guillotine from mount but Badridge is having none of it.
Badridge tries to hold on but Banero postures up.
Banero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Badridge hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Badridge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banero is thwarting Badridge's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banero wants to pass the guard but Badridge is defending well.
Badridge wants to improve his position but Banero is controlling well.
Banero stops Badridge from getting back to his feet.
Badridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banero wants to take a breather but Badridge is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badridge is looking to control Banero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badridge avoid being mounted?
Badridge is trying to stand back up but Banero is controlling him
Badridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Badridge wants to stand and escape but Banero is having none of it.
Banero throwing strikes but missing.
Banero advances to half guard.
Badridge is looking for a sweep. Banero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banero is thwarting Badridge's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banero works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banero in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banero breaks from Badridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banero lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badridge is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Banero looking to finish Badridge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Badridge!
Banero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banero landing strikes from the mount and Badridge is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Banero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Badridge tries to clinch up but Banero circles away and keeps his distance.
Badridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Banero lands with some strikes.
Roberto Banero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banero avoids the attempt from Badridge to control.
Badridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badridge gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badridge is trying to stand up here but Banero is controlling him well.
Banero wants to pass the guard but Badridge is defending well.
Badridge is looking for a sweep. Banero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banero working over Badridge with some ground and pound. Badridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Badridge is trying to stand back up but Banero is controlling him
Banero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banero is trying to control the action in half guard but Badridge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banero trying to pass the guard but Badridge defending well.
Banero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badridge pushes Banero off but Banero dives into side control.
Badridge can't do much from the bottom here.
Badridge is pushing Banero's head away, looking to escape. Banero manages to hold on to the position though.
Badridge is trying to get back to half guard.
Badridge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banero trying to pass the guard but Badridge defending well.
Badridge is looking for a sweep. Banero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banero stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Badridge to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badridge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badridge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Badridge wants it to stay on the feet.
Badridge tries to bum rush Banero with a series of wild strikes but Banero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badridge has a couple of punches blocked by Banero.
Badridge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banero is keeping busy.
Banero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Badridge prevents it.
Badridge struggles to land a body shot inside as Banero controls his hands.
Badridge trying to control the position but instead, Banero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Badridge into the cage.
Badridge throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banero misses with the head strike.
Badridge misses with some punches.
Badridge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banero backwards.
Banero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Badridge after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badridge has Banero pressed against the cage, preventing Banero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badridge.
Banero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badridge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badridge taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Badridge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Badridge pushes Banero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banero takes a shot to the head.
Badridge lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Badridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Badridge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barry Badridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Badridge as he jumps to the side.
Banero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Banero or perhaps it was just good defense by Badridge which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Banero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banero shoots in but Badridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Badridge.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badridge lands with an uppercut that bounces Banero off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Badridge is trying to maintain the position but Banero is very close to passing his half guard.
Badridge is looking to escape.
Banero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badridge pushes Banero off looking to stand but Banero dives back in and keeps control.
Banero wants to free his trapped foot but Badridge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banero is trying to control the action in half guard but Badridge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Banero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banero.
Barry Badridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badridge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Badridge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Banero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badridge feints a jab promting Banero to slip. Badridge then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banero gets a double leg takedown into Badridge's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banero advances position into side control!
Badridge is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Banero working away.
Banero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Badridge is looking to regain half guard here but Banero keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banero with the ground and pound but Badridge regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Banero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Badridge is looking to escape.
Banero slips a nice elbow through Badridge's hands, connecting with Badridge's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badridge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Banero.
I think Banero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roberto Banero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pouncy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Anna Lucia. The key to victory for Pouncy McGee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pouncy McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
McGee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tank back to the cage. McGee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tank walks into a left hand.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tank.
Pouncy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tank takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from Tank.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tank.
McGee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tank's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tank wants to stand and escape but McGee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Tank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGee looking for a guillotine here but Tank defends easily.
McGee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tank defends well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tank got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tank has managed to get both his arms back between McGee's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tank is aware though and is defending well.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tank postures up and lands a big shot to McGee's brow.
Tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking for a triangle but Tank pushes his legs off easily.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tank.
Tank throws a big elbow that misses.
McGee looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tank is defending well. McGee quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tank has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McGee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pouncy McGee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier LeChimpanze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Lobe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier LeChimpanze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeChimpanze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lobe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lobe 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 LeChimpanze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LeChimpanze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeChimpanze looking to score a takedown here. Lobe is defending well but LeChimpanze drives through and ends up in Lobe's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeChimpanze postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe pulls LeChimpanze in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
Lobe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lobe controls LeChimpanze momentarily but LeChimpanze frees himself.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lobe throws a chopping leg kick but LeChimpanze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeChimpanze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
LeChimpanze is keen to just control but Lobe is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeChimpanze.
Lobe trying to hold on to LeChimpanze's head to control him but LeChimpanze postures up.
Lobe won't allow LeChimpanze to pass to mount.
LeChimpanze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lobe tries to get to full guard but LeChimpanze has control of the leg.
Lobe gets full guard.
LeChimpanze throws a big elbow that misses.
LeChimpanze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lobe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeChimpanze stands up over Lobe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lobe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
LeChimpanze trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobe has his foot on LeChimpanze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LeChimpanze works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing LeChimpanze from controlling successfully.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeChimpanze's guard.
Lobe looking to sit in guard and control but LeChimpanze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lobe is on top in guard.
LeChimpanze keeping full guard, as Lobe tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lobe postures up.
Lobe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeChimpanze's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe throwing shots but LeChimpanze is blocking nicely.
LeChimpanze is not content to let Lobe control the position.
Lobe prevents LeChimpanze from improving his position.
Lobe moves into full mount! LeChimpanze won't be happy about that!
LeChimpanze tries to lock up and control but Lobe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lobe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, LeChimpanze has worked his arm free - good work by LeChimpanze!
Lobe is trying to get an arm triangle but LeChimpanze is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe working the head and body with strikes.
LeChimpanze gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lobe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But LeChimpanze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from LeChimpanze!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LeChimpanze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lobe is pulling down on LeChimpanze's head to control his posture.
LeChimpanze won't allow Lobe to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Lobe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
LeChimpanze checks a leg kick.
LeChimpanze scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lobe wants to control but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lobe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lobe isn't going anywhere.
Lobe is trying to improve his position.
LeChimpanze trying to control the action but Lobe is working from the bottom.
LeChimpanze working the head and body with strikes.
LeChimpanze grinds an elbow into Lobe's temple.
Lobe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from LeChimpanze are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeChimpanze working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze tries to score with some ground and pound. Lobe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LeChimpanze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LeChimpanze tries to score with some ground and pound. Lobe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
LeChimpanze working the ground and pound from side control.
LeChimpanze working the head with strikes.
LeChimpanze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lobe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
LeChimpanze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobe's head.
Lobe gets back to full guard.
Lobe is trying to control the position but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lobe's head.
Xavier LeChimpanze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lobe looking to control.
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!
LeChimpanze is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.
LeChimpanze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeChimpanze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lobe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeChimpanze's guard.
LeChimpanze keeping moving, preventing Lobe from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe is looking to advance position but LeChimpanze has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
LeChimpanze looking to ground and pound but Lobe is blocking nicely.
Lobe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeChimpanze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LeChimpanze lands a big shot there that rocks Lobe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeChimpanze landing strikes from the mount.
LeChimpanze trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobe tries to hold on but LeChimpanze postures up.
LeChimpanze lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LeChimpanze is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lobe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lobe wants to control but LeChimpanze is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeChimpanze with a couple of short strikes.
LeChimpanze looking to ground and pound but Lobe is blocking nicely.
LeChimpanze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lobe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by LeChimpanze.
Lobe tries to reverse the position but LeChimpanze maintains control.
Lobe gets back to half guard.
Lobe gets full guard.
Lobe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lobe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lobe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe wants to take a breather but LeChimpanze is having none of it.
Lobe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LeChimpanze sees it coming and defends easily.
Lobe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeChimpanze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lobe moves into full mount! LeChimpanze won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lobe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lobe working for a submission but LeChimpanze is keeping him at bay.
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 Xavier LeChimpanze will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lobe tries to sprawl but LeChimpanze drives through with a takedown into half guard.
LeChimpanze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lobe's head.
Lobe moves into full guard.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeChimpanze wants to control from the top but Lobe keeps moving.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeChimpanze is one step ahead there.
LeChimpanze postures up.
Lobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeChimpanze is one step ahead there.
LeChimpanze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeChimpanze is fighting to break Lobe's control of his arms but Lobe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeChimpanze.
Lobe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeChimpanze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeChimpanze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lobe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeChimpanze wants to pass the guard but Lobe is keeping the position.
Lobe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeChimpanze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lobe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lobe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… LeChimpanze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by LeChimpanze and Lobe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe prevents LeChimpanze from escaping the position.
Lobe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LeChimpanze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lobe tries to advance to mount but LeChimpanze denies him.
Lobe has knee on belly momentarily but LeChimpanze bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobe stalling away here and it's allowed LeChimpanze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed LeChimpanze's guard.
Lobe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lobe throws some wild stikes that LeChimpanze manages to avoid easily.
LeChimpanze is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobe working LeChimpanze over with strikes here.
Lobe controlling from the full mount.
Lobe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeChimpanze is looking to escape.
Lobe cracks LeChimpanze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lobe goes for an armbar but LeChimpanze turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LeChimpanze.
Lobe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Lobe really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeChimpanze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from LeChimpanze misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lobe. That's going to slow LeChimpanze down.
LeChimpanze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lobe's guard.
Lobe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lobe has hold of LeChimpanze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LeChimpanze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lobe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now LeChimpanze is on top in guard.
LeChimpanze is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeChimpanze postures up in Lobe's guard and throws a big left but Lobe blocks it.
LeChimpanze looking to pass the guard.
LeChimpanze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lobe pushes a forearm under LeChimpanze's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeChimpanze is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Lobe! Brian Lobe retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rai Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rai Leonardo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danilo Alves's chin.
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265 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danilo Alves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rai Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alves. That did some damage!
Leonardo loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Leonardo clinches up against the cage.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Leonardo keeps him there for the moment.
Alves tries to break free but Leonardo pushes him back against the cage.
Leonardo misses with a knee to the head.
Alves has picked Leonardo up - he's going for a ride! Alves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leonardo is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alves wants to free his trapped foot but Leonardo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alves working over Leonardo with some ground and pound. Leonardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonardo's head.
Leonardo is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leonardo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leonardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Leonardo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Leonardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves trying to control but Leonardo is working from the bottom.
Leonardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leonardo wants to control the pace but Alves is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Leonardo maintains control.
Leonardo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonardo trying to control but Alves is having none of it.
Leonardo prevents Alves from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leonardo 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.
Leonardo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alves's face.
Alves wants to hold on but Leonardo pushes him away.
Leonardo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leonardo controlling his opponent.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leonardo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo tries to control but Alves wriggling away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rai Leonardo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Leonardo slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Leonardo dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Leonardo lands a leg kick that knocks Alves off balance momentarily.
Rai Leonardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Leonardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Leonardo.
It looks like Danilo Alves has been cut.
Leonardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rai Leonardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danilo Alves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leonardo throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a series of punches but Leonardo avoids them all with ease.
Leonardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alves to score with a decent uppercut.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonardo circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range.
Leonardo throws a chopping leg kick but Alves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alves throws a right and a left that Leonardo avoids nicely.
Danilo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Leonardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alves's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Alves. Those never looked like landing.
Danilo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alves lands a head kick. Leonardo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves avoids the body shot from Leonardo.
Leonardo connects with a jab.
Leonardo slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Leonardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alves throws a solid leg kick but Leonardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Leonardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves is countered with a crisp right hand from Leonardo that sends him to the canvas! Leonardo follows him to the mat into side control.
Alves is rocked!
Alves is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leonardo slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Leonardo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonardo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Leonardo controls the position.
Leonardo trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rai Leonardo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonardo.
Leonardo misses the jab.
Leonardo tries to clinch up.
Leonardo slips under a jab.
Alves falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Leonardo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alves taking a breather.
Leonardo is working Alves over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Alves is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rai Leonardo!
Rai Leonardo is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rai Leonardo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by Overture. Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - Numb as his entrance music. Marcus Lawrence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Din Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawrence has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas 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.
Lawrence is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrence keeps working.
Thomas controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawrence gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawrence tries to kick Thomas off but Thomas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Din Thomas.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Lawrence tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence is not content to let Thomas control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence is trying to maintain the position but Thomas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lawrence jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas wants to free his trapped foot but Lawrence is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lawrence is staying active underneath Thomas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawrence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawrence wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Lawrence lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Lawrence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is trying to hold Thomas in close to prevent damage but Thomas has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Thomas escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Thomas!
Lawrence is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Din Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas scores a takedown into full mount!
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Thomas landing strikes from the mount.
Thomas tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Thomas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lawrence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Din Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lawrence has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thomas looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Lawrence is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas trying to control but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound.
Thomas looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawrence keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lawrence's face.
Thomas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawrence tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Lawrence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawrence tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas looking for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas controlling the pace for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence has left one of his arms exposed and Thomas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lawrence screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Din Thomas!
Din Thomas made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I Want my belt back, Antonio Brega !'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bazinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Feeling Good Today. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luigi Bazinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Will Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Bazinga.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Bazinga.
Hardy lands a leg kick that knocks Bazinga off balance momentarily.
Bazinga cracks Hardy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bazinga misses with a hook.
Bazinga throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bazinga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
Bazinga misses with a looping left.
Bazinga swinging wildly here.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bazinga.
Bazinga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bazinga misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body. Bazinga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bazinga misses with a straight right.
Bazinga throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Bazinga misses with the combination.
Bazinga scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazinga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bazinga throws a series of strikes that have Hardy backpedaling.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Bazinga.
Bazinga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bazinga lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Will Hardy has been cut.
Bazinga throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy wants to take the fight to the mat but Bazinga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bazinga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
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!
Hardy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazinga manages to break the clinch.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bazinga avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Bazinga keeps it at a distance.
Bazinga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Bazinga off the cage and back into range.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Bazinga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hardy tries to clinch but Bazinga is having none of it.
Hardy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bazinga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bazinga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bazinga.
Bazinga lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Bazinga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bazinga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bazinga scores with the left hand. Hardy knows he should have avoided that one.
Bazinga misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bazinga drops Hardy with a beautiful combination! Hardy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bazinga is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bazinga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardy is rocked!
Bazinga throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bazinga throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy scoring well with a low kick there.
Bazinga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
Luigi Bazinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazinga lands a nice elbow.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bazinga is keeping busy.
Hardy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bazinga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bazinga blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Bazinga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy throws a wild body kick that Bazinga sees coming a mile off.
Hardy throws a chopping leg kick but Bazinga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bazinga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bazinga connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Hardy looks gassed!
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bazinga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Hardy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bazinga throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardy motions for Bazinga to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bazinga thows a body shot but no joy.
Bazinga blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Bazinga lands a nice shot that snaps Hardy's head back.
Bazinga avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Bazinga tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Bazinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bazinga.
Luigi Bazinga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bazinga moves into the clinch.
Bazinga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy prevents Bazinga from breaking the clinch.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luigi Bazinga is winning the standup battle so far.
Bazinga takes the fight into the clinch.
Bazinga is trying to push Hardy away but Hardy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bazinga is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Bazinga has Hardy pressed against the cage.
Bazinga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bazinga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bazinga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Bazinga blocks with his arms.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bazinga has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
Bazinga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bazinga moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bazinga is out of range and Hardy settles back down.
Bazinga misses with a wild combination.
Bazinga has managed to clinch.
Bazinga gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy taking a breather.
Bazinga is trying to break free.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bazinga misses with a wild combination.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Luigi Bazinga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bazinga missing with a left hand there. Hardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy throws a low kick but Bazinga moves out of range easily.
Hardy lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bazinga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bazinga throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bazinga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardy scrambles back to his feet.
Bazinga moves into the clinch.
Bazinga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy throws a hook but Bazinga avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy lands a head kick. Bazinga smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bazinga connects with a single shot there.
Bazinga throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Bazinga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bazinga slips under a jab.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Bazinga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bazinga tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Bazinga.
Bazinga cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bazinga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bazinga.
Bazinga is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bazinga connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Bazinga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Bazinga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy wants to clinch up but Bazinga keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bazinga lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bazinga checks a leg kick.
Bazinga works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab from Bazinga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bazinga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Hardy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bazinga rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Bazinga jumps back.
Bazinga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bazinga moves out of range as Hardy strikes.
Oooooh!!! Bazinga has knocked Hardy down with a huge combo! Bazinga steps away and waves a wobbly Hardy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bazinga finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bazinga connects with a combination that backs up Hardy into the cage. Bazinga lands a flurry of punches that gets past Hardy's guard. Hardy is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bazinga bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bazinga!
Luigi Bazinga retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Luigi Bazinga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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