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UN!T 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Tuomela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima comes to the cage accompanied by Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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196 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raimo Tuomela!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuomela looks to throw the jab but Ijima is out of range.
Ijima fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tuomela. Ijima shrugs it off though.
Ijima dives in and grabs Tuomela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuomela pushes down on Ijima's head and hops out.
Tuomela cracks Ijima with a big right hand and Ijima goes down!
It looks like Ichi Ijima has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tuomela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tuomela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ijima is keeping the position for now.
Ijima is adopting a defensive guard.
Ijima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuomela controls the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raimo Tuomela wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ijima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuomela but Tuomela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichi Ijima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuomela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ijima shoots in looking for a takedown but Tuomela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ijima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ijima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ijima avoids a kick to the body.
Whack! Tuomela lands a heavy head kick that drops Ijima. The ref tackles Tuomela to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ijima was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Raimo Tuomela!
A relieved looking Raimo Tuomela 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Progbeniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Advance On v2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Progbeniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Progbeniak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Progbeniak tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lin shoots in for a takedown but Progbeniak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Progbeniak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin working the ground and pound.
Lin is looking to take a break and control but Progbeniak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Progbeniak prevents Lin from improving position.
Lin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Progbeniak keeps working.
Progbeniak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lin is looking to take a break and control but Progbeniak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin working away.
Progbeniak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Progbeniak is avoiding damage well.
Lin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Progbeniak is avoiding damage well.
Lin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Progbeniak some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Progbeniak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lin throwing strikes but Progbeniak manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Progbeniak is thwarting Lin's attempts to control the position.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Progbeniak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lin controls his leg.
Lin gets full guard.
Progbeniak wants to stand but Lin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Progbeniak has gone for a leg lock! Lin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Progbeniak's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Progbeniak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Progbeniak is trying to control the position but Lin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin is pushing down on Progbeniak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Progbeniak is fighting to maintain full guard but Lin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Progbeniak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lin trying to control but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.
Progbeniak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lin trying to control but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.
Progbeniak has his foot on Lin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Progbeniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Progbeniak keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin stays in close to Progbeniak's body and controls the position.
Lin wants to pass the guard but Progbeniak is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Progbeniak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Progbeniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Progbeniak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Progbeniak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Progbeniak keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Progbeniak working for a triangle but Lin defends it easily.
Progbeniak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Progbeniak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Progbeniak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin wants to control from the top but Progbeniak keeps moving.
Lin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lin stops Progbeniak from standing up.
Progbeniak is looking for a triangle but Lin pushes his legs off easily.
Lin trying to control but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger Lin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lin.
Roger Lin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Progbeniak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Lin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Progbeniak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lin thows a huge punch but Progbeniak dodges it nicely.
Lin throwing shots but Progbeniak is blocking nicely.
Progbeniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Progbeniak defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak looking for submissions off his back.
Lin controlling the action here.
Progbeniak wants to get back to his feet.
Progbeniak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Aleksandr Progbeniak has been cut.
Progbeniak is trying to stand back up but Lin is controlling him
Lin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Progbeniak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lin thows a huge punch but Progbeniak dodges it nicely.
Lin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Progbeniak is looking to improve his position.
Progbeniak gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands a couple of elbows.
Progbeniak keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Lin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lin wants to control from the top but Progbeniak keeps moving.
Lin stays in close to Progbeniak's body and controls the position.
Progbeniak punching to the body, from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lin postures up and lands a big shot to Progbeniak's brow.
Progbeniak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Progbeniak'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. This is the final round!
Progbeniak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Progbeniak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Progbeniak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Progbeniak tries for a takedown but Lin circles away easily
and Lin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lin.
Lin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Progbeniak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lin defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Progbeniak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Progbeniak is looking for a triangle but Lin pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Progbeniak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lin pulls his head out easily.
Lin lands strikes from half guard.
Lin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lin is trying to control the action in half guard but Progbeniak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Progbeniak kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Progbeniak pushes Lin off looking to stand but Lin dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Progbeniak taking some punishment here, with Lin in his half guard.
Lin trying to control the action but Progbeniak is working from the bottom.
Lin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Progbeniak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Progbeniak has hold of Lin's hands but Lin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lin working Progbeniak over with strikes.
Lin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Lin.
Lin drops an elbow to the side of Progbeniak's head.
Progbeniak is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to control. Progbeniak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Progbeniak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lin.
Lin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Progbeniak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Progbeniak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Progbeniak seems to have got his legs back now.
Progbeniak is in trouble now - Lin has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Progbeniak that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lin loads up with a big shot that hurts Progbeniak! He's pulled Lin in close but Lin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Progbeniak survive? More strikes from Lin and Progbeniak is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Lin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamato Damashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toro comes into the arena with Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent blaring out of the sound system. Damashii has chosen Ciemna Strefa as his entrance music. Aze Toro has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamato Damashii!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damashii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Toro does no damage.
Toro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damashii.
Nice uppercut there from Toro.
Damashii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damashii momentarily.
A left and a right from Toro both land. Nice combination.
Toro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damashii moves away.
Damashii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Toro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Damashii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Toro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Damashii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toro finds it's way round the side to connect with Damashii's head.
Toro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damashii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Damashii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toro lands with an overhand left.
Damashii moves in looking to clinch but Toro pushes him off.
Damashii drops his hands momentarily and Toro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toro throws a body punch but Damashii moves out of range.
Damashii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toro throws a shot to the body.
Damashii moves to clinch but Toro breaks away
and Toro counters with a straight right hand.
Damashii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Damashii or perhaps it was just good defense by Toro which made him look bad.
Aze Toro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamato Damashii.
Toro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Damashii back to the cage. Toro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Damashii misses its intended target.
Toro lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Toro has knocked Damashii down with a huge combo! Toro steps away and waves a wobbly Damashii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Damashii is rocked!
Damashii is trying desperately to land a takedown but Toro is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Damashii.
Toro closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Damashii out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aze Toro!
Aze Toro 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jc Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. The crowd seem to be enjoying Denton's choice of entrance music: A bomb!. Konstantin Magomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jc Denton's chin.
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245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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282 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jc Denton!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov pushes Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Denton is trying to break the clinch but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomedov.
Denton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Denton counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov tried to score with a low kick but Denton checks it.
Denton swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denton did well to prevent Magomedov getting side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to advance to full mount but Denton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Denton looking for a sweep. Not yet Denton, not yet.
Magomedov stays in close to Denton's body and controls the position.
Denton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Denton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denton defending well though.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Denton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denton is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denton wants to sweep but no luck.
Denton being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Konstantin Magomedov just wasn't active enough.
Denton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Denton circles away and keeps his distance.
Denton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Denton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denton throws out the jab.
Denton scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Denton's knee but Denton avoids it well.
Magomedov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Denton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Denton takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Denton.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denton is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
Denton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Denton checks a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Denton circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jc Denton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Denton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A clash of legs there as Denton blocks the low kick.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Denton misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov wants to slow Denton down by chopping away at his legs.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov throws a hook but Denton blocks it.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Denton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
Denton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov takes a swing at Denton's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denton misses the jab.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Denton.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Denton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Denton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Denton blocks a jab.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denton checks it well.
Denton with a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Denton, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Denton against the cage but Denton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Denton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Denton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Denton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Denton.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Denton.
Denton cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Denton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Denton is out of range.
Denton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Denton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denton misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to score with low kicks.
Denton swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Konstantin Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Jc Denton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denton throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Denton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Denton misses.
Jc Denton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov moves forwards but Denton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Denton feints a jab promting Magomedov to slip. Denton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Magomedov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov has Denton up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Denton avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Denton avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Denton ducks down to avoid it.
Denton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Denton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Konstantin Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denton.
Denton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denton just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Denton ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Denton thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Denton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Denton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magomedov.
Denton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Denton misses with the combination.
Good work by Denton as he checks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Denton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Denton scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Denton looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
Denton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Denton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denton cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
Denton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Magomedov scores with a nice head shot.
Magomedov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Denton avoids it well.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Denton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Denton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denton throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Denton coming out on top.
Denton throws a hook to the side of Magomedov's head but Magomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov takes a swing at Denton's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denton.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Denton.
Magomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Denton pushes him off.
Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Denton is able to avoid easily.
Denton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denton. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Denton avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Denton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Denton moves away
and Denton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Magomedov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denton is out of range and Magomedov settles back down.
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 Konstantin Magomedov.
I think Magomedov 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jc Denton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Popo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popo comes to the cage accompanied by Murder To Excellence. Hayabusa has chosen Viper! as his entrance music. Akira Hayabusa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ace Popo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hayabusa won't allow Popo to sweep him here.
Popo trying to keep a closed guard but Hayabusa is proving a slippery customer.
Popo wants to sweep but no luck.
Popo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hayabusa jabs Popo right on the nose. Popo blinks but takes it well.
Hayabusa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popo at a distance.
Hayabusa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popo. Popo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popo shoots in for a double leg but Hayabusa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayabusa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Popo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Popo is keeping the position.
Popo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayabusa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popo is keeping the position for now.
Popo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayabusa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Popo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hayabusa has managed to get both his arms back between Popo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayabusa tries to stand but Popo is controlling from the bottom.
Hayabusa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hayabusa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Popo's legs.
Hayabusa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Popo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hayabusa's best efforts.
Popo wants to improve his position but Hayabusa is controlling well.
Hayabusa is keen to just control but Popo is a slippery customer.
Popo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popo is trying to control but Hayabusa passes into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Popo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hayabusa off and has taken his back!
Popo not allowing Hayabusa to control his hands.
Popo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hayabusa breaks Popo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Popo looking to control.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Popo is keeping the position.
Popo controls Hayabusa momentarily but Hayabusa frees himself.
Hayabusa wants to pass the guard but Popo is keeping the position.
Hayabusa wanted to stand there but Popo had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Popo keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayabusa misses with a hook.
Popo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayabusa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayabusa tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayabusa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hayabusa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Popo off and has taken his back!
Popo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hayabusa's guard. Nice work there by Popo.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Popo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Popo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayabusa tries to avoid it but Popo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayabusa to the ground. Hayabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayabusa connects with a nice looking jab.
Hayabusa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hayabusa wants it to stay on the feet.
Popo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hayabusa was covering up waiting for the punch and Popo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Popo content to stall in guard here.
Popo trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popo.
Hayabusa is looking for a triangle but Popo pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Popo controlling him for the moment.
Popo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayabusa wriggles free and stands up.
Hayabusa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Popo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Popo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayabusa sprawls well. Hayabusa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Popo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayabusa looks to land a combination. Popo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hayabusa finds it's way through Popo's defenses.
Hayabusa loads up on a big right hand but Popo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayabusa. Popo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayabusa tries to avoid it but Popo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayabusa to the ground. Hayabusa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Popo avoids the body shot from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa works Popo's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Hayabusa.
Some wild striking there from Hayabusa.
Akira Hayabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popo but Popo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Popo shoots in but no luck this time.
Popo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Popo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayabusa stalks Popo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popo's face. Popo staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayabusa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayabusa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Popo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Popo prevents Hayabusa from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hayabusa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Popo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hayabusa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akira Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Popo thows a huge punch but Hayabusa dodges it nicely.
Popo thows a huge punch but Hayabusa dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hayabusa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Popo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayabusa is fending him off so far but Popo persists. Nope, Hayabusa circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayabusa misses with a left hand
and Popo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hayabusa!
Popo wants to finish this one by submission but Hayabusa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Popo.
Hayabusa tries to lock up and control but Popo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hayabusa blocking the ground and pound.
Hayabusa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayabusa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Popo breaks from Hayabusa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Popo landing strikes from the mount.
Hayabusa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hayabusa's face.
Popo working Hayabusa over with strikes here.
Hayabusa is rocked!
Popo avoids the attempt from Hayabusa to control.
Hayabusa is still in real trouble! Can Popo finish him?
Hayabusa regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hayabusa defends it well.
Popo lands with a punch from half guard.
Popo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
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!
Popo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayabusa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Popo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Popo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hayabusa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Popo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa loads up on a big right hand but Popo slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Hayabusa as Popo shoots in.
Popo slips a straight right by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popo shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayabusa seems to have recovered his senses.
Popo drops his hands momentarily and Hayabusa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Popo leaves Hayabusa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayabusa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Popo's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is working for a submission of some sort.
Popo is looking for a sweep. Hayabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Popo is trying to maintain the position but Hayabusa is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayabusa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Popo is trying to maintain the position but Hayabusa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control from half guard but Popo is working away.
Hayabusa is working for a kimura but Popo is defending it quite comfortably.
Popo is looking for a sweep. Hayabusa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayabusa uses his free foot to push down on Popo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Popo.
Popo tries to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to control the pace but Popo is squirming around nicely.
Hayabusa works his way to his opponent's back.
Popo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hayabusa's arms.
Hayabusa has good solid back control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Popo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 Ace Popo.
I think Hayabusa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Hayabusa!
Akira Hayabusa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordecai Wollsey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Super Slayer's chin.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Slayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayer slips under a jab from Wollsey.
Wollsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Wollsey walks into a jab.
Wollsey slips under a jab.
Slayer lands a nice shot that snaps Wollsey's head back.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Slayer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wollsey moves away from the strike by Slayer.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer looks to throw the jab but Wollsey is out of range.
Slayer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wollsey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer with a jab.
Wollsey cracks Slayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wollsey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayer.
Wollsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wollsey works Slayer's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wollsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayer misses with a hook. Wollsey ducked under it nicely.
Slayer lands a jab.
Wollsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wollsey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Slayer throws a nice looking combination but Wollsey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wollsey.
Wollsey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wollsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
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!
Wollsey thumps Slayer with a low kick.
Wollsey throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer feints a jab promting Wollsey to slip. Slayer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wollsey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wollsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Wollsey.
Slayer swings for the body but Wollsey moves out of range.
Wollsey lands a front kick.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Wollsey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayer misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Slayer.
Slayer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slayer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wollsey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wollsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wollsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Wollsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Wollsey's head but Wollsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wollsey can pounce on him.
Wollsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wollsey.
Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wollsey. Wollsey obviously looking to wear him down.
Wollsey throws a body punch but Slayer moves out of range.
Wollsey feints and then cracks Slayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slayer down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slayer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wollsey - the referee stops the clock and Slayer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wollsey. Slayer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Slayer looks gassed!
Wollsey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wollsey scores with a leg kick.
Slayer misses with a straight left.
Slayer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wollsey missing with a left hand there. Slayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Wollsey.
Wollsey moves away from the strike by Slayer.
Wollsey takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Slayer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wollsey. Wollsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Slayer is just out of range.
Slayer takes a swing at Wollsey's ribcage but misses.
Wollsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slayer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wollsey counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid body kick from Wollsey.
Wollsey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slayer tries to bum rush Wollsey with a series of wild strikes but Wollsey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slayer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wollsey - the referee stops the clock and Slayer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wollsey. Slayer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wollsey throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slayer walks into a jab.
Slayer is rocked!
Wollsey wobbles Slayer with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Wollsey dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Slayer to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mordecai Wollsey!
Mordecai Wollsey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Bullock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tropa de Elite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seth Bullock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Bullock.
Bullock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bullock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bullock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullock.
Jorge feints and as Bullock raises his hands in defense, Jorge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bullock is trying to keep Jorge in close.
Jorge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullock trying to control the position.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Seth Bullock.
Jorge closes the distance and pushes Bullock back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge jumps into guard, dragging Bullock to the mat.
Jorge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullock manages to get himself to full guard.
Jorge stands up over Bullock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorge wants to pass the guard but Bullock is keeping the position.
Bullock keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Jorge landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bullock's guard.
Ground and pound from Jorge.
Jorge drops an elbow to the side of Bullock's head.
Jorge thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorge works his way into full mount!
Jorge landing strikes from the mount.
Jorge punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jorge with shots to the head and body - Bullock looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullock is squirming around, avoiding Jorge's attempts to control the action.
Bullock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jorge.
Jorge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bullock is in a horrible position here. Jorge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jorge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bullock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge drops a big elbow. That's hurt Bullock! More shots from Jorge and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Jorge!
Tiago Jorge is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Tiago Jorge took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wow, man! Champion again? What can i say? I'm the champion again!! Tonight, i'll dance very much to celebrate...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cubensis Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cubensis Azul!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg gets a takedown into half guard.
Azul is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.
Azul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herberg pulls his head out easily.
Azul keeping hold of Herberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Azul is looking for a sweep. Herberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herberg slips a nice elbow through Azul's hands, connecting with Azul's forehead.
Azul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herberg wants to stand but Azul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Herberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Herberg is pushing down on Azul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azul is fighting to maintain full guard but Herberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg wants to free his trapped foot but Azul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azul trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Herberg manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Herberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herberg unloads with some shots from mount but Azul bucks and avoids them well.
Herberg is trying to control here but Azul has managed to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herberg is looking to pass Azul's guard but actually Azul recovers to full guard.
Azul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Azul has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herberg.
Herberg wants to pass the guard but Azul is keeping the position.
Herberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azul's head.
Azul wants to hit a switch here but Herberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Azul there!
Herberg lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Herberg tries to control but Azul wriggling away.
Herberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Azul takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul working to try and regain half guard.
Herberg landing shots from mount.
Azul is rocked!
Azul wants to hold on but Herberg pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg unloads with some shots from mount but Azul bucks and avoids them well.
Herberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Herberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Azul is in a horrible position here. Herberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Azul is still in real trouble! Can Herberg finish him?
Azul tries to hold on but Herberg postures up.
Azul seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Azul that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg lands a big elbow.
Azul takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Herberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg retains his lightweight title!
Johan Herberg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hell's Balls Recovery (160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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