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UVT 164: Maguire vs Genetia PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Hayes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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270 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowell scores a takedown into full mount!
Cowell looking for a guillotine from mount but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes is desperately trying to improve his position but Cowell has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cowell takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cowell is trying to control but Hayes is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cowell has isolated one of Hayes's arms. Hayes looking to fight him off but Cowell twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Cowell!
Anderson Cowell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahraim Alib (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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170 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
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sahraim Alib!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alib moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Springs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alib looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs clobbers Alib with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springs scores with a hook.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alib moves away.
Springs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Alib throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springs.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nate Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alib takes a jab right on the kisser.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alib's head backwards.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Alib moved out of range nicely.
Springs lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Alib with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alib.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Alib's head but Alib sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alib has managed to clinch.
Alib blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs works on Alib's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Alib controls the action.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Alib.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alib prevents a body shot from Springs.
Alib lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Alib.
Springs working hard to break the clinch.
Alib just leaning against Springs, taking a breather.
Springs tries to work over Alib's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alib breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Springs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Alib's shoulder, as Alib tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Alib.
Springs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alibs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Alib manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alib manages to avoid it.
Alib clinches with his opponent.
Alib taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries to work over Alib's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alib throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Alib controls the action.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Alib blocks a body shot from Springs.
Alib pressing his opponent against the cage.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alib lands a right hand.
Springs wants a takedown.
A short right from Alib on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Springs as Alib tries to tie him up.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Alib controls his hands.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Alib controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alib or not.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Alib.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Springs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alib lands a slapping body shot.
Alib rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Springs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Springs lunges at Alib with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alib's hand.
Springs blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Good exchange - Springs coming out on top.
Alib takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Springs takes a swing at Alib's ribcage but misses.
Springs takes a swing at Alib's ribcage but misses.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alib was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Alib ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs dives in and grabs Alib's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alib pushes down on Springs's head and hops out.
Alib misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Alib gets caught napping as Springs dives in and scores a takedown. Alib manages to retain guard.
Springs trying to control but Alib is working from the bottom.
Springs won't allow Alib to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alib has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Springs pushes down on Alib's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alib moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alib wants to stand up but Springs is controlling him.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alib looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alib is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alib can't keep his opponent in guard - Springs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alib wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alib is defending against the submission attempts here by Springs.
Springs prevents Alib from standing back up.
Springs is looking for a kimura but Alib is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Springs to get the leverage.
Springs trying to control from half guard but Alib is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alib manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs pushes down on Alib's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alib has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Springs is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Springs is pressing down on Alib's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alib is holding on for now.
Alib pushes Springs off looking to stand but Springs dives back in and keeps control.
Alib controlling the position well.
Springs wants to pass to mount but Alib is defending the position.
Springs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alib sees it coming and defends easily.
Alib slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alib keeping full guard, as Springs tries to pass.
Springs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alib wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Springs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alib keeps working.
Springs works to advance to full mount. Alib defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs wants to take Alib's back but he can't do it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alib tries to reverse the position but Springs maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Springs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alib throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Horrible takedown by Springs or perhaps it was just good defense by Alib which made him look bad.
Alib uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Alib misses with a looping left.
Alib jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alib throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Springs shoots in but Alib avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nate Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Alib ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Alib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alib tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Alib keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alib manages to avoid it.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs tests Alib's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alib.
Springs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alib takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Springs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alib is fending him off so far but Springs persists. Nope, Alib circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alib takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Springs tries to land a front kick but Alib steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs sizes up Alib with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Donk. Springs catches Alib right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alibs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sahraim Alib is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springs works the jab nicely.
Springs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alib is fending him off so far but Springs persists. Nope, Alib circles away and we're back to standing.
Springs misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs misses with a body kick.
Alib's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alib duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alib looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Springs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
Springs thows a body shot but no joy.
Springs 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.
Nate Springs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alib dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Alib missing with a left hand there. Springs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs connects with a jab.
Alib moves out of range of the strikes.
Alib is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Springs thows a body shot but no joy.
Alib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alib throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs cracks Alib with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donk. Springs catches Alib right on the button with a cross.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alib cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Alib does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs throws a series of punches but Alib moves out of range.
Springs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nate Springs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alib is pulling down on Springs's head to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alib lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Springs!
Springs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sahraim Alib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Springs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Springs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Springs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Springs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Bourque has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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161 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
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yoshida misses with a hook. Bourque ducked under it nicely.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Bourque.
Bourque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ken Yoshida has been cut.
Bourque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bourque swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bourque eats them both and turns towards Yoshida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A clash of legs there as Bourque blocks the low kick.
Bourque scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourque.
A nice combination there by Yoshida.
Bourque swinging wildly here.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bourque was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Bourque lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida looks to land a combination but Bourque avoids it well.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Bourque pushes him off.
Yoshida is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Ken Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourque.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Bourque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Bourque misses with a looping left.
Yoshida moves out of range as Bourque strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque with a jab.
Yoshida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshida throws out a leg kick but Bourque moves out of range and Yoshida only half commits.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Bourque ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourque also avoids with ease.
Bourque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick
and Bourque counters with a left to the body.
Yoshida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yoshida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bourque circles away quickly and effectively.
Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws a right hand that Bourque ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourque also avoids with ease.
Bourque dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida tries a head kick but it misses.
Bourque throws a combination. Yoshida tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Yoshida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bourque throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bourque finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshida's head.
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Ken Yoshida's cut even more.
Yoshida misses with a wild combination.
Bourque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bourque tries to bum rush Yoshida with a series of wild strikes but Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourque changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Bourque didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Bourque pushes him off.
Bourque loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
No joy there for Yoshida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoshida works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Yoshida.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Bourque.
Bourque is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bourque checks a leg kick.
Bourque connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Bourque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bourque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bourque cracks Yoshida with an open hand slap.
Bourque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Bourque. Those never looked like landing.
Yoshida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourque, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bourque taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yoshida in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida stalls.
Bourque stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque can't break the clinch.
Bourque is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida just leaning against Bourque, taking a breather.
Bourque is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bourque.
Yoshida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bourque gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Bourque dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Yoshida's cut.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Bourque moves out of range easily.
Yoshida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bourque rather than just go for the knockout.
Yoshida defending well as Bourque loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourque moves away.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Bourque.
Yoshida looks to land a combination but Bourque avoids it well.
Yoshida throws a nice looking combination but Bourque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bourque scores with a three punch combo!
Bourque connects with a single shot there.
The cut above Ken Yoshida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yoshida misses with a combination
and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Bourque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida wants to clinch
and Bourque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Bourque.
Bourque dodges the punch combination from Yoshida.
A good leg kick by Yoshida.
Paul Bourque is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick from Yoshida.
Bourque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ken Yoshida's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bourque misses with a wild body shot.
Bourque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yoshida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bourque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bourque lands with an overhand left.
Yoshida looks for the body kick but Bourque saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida takes a swing at Bourque's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Bourque.
Yoshida lands a jab-cross combination.
Ken Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque misses with a double jab
and Yoshida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bourque lands an overhand right.
Yoshida throws a combination that misses
and Bourque counters with a straight right hand.
Bourque throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bourque, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Bourque!
A victorious Paul Bourque thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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287 lbs
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272 lbs
19 - 10 - 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
26 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kharitonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skinny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Kharitonov. That snapped Boy's head back.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Kharitonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharitonov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boy's head.
It looks like Skinny Boy has been cut.
Boy misses with a leg kick
and Kharitonov counters with a big right hand! Oh Boy is in trouble here! Kharitonov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
Our winner, Boris Kharitonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson has chosen Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wattson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bourque counters with a left and a right that stings Wattson.
Wattson tries to land a body kick
and Bourque counters with a one-two to the body.
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Wattson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bourque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ron Wattson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wattson misses with a low kick.
Wattson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bourque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Bourque scores with a four punch combination!
Bourque throws a nice looking combination but Wattson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bourque.
Wattson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bourque avoids a kick to the body.
Bourque throws a lazy head kick
and Wattson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Wattson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bourque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That has opened up Ron Wattson's cut even more.
Wattson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wattson misses with a combination
and Bourque counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wattson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bourque as he avoids it easily.
Timothy Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Wattson.
Wattson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wattson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bourque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wattson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bourque looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bourque looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bourque!
Bourque will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bourque throws an elbow but Wattson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourque wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bourque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wattson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bourque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wattson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wattson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bourque lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice takedown defense from Bourque. No joy for Wattson on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wattson throws a lazy body kick
and Bourque counters with a head kick.
Bourque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wattson.
Wattson misses with the body kick
and Bourque connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Ron Wattson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bourque throws a sloppy head kick and Wattson moves out of range easily.
Wattson misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Bourque lands a big head kick that sends Wattson tumbling to the mat! Bourque takes a step backwards and waves Wattson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wattson is rocked!
Bourque dances in with a quick combination. Wattson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bourque snaps Wattson's head back. Wattson stumbles backwards against the cage. Bourque steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Wattson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Wattson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timothy Bourque!
After winning the bout, Timothy Bourque thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genival Lacerda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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255 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacerda's head.
No luck for Lacerda with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Lacerda or perhaps it was just good defense by Heggs which made him look bad.
Lacerda shoots for a takedown but Heggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luther Heggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genival Lacerda.
Heggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Heggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Lacerda misses with a takedown attempt - Heggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacerda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heggs circles away.
Lacerda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Genival Lacerda has been cut.
Heggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Lacerda. Lacerda gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacerda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heggs moves into the clinch.
Lacerda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heggs smiles and moves away.
Heggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacerda has his takedown stuffed
and Heggs moves into the clinch.
Heggs lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heggs.
Heggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacerda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lacerda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacerda has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Heggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacerda dives in and grabs Heggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heggs pushes down on Lacerda's head and hops out.
Heggs scores with a body shot.
Lacerda looks gassed!
Heggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heggs lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Genival Lacerda's cut even more.
Heggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacerda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Lacerda misses with a takedown
and Heggs counters with a good, hard body kick but Lacerda shrugs it off.
Heggs looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Heggs backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lacerda's temple! It sends Lacerda violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Heggs celebrates and the doctors try to help Lacerda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Luther Heggs!
Luther Heggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Warpath. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
235 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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33
272 lbs
25 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underhill.
Ghotha throws a series of punches but Underhill avoids them all with ease.
Underhill shoots in and bounces Ghotha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Underhill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Underhill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underhill landing with the ground and pound.
Underhill stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha wants to hit a switch here but Underhill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ghotha there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill controlling the position easily from mount.
Underhill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghotha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ghotha tries to hold on but Underhill pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underhill looking to control but Ghotha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Underhill with a couple of short strikes.
Underhill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ghotha can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underhill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ghotha tries to reverse the position but Underhill maintains control.
Underhill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghotha is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Underhill looking to control but Ghotha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghotha throwing hammer fists to the chest of Underhill. What's that going to do exactly?
Ghotha tries to hold on but Underhill pushes him away.
BOOM! Underhill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Underhill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ghotha working to try and regain half guard.
Underhill working Ghotha over with strikes here.
Underhill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ghotha hang on?
Underhill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Underhill looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Underhill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill lands a big shot there that rocks Ghotha but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ghotha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep. Underhill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Underhill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Ghotha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Underhill is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghotha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ghotha wants to get back to full guard.
Underhill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Underhill working over Ghotha with some ground and pound. Ghotha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill is trying to control. Ghotha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Underhill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ghotha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghotha manages to get to full guard.
Underhill looking to pass the guard.
Underhill stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underhill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that round.
That's time! Underhill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghotha throws a looping overhand right but Underhill ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ghotha misses.
Underhill looking to score a takedown here. Ghotha is defending well but Underhill drives through and ends up in Ghotha's guard.
Ghotha wants to sweep but no luck.
Underhill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Ghotha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Underhill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Underhill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Ghotha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Underhill pushing down on Ghotha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control here.
Underhill trying to control from half guard but Ghotha is working away.
Underhill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Mike Underhill has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Underhill scores with a jab to the body.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghotha moves away.
Underhill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghotha throws a leg kick but Underhill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underhill shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ghotha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Underhill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ghotha some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Underhill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Underhill working the ground and pound but Ghotha is defending the strikes.
Underhill trying to control the action but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha tries to bench press Underhill off him but Underhill keeps the position.
Underhill trying to control the position but Ghotha is working away.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghotha keeps working.
Ghotha looking for a sweep but Underhill has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ghotha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghotha gets full guard.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Underhill throws a big right hand that misses.
Underhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Underhill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill is stalling in the full guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Underhill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Underhill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underhill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Underhill sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Underhill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ghotha fails to land with a series of punches.
Underhill lands a jab to Ghotha's midsection.
Ghotha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Underhill.
Underhill throws a right hand that Ghotha ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghotha also avoids with ease.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Underhill misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Underhill here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Left hook, right uppercut from Underhill.
Ghotha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Underhill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Underhill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Underhill misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throws a looping overhand right but Underhill ducks down to avoid it.
Ghotha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghotha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underhill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghotha scrambles back to his feet.
Ghotha moves forwards but Underhill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Underhill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Underhill lands.
Underhill clobbers Ghotha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Underhill. No joy for Ghotha on that attempt.
Underhill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Underhill throws a body punch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Underhill.
Underhill cracks Ghotha with a big right hand but Ghotha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Underhill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ghotha won't allow Underhill to pass to mount.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Underhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but instead Underhill has moved into half guard.
Underhill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Underhill seems content to control.
Ghotha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underhill is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Underhill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Underhill wants to pass to mount but Ghotha is defending the position.
Ghotha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghotha is looking for a triangle but Underhill pushes his legs off easily.
Ghotha looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghotha, not yet.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position but Underhill postures up.
Underhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Mike Underhill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Underhill scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Underhill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mike Underhill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Ghotha keeping moving, preventing Underhill from controlling successfully.
Ghotha is looking for a triangle but Underhill pushes his legs off easily.
Underhill trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghotha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Underhill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Underhill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Underhill!
Our winner, Mike Underhill, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpo Wednesday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegata fails to land with a series of punches.
Vegata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wednesday moves out of range of the strikes.
Wednesday is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vegata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegata throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wednesday was covering up waiting for the punch and Vegata finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wednesday controlling Vegata's posture.
Vegata controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vegata looking to pass the guard.
Vegata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wednesday pulls Vegata in close to his closed guard and prevents Vegata from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wednesday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegata connects with a body shot that sends Wednesday's belly button to the back.
Vegata misses with an uppercut
and Wednesday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wednesday has Vegata pressed against the cage, preventing Vegata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wednesday breaks from the clinch.
Vegata digs a good hook to Wednesday's body.
Vegata gets tackled into the cage by Wednesday. Wednesday maintains the clinch.
A short right from Wednesday on the inside.
Vegata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wednesday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vegata's efforts to push away.
Vegata is trying to push Wednesday away but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vegata prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Vegata prevents a body shot from Wednesday.
Vegata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wednesday has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday lands a shoulder strike.
Wednesday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wednesday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vegata with a jab.
Wednesday keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wednesday misses with a right hand
and Vegata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vegata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wednesday but Wednesday pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Vegata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegata misses with a body shot.
Vegata misses with a lunging right hand
and Wednesday counters with a straight right hand.
Vegata throws a lazy uppercut
and Wednesday counters with a stiff right hand.
Wednesday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wednesday tries to clinch but Vegata is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegata throws a poor cross that misses
and Wednesday moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wednesday.
Wednesday is pressed up against the cage. Vegata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wednesday down to the mat. Wednesday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vegata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vegata shoots in looking for a takedown. Wednesday tries to sprawl out of it but Vegata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wednesday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegata throws a right hand that misses
and Wednesday counters with a crisp right that sends Vegata to the canvas! Wednesday follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpo Wednesday!
During a confident post fight interview, Alpo Wednesday 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Staal (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Staal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Staal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Staal throws an overhand right that lands on Bean's shoulder, as Bean tries to avoid the shot.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Staal throws a leg kick that misses.
Bean slips a jab and a cross from Staal.
Staal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Staal connects with an inside leg kick.
Bean blocks a leg kick.
Staal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bean slips a straight right by Staal.
Staal misses with a wild body shot.
Bean slips a straight right by Staal.
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Bean on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bean closes the distance and clinches.
Staal tries to throw a body punch but Bean avoids it by throwing Staal back against the cage.
Staal lands a right hand.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.
Staal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Staal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bean has Staal up against the cage in a clinch.
Staal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Butter Bean has been cut.
Staal scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Staal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staal has Bean pressed against the cage, preventing Bean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Staal.
Staal lands an elbow just above Bean 's eye.
Nice body punch from Staal - that landed with a thud.
Bean being controlled against the cage.
Bean can't break the clinch.
Staal lands a nice uppercut.
Staal stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position.
Staal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staal stalling in the clinch but Bean improves position.
Staal lands a damaging elbow.
Bean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bean working aggressively here.
Staal prevents Bean from breaking the clinch.
Bean misses with a body punch.
Staal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the cage.
Staal leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Staal counters with a flying knee that drops Bean! Staal dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Staal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maguire comes to the cage accompanied by Guns 'n Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Genetia has chosen Remain Nameless as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
153 lbs
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159 lbs
19 - 7 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia blocks a jab.
Maguire tests Genetia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch but Genetia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maguire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Genetia counters with a nice uppercut.
Maguire clinches up against the cage.
Genetia is trying to break free.
Maguire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Genetia has had enough of the clinch but Maguire keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maguire keeps control of Genetia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Genetia tries to break free but Maguire pushes him back against the cage.
Genetia is looking to break free of the clinch but Maguire has double underhooks.
Genetia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maguire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maguire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia misses with a wild combination.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Genetia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maguire is looking to score with low kicks.
Genetia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genetia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maguire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Maguire moves forwards but Genetia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maguire jabs at Genetia's body.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maguire misses with a hook to the body
and Genetia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Genetia throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Genetia dips to his left and cracks Maguire with an uppercut!
Maguire throws a leg kick
and Genetia counters with a good low kick that Maguire was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Genetia lands a glancing blow to the side of Maguire's head.
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but Genetia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Genetia missing with a left hand there. Maguire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Genetia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maguire.
Genetia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maguire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Genetia's sensitive parts.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire throws a combination. Genetia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genetia tried to score with a low kick but Maguire checks it.
Maguire is looking to wear down Genetia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maguire misses with a two punch combination.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
Maguire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maguire tried to score with a low kick but Genetia checks it.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Genetia if he has to take too many more of those.
Maguire shoots in looking for a takedown but Genetia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maguire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maguire swings for the body but Genetia moves out of range.
Maguire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
Nice uppercut lands for Genetia. That snapped Maguire's head back.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Maguire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genetia counters with a low kick, right behind Maguire 's knee.
Maguire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maguire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire misses with a body kick.
Genetia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Genetia throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Genetia. That's going to slow Maguire down.
Genetia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Genetia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maguire moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Genetia blocks the leg kick.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Maguire.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Maguire.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Genetia lands a leg kick that knocks Maguire off balance momentarily.
Genetia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Genetia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Genetia misses with a body shot.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire slips a straight right by Genetia.
Good leg kick by Maguire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Genetia scores with a kick to the body.
Genetia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maguire's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire looking to control.
Genetia stays in close to Maguire's body and controls the position.
Maguire looking for a sweep. Not yet Maguire, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Genetia tries to move into range but Maguire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
A jab from Genetia does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Maguire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Genetia tries to improve position but can't.
Maguire decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A lazy body kick from Genetia
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
A low kick from Maguire misses
letting Genetia counter with a right hand.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire missing with a left hand there. Genetia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genetia sprawls well. Genetia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Genetia as he avoids it easily.
Maguire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genetia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire throws the left hand but Genetia avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Genetia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Genetia is looking to land body kicks.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Genetia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire takes one to the side of the head.
Genetia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Genetia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Genetia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genetia is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Maguire misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Genetia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maguire.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
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 Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
Maguire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Genetia is trying to control but can't.
Genetia tries to roll over but Maguire keeps him under control.
Genetia manages to get to full guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but Genetia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Genetia is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it.
Maguire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Genetia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maguire throws a good cross that connects.
Genetia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
Maguire connects with a right hand. Genetia shakes it off.
Maguire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Genetia defends it nicely.
A low kick from Maguire is predictable there
enabling Genetia to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Genetia.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Genetia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Genetia.
Maguire throws a jab but it's blocked by Genetia.
Genetia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maguire momentarily.
Maguire takes a swing at Genetia's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire scores with a sloppy right hand. Genetia should have avoided that one.
Maguire throws a lazy right hand but Genetia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maguire throws a chopping leg kick but Genetia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Genetia lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Genetia does no damage.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire swings for the body but Genetia moves out of range.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Genetia off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia misses with a body kick.
Genetia throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire blocks a jab.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Genetia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maguire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genetia.
Maguire throws an off balance right hand
and Genetia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire slips a jab from Genetia.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Genetia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Genetia.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Genetia misses.
Maguire throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire wants to clinch up but Genetia keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Genetia misses.
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire looks to land a left hand but Genetia moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Genetia throws the left hand but Maguire avoids the punch easily.
Genetia throws the kick towards the body but Maguire avoids it.
Maguire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Genetia is out of range.
Genetia keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire lands a two punch combo.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from Genetia misses.
Maguire sizes up Genetia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Genetia.
Maguire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Maguire swings for the body but Genetia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Genetia takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
Genetia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maguire pinned against the cage. Maguire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Genetia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maguire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maguire forces Genetia back against the cage and clinches.
Maguire keeps control of Genetia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Maguire.
Genetia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses the body punch
and Genetia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big left from Maguire misses.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire throws a low kick but Genetia avoids it.
Genetia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Genetia as he checks the leg kick.
Genetia swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Genetia misses
and Maguire counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Genetia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maguire. That did some damage!
Genetia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maguire on his heels. He'll look to pass Maguire's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Genetia wants to control from the top but Maguire keeps moving.
Maguire looking for a sweep. Not yet Maguire, not yet.
Genetia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Genetia throws a strike but Maguire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Genetia wants to stand but Maguire is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia is trying to control the position but Maguire postures up.
Maguire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maguire throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genetia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Genetia avoids the body shot from Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire had his way with Joliver Genetia in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Maguire misses.
Genetia misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Genetia at a distance.
Genetia with a hook.
Genetia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
Genetia throws a lazy uppercut
and Maguire counters with an inside leg kick.
Maguire scores a takedown into full mount!
Maguire is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Genetia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire tries to bench press Genetia off him but Genetia keeps the position.
Maguire is not content to let Genetia control the position.
Genetia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Genetia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maguire's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is looking for a sweep.
Genetia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Genetia looking to control but Maguire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genetia controlling the pace for now.
Genetia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is desperately trying to improve his position but Genetia has a good base and remains in mount.
Maguire blocking the ground and pound.
Genetia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Genetia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maguire?
Maguire regains half guard.
Joliver Genetia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia is trying to control the action in half guard but Maguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire gets back to full guard.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
Genetia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maguire controlling Genetia's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire is trying to control the position but Genetia postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joliver Genetia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maguire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
Cormac Maguire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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