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UVT 165: Breaking Point PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Paul Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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118 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mary Quitecontrary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quitecontrary.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quitecontrary misses with a kick to the body
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Quitecontrary throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Quitecontrary tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Quitecontrary swinging wildly here.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams clobbers Quitecontrary with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Quitecontrary is rocked!
Quitecontrary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Quitecontrary is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams 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.
Williams connects with a superb combination that knocks Quitecontrary out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Williams before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Quitecontrary!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Williams!
After winning the bout, Paul Williams 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerson Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes comes to the cage accompanied by Bully. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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158 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerson Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Sung il!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antunes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sung il to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Antunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sung il is aware though and is defending well.
Antunes keeping moving, preventing Sung il from controlling successfully.
Sung il is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sung il loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sung il trying to control the position from guard on top but Antunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung il drops back, looking for a kneebar! Antunes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Antunes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Antunes!
Antunes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sung il has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung il tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Antunes is trying to get an arm triangle but Sung il is defending well.
Sung il is looking to reverse the position.
Antunes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Antunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Antunes feints and then cracks Sung il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sung il down.
Sung il fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Antunes sprawls well initially but Sung il persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antunes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes is staying active underneath Sung il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sung il is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Antunes defends it well.
Antunes tries to get to full guard but Sung il has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sung il is thwarting Antunes's attempts to control the position.
Sung il looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Antunes is looking to control Sung il's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antunes avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung il seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antunes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sung il wants to work for an arm triangle but Antunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sung il wants to work for an arm triangle but Antunes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Antunes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Antunes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sung il defends well.
Sung il throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sung il wants to pass the guard but Antunes is keeping the position.
Sung il avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Antunes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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 Gerson Antunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Antunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sung il checks it well.
Sung il shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sung il is trying to control. Antunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sung il is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Antunes is looking to control Sung il's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Antunes avoid being mounted?
Sung il wants to take a breather but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes wants to control but Sung il is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sung il wants to free his trapped foot but Antunes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes is trying to maintain the position but Sung il is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerson Antunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Antunes has managed to clinch.
Sung il pulls guard.
Sung il bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Antunes's guard.
Sung il works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sung il with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sung il seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Antunes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kim Sung il!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. Ferrari has chosen Holy Diver by Dio as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aleksandr Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Ferrari!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrari throws a head kick that misses.
Fedorov blocks a head kick by Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Ferrari looks gassed!
Fedorov rushes Ferrari and presses him up against the cage.
Fedorov breaks from the clinch.
Fedorov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Fedorov content to stall in guard here.
Fedorov looking to pass the guard.
Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!
Ferrari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferrari is retaining full guard.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fedorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!
Fedorov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferrari was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedorov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.
Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferrari blocks it with crossed arms.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrari blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedorov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.
Fedorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferrari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ferrari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ferrari is trying to force a seperation but Fedorov has the dominant position.
Fedorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrari circles away.
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Fedorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrari doesn't seem phased though.
Fedorov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferrari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Ferrari is avoiding it.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fedorov shoots in and bounces Ferrari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fedorov stands up from Ferrari's guard - Fedorov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferrari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrari misses with a few strikes there.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorov sprawls well. Fedorov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.
Ferrari tries to keep at a distance but Fedorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferrari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedorov manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ferrari keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fedorov showed some decent athleticism there.
Fedorov stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fedorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferrari has had enough of the clinch but Fedorov keeps him there for the moment.
Ferrari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Ferrari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedorov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferrari working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fedorov.
Fedorov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ferrari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferrari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferrari prevents it.
Ferrari is breathing heavily.
Ferrari wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferrari can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov has Ferrari pushed against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Fedorov is leaning against Ferrari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fedorov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ferrari is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fedorov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferrari to the mat. Ferrari regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Ferrari circles away.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrari can do to turn this around?
Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
Fedorov is stalling here.
Ferrari is pressed up against the cage. Fedorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ferrari down to the mat. Ferrari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferrari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov pushes Ferrari up against the cage in a clinch.
Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Ferrari moves out of range.
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferrari is trying to defend but Fedorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedorov passes to full mount!
Fedorov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferrari is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fedorov breaks from Ferrari's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fedorov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fedorov dives in and scores a takedown into Ferrari's guard.
Fedorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedorov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fedorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov controls the position from side control.
Fedorov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ferrari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fedorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fedorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fedorov stands up and waves to Ferrari to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Fedorov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fedorov slips under a jab.
Fedorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fedorov stands up and beckons Ferrari to his feet.
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fedorov stands up out of the half guard.
Fedorov moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Fedorov.
Fedorov slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferrari is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Fedorov with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferrari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fedorov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ferrari, up you get!
Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrari is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrari pushes Fedorov off and gets back to his feet.
Vinicius Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Ferrari circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Fedorov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ferrari tries to circle away but Fedorov has him pinned against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fedorov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Fedorov stalling the fight.
Fedorov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fedorov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferrari for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fedorov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedorov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fedorov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferrari swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Ferrari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aleksandr Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Fedorov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferrari's efforts to push away.
Fedorov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov rushes Ferrari and presses him up against the cage.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferrari wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferrari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrari tries to sprawl but Fedorov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Fedorov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aleksandr Fedorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fedorov 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Fedorov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinbob Cantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Bakhar's entrance music is Salah Malaikom. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cantrell's choice of entrance music: Scorpions - Winds of Change. Spinbob Cantrell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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179 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spinbob Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Abu Bakhar has knocked Cantrell down with a huge combo! Abu Bakhar steps away and waves a wobbly Cantrell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cantrell is rocked!
It looks like Spinbob Cantrell has been cut.
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!
Abu Bakhar misses with a looping right.
Cantrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Abu Bakhar finish him?
Abu Bakhar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abu Bakhar walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cantrell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Abu Bakhar swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cantrell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
In his post fight interview, Janjalani Abu Bakhar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest has chosen Ontlogy as his entrance music. Tim Buck could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Manliest's chin.
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manliest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manliest shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Manliest finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Manliest wants to work for an arm triangle but Buck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manliest in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Buck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Manliest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Manliest!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sun Poison and Skin Cancer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
156 lbs
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25
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Campbell!
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, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mizrahi as he jumps to the side.
Campbell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mizrahi throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Campbell shoots in and bounces Mizrahi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mizrahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mizrahi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mizrahi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mizrahi!
Campbell is looking to regain half guard here but Mizrahi keeps moving and retains side control.
Campbell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mizrahi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Campbell is looking to get to half guard.
Campbell tries to hold on but Mizrahi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Campbell is trying desperately to improve position.
Campbell wants to control but Mizrahi is having none of it.
Campbell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell has given up his back here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi keeps control of the position as Campbell tries to break free.
Campbell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mizrahi's guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mizrahi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mizrahi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Campbell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mizrahi misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell looks to land a body kick but Mizrahi moved away.
Campbell misses with a right hand
and Mizrahi counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Campbell throws a shot from downtown. Mizrahi moves away and avoids it.
Mizrahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Mizrahi's head but Mizrahi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mizrahi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi slips a jab from Campbell.
Campbell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mizrahi's guard.
Campbell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mizrahi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Mizrahi is retaining full guard.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Mizrahi's brow.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Mizrahi blocks nicely.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mizrahi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mizrahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mizrahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mizrahi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Mizrahi is retaining full guard.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mizrahi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Mizrahi has wrist control.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
Mizrahi is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mizrahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Campbell throws a body punch but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mizrahi at a distance.
Campbell 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.
Good work by Mizrahi as he checks the leg kick.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mizrahi.
Campbell scores with a nice head shot.
Campbell throws a leg kick that misses.
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Campbell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mizrahi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Campbell throws a right hand that Mizrahi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizrahi also avoids with ease.
Campbell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but Mizrahi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Campbell's guard.
Mizrahi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Mizrahi is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizrahi can do to turn this around?
Ash Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Mizrahi ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Mizrahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Mizrahi connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
Mizrahi moves out of range of the body kick.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell dives in and grabs Mizrahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizrahi pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out.
A bone on bone clash there as Mizrahi blocks the leg kick.
Mizrahi moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell wants to get back to striking at distance but Mizrahi won't allow it.
Campbell avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Campbell is having none of it.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Ash Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Campbell to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell is trying to break free.
Campbell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
177 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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31
177 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Neil throws a body punch but Washburn moves out of range.
O Neil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washburn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Washburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washburn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Neil controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn looking to pass the guard.
Washburn 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zoe Washburn.
O Neil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Washburn momentarily.
It looks like Zoe Washburn has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots in and drives through. O Neil sprawls well.
Washburn looks for a takedown but O Neil sprawls well.
O Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Washburn's head but Washburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Neil misses with a body shot.
Washburn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Neil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Neil pinned against the cage. O Neil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zoe Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Neil thows a body shot but no joy.
Washburn is looking to clinch but O Neil is avoiding it.
Washburn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in O Neil's half guard.
Washburn works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn raining down shots from the mount!
Washburn misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washburn throws some wild stikes that O Neil manages to avoid easily.
O Neil tries to hold on but Washburn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neil. Washburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washburn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.
O Neil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washburn circles away quickly and effectively.
Washburn 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.
Washburn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washburn trying to mount his opponent but O Neil defends it.
O Neil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washburn is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Neil sees it coming and defends easily.
Washburn wants to control but O Neil is keeping him busy.
O Neil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washburn is working away from the top position though.
Washburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil is defending against the submission attempts here by Washburn.
O Neil taking some punishment here, with Washburn in his half guard.
Washburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working over O Neil with some ground and pound. O Neil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washburn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
O Neil wants to improve his position but Washburn is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Washburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoe Washburn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Washburn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Neil as he jumps to the side.
A big right from O Neil misses.
O Neil misses with the combination.
O Neil swings for the body but Washburn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washburn closes the distance and clinches up with O Neil, looking for a takedown. Washburn pushes O Neil against the cage but O Neil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
O Neil throws a jab when Washburn was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil misses with a right hand
and Washburn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Neil!
Washburn with a couple of short strikes.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
Washburn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zoe Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Neil blocking the ground and pound.
O Neil is looking to improve his position but Washburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Washburn looking to control but O Neil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mickey O Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washburn thowing shots but they're missing.
O Neil wants to control but Washburn is having none of it.
Washburn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as O Neil is looking to escape.
Washburn 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.
Washburn landing punches.
That has opened up Mickey O Neil's cut even more.
Washburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Washburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mickey O Neil's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey O Neil's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zoe Washburn!
A victorious Zoe Washburn 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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33
143 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simons III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simons III throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a nice body kick.
Simons III moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Simons III fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simons III attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simons III shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Simons III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeffson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Simons III pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simons III closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Simons III getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simons III tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Simons III looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simons III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simons III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simons III is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simons III pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie won't allow Simons III to pass to mount.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III postures up.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simons III is controlling him.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Simons III passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simons III moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simons III trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Simons III thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simons III defends well.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simons III has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Simons III's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
Simons III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simons III's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Simons III will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeffson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simons III stuffs the takedown.
Simons III closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Simons III pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simons III manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Simons III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simons III pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simons III wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Simons III.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
John Simons III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons III seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Simons III working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons III manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Simons III defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Simons III working to try and regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Simons III is holding on tight.
Gracie looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Simons III defends it well.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Gracie prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Gracie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simons III?
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simons III is wriggling around trying to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simons III regains half guard.
Simons III is not content to let Gracie control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Simons III defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Jeffson Gracie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Simons III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simons III throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Simons III backing up. Simons III nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeffson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Simons III is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Simons III is working away.
It looks like Gracie is going to stand back up.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simons III is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Gracie stands up from mount. Strange move.
Simons III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Simons III against the cage.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simons III has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simons III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Simons III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Jeffson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Simons III's defenses.
Gracie throws a body punch but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simons III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Simons III to the mat.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simons III's guard.
Simons III is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Simons III looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simons III trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Danzig's choice of entrance music: the Smiths - Meat Is Murder. Bryan Bishop is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bishop lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Danzig is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bishop asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Danzig is looking for a sweep.
Danzig is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Danzig takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bishop grinds an elbow into Danzig's temple.
Bishop throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzig keeps working.
Bishop tries to advance to mount but Danzig denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danzig is trying to improve his position.
Bishop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzig keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop scoring with punches from side control.
Danzig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Danzig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bishop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danzig trying to control but Bishop postures up.
Danzig actively working from the bottom here.
Danzig is trying to stand back up but Bishop is controlling him
Danzig gets full guard.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danzig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Danzig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Danzig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop cracks Danzig with a solid left hand.
Bishop stops Danzig from standing up.
Danzig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop advances to half guard.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Danzig wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control the action but Danzig is working from the bottom.
Danzig moves into full guard.
Danzig looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danzig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danzig is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Danzig wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop won't allow Danzig to sweep him here.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig looking for a triangle here. Bishop is fighting it but it looks tight! Danzig pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bishop is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mac Danzig!
A relieved looking Mac Danzig 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kurosawa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War drums. On his way into the cage it seems that Akira Kurosawa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akira Kurosawa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Akira Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Kurosawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurosawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Kurosawa stumbling back into the cage.
Kurosawa throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Kurosawa pushes him off.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Kurosawa closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosawa dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Kurosawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kurosawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosawa is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Kurosawa throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Kurosawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa slips under a jab.
Kurosawa clinches with his opponent.
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Kurosawa blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosawa's brow.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Akira Kurosawa has been cut.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kurosawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kurosawa tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Kurosawa pulls guard effortlessly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kurosawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosawa is retaining full guard.
Kurosawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson stands up and waves to Kurosawa to follow him.
Kurosawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kurosawa tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kurosawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Kurosawa is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosawa throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosawa misses with a wild combination.
Kurosawa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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 Akira Kurosawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Kurosawa'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.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Kurosawa throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Kurosawa is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kurosawa avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Kurosawa tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kurosawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosawa cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Akira Kurosawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kurosawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kurosawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kurosawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosawa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kurosawa manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Kurosawa throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to improve his position.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Kurosawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurosawa tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurosawa is working hard here to advance position.
Kurosawa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kurosawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Kurosawa is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Kurosawa let's go of the attempt for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kurosawa is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
Johnson wants to control his opponent's hands but Kurosawa gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa working for the choke.
Kurosawa wants to control but Johnson manages to buck him off and is now in Kurosawa's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Kurosawa is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosawa is retaining full guard.
Kurosawa working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Kurosawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kurosawa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Kurosawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kurosawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kurosawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurosawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kurosawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Kurosawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosawa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosawa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kurosawa from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kurosawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurosawa won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Kurosawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kurosawa, into his guard.
Kurosawa working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurosawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Kurosawa's legs - danger averted.
Kurosawa has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
Kurosawa is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Akira Kurosawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosawa keeps working.
Kurosawa is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurosawa avoid being mounted?
Kurosawa is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Kurosawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurosawa wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurosawa wants to get back to full guard.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosawa looking for submissions off his back.
Kurosawa wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
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 Akira Kurosawa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kurosawa, 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 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akira Kurosawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Akira Kurosawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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