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UVT 168: Contenders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Eccleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Whoomp There it is as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Eccleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eccleston tries to clinch there but Sackett circles away.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt.
Eccleston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eccleston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eccleston showed some decent athleticism there.
Eccleston lands strikes from half guard.
Eccleston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eccleston wants to free his trapped foot but Sackett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett is not content to let Eccleston control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eccleston prevents Sackett from improving his position.
Eccleston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
Eccleston winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Eccleston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett keeping hold of Eccleston's head, controlling as best he can.
Nice strikes from Eccleston there.
Well, if Eccleston 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.
Sackett is trying to get back to full guard.
Sackett is trying to control but can't.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Eccleston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eccleston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston trying to control from half guard but Sackett is working away.
Eccleston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eccleston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eccleston prevents Sackett from improving his position.
Eccleston is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Eccleston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sackett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eccleston.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard but Eccleston has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eccleston working the ground and pound.
Sackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Eccleston off and has taken his back!
Sackett misses with punches from the back.
Sackett throws a series of strikes and Eccleston wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sackett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sackett throwing strikes but Eccleston uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Eccleston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sackett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sackett's back!
Sackett trying to control the action but Eccleston just sinks the hooks in.
Eccleston wants to control but Sackett is keeping busy.
Sackett is trying to remain composed but Eccleston is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Eccleston controlling from the back.
Eccleston is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sackett up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eccleston lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Eccleston.
Eccleston is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Can Sackett hold on?! Eccleston is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sackett is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston drops a big shot to the side of Sackett's head! Oh, Sackett is out! He's out cold! Eccleston jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christopher Eccleston!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Olhoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Olhoffer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olhoffer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot.
Olhoffer takes one to the chin there.
Kharitonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kharitonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olhoffer doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up but Olhoffer circles away and keeps his distance.
Olhoffer throws a jab when Kharitonov was well out of range.
Kharitonov misses with a wild combination.
Olhoffer looks to land a left hand but Kharitonov moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olhoffer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kharitonov slips under a jab.
Kharitonov connects with a body shot that sends Olhoffer's belly button to the back.
Olhoffer lands a nice looking body shot.
Kharitonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olhoffer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kharitonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharitonov tries to clinch up
and Olhoffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kharitonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Olhoffer.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Olhoffer.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olhoffer.
Kharitonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olhoffer manages to avoid it.
Kharitonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olhoffer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kharitonov moves into the clinch.
Kharitonov is working Olhoffer over against the cage.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
Kharitonov tries to throw a body punch but Olhoffer avoids it by throwing Kharitonov back against the cage.
Kharitonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olhoffer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kharitonov lands a left hand.
Olhoffer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Kharitonov.
Olhoffer lands a nice uppercut.
Olhoffer working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olhoffer.
Olhoffer wants to break free but Kharitonov has control.
Kharitonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov pushes Olhoffer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kharitonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov lands with a right to the head.
Olhoffer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olhoffer tries to break the clinch but Kharitonov is controlling the position.
Kharitonov digs a right hand underneath Olhoffer's ribcage. Olhoffer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kharitonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olhoffer looks gassed!
Olhoffer looking to stall.
Olhoffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharitonov presses Olhoffer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kharitonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kharitonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kharitonov scores with a shoulder strike.
Olhoffer is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kharitonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kharitonov pushes Olhoffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kharitonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kharitonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Kharitonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Kharitonov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kharitonov darts in and clinches Olhoffer up against the cage.
Kharitonov misses with some punches.
Kharitonov working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kharitonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olhoffer misses with some punches.
Kharitonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
Kharitonov lands a body punch.
Kharitonov lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharitonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olhoffer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kharitonov.
Nice body punch from Kharitonov - that landed with a thud.
Olhoffer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kharitonov drops Olhoffer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Olhoffer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Olhoffer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kharitonov finish him?
It looks like Ray Olhoffer has been cut.
Kharitonov pushes Olhoffer against the cage. Kharitonov is working some dirty boxing. Kharitonov pushes off with a quick right hook! Olhoffer goes down! Olhoffer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kharitonov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, 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 Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Larry Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hayes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Albert Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hayes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hayes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
Hayes catches Fish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayes walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
Hayes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes stops Fish from getting back to his feet.
Fish is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fish is trying to stand up here but Hayes is controlling him well.
It looks like Hayes is going to stand back up.
Fish controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Albert Fish wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands with a shot to the body.
Hayes shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Fish lands a right hook to the body.
Fish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hayes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fish defends it nicely.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes takes one on the button.
Fish lands with an uppercut that bounces Hayes off the cage and back into range.
Fish lands a nice hook to Hayes's body. Hayes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Hayes looks gassed!
Fish thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Hayes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fish.
Fish takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Fish scores with a punch to the head.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fish.
Fish cracks Hayes with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Fish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fish tests Hayes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Fish.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fish tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fish to the ground. Fish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hayes throws out the jab.
Fish connects with a right hand. Hayes shakes it off.
Fish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hayes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish regains half guard.
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 Albert Fish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fish cracks Hayes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fish.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Fish throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fish lands a two punch combo.
Fish works Hayes's body with a nice hook.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fish but Fish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt
and Fish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Hayes throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Hayes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hayes somewhat.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Fish tenderised Hayes's leg. Hayes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fish looks to land a combination. Hayes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Hayes misses with a few strikes there.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Fish connects with a body shot.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Fish lands a body shot.
Fish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayes controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fish.
Fish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fish scores with a shot to the side of Hayes's head.
Fish lands a body punch.
Fish presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fish lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fish here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
A short right from Fish on the inside.
Hayes takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fish.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hayes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Fish.
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!
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish is pressed up against the cage. Hayes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fish down to the mat. Fish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fish clinches.
A right hand to the body from Fish.
Fish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayes is defending well for now.
Fish pushes Hayes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Fish presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Fish.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fish scores with a hook to the body.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Fish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hayess head.
Fish is working Hayes over against the cage.
Fish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish lands an elbow just above Hayes 's eye.
It looks like Larry Hayes has been cut.
Fish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fish lands a jab to Hayes's midsection.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fish defends it nicely.
Hayes needs to keep his hands up - Fish had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fish as he avoids it easily.
Fish slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hayes.
Fish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fish scores with a nice head shot.
Hayes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hayes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fish.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayes is defended easily by Fish.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Fish fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fish as Hayes tries to tie him up.
Fish lands with a light punch inside.
Hayes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fish smiles and moves away.
Fish lands the left hand.
Fish lands with a right hand.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fish is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Fish circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
Fish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes tries to clinch
and Fish counters by clinching up.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Fish.
A hook to the body from Fish.
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!
Fish lands with a right to the head.
Hayes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Fish.
A right handed body shot lands from Fish.
Fish lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Fish.
Fish tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it.
Fish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fish lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands an uppercut.
Fish working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
Fish unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fish landing knees to the body.
Albert Fish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fish can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Fish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Fish lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fish presses Hayes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fish digs a right hand underneath Hayes's ribcage. Hayes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fish tries to work over Hayes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes prevents a body shot from Fish.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fish.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fish works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Fish as the two fighters clinch.
Fish tries to throw a body punch but Hayes avoids it by throwing Fish back against the cage.
Fish digs a right hand into Hayes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hayes's gas tank.
Fish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Fish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fish misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hayes is looking for a takedown.
Fish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fish lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Larry Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Fish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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287 lbs
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31
255 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 - 35 - 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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lacerda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lacerda tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Lacerda trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lacerda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lacerda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lacerda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lacerda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boy has his foot on Lacerda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacerda works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lacerda defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacerda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Lacerda from controlling successfully.
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacerda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lacerda drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Lacerda off! Lacerda jumps back into Boy's guard.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy keeping full guard, as Lacerda tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Lacerda from controlling successfully.
Lacerda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boy has escaped and now he's on top!
Lacerda is looking for a triangle but Boy pushes his legs off easily.
Lacerda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacerda wants to sweep but no luck.
Lacerda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lacerda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacerda is keeping the position for now.
Boy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lacerda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boy.
Boy prevents Lacerda from standing back up.
Lacerda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lacerda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Lacerda is keeping the position.
Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Lacerda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy passes Lacerda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boy passes to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacerda stops Boy from passing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy tries for a kimura but Lacerda is defending well.
Lacerda is not content to let Boy control the position.
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 Skinny Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boy fails with the takedown.
Lacerda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Lacerda shoots in and gets a takedown into Boy's guard.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lacerda!
Lacerda regains half guard.
Boy trying to control from half guard but Lacerda is working away.
Lacerda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily.
Lacerda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boy pulls his head out easily.
Boy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacerda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lacerda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lacerda is surviving well by controlling Boy's body position as best he can.
Lacerda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boy.
Boy trying to control but Lacerda is having none of it.
Lacerda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Boy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lacerda is trying desperately to improve position.
Lacerda is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Boy moves to the back.
Boy missing with punches from the back.
Lacerda wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacerda wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy is hanging on to Lacerda's back as he tries to escape.
Lacerda is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Boy has locked on a rear naked choke here! Lacerda is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skinny Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mary Quitecontrary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday 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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31
117 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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30
140 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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 - 8 - 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
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quitecontrary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quitecontrary!
Quitecontrary gets back to half guard.
Quitecontrary wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gracie prevents Quitecontrary from improving his position.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quitecontrary knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Quitecontrary regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitecontrary is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Quitecontrary is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Quitecontrary is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to stand but Quitecontrary is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Quitecontrary is keeping the position.
Quitecontrary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Quitecontrary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quitecontrary keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Jeffson Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Quitecontrary tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quitecontrary leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quitecontrary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary misses with a body kick.
Quitecontrary gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Quitecontrary manages to retain guard.
Quitecontrary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quitecontrary has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie decides to stand back up.
Quitecontrary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie pushes Quitecontrary away with a front kick.
Quitecontrary tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Quitecontrary sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Quitecontrary takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gracie wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quitecontrary looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Quitecontrary wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Quitecontrary is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quitecontrary, who protects the arm well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie wants to control for a moment but Quitecontrary uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jeffson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie get's back to his feet.
Jeffson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quitecontrary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie takes a swing at Quitecontrary's ribcage but misses.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quitecontrary momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quitecontrary but Quitecontrary pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Quitecontrary's half guard.
Gracie is stalling here. Quitecontrary is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quitecontrary has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Quitecontrary advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quitecontrary scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Quitecontrary isn't that keen on the idea.
Quitecontrary is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Quitecontrary fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quitecontrary works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quitecontrary looking to pass the guard.
Quitecontrary pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quitecontrary.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Quitecontrary is controlling him
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quitecontrary has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quitecontrary's guard.
Quitecontrary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Quitecontrary has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quitecontrary doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Quitecontrary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Quitecontrary has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Quitecontrary with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quitecontrary scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Quitecontrary's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quitecontrary!
Quitecontrary tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Quitecontrary is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Quitecontrary working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Quitecontrary to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Quitecontrary has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Quitecontrary pushed the leg off.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Quitecontrary manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Quitecontrary controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quitecontrary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Quitecontrary can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mary Quitecontrary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quitecontrary actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to control. Quitecontrary wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jeffson Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Quitecontrary defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quitecontrary has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quitecontrary is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Quitecontrary is a slippery customer.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quitecontrary sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quitecontrary wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeffson Gracie 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerson Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antunes has chosen Bully as his entrance music. Gerson Antunes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
153 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerson Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Passos lands a nice shot to the body.
dos Passos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dos Passos wants it to stay on the feet.
dos Passos lands with a nice body punch.
dos Passos lands an overhand right.
It looks like Gerson Antunes has been cut.
Antunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by dos Passos.
Antunes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes drops his hands momentarily. dos Passos doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Antunes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Antunes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helio dos Passos!
Helio dos Passos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Manliest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manliest comes to the cage accompanied by Ontlogy. Abu Bakhar has chosen Allah Wakbar as his entrance music. The Manliest could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janjalani Abu Bakhar's chin.
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30
185 lbs
18 - 17 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Manliest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manliest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abu Bakhar but Abu Bakhar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abu Bakhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manliest.
Manliest with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abu Bakhar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Abu Bakhar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manliest wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abu Bakhar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Manliest fails to pull guard.
Abu Bakhar is working Manliest over against the cage.
Manliest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abu Bakhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abu Bakhar leaning against his opponent.
Manliest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manliest jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes from guard but Manliest blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abu Bakhar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abu Bakhar wants to control from the top but Manliest keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abu Bakhar distracts Manliest with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Abu Bakhar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abu Bakhar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abu Bakhar wants to stand and escape but instead Manliest has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Abu Bakhar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manliest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abu Bakhar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manliest is aware though and is defending well.
Manliest postures up in Abu Bakhar's guard and throws a big left but Abu Bakhar blocks it.
Abu Bakhar looking for a sweep. Not yet Abu Bakhar, not yet.
Manliest looking to pass the guard.
Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position but Manliest postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manliest throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manliest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manliest 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.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abu Bakhar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manliest prevents Abu Bakhar from getting back to his feet.
Abu Bakhar looking to control.
Abu Bakhar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Manliest drops back looking for a leg! Abu Bakhar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abu Bakhar manages to kick Manliest off! Manliest jumps back into Abu Bakhar's guard.
Abu Bakhar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manliest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abu Bakhar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manliest.
Abu Bakhar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manliest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manliest preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position.
Manliest looking to pass the guard.
Manliest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abu Bakhar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manliest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abu Bakhar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abu Bakhar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abu Bakhar!
Abu Bakhar is looking to take a break and control but Manliest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Abu Bakhar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Manliest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Abu Bakhar but great work by Manliest.
Abu Bakhar tries to buck Manliest off but Manliest is having none of it.
Manliest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abu Bakhar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manliest grinds an elbow into Abu Bakhar's temple.
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 is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manliest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manliest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abu Bakhar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Manliest but great work by Abu Bakhar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manliest avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Manliest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu Bakhar tries to clinch up.
Abu Bakhar lands a jab to Manliest's midsection.
Abu Bakhar throws the left hand but Manliest avoids the punch easily.
Manliest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manliest is defended easily by Abu Bakhar.
Manliest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abu Bakhar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manliest throws a hook but Abu Bakhar avoids it easily.
Manliest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abu Bakhar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abu Bakhar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abu Bakhar stuffs the takedown.
Abu Bakhar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abu Bakhar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like The Manliest has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abu Bakhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manliest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abu Bakhar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manliest somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manliest on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest with a poor takedown
and Manliest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manliest changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Abu Bakhar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manliest working away.
Manliest looks up at the clock and then as Abu Bakhar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manliest smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Abu Bakhar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manliest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manliest drops an elbow to the side of Abu Bakhar's head.
Abu Bakhar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manliest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manliest's back!
Abu Bakhar scores with punches to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abu Bakhar scores with punches and elbows.
Manliest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Manliest right now.
Abu Bakhar scores with punches from the back.
Abu Bakhar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Manliest.
Even with his hooks in, Abu Bakhar manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Manliest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes and Manliest squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manliest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abu Bakhar throwing shots but Manliest is blocking nicely.
Manliest is staying active underneath Abu Bakhar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abu Bakhar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manliest with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abu Bakhar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abu Bakhar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manliest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abu Bakhar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abu Bakhar's back!
Abu Bakhar is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manliest doesn't have the hooks in and Abu Bakhar manages to turn into his guard.
Abu Bakhar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Manliest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manliest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abu Bakhar is aware though and is defending well.
Abu Bakhar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manliest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manliest managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manliest keeping moving, preventing Abu Bakhar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Manliest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Abu Bakhar misses the target.
Manliest gets tackled into the cage by Abu Bakhar. Abu Bakhar maintains the clinch.
Manliest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abu Bakhar lands a hook that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Manliest is working for takedown but Abu Bakhar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manliest tries for a takedown but Abu Bakhar manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Manliest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abu Bakhar smiles and moves away.
Abu Bakhar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manliest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manliest walks into a straight right hand from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest misses with a takedown attempt - Abu Bakhar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manliest misses with a takedown
enabling Abu Bakhar to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abu Bakhar tries to bum rush Manliest with a series of wild strikes but Manliest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abu Bakhar misses with a body shot.
Manliest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abu Bakhar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manliest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abu Bakhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abu Bakhar lands a jab to the head.
Manliest is rocked!
Abu Bakhar clinches up with Manliest and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Manliest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manliest has Abu Bakhar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abu Bakhar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manliest seems to have got his legs back now.
Abu Bakhar lands with a right to the head.
Manliest drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abu Bakhar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abu Bakhar prevents the takedown attempt.
Abu Bakhar effectively controlling the action here.
Abu Bakhar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abu Bakhar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abu Bakhar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manliest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abu Bakhar after a bit of a struggle.
Abu Bakhar lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Abu Bakhar.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manliest being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Abu Bakhar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manliest up against the cage.
Abu Bakhar lands with a light punch inside.
Abu Bakhar lands with a short shot to the head.
Manliest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abu Bakhar to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abu Bakhar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abu Bakhar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manliest backwards.
Abu Bakhar digs a right hand into Manliest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manliest's gas tank.
Abu Bakhar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Manliest is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abu Bakhar to keep the fight standing.
Abu Bakhar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Abu Bakhar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abu Bakhar.
Abu Bakhar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abu Bakhar lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Manliest to his knees! Abu Bakhar keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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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 - 11 - 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
24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown. Simons III tries to sprawl out of it but Bishop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simons III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simons III sprawls well. Simons III wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Simons III finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simons III tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simons III trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
Simons III punching from the bottom.
Simons III tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bishop is looking to advance position but Simons III won't allow it.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bishop winds up and cracks Simons III with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Simons III with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Simons III is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Simons III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Simons III tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Simons III has Bishop pulled in close to control his posture.
Simons III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simons III on the ground.
Simons III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bishop is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bishop has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simons III is on top in guard.
Bishop wants to stand up but Simons III is controlling him.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simons III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 passes Bishop's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Bishop is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but Bishop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simons III fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bishop sprawls well initially but Simons III persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simons III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bishop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bishop is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simons III is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bishop is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Simons III!
A relieved looking John Simons III 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huima Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Rugowski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huima Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rugowski slips a jab and a cross from Kostaja.
Rugowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kostaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rugowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostaja or not.
Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Rugowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kostaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Rugowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kostaja misses with a few strikes there.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kostaja as Rugowski tries to tie him up.
Rugowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rugowski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rugowski.
It looks like Huima Kostaja has been cut.
Kostaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostaja blocks a body shot from Rugowski.
Rugowski lands with a light punch inside.
Rugowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kostaja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rugowski counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Bubba Rugowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kostaja is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rugowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostaja moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Rugowski wants to clinch but Kostaja slips to the side
and Kostaja counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kostaja tries to clinch there but Rugowski circles away.
Rugowski slips a jab and a cross from Kostaja.
Rugowski tries to clinch up.
Kostaja tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rugowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kostaja fails with the takedown
enabling Rugowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Huima Kostaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rugowski lands a high kick!
That has opened up Huima Kostaja's cut even more.
Kostaja drops his hands momentarily and Rugowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kostaja darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rugowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kostaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rugowski is trying to maintain the position but Kostaja is very close to passing his half guard.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kostaja is working for a kimura but Rugowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Kostaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kostaja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rugowski's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rugowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kostaja is stalling here. Rugowski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kostaja seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rugowski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kostaja is trying to improve his position.
Rugowski wants to stand but Kostaja is controlling his arm.
Kostaja is looking for a sweep.
Kostaja trying to remain calm as Rugowski controls from the top position.
Kostaja tries to buck Rugowski off but Rugowski is having none of it.
Rugowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rugowski decides to stand back up.
Rugowski clinches with his opponent.
Kostaja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rugowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostaja misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rugowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huima Kostaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rugowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kostaja looks to land a combination but Rugowski avoids it well.
Rugowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rugowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rugowski manages to break the clinch.
Rugowski slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kostaja. Those never looked like landing.
Rugowski wants to clinch up but Kostaja keeps it at a distance.
Kostaja misses with a combination
and Rugowski counters with a body kick that stops Kostaja in his tracks momentarily.
Kostaja misses with a two punch combination.
Rugowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostaja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rugowski tries to avoid it but Kostaja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rugowski to the ground. Rugowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Kostaja.
Rugowski wants to clinch but Kostaja slips to the side
and Kostaja counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Rugowski.
Kostaja is breathing heavily.
Rugowski blocking some punches.
Rugowski stalling against the cage.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugowski lands a left and a right that send Kostaja crashing to the mat, dazed. Rugowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The cut above Huima Kostaja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Huima Kostaja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Rugowski!
After winning the bout, Bubba Rugowski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa comes to the cage accompanied by War drums. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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177 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent 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
23 - 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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoe Washburn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kurosawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washburn prevents Kurosawa from getting back to his feet.
Kurosawa is trying to control the position but Washburn postures up.
Kurosawa is really struggling to control Washburn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kurosawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurosawa wants to stand up but Washburn is controlling him.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosawa is keeping the position for now.
Washburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosawa is keeping the position for now.
Washburn working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Kurosawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurosawa looking to control but Washburn passes into half guard.
Washburn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurosawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurosawa is pressing down on Washburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kurosawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosawa is keeping the position for now.
Washburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurosawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kurosawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washburn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kurosawa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurosawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Kurosawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurosawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washburn.
Kurosawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washburn trying to control but Kurosawa is working from the bottom.
Washburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurosawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akira Kurosawa.
Washburn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kurosawa is trying to control but Washburn manages to pass to mount!
Washburn breaks from Kurosawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kurosawa working to try and regain half guard.
Washburn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Washburn landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washburn lands a big shot there that rocks Kurosawa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Washburn working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Kurosawa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kurosawa tries to hold on but Washburn pushes him away.
Kurosawa is looking to improve his position but Washburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Washburn lands a big shot there that rocks Kurosawa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Washburn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washburn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kurosawa is rocked!
Washburn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kurosawa in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kurosawa to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoe Washburn!
Zoe Washburn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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