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UVT 176: Maguire vs Genetia II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Slobberknocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ric Slobberknocker!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett shoots in for a double leg but Slobberknocker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slobberknocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slobberknocker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett won't allow Slobberknocker to sweep him here.
Slobberknocker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bennett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slobberknocker has Bennett pulled in close to control his posture.
Slobberknocker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobberknocker controls Bennett momentarily but Bennett frees himself.
Slobberknocker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Slobberknocker dodges it nicely.
Bennett 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.
Slobberknocker won't allow Bennett to pass to mount.
Slobberknocker tries to get to full guard but Bennett has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bennett lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slobberknocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Slobberknocker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bennett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slobberknocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Slobberknocker tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Bennett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slobberknocker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like Ric Slobberknocker has been cut.
Slobberknocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Slobberknocker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slobberknocker defending well though.
Bennett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Slobberknocker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slobberknocker wants to get back to his feet.
Slobberknocker wants to get back to full guard.
Bennett slips a nice elbow through Slobberknocker's hands, connecting with Slobberknocker's forehead.
Slobberknocker trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bennett connects with a nice short shot to Slobberknocker's temple.
Slobberknocker is trying to control but can't.
Slobberknocker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bennett.
Slobberknocker is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but Slobberknocker defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slobberknocker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slobberknocker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slobberknocker is trying to maintain the position but Bennett is very close to passing his half guard.
Slobberknocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bennett connects with a nice short shot to Slobberknocker's temple.
Bennett lands strikes from half guard.
Slobberknocker is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknocker is looking to control Bennett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slobberknocker avoid being mounted?
Slobberknocker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bennett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bennett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slobberknocker defending well though.
Bennett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slobberknocker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slobberknocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Bennett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bennett working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up Ric Slobberknocker's cut even more.
Slobberknocker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bennett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slobberknocker's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett thows a huge punch but Slobberknocker dodges it nicely.
Slobberknocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Bennett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bennett.
Slobberknocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bennett is working away from the top position though.
Bennett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The cut above Ric Slobberknocker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ric Slobberknocker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Bennett!
Charles Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. 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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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka tries to land a front kick but Macintosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velka wants to clinch up but Macintosh keeps it at a distance.
Macintosh takes a swing at Velka's ribcage but misses.
Macintosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velka manages to avoid it.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Macintosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macintosh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macintosh somewhat.
Macintosh takes one on the button.
Macintosh blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Velka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Macintosh slips nicely into half guard.
Velka looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macintosh is working for a kimura but Velka is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Velka is defending against the submission attempts here by Macintosh.
Velka wants to get back to his feet.
Macintosh is trying to work for a kimura but Velka is defending well.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but Velka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macintosh to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Velka is trying to stand.
Macintosh is trying to control. Velka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macintosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velka is just riding it out for now. Macintosh eventually gives up the hold.
Macintosh looks to land a strike but Velka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throws a big elbow that misses.
Macintosh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Velka's guard.
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Macintosh is just content to waste time from the top position. Velka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macintosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macintosh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macintosh cracks Velka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Macintosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Macintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
A combination from Velka does no damage.
Macintosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macintosh misses with a left hand
and Macintosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macintosh fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Velka. That's going to slow Macintosh down.
A slow jab from Macintosh misses its intended target.
Velka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macintosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Velka finds it's way round the side to connect with Macintosh's head.
Velka cracks a nice hook into Macintosh's ribs.
Macintosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velka throws out the jab.
Velka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Macintosh!
Macintosh misses with an uppercut.
Macintosh misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Velka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Velka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macintosh throws a shot to the body.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown but Velka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macintosh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velka momentarily.
Velka takes a swing at Macintosh's ribcage but misses.
Macintosh jabs Velka right on the nose. Velka blinks but takes it well.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Velka is trying to buck Macintosh off.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Velka has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka is trying to control Macintosh's posture but Macintosh avoids it.
Macintosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velka, who protects the arm well.
Macintosh advances nicely into full mount.
Velka tries to hold on but Macintosh postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Macintosh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macintosh looking to finish with strikes here!
Macintosh throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Velka missing with a left hand there. Macintosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macintosh looks to land a left hand but Velka moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macintosh is trying to pull guard but Velka has him pressed against the cage.
Macintosh tries to pull guard but Velka holds him up against the cage and eventually Macintosh drops back down to his feet.
Macintosh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miklo Velka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Macintosh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velka.
Macintosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velka smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Velka.
No joy there for Macintosh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Velka tries to sprawl out of it but Macintosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macintosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Velka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macintosh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Velka. That one must have hurt.
Macintosh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macintosh somewhat.
Macintosh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macintosh somewhat.
Good leg kick by Velka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velka rushes Macintosh and presses him up against the cage.
Bud Macintosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macintosh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velka walks away with a smile on his face. Macintosh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macintosh scores with a jab to the body.
Velka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miklo Velka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velka moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macintosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Macintosh blocks an elbow strike from Velka.
Velka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macintosh has Velka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Velka lands an elbow that stopped Macintosh in his tracks for a moment.
Velka with a knee to the head.
Macintosh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Velka walks away with a smile on his face. Macintosh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Macintosh throws a shot from downtown. Velka moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh slips a straight right by Velka.
Velka rushes Macintosh and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Velka.
Velka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velka.
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Macintosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macintosh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velka has Macintosh pushed against the cage.
Macintosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velka to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macintosh.
Macintosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Velka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velka lands a shot to the body.
Macintosh is trying to pull guard but Velka has him pressed against the cage.
Velka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velka lands an elbow inside that Macintosh shrugs off.
Velka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Velka.
Velka lands a damaging elbow.
Velka controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Macintosh is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Macintosh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
Bud Macintosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daigon Kins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is N.O.S. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daigon Kins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kins is looking to clinch.
Kins throws an overhand right that lands on Okiro's shoulder, as Okiro tries to avoid the shot.
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Kins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okiro throws a head kick but Kins moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daigon Kins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Kins off the cage and back into range.
Kins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okiro takes one to the side of the head.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kins looks to land a right hand but Okiro moved out of range.
Okiro gets tackled into the cage by Kins. Kins maintains the clinch.
Kins breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Okiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kins.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Kins pushes him off.
Okiro thumps Kins with a low kick.
Okiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Kins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kins scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kins is looking to clinch but Okiro is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Okiro both land. Nice combination.
Okiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kins misses with a body shot.
Kins connects with a single shot there.
Okiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okiro misses with a body kick.
Okiro jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kins shoots in for a double leg but Okiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kins walks into a left hand.
Oh Kins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kins gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Kins is trying to break the clinch but Okiro is controlling him.
Kins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daigon Kins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro is working Kins over against the cage.
Kins breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kins seems to have got his legs back now.
Okiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kins.
Okiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Kins wants to clinch up but Okiro keeps it at a distance.
Kins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kins misses with a left hand
and Okiro counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Okiro looks at the referee who does nothing so Okiro lands a crushing right that sends Kins to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyon Okiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Sherman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanildo Bechara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bechara misses with a wild body shot.
Sherman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bechara looks to land a right hand but Sherman moved out of range.
Bechara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bechara throws a nice looking combination but Sherman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Bechara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bechara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bechara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Michael Sherman 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!
Bechara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bechara misses with an uppercut. Sherman saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Bechara.
Michael Sherman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherman throws a leg kick
and Bechara counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sherman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Evanildo Bechara has been cut.
Sherman tries to clinch
and Bechara counters with a leg kick.
Sherman has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sherman.
Bechara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sherman misses with a leg kick.
Sherman is looking to clinch but Bechara is avoiding it.
Sherman misses with a leg kick
and Bechara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sherman throws a lazy head kick
and Bechara counters with a good low kick that Sherman was not able to check.
Bechara dodges the punch combination from Sherman.
Bechara works over Sherman's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherman missing with a left hand there. Bechara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sherman catches Bechara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Bechara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bechara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sherman.
Sherman misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman motions for Bechara to come forward. Sherman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sherman misses with a straight right.
Sherman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bechara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sherman wants to land a leg kick but Bechara is out of range.
Bechara fails to land with a series of punches.
Bechara throws a head kick but Sherman moves out of range.
Crunch! Sherman slams his shin into Bechara's torso.
Jab by Bechara.
Sherman misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Sherman does no damage.
Sherman tries to clinch there but Bechara circles away.
Sherman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bechara's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is looking to chop away at Bechara's legs.
Sherman tries a low kick but Bechara avoids it.
Sherman throws a push kick but Bechara slaps the foot to one side.
Bechara drops Sherman with a beautiful combination! Sherman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bechara is looking for the KO!
Sherman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bechara is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sherman flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sherman is out cold! Bechara holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evanildo Bechara!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evanildo Bechara made sure he mentioned Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Trator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menezes's entrance music is Charlinho, o menino que só queria estudar - Hermes & Renato. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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281 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chico Trator!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes feints and as Trator raises his hands in defense, Menezes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menezes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trator's head.
Menezes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menezes throws a big elbow that misses.
Menezes won't allow Trator to sweep him here.
Menezes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes is looking to work some ground and pound but Trator has wrist control.
Menezes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menezes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Trator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menezes postures up in Trator's guard and throws a big left but Trator blocks it.
Menezes cracks Trator with a solid left hand.
Menezes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Menezes works over Trator with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.
Menezes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menezes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menezes throwing strikes but missing.
Menezes works over Trator with some ground and pound from guard.
Menezes throws a big elbow that misses.
Menezes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trator, up you get!
Menezes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chico Trator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trator throws a shot to the body.
Menezes misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trator.
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!
Trator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Menezes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trator misses with a straight left.
Trator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menezes.
Charles Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Menezes working Trator over with strikes here.
Menezes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menezes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Trator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menezes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Trator looks a forlorn figure.
Menezes lands a big elbow.
It looks like Chico Trator has been cut.
Menezes 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menezes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Menezes landing strikes from the mount.
Trator in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trator is rocked!
That has opened up Chico Trator's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Menezes! That's really hurt Trator and he's turned his back - Menezes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Menezes jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Menezes!
A very excited looking Charles Menezes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BLACK HAWK DOWN. Bruno Falcone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos has Falcone up against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Santos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Falcone after a bit of a struggle.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falcone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falcone looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Falcone shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Falcone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Falcone shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Falcone.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Falcone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Santos tries to escape but Falcone is in control.
Falcone scoring with punches and elbows.
Falcone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Falcone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Falcone cracks Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Santos is not content to let Falcone control the position.
Santos regains half guard.
Falcone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Falcone passes to side control.
Falcone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Falcone's best efforts.
Falcone passes to side control.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Santos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Falcone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control but Falcone is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falcone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Falcone is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Santos!
Falcone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Santos tries to hold on but Falcone postures up.
Falcone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos blocking the ground and pound.
Falcone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Falcone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Falcone throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santos because Falcone loaded up on that one.
Falcone controlling from mount.
Falcone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Santos's face.
Falcone landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santos is looking to escape.
Falcone working Santos over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Falcone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falcone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Falcone misses with a takedown
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos jumps guard and drags Falcone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcone is one step ahead there.
Falcone pushing down on Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Falcone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santos to regain full guard.
Falcone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Falcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Falcone smiles and moves away.
Falcone looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
Falcone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Falcone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Nice strikes from Falcone there.
Falcone is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
Falcone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Falcone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Falcone.
Falcone looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Falcone looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcone, not yet.
Santos trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falcone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
Falcone is controlling Santos's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos wants a takedown.
Falcone has Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santos is trying to drag Falcone to the mat but Falcone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos tries for a takedown but Falcone manages to get underhooks.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Falcone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Falcone or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Falcone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcone shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Falcone with a poor takedown
and Santos counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Falcone's guard now.
Falcone is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Falcone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Falcone shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Bruno Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Falcone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos gets full guard.
Falcone trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos 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.
Falcone wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos looking to control.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Falcone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Falcone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falcone is one step ahead there.
Falcone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bruno Falcone hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falcone.
Falcone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Falcone's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Falcone holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcone has wrist control.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falcone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Falcone looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falcone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Falcone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Falcone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santos is in a horrible position here. Falcone smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santos wants to hold on but Falcone pushes him away.
Falcone wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Falcone landing shots from mount.
Falcone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone landing strikes from the mount.
Falcone working the ground and pound effectively.
Falcone controlling from the full mount.
Santos is bucking up trying to escape but Falcone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Falcone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Falcone lands a big shot there that rocks Santos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bruno Falcone has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Falcone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Falcone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Palowakski has chosen Burning Down the House as his entrance music. Jeffson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
140 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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35
94 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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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
16 - 11 - 1, 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
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred Palowakski!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palowakski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palowakski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Palowakski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Palowakski is rocked!
Palowakski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Palowakski is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Jeffson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Palowakski.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palowakski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Palowakski laying and praying for a moment but Gracie takes advantage and regains 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.
Gracie tries to roll over but Palowakski keeps him under control.
Palowakski is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Palowakski doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Palowakski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeffson Gracie!
A relieved looking Jeffson Gracie 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the Smiths - Meat Is Murder. 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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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 - 13 - 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Danzig!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Danzig tries to reverse the position but Bishop maintains control.
Danzig slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Danzig is trying to maintain the position but Bishop is very close to passing his half guard.
Bishop wants to control but Danzig is keeping him busy.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Danzig is defending the position.
Danzig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bishop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bishop's back!
Bishop is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danzig is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bishop with him. Bishop is trying to defend but Danzig has an arm under the chin now! Bishop grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For U Phoenix Marrizle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III gets a double leg takedown into Dog's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simons III passes Dog's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog trying to control but Simons III postures up.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog is staying active underneath Simons III, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simons III is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simons III.
Dog won't allow Simons III to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Dog moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dog wants to sweep here but Simons III controlling him for the moment.
Dog is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simons III is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dog is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dog has escaped and now he's on top!
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Simons III looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dog passes into half guard.
Simons III looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is keen to just control but Simons III is a slippery customer.
Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dog controlling the action here.
Dog prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Dog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is looking to take a break and control but Simons III is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III has a hand on Dog's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dog takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Simons III keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dog content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simons III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Simons III counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dog won't be happy with that.
Simons III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dog has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simons III but great work by Dog.
Simons III tries to improve position but can't.
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III tries to buck Dog off but Dog is having none of it.
Dog tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
Dog trying to control the action but Simons III is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dog presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simons III working to try and regain half guard.
Dog controlling from the full mount.
Simons III working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog controlling his opponent.
Dog looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simons III can't escape the position.
Simons III wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dog controlling the pace for now.
Simons III can't escape the position.
Dog wants to control the pace but Simons III is squirming around nicely.
Dog content just to control the position here.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog landing strikes from the mount and Simons III is in trouble!
Dog looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simons III is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dog is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simons III has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crazy Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dog cracks Simons III with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simons III has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Simons III's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
A leg kick checked by Simons III.
Dog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Simons III 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dog darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III actively working from the bottom here.
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dog works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simons III wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
Dog prevents Simons III from getting the reversal.
Dog looking to control but Simons III is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simons III tries to hold on but Dog postures up.
Dog controlling from mount.
Simons III wants to control but Dog is having none of it.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog controlling the position easily from mount.
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dog has a good base and remains in mount.
Dog tries to control but Simons III wriggling away.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Dog isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
A pretty intense looking Crazy Dog took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maguire comes into the arena with Guns 'n Roses - Welcome To The Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Genetia has chosen Remain Nameless as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Cormac Maguire has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cormac Maguire seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Maguire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
Genetia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Genetia blocks the low kick.
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genetia pinned against the cage. Genetia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maguire lands a nice looking body shot.
Genetia looks to land a right hand but Maguire moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Genetia.
Maguire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genetia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maguire.
Genetia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maguire.
Maguire gets caught flat footed, as Genetia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Genetia passes Maguire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Genetia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to maintain the position but Genetia is very close to passing his half guard.
Maguire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Genetia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genetia is looking to take a break and control but Maguire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Genetia thows a huge punch but Maguire dodges it nicely.
Maguire is controlling Genetia's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Genetia thows a huge punch but Maguire dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maguire wants to control but Genetia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Genetia is looking for a kimura but Maguire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Genetia to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.
Genetia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Genetia is looking to stall here but Maguire recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire has his hands on Genetia's head, controlling the position.
Genetia trying to control the position from guard on top but Maguire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia wants to pass the guard but Maguire is keeping the position.
Maguire is controlling Genetia's posture.
Genetia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maguire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Genetia controls Maguire momentarily but Maguire frees himself.
Maguire wants to stand but Genetia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maguire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Genetia works the jab nicely.
Maguire throws a hook to the side of Genetia's head but Genetia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maguire throws a body kick that misses.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Genetia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maguire.
Maguire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genetia.
Maguire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maguire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Genetia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maguire tries to land a knee to the head but Genetia blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maguire is trying to break the clinch but Genetia is controlling him.
Genetia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joliver Genetia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Genetia throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Genetia.
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses.
Genetia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maguire.
Maguire lands a nice hook to Genetia's body. Genetia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maguire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maguire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maguire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Genetia.
Maguire throws a solid leg kick but Genetia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maguire.
Maguire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Genetia's hands.
Genetia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maguire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Genetia.
Genetia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Genetia fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maguire wants it to stay on the feet.
Maguire digs a good body shot into Genetia's ribs.
Genetia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maguire counters with an outside leg kick.
Maguire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genetia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Maguire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Genetia on the side of the head.
Genetia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maguire swivels and escapes.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joliver Genetia.
Genetia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maguire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Genetia misses with a head kick.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Genetia!
Maguire takes a swing at Genetia's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire misses with a looping left.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Genetia closes the distance and clinches up with Maguire, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes Maguire against the cage but Maguire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maguire misses with a hook. Genetia ducked under it nicely.
Maguire lands a two punch combo.
Maguire tries to score with a low kick but Genetia moves his leg out of the way.
Maguire throws a combination. Genetia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Genetia misses with a takedown
and Maguire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Genetia, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maguire throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genetia. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Genetia.
Maguire tries to clinch but Genetia is having none of it.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Genetia can pounce on him.
Genetia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maguire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Genetia.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire tries a low kick but Genetia avoids it.
Genetia throws a series of punches but Maguire avoids them all with ease.
Maguire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Genetia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maguire scrambles back to his feet.
Maguire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire looks to land a right hand but Genetia moved out of range.
Genetia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maguire as he avoids it easily.
Maguire is looking to wear down Genetia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Maguire. That snapped Genetia's head back.
Maguire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genetia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Genetia lands with a nice body punch.
Maguire scores with a spinning back kick!
A head kick misses from Genetia.
Maguire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Genetia is out of range.
Maguire scores with the left hand. Genetia knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire throws a front kick that sends Genetia stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Genetia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Genetia is predictable there
and Maguire counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
Genetia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maguire connects with a right hand. Genetia shakes it off.
Genetia blocks a leg kick.
Genetia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Genetia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Maguire!
Genetia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Maguire is working to get back to half guard.
Maguire is working hard here to advance position.
Maguire wants to hold on but Genetia pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia looking to control but Maguire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maguire regains half guard.
Genetia throws a strike but Maguire avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Genetia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Genetia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Genetia throws a big right hand that misses.
Genetia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Genetia 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.
Maguire pulls Genetia in close to his closed guard and prevents Genetia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Genetia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maguire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Genetia scores with a three punch combo!
Genetia blocks a head kick by Maguire.
Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Maguire throws a one two combo.
Genetia throws a shot from downtown. Maguire moves away and avoids it.
Maguire throws a lazy uppercut
and Genetia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire doesn't manage to clinch there - Genetia circles away.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maguire.
Maguire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Genetia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maguire misses with a kick to the body
enabling Genetia to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genetia throws a leg kick which misses Maguire's front leg but catches the back leg as Maguire tries to avoid it.
Genetia misses with a looping right.
Genetia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maguire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia fails with the takedown.
Genetia blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia really 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.
Nice shot lands for Maguire.
Genetia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Genetia fails to land the takedown.
Genetia misses with the combination.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Genetia shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Genetia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maguire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Genetia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Genetia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.
Genetia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Maguire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia tries a head kick but it misses.
Maguire misses with a wild body shot.
Maguire clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Maguire.
Maguire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Genetia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maguire backwards.
Genetia lands with a short shot to the head.
Genetia taking a breather.
Genetia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire misses with a body punch.
Maguire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genetia's elbow.
Genetia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maguire breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a leg kick that knocks Genetia off balance momentarily.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genetia throws a hook but Maguire avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Jab, jab by Maguire - just one landing.
Genetia connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genetia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maguire wants to slow Genetia down by chopping away at his legs.
Genetia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Genetia finds it's target.
Genetia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maguire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Genetia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Genetia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maguire 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.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Maguire throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
Maguire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maguire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
Maguire drops his hands momentarily and Genetia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Genetia misses with a low kick.
Genetia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genetia scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire staying out of range there.
Genetia throws a shot from downtown. Maguire moves away and avoids it.
Genetia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maguire circles away quickly and effectively.
Genetia scores with a takedown into Maguire's guard.
Genetia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genetia trying to move into half guard but instead Maguire has managed to sweep!
Genetia wants to stand but Maguire is controlling the position.
Maguire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Genetia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maguire.
Genetia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Genetia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maguire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Genetia is out of range and Maguire settles back down.
Genetia throws a good cross that connects.
Maguire slips under a jab from Genetia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maguire.
Genetia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Genetia misses with a looping left.
Maguire fails with a takedown attempt.
Maguire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maguire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maguire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Genetia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maguire.
Maguire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maguire thows a leg kick but Genetia checks it
and Genetia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Genetia checks a leg kick.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Genetia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Genetia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maguire's head.
Maguire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maguire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Genetia to score with a decent uppercut.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Genetia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Maguire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire scores with a body shot.
Genetia misses with a straight left.
No luck for Genetia with that takedown attempt.
Genetia looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
Genetia is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maguire misses with a few strikes there.
Genetia swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Genetia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maguire somewhat.
Genetia moves out of range of the body kick from Maguire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire takes a swing at Genetia's ribcage but misses.
Genetia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Genetia or perhaps it was just good defense by Maguire which made him look bad.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joliver Genetia.
Maguire misses with a body shot.
Maguire wants to slow Genetia down by chopping away at his legs.
Genetia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Genetia gets slowly back to his feet.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maguire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maguire misses with a series of wild punches.
Genetia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maguire has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a hook to the side of Maguire's head but Maguire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maguire wants to slow Genetia down by chopping away at his legs.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genetia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maguire under the eye.
Maguire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Genetia sprawls well. Genetia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maguire gets slowly back to his feet.
Genetia lands a jab to the head.
Maguire leaves Genetia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Maguire lands.
A punch combination from Genetia misses.
Maguire avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maguire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Cormac Maguire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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