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UVT 189: Maguire vs Bourque PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Grigorev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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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
17 - 13 - 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolai Grigorev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Grigorev sprawls well.
Grigorev throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grigorev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigorev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grigorev's guard now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Grigorev keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grigorev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Grigorev is working from the bottom.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grigorev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grigorev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grigorev!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Grigorev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grigorev.
Gracie is looking to control Grigorev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grigorev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Grigorev connects with a nice short shot to Gracie's temple.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Grigorev tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position.
Grigorev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Grigorev is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grigorev.
Grigorev wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Grigorev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grigorev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Grigorev postures up.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grigorev is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Grigorev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grigorev. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Grigorev.
Grigorev punishes Gracie with strikes from the back mount.
Grigorev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Grigorev lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Grigorev scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Grigorev is landing with strikes. Gracie can't take much more of this.
Grigorev looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorev is landing with strikes from the back.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Grigorev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev lands a big shot there that rocks Gracie but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grigorev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grigorev breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grigorev lands a big elbow.
Grigorev lands with some strikes.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Grigorev maintains control.
Grigorev controlling from the full mount.
Grigorev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Grigorev isn't that keen on the idea.
Grigorev with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Grigorev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grigorev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grigorev throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Jeffson Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorev misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Grigorev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Grigorev is working from the bottom.
Grigorev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Grigorev is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Grigorev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeffson Gracie wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie with a jab.
Grigorev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grigorev avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Grigorev throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Grigorev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grigorev is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Grigorev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Grigorev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grigorev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorev circles away.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Grigorev.
Grigorev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Grigorev throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Grigorev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Grigorev misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grigorev lands a head shot.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grigorev can't do much from the bottom here.
Grigorev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Grigorev from improving his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Grigorev defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie is keen to just control but Grigorev is a slippery customer.
Grigorev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grigorev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grigorev is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorev wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Grigorev pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorev swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grigorev tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grigorev shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grigorev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grigorev avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grigorev.
Grigorev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grigorev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grigorev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie wants to stand up but Grigorev is controlling him.
Nicolai Grigorev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Grigorev tries to pass.
Grigorev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Grigorev does no damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Grigorev's head back.
Grigorev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorev swinging wildly here.
Grigorev misses with a wild combination.
Grigorev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Grigorev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorev slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie feints a jab promting Grigorev to slip. Gracie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigorev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Grigorev.
Nicolai Grigorev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Grigorev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorev tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Grigorev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grigorev is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Grigorev from improving his position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Grigorev wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grigorev trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jeffson Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Grigorev shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Grigorev.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Gracie. That snapped Grigorev's head back.
Grigorev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grigorev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Grigorev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeffson Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barack Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (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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145 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barack Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santos decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Bush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bush.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bush with the ground and pound but Santos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bush has Santos in his guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Santos prevents Bush from getting back to his feet.
Bush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos gets to his feet. Bush looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Bush. Bush gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Bush clobbers Santos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bush looks to clinch
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Bush didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Bush or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bush is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bush throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
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.
Santos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bush on his heels. He'll look to pass Bush's guard now, I'm sure.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Santos wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustavo Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santos gets caught napping as Bush dives in and scores a takedown. Santos manages to retain guard.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos looking for subs off his back but Bush has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throws a strike but Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bush postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Santos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bush, into his guard.
Santos trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets to his feet. Bush looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santos dives in and grabs Bush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bush pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bush's knee momentarily.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Bush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bush is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Bush 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bush is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bush.
Bush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bush looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Barack Bush will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bush!
Santos forces the positional change into back control.
Santos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bush fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
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!
Bush rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Santos cracks Bush with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bush from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bush tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bush is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking to control but Bush is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bush trying desperately to get to his feet.
Santos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bush is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bush flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Santos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bush and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Santos slips an arm under Bush chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Santos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Santos is squeezing on Bush like an anaconda would it's prey. Bush fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Wattson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wattson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Weapon Of Choice - Fatboy Slim. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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223 lbs
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32
270 lbs
17 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Wattson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wattson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Wattson up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wattson.
Wattson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Wattson digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wattson gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wattson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wattson.
Wattson manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wattson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oliveira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wattson.
Wattson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wattson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wattson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wattson wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wattson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wattson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira won't allow Wattson to sweep him here.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Wattson is retaining full guard.
Wattson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Wattson connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wattson working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wattson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wattson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wattson wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Wattson controlling him for the moment.
Wattson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wattson landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira is controlling Wattson's posture.
Wattson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wattson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wattson postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wattson throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Wattson is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Wattson working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Wattson keeps moving.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wattson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Wattson's legs - danger averted.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wattson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Wattson is keeping the position.
Wattson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Wattson working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wattson punching from the bottom.
Wattson has his feet on Oliveira's thighs here. He's pushed Oliveira off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oliveira screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Wattson!
Ron Wattson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skjelbred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the Smiths - Meat Is Murder. Skjelbred has chosen Bad To The Bone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
146 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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33
124 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Skjelbred!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig moves into the clinch.
Danzig tries a body shot but Skjelbred blocks it.
Danzig tries to stall but Skjelbred uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skjelbred jumps guard but Danzig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skjelbred tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Danzig prevents Skjelbred from breaking the clinch.
Danzig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skjelbred backwards.
Skjelbred takes a shot to the head.
Danzig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skjelbred darts in and clinches Danzig up against the cage.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danzig takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skjelbred closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skjelbred lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skjelbred won't allow Danzig to get back to his feet.
Skjelbred has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Danzig is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danzig keeping full guard, as Skjelbred tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danzig looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skjelbred is one step ahead there.
Danzig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Danzig has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skjelbred off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skjelbred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Danzig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Danzig as Skjelbred shoots in.
Mac Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Nice takedown defense from Danzig. No joy for Skjelbred on that attempt.
Danzig wants to clinch but Skjelbred slips to the side
and Skjelbred counters with a left and a right that stings Danzig.
Danzig scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Danzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skjelbred fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skjelbred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danzig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danzig slips a jab and a cross from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred tries to close the distance and clinch but Danzig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skjelbred pushes Danzig up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danzig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skjelbred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danzig clinches up with Skjelbred and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig breaks from the clinch.
Skjelbred swats away the attempt to clinch by Danzig.
Skjelbred takes the fight into the clinch.
Skjelbred is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skjelbred is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Skjelbred keeps control of Danzig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danzig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skjelbred keeps the fight on the outside.
Danzig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skjelbred counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skjelbred.
Danzig is trying to push Skjelbred away but Skjelbred has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Danzig gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skjelbred.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skjelbred throws a low kick but Danzig avoids it.
Skjelbred will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skjelbred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danzig tries a head kick but it misses.
Skjelbred scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skjelbred misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danzig.
Danzig is looking to clinch.
Skjelbred ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danzig moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danzig rushes Skjelbred and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skjelbred manages to break the clinch.
Danzig displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danzig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Mac Danzig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skjelbred moves into the clinch.
Danzig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skjelbred jumps guard but Danzig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skjelbred wants to break free but Danzig has control.
Danzig looking to stall.
Skjelbred pulls Danzig into guard.
Danzig passes Skjelbred's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skjelbred gets back to full guard.
Danzig with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Skjelbred is looking for a triangle but Danzig pushes his legs off easily.
Danzig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig wants to stand but Skjelbred has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Danzig gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danzig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skjelbred.
Danzig moves into the clinch.
Skjelbred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skjelbred.
Danzig trying to control the position but instead, Skjelbred has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danzig into the cage.
Danzig keeps control of Skjelbred as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skjelbred fails to pull guard.
Danzig trying to control the position but instead, Skjelbred has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danzig into the cage.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danzig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skjelbred swats away the attempt to clinch by Danzig.
Danzig tries to clinch
and Skjelbred counters with a nice low kick that buckles Danzig's knee momentarily.
Skjelbred moves out of range of the body kick from Danzig.
Skjelbred clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danzig throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danzig.
Danzig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Danzig is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danzig will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Danzig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mac Danzig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danzig tries to clinch there but Skjelbred circles away.
Danzig is looking to clinch.
Skjelbred connects with a right hand. Danzig shakes it off.
Danzig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skjelbred swinging wildly here.
Danzig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mac Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Danzig throws a right hand that Skjelbred ducks under and follows up with a left that Skjelbred also avoids with ease.
Skjelbred shoots and misses
and Danzig counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skjelbred stalling in the clinch but Danzig improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred misses with a punch to the body.
Skjelbred is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skjelbred tries to pull guard but Danzig forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Skjelbred misses with a punch to the body.
Danzig lands a hook that snaps the head of Skjelbred backwards.
Skjelbred wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Danzig has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danzig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skjelbred circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick from Skjelbred lands but Danzig takes it in his stride.
Danzig goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danzig looks to land a combination. Skjelbred sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skjelbred fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skjelbred misses with a wild combination.
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 Mac Danzig will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Skjelbred throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danzig on the side of the head.
Danzig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danzig clinches up with Skjelbred and pushes him back against the cage.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danzig slips a straight right by Skjelbred.
Danzig swinging wildly here.
Danzig is looking to clinch but Skjelbred is avoiding it.
Skjelbred misses with a double jab.
Danzig clinches up with Skjelbred and pushes him back against the cage.
Danzig keeps control of Skjelbred as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Danzig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skjelbred backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mac Danzig has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danzig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skjelbred gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skjelbred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Danzig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danzig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skjelbred throws a leg kick that is checked
and Danzig counters with a nice uppercut.
Skjelbred attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skjelbred goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skjelbred fails with the takedown
and Danzig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Danzig.
Skjelbred is trying to pull guard but Danzig has him pressed against the cage.
Mac Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skjelbred.
Danzig gets underhooks to prevent Skjelbred's takedown attempt.
Skjelbred takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skjelbred wants to break free but Danzig has control.
Danzig has Skjelbred pressed against the cage, preventing Skjelbred from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skjelbred wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Danzig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danzig misses with an elbow strike.
Danzig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Danzig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skjelbred takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skjelbred misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danzig dodges the punch combination from Skjelbred.
Skjelbred throws a right hand that Danzig ducks under and follows up with a left that Danzig also avoids with ease.
Danzig moves in looking to clinch but Skjelbred pushes him off.
Danzig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danzig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skjelbred throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Skjelbred lands.
Skjelbred works over Danzig's head and body with a nice combination.
Skjelbred misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skjelbred connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danzig's hands.
Danzig tries to clinch but Skjelbred moves out of range.
Skjelbred looks to land a body kick but Danzig moved away.
Danzig moves into the clinch successfully.
Danzig lands with a short shot to the head.
Danzig is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danzig breaks from the clinch.
Skjelbred misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danzig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danzig rushes Skjelbred and presses him up against the cage.
Skjelbred fails to pull guard.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John Skjelbred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skjelbred throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danzig tries to close the distance and clinch but Skjelbred swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danzig thumps Skjelbred with a low kick.
Danzig is looking to clinch but Skjelbred is avoiding it.
Skjelbred moves in looking to clinch but Danzig pushes him off.
Danzig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danzig looking to stall.
Danzig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danzig throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skjelbred is rocked!
It looks like John Skjelbred has been cut.
Danzig has closed the distance and engaged Skjelbred in a clinch.
Skjelbred is still on wobbly legs! Can Danzig finish him?
Danzig'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.
Danzig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Danzig lands a big knee to the head and Skjelbred goes down! Danzig pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genival Lacerda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
272 lbs
27 - 27 - 1 |
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255 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
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, Genival Lacerda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacerda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacerda moves away from the strike by Ghotha.
Lacerda gets caught napping as Ghotha dives in and scores a takedown. Lacerda manages to retain guard.
Ghotha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lacerda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghotha controlling from the top position.
Lacerda working for a triangle but Ghotha defends it easily.
Lacerda looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lacerda looking for a guillotine here but Ghotha defends easily.
Ghotha throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha working some strikes from top position.
Ghotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lacerda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lacerda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghotha trying to control but Lacerda is working from the bottom.
Lacerda is looking for a triangle but Ghotha pushes his legs off easily.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
Lacerda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghotha defends well.
Lacerda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghotha wants to pass the guard but Lacerda is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghotha wants to pass the guard but Lacerda is keeping the position.
Lacerda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghotha is aware though and is defending well.
Lacerda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghotha is aware though and is defending well.
Ghotha won't allow Lacerda to get back to his feet.
Lacerda looking for a guillotine here but Ghotha defends easily.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacerda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacerda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghotha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghotha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda working a defensive guard here.
Ghotha works over Lacerda with some ground and pound from guard.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Lacerda keeps moving.
Ghotha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lacerda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghotha connects with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lacerda's head.
Ghotha lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Lacerda keeps moving.
Lacerda is looking for a triangle but Ghotha pushes his legs off easily.
Ghotha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ghotha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lacerda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacerda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghotha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghotha content to stall in guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghotha is working Lacerda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lacerda has his feet on Ghotha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ghotha thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ghotha shoots in and drives through. Lacerda sprawls well.
Lacerda dives in and grabs Ghotha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghotha pushes down on Lacerda's head and hops out.
Lacerda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacerda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ghotha lands with a right hand.
Lacerda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ghoul Ghotha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacerda is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghotha wants to improve his position but Lacerda is controlling well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghotha looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to control here.
Lacerda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghotha moves into full guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghotha controls Lacerda momentarily but Lacerda frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacerda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ghotha looking for a guillotine here but Lacerda defends easily.
Ghotha 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.
Lacerda trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lacerda defends well.
Lacerda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghotha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lacerda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghotha lands a decent punch to the body there.
Lacerda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Lacerda stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ghotha is on top in guard.
Ghotha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ghotha working some strikes from top position.
Lacerda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghotha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lacerda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghotha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha postures up and lands a big shot to Lacerda's brow.
Lacerda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghotha defends well.
Ghotha trying to control but Lacerda is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoul Ghotha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ghotha changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lacerda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lacerda is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghotha scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ghotha has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lacerda!
Lacerda regains half guard.
Lacerda is pressing down on Ghotha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lacerda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghotha defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghotha with a nice head shot there.
Lacerda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghotha defends well.
Lacerda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghotha landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha throwing strikes from guard but Lacerda blocks nicely.
Ghotha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ghotha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lacerda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ghotha rolls with it to try and escape but Lacerda cranks on the arm and Ghotha is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Genival Lacerda!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang The Hero of Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hero of Justice's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Install. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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231 lbs
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287 lbs
28 - 37 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bang The Hero of Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Skinny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hero of Justice loads up on a big right hand but Boy slips the punch.
The Hero of Justice jabs Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Hero of Justice circles away.
Boy has a takedown stuffed.
The Hero of Justice misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from The Hero of Justice misses the target.
Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Hero of Justice swivels and escapes.
Bang The Hero of Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinny Boy.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with The Hero of Justice, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes The Hero of Justice against the cage but The Hero of Justice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Hero of Justice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
Skinny Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
Boy looks gassed!
A big left from The Hero of Justice misses.
Boy looks for a takedown but The Hero of Justice sprawls well.
The Hero of Justice throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
The Hero of Justice lands a left and a right that send Boy crashing to the mat, dazed. The Hero of Justice thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Skinny Boy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as The Hero of Justice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boy doesn't seem phased though.
The Hero of Justice misses with a straight left.
No luck for Boy with that takedown attempt.
Boy shoots and misses
and The Hero of Justice counters with a nice right hand that sends Boy toppling to the canvas! Boy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can The Hero of Justice finish him?!
Boy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy drops his hands for a split second and The Hero of Justice immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Boy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. The Hero of Justice follows up with a right hand that knocks Boy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bang The Hero of Justice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evanildo Bechara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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217 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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32
221 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
16 - 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jordan House!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bechara counters with a series of strikes. House will be more careful next time no doubt.
House throws a right hand that Bechara ducks under and follows up with a left that Bechara also avoids with ease.
House throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
House throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Bechara.
It looks like Jordan House has been cut.
House misses with the combination.
House throws a right and a left that Bechara avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bechara throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh House colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bechara as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and House is left battered and dazed whilst Bechara and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evanildo Bechara!
Evanildo Bechara gave a mention to Mango Nutrition (90% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia has chosen Remain Nameless as his entrance music. Joliver Genetia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Equinox's chin.
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159 lbs
21 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia throws a right hand that Equinox ducks under and follows up with a left that Equinox also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Equinox.
Some wild striking there from Genetia.
Equinox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genetia manages to avoid it.
Equinox throws a series of punches but Genetia avoids them all with ease.
Genetia looks to land a left hand but Equinox moved out of range nicely.
Equinox wants to clinch but Genetia slips to the side
and Genetia counters with a nice body shot.
Genetia swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Equinox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genetia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Equinox throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Equinox as Genetia shoots in.
Genetia feints and then cracks Equinox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Equinox down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a right hand.
Genetia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Genetia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Equinox tries to clinch but Genetia moves out of range.
A lazy left from Genetia finds it's target.
Equinox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Genetia has time to react.
Genetia scores with a nice right hand.
Genetia connects with a jab.
Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genetia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a nice uppercut.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Genetia blocks an uppercut.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genetia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Genetia.
Genetia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genetia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Equinox blocks an elbow strike.
Genetia tries to stall but Equinox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Genetia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genetia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Genetia throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Genetia lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genetia.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Equinox.
Equinox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genetia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Equinox is trying to keep an underhook but Genetia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Equinox is not content to let Genetia control the position.
Genetia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Genetia is pressing down on Equinox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Equinox is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genetia trying to control from half guard but Equinox is working away.
Genetia throwing shots but Equinox is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia is looking to stall here but Equinox recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Equinox wants to sweep but no luck.
Genetia advances to half guard.
Equinox tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Genetia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Genetia trying to control but Equinox is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joliver Genetia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Equinox is looking to clinch but Genetia is avoiding it.
Equinox tries to move into range but Genetia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Genetia cracks Equinox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Genetia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Equinox.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genetia looks to clinch
and Equinox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Equinox stuffs the takedown attempt from Genetia. Genetia gets slowly back to his feet.
Genetia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Genetia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Equinox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Genetia does no damage.
John Equinox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Equinox scores with a nice strike.
Genetia walks into a left hand.
Genetia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Equinox looks to clinch
and Genetia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Equinox feints a jab promting Genetia to slip. Equinox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Genetia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genetia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Equinox quickly recovers to half guard.
Equinox tries to get to full guard but Genetia has control of the leg.
Genetia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Genetia wants to control but Equinox is keeping him busy.
Equinox gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Genetia's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Equinox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Equinox wants to get up but he can't break Genetia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Genetia pushes Equinox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Equinox tries to clinch but Genetia moves out of range.
Genetia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Equinox counters with a series of strikes. Genetia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Genetia swats away the attempt to clinch by Equinox.
Equinox tries to clinch there but Genetia circles away.
Genetia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Equinox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Equinox.
Genetia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genetia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genetia misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Genetia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Genetia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Genetia wants a takedown but no success here.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joliver Genetia.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Joliver Genetia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Genetia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Genetia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Equinox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Equinox presses Genetia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Equinox.
Genetia is breathing heavily.
Genetia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genetia missing with knees to the body.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genetia blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Genetia throws a chopping leg kick but Equinox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Equinox has managed to clinch.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Genetia.
Genetia gets through Equinox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Genetia struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Genetia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Genetia is leaning against Equinox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Genetia lands a right hand.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Genetia backwards.
Genetia lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Genetia is one step ahead there.
Genetia looking to sit in guard and control but Equinox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Genetia, up you get!
Equinox tries to clinch but Genetia moves out of range.
John Equinox is winning the standup battle so far.
Equinox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Equinox looks to score with a jab to the body but Genetia is just out of range.
Genetia lands a glancing blow to the side of Equinox's head.
Genetia fails to land with a series of punches.
Equinox throws a jab but it's blocked by Genetia.
Sloppy strikes from Equinox. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox slips under a jab from Genetia.
Genetia scores with a jab to the body.
Equinox blocks a head kick by Genetia.
Equinox rushes Genetia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Equinox gets underhooks to prevent Genetia's takedown attempt.
Equinox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genetia working aggressively here.
Genetia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Genetia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Genetia lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Genetia has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Genetia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Equinox is trying to push Genetia away but Genetia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Equinox can't find room to land a body shot as Genetia controls the action.
Equinox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genetia swinging wildly here.
Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Genetia thuds a left hand into Equinox's body.
Equinox moves into the clinch.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genetia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Genetia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genetia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Genetia backwards.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox digs a right hand into Genetia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Genetia's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox presses Genetia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Genetia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Equinox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Genetia backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Equinox.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Equinox.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Equinox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Genetia misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Equinox.
I think Equinox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Equinox!
A very excited looking John Equinox 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bourque (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. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28 - 6 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 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
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Bourque!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque dips to his left and cracks Maguire with an uppercut!
Bourque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maguire's head backwards.
Maguire shoots for a double leg takedown but Bourque sprawls well. He's pushed Maguire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cormac Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maguire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
Maguire pushes Bourque back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maguire tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourque avoids the damage to the body.
Bourque trying to control the position but instead, Maguire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bourque into the cage.
Maguire missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque avoids the elbow strike from Maguire, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Maguire.
Maguire trying to land knees to the body.
Bourque manages to break the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maguire.
A bone on bone clash there as Bourque blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Bourque checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maguire throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque misses the jab.
Bourque throws a jab when Maguire was well out of range.
Maguire rushes Bourque and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is trying to push Maguire away but Maguire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maguire tries a body shot but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque blocks an elbow strike.
Maguire lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
Maguire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.
Maguire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bourque breaks the clinch.
Maguire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul Bourque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bourque checks a low kick from Maguire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maguire avoids the body shot from Bourque.
Bourque dips to his left and cracks Maguire with an uppercut!
Bourque checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bourque throws a hook but Maguire blocks it.
Bourque throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bourque comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maguire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Maguire.
Jab by Maguire.
Bourque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maguire.
Maguire lands a nice hook to Bourque's body. Bourque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bourque.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Bourque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maguire.
Maguire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maguire moves away from the strike by Bourque.
Maguire is looking to land body kicks.
Bourque misses with a body shot.
Maguire thows a body kick. Bourque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque jabs Maguire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maguire looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourque is just out of range.
Bourque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cormac Maguire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maguire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maguire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maguire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maguire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourque is out of range.
Bourque misses the shot to the body.
Maguire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bourque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maguire tries to clinch up
letting Bourque counter with a right hand.
Bourque throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Bourque takes a swing at Maguire's ribcage but misses.
Bourque tries to bum rush Maguire with a series of wild strikes but Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maguire.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Bourque is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bourque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maguire tries to land a front kick but Bourque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maguire tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul Bourque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maguire thuds his shin into the meat of Bourque's side.
The fighters circling - Bourque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maguire throws a looping overhand right but Bourque ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Maguire avoids them all with ease.
Maguire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bourque doesn't seem bothered though.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maguire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bourque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maguire finds it's way round the side to connect with Bourque's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maguire.
Maguire throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Maguire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bourque tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maguire is in Bourque's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maguire trying to control but Bourque is working from the bottom.
Bourque 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.
Maguire passes Bourque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Maguire.
Maguire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maguire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bourque keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maguire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maguire is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cormac Maguire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bourque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maguire can pounce on him.
Maguire is looking to wear down Bourque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maguire slips a jab from Bourque.
Bourque avoids the body shot from Maguire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maguire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maguire misses with a combination
and Bourque counters with a three punch combo that has Maguire backing up. Maguire nods at Bourque to acknowledge the strikes.
Maguire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bourque.
Maguire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque slips a straight right by Maguire.
Bourque slips under a jab from Maguire.
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourque's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bourque clobbers Maguire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bourque moves out of range as Maguire throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bourque checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque lands a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Bourque throws a right hand that Maguire ducks under and follows up with a left that Maguire also avoids with ease.
Maguire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bourque's waist but Bourque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maguire off to one side.
Maguire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bourque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maguire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bourque takes a step back to recover.
Bourque has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maguire.
Maguire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bourque counters with a nice body shot.
Maguire throws a body punch but Bourque moves out of range.
Maguire moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourque avoids the elbow strike from Maguire, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourque is defending well for now.
Bourque blocks the elbow strike.
Bourque is trying to break free.
Bourque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bourque wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maguire has Bourque pressed against the cage, preventing Bourque from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bourque wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bourque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maguire misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maguire throws an elbow but misses.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
Maguire lands an elbow inside that Bourque shrugs off.
It looks like Paul Bourque has been cut.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
Maguire is working Bourque over against the cage.
Maguire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maguire misses with an elbow over the top.
Bourque manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maguire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but Bourque moved away.
Bourque throws a looping overhand right but Maguire ducks down to avoid it.
Bourque misses with a right hand
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maguire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maguire thows a body shot but no joy.
Maguire lands with a shot to the body.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourque misses with a straight left.
Maguire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maguire.
Bourque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maguire throws a hook but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maguire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bourque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maguire dips to his left and cracks Bourque with an uppercut!
That kick from Maguire tenderised Bourque's leg. Bourque is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bourque takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Bourque misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Bourque blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire tries to land a front kick but Bourque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Bourque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maguire circles away quickly and effectively.
Maguire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bourque is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bourque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maguire was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourque.
Maguire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maguire.
Bourque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maguire scores with a jab. Bourque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bourque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maguire scores with a spinning back kick!
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maguire scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maguire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maguire wants to clinch up but Bourque keeps it at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maguire, as that shot connected.
Bourque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maguire.
Maguire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maguire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bourque. That did some damage!
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Bourque moved away.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maguire staying out of range there.
Maguire throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Maguire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bourque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maguire lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire keeps Bourque at a distance using the push kick.
Maguire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maguire lands a really nice looking cross but Bourque seems unphased.
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!
Maguire throws the kick towards the body but Bourque avoids it.
Maguire scores with a leg kick.
Bourque lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourque can do to turn this around?
Bourque moves out of range of the body kick.
Bourque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bourque lunges at Maguire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maguire's hand.
Maguire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire had his way with Paul Bourque in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Bourque's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maguire slips a jab from Bourque.
Maguire lands a jab.
Maguire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bourque's sensitive parts.
Bourque throws a right hand that misses
and Maguire counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Maguire.
Maguire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maguire misses with a body kick.
Bourque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bourque swings for the body but Maguire moves out of range.
Bourque misses with a hook. Maguire ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maguire.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Bourque's front leg but catches the back leg as Bourque tries to avoid it.
Bourque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Maguire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bourque.
Bourque avoids the head kick by Maguire.
Maguire looks to land a body kick but Bourque moved away.
Bourque misses with a hook.
Maguire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourque.
A jab from Bourque finds it's way through Maguire's defenses.
Bourque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maguire misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire works Bourque's body with a nice hook.
Bourque blocks a head kick by Maguire.
Maguire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Paul Bourque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maguire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bourque misses with a two punch combination.
Bourque thows a body shot but no joy.
Maguire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bourque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maguire somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire clinches.
Maguire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bourque has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bourque stalling in the clinch but Maguire improves position.
Bourque is trying to push Maguire away but Maguire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maguire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourque.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maguire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maguire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bourque or not.
Bourque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maguire.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bourque blocks an elbow strike from Maguire.
Bourque avoiding damage as Maguire throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Cormac Maguire said 'It has been a hell of a ride! Thanks to Fat Boy for being awesome and good luck in the future! I'll be back defending the belt in due time, thank you all!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jomar Requina (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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jomar Requina!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macintosh throws out a loose jab but Requina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macintosh lands a right hook to the body.
Macintosh throws a body punch but Requina moves out of range.
No luck for Macintosh with that takedown attempt.
Macintosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Macintosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Requina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Macintosh misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Requina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macintosh checks a leg kick.
Requina blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Requina misses with a looping left.
Macintosh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Requina ducks under a wild hook from Macintosh.
Macintosh lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Requina is trying to defend but Macintosh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but Requina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macintosh to get the leverage.
Macintosh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Macintosh wants to free his trapped foot but Requina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Requina wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Requina is just riding it out for now. Macintosh eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Requina has his hands clasped together around Macintosh's back. He's all about the action.
Requina taking some punishment here, with Macintosh in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina wants to get back to his feet.
Requina is trying to control but can't.
Requina is trying to stand back up but Macintosh is controlling him
Macintosh is thwarting Requina's attempts to control the position.
Requina is trying to stand.
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Requina defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macintosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macintosh stops Requina from getting back to his feet.
Macintosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Macintosh is pressing down on Requina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Requina is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina looks like he's trying to stand up.
Requina trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macintosh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Requina defending well though.
Requina pushes Macintosh off and gets back to his feet.
Macintosh just misses with a punch to the body.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Bud Macintosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macintosh shoots for a takedown but Requina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Requina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Macintosh is able to avoid easily.
Macintosh dives in and grabs Requina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Requina pushes down on Macintosh's head and hops out.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Macintosh scores with the left hand. Requina knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Macintosh misses.
Requina needs to keep his hands up - Macintosh had a free shot at his head there.
Requina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macintosh.
Macintosh blocks a head kick by Requina.
Macintosh throws the left hand but Requina avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Macintosh misses.
Requina throws a hook to the side of Macintosh's head but Macintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Requina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macintosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macintosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Requina.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macintosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Requina defends it nicely.
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 Bud Macintosh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Requina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macintosh. Requina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macintosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Requina is just out of range.
Macintosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Requina throws the left hand but Macintosh avoids the punch easily.
Macintosh looks to land a left hand but Requina moved out of range nicely.
Requina throws a jab but it's blocked by Macintosh.
Macintosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Requina to the mat! Requina manages to get full guard.
Macintosh 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.
Requina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Requina keeping moving, preventing Macintosh from controlling successfully.
Macintosh is working Requina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Requina pulls Macintosh in to control the position.
Requina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Requina keeps moving.
Requina wants to stand but Macintosh is controlling the position.
Macintosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Requina seems keen to control Macintosh's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Requina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jomar Requina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Requina as he avoids it easily.
Macintosh misses the jab.
Macintosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Macintosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Requina was well out of range. Poor timing from Macintosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Requina connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macintosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Requina sprawls well. Requina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macintosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Macintosh shoots in for a double leg but Requina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh throws a body punch but Requina moves out of range.
Macintosh shoots in and gets a takedown into Requina's guard.
Macintosh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macintosh trying to control but Requina is working from the bottom.
Requina is looking to stand up but Macintosh isn't so interested in that idea.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Requina keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina controlling Macintosh's posture.
Requina keeping full guard, as Macintosh tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macintosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Requina on the side of the head.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Requina defends it nicely.
Requina dodges the punch combination from Macintosh.
Macintosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Requina.
Macintosh shoots for a takedown but Requina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Requina as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt
letting Requina counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macintosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Requina.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Requina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macintosh.
Jomar Requina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macintosh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Requina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Macintosh scrambles back to his feet.
Macintosh throws a jab when Requina was well out of range.
Macintosh misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macintosh slips a jab and a cross from Requina.
Requina connects with the punch.
Macintosh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomar Requina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Macintosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Requina slips a jab from Macintosh.
Macintosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Requina counters with a crisp right hand that drops Macintosh! Requina lets Macintosh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macintosh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Requina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Requina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Requina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macintosh.
Requina throws a sloppy head kick and Macintosh moves out of range easily.
Requina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macintosh lands with an overhand left.
Requina misses with a low kick.
Macintosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Requina tries to avoid it but Macintosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Requina to the ground. Requina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Requina moves away from the strike by Macintosh.
Macintosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Requina avoids the body shot from Macintosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh lands a jab.
Requina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Requina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macintosh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jomar Requina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Macintosh.
Macintosh staying out of range there.
Macintosh slips a straight right by Requina.
Macintosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Requina throws out the jab.
Requina lands a jab.
A big right from Macintosh misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Requina is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macintosh throws a big right hand that misses.
Requina wants to get back to his feet but Macintosh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macintosh is working Requina over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Requina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macintosh is one step ahead there.
Requina is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macintosh wants to pass the guard but Requina is keeping the position.
Macintosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Requina scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Macintosh moves away from the strike by Requina.
Requina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macintosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Requina as Macintosh shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Requina tenderised Macintosh's leg. Macintosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macintosh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macintosh tries for a takedown but Requina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Requina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macintosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Requina throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Requina cracks a nice hook into Macintosh's ribs.
Requina moves away from the strike by Macintosh.
Jomar Requina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with an uppercut. Requina saw that one coming.
Macintosh lands a right hook to the body.
Requina throws a head kick but Macintosh moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Requina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macintosh throws out the jab.
Requina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Macintosh. That did some damage!
Macintosh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macintosh won't allow Requina to get back to his feet.
Requina wants to sweep here but Macintosh controlling him for the moment.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Requina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Requina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Macintosh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomar Requina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Requina 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomar Requina!
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