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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muak Mhawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigory Stensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stensky has chosen GORBACHOV as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Decent wrestler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muak Mhawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grigory Stensky!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mhawk scores with a jab. Stensky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Stensky.
Grigory Stensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Mhawk. No joy for Stensky on that attempt.
Mhawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stensky.
Stensky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mhawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stensky.
A big right from Mhawk misses.
Stensky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mhawk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stensky, pushing him back against the cage.
Mhawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stenskys head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mhawk.
Mhawk lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mhawk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stensky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mhawk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mhawk scores with a shot to the side of Stensky's head.
Stensky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muak Mhawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigory Stensky.
Mhawk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stensky is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mhawk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mhawk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stensky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stensky letting Mhawk take a breather here.
Stensky can't find room to land a body shot as Mhawk controls the action.
Stensky has had enough of the clinch but Mhawk keeps him there for the moment.
Mhawk pushes off an throws an elbow but Stensky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mhawk slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mhawk.
It looks like Grigory Stensky has been cut.
Mhawk is stalling here.
Stensky tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mhawk throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Stensky.
Mhawk tries to land knees in the clinch but Stensky avoids the damage to the body.
Mhawk lands an elbow just above Stensky 's eye.
Stensky lands a takedown into 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!
Stensky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mhawk is keeping the position for now.
Stensky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stensky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stensky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stensky throws a big elbow that misses.
Stensky pushes down on Mhawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stensky is trying to control. Mhawk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stensky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stensky stops Mhawk from getting back to his feet.
Stensky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mhawk tries to get to full guard but Stensky has control of the leg.
Mhawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stensky on the ground.
Mhawk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stensky.
Stensky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stensky throwing shots but Mhawk is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stensky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stensky throwing shots but Mhawk is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stensky lands strikes from half guard.
Stensky is looking to take a break and control but Mhawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stensky is looking for a kimura but Mhawk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stensky to get the leverage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stensky seems to be working for a kimura but Mhawk defends the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stensky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Muak Mhawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grigory Stensky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mhawk 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stensky is defended easily by Mhawk.
Stensky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mhawk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stensky struggles to land a body shot inside as Mhawk controls his hands.
Stensky blocks the elbow strike.
Mhawk trying to land knees to the body.
Mhawk scores with a knee to the head.
Stensky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stensky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stensky is breathing heavily.
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!
Come on Mhawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mhawk for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mhawk.
Mhawk prevents the takedown attempt.
Stensky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mhawk.
Stensky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stensky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mhawk taking a breather.
Mhawk lands a good knee to the midsection. Stensky won't want to take too many of those.
Mhawk slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mhawk.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mhawk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mhawk.
Mhawk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Mhawk.
Mhawk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stensky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mhawk scores a nice knee to the body.
Mhawk lands an elbow inside that Stensky shrugs off.
Mhawk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mhawk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stensky's defenses.
Mhawk just leaning against Stensky, taking a breather.
Mhawk lands an elbow inside that Stensky shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mhawk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mhawk lands with a left to the head.
Mhawk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stenskys head.
Stensky wants to get back to striking at distance but Mhawk won't allow it.
Stensky is looking for a takedown.
Muak Mhawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigory Stensky.
Stensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mhawk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grigory Stensky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mhawk stalks Stensky and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stensky's face. Stensky staggers backwards, shaken.
Stensky is rocked!
Mhawk rushes Stensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stensky is trying to break the clinch but Mhawk is controlling him.
Come on Mhawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mhawk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stensky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mhawk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stensky's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mhawk lands an elbow just above Stensky 's eye.
Mhawk lands a good knee to the midsection. Stensky won't want to take too many of those.
Mhawk lands with a left to the head.
Stensky is still on wobbly legs! Can Mhawk finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mhawk obliges.
Mhawk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stensky seems to have recovered his senses.
Mhawk lands a nice elbow.
Stensky misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Mhawk.
Stensky can't break the clinch.
Come on Mhawk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mhawk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muak Mhawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigory Stensky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mhawk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stensky at a distance.
Mhawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stensky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mhawk tries to avoid it but Stensky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mhawk to the ground. Mhawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mhawk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stensky on the side of the head.
Mhawk moves out of range as Stensky throws a body kick.
Stensky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mhawk's waist but Mhawk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stensky off to one side.
Stensky pushes Mhawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Stensky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stensky lands a nice knee to the body.
Stensky is trying to drag Mhawk to the mat but Mhawk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Muak Mhawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigory Stensky.
Mhawk gets underhooks to prevent Stensky's takedown attempt.
Stensky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mhawk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stensky backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mhawk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stensky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stensky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stensky tries to score a body lock takedown but Mhawk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mhawk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stensky backwards.
Mhawk stops a takedown attempt from Stensky.
Mhawk prevents Stensky from breaking the clinch.
Stensky wants a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mhawk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mhawk seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mhawk drops Stensky with a big knee straight up the middle! Stensky is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mhawk connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Stensky to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Mhawk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Muak Mhawk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Victory. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Hick!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva avoids the attempt from Hick to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva cracks Hick with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva looking to finish Hick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hick!
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!
Hick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hick throws a big elbow that misses.
Hick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hick throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hick keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hick looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva cracks Hick with a solid left hand.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hick tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Hick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva trying to control from Hick's half guard. Hick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva trying to control but Hick is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva stops Hick from standing up.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Hick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hick has Silva in his guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva trying to control but Hick is working from the bottom.
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!
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hick throws a combination that misses
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hick's guard.
Hick controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hick keeps moving.
Hick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick controlling from mount.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Hick's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hick off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hick leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hick trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva throws a strike but Hick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva 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.
Hick throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hick looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hick trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Silva dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Silva avoids the head kick by Hick.
Hick clinches with his opponent.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Hick is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hick down to the mat. Hick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Hick. Those never looked like landing.
Hick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hick as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Hick persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Hick digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva wants to control but Hick is keeping him busy.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hick defending well though.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hick is trying to control but can't.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva working over Hick with some ground and pound. Hick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hick has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Silva wants to control but Hick is keeping him busy.
Silva working Hick over with strikes.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Hick is defending the position.
Hick is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hick keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Daniel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hick's head.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hick has wrist control.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Hick's brow.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hick is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hick keeps moving.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hick being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hick won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Johnny Hick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is keen to just control but Hick is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Silva!
Daniel Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bad To the Bone. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nolan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Mullen throws a body kick.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mullen.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullen dodges the punch combination from Sackett.
Mullen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mullen.
Mullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Steve Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen stuffs the takedown.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sackett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Mullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mullen clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sackett is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mullen.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sackett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sackett has had enough of the clinch but Mullen keeps him there for the moment.
Mullen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
Mullen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Mullen connects with a knee to the head.
Mullen with a knee to the head.
Mullen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sackett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sackett takes an elbow to the temple.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen lands a nice elbow.
Mullen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Mullen misses with a knee strike.
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Mullen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen checks a low kick from Sackett.
Mullen has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mullen is defending well.
Sackett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mullen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sackett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen lands a nice elbow.
Mullen looking to throw knees to the head but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Mullen.
Mullen has Sackett pressed against the cage, preventing Sackett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mullen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Mullen is controlling him.
Sackett is trying to maintain a safe position but Mullen gets an underhook and turns Sackett into the cage.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sackett blocks a head kick by Mullen.
It looks like Nolan Sackett has been cut.
Mullen tries to clinch up.
Mullen is looking to clinch.
Sackett throws a nice looking combination but Mullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mullen scores with a spinning back kick!
Mullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullen throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Steve Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Mullen lands but Sackett takes it in his stride.
Nolan Sackett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Sackett.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullen lands with a kick to the temple. Sackett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mullen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullen is looking to clinch.
Sackett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mullen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen lands a nice looking body kick.
Sackett blocks a head kick by Mullen.
Some bone on bone action there as Mullen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mullen counters with a thumping low kick.
Mullen throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Mullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Mullen counters with an outside leg kick.
Mullen throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Mullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mullen throws a nice head kick!
Steve Mullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Sackett looks to land a combination. Mullen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Mullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullen throws a head kick that misses
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Mullen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a jab when Mullen was well out of range.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mullen misses with a head kick.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Mullen counters by clinching up.
Mullen lands an elbow that stopped Sackett in his tracks for a moment.
Mullen tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett tries to break the clinch but Mullen is controlling the position.
Sackett slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Mullen.
Sackett is looking to break free of the clinch but Mullen has double underhooks.
Sackett is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Mullen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mullen tries to land a knee to the head but Sackett blocks with his arms.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullen after a bit of a struggle.
Nolan Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett is trying to force a seperation but Mullen has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sackett can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sackett blocks it with crossed arms.
Mullen lands a nice knee to the body.
Mullen landing knees to the head.
Mullen scores with a knee to the head.
Steve Mullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Mullen.
Sackett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mullen obliges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sackett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mullen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sackett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mullen.
Mullen misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Mullen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steve Mullen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mullen landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Mullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Mullen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steve Mullen waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Narvaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph Brown!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a head kick that Narvaez semi-blocks.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown throws a head kick but Narvaez moves out of range.
Narvaez ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Joseph Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Narvaez misses its intended target.
Narvaez shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Narvaez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Narvaez throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Narvaez feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Narvaez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Narvaez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narvaez lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Narvaez checks a low kick from Brown.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Narvaez to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Narvaez counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Narvaez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Narvaez controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Narvaez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Narvaez moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
A jab lands there for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez misses with a combination
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narvaez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narvaez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to control but Narvaez passes into side control!
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Narvaez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying his best to control but Narvaez has mounted him.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Narvaez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown throws a leg kick but Narvaez checks it.
Narvaez is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Narvaez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown swings for the body but Narvaez moves out of range.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Narvaez has time to react.
Some wild striking there from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Narvaez throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Narvaez thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Joseph Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narvaez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Narvaez moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Rafael Narvaez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Narvaez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Narvaez - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Narvaez. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Narvaez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Narvaez looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Brown is looking to control Narvaez's arms but Narvaez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Narvaez lands a left hand.
Brown blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Narvaez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez lands a right hand.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Narvaez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Narvaez.
A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narvaez's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Narvaez.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez lands a body punch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Rafael Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Narvaez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narvaez keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narvaez digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Narvaez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to stall.
Narvaez cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Narvaez misses with some punches.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Brown.
A short uppercut from Narvaez.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Narvaez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
A left hand lands to the body for Narvaez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Narvaez tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Narvaez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narvaez.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Narvaez counters with a straight right hand.
Narvaez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Narvaez shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown looks to land a combination but Narvaez avoids it well.
Narvaez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narvaez scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown lands a really nice looking cross but Narvaez seems unphased.
Narvaez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Narvaez counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Narvaez forces his way into half guard.
Narvaez wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Narvaez is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown gets full guard.
Joseph Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Narvaez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Narvaez misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Narvaez blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Narvaez counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown wants to clinch up but Narvaez keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Brown misses
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
Narvaez throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a big head kick but Narvaez shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narvaez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Narvaez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Narvaez 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Narvaez from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Rafael Narvaez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Narvaez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Narvaez lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Narvaez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Narvaez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rafael Narvaez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Narvaez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Narvaez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Narvaez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a swing at Pinochet's ribcage but misses.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinochet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinochet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones jabs at Pinochet's body.
Pinochet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrew Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Jones swings for the body but Pinochet moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Pinochet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinochet misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Pinochet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown but Pinochet sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinochet is one step ahead there.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Pinochet from controlling successfully.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinochet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Pinochet connects with a jab.
Pinochet looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Pinochet has a takedown stuffed.
Jones misses the jab.
Pinochet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinochet misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Pinochet slips the punch.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinochet moves away.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Pinochet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones passes Pinochet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinochet looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinochet, not yet.
Jones wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinochet can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Pinochet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pinochet has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Pinochet has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Pinochet pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet very nearly forgot to thank Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ichi Ijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ijima comes into the arena with Alphabetical #1 - Karera Musication blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ichi Ijima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan OReily!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ijima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OReily's half guard.
Ijima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ijima wants to lay and pray for a moment but OReily keeps working.
OReily is trying is best to control the position here.
OReily is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ijima jumps into side control!
The referee asks Ijima politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ijima prefers to stall for the moment though.
OReily is looking to regain half guard here but Ijima keeps moving and retains side control.
Ijima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ijima working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ijima tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
OReily struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ijima lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ijima trying to control the action but OReily is working from the bottom.
Ijima cracks OReily with an elbow. That is naaassty.
OReily is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ijima lands a nice forearm strike.
Ijima working away.
OReily takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OReily is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
OReily manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ijima's best efforts.
OReily is looking to get back to full guard here but Ijima has managed to pass to side control instead.
OReily gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
OReily is trying to maintain the position but Ijima is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReily actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OReily is trying to get back to full guard.
Ijima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OReily does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OReily trying to hold on to Ijima's head to control him but Ijima postures up.
Ijima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
OReily has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ijima is working away from the top position though.
Ijima working over OReily with some ground and pound. OReily looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ijima wants to control but OReily is keeping him busy.
OReily is looking to control Ijima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OReily avoid being mounted?
Ijima lands with a punch from half guard.
Ijima is taking a breather. OReily says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ijima there.
Ground and pound from Ijima.
Ijima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OReily's head.
OReily is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ijima wants to work for an arm triangle but OReily is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OReily is refusing to be controlled, as Ijima sits in half guard.
OReily is looking to control Ijima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OReily avoid being mounted?
Ijima 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.
Ijima is looking for a kimura but OReily is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ijima to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ijima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ijima is looking for a kimura but OReily is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ijima to get the leverage.
OReily is looking for a sweep. Ijima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReily regains full guard. Nicely done.
OReily keeping full guard, as Ijima tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OReily working a defensive guard but Ijima manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ijima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OReily can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ijima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OReily is trying to control Ijima's posture but Ijima avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Ijima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
OReily shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ijima sprawls well. Ijima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. OReily gets slowly back to his feet.
Ijima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ijima.
OReily gets back to full guard.
OReily wants to sweep here but Ijima controlling him for the moment.
Ijima trying to control but OReily is working from the bottom.
OReily working for a triangle but Ijima defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReily can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ijima controls the pace.
OReily working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ijima.
OReily pulls Ijima in close to prevent any damage.
Ijima advances position into side control!
OReily is not content to let Ijima control the position.
OReily tries to improve position but can't.
OReily is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ijima wants to lay and pray for a moment but OReily keeps working.
Ijima moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReily is working to get back to half guard.
OReily tries to hold on but Ijima pushes him away.
Ijima prevents OReily from getting the reversal.
Ijima avoids the attempt from OReily to control.
Ijima scoring with strikes but OReily is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ijima fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ijima pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ijima punishing his opponent with strikes.
OReily wants to hold on but Ijima pushes him away.
Ijima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OReily is desperately trying to improve his position but Ijima has a good base and remains in mount.
Ijima unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReily tries to reverse the position but Ijima maintains control.
Ijima controlling from the full mount.
OReily tries to hold on but Ijima pushes him away.
OReily is looking to improve his position but Ijima isn't that keen on the idea.
Ijima with good strikes from the mount here!
Ijima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ijima lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ijima avoids the attempt from OReily to control.
Ijima looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ijima breaks from OReily's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ijima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, OReily has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ichi Ijima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReily can't escape the position.
Ijima lands a nice shot to the head.
Ijima lands a big shot to the head and OReily winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ichi Ijima!
In his post fight interview, Ichi Ijima started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
148 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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29
156 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calculus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miike eats them both and turns towards Calculus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miike misses the shot to the body.
Miike closes the distance and clinches up with Calculus, looking for a takedown. Miike pushes Calculus against the cage but Calculus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calculus manages to avoid it.
Miike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Calculus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calculus blocks the body kick.
Miike scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calculus in his tracks.
Miike misses with a right hand
and Calculus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Miike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Calculus scores with a decent looking hook.
Calculus lands a jab.
Miike misses with a double jab
and Calculus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miike thinking.
Miike thows a body shot but no joy.
Miike scores with a shot to the body.
Miike throws a leg kick
and Calculus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Miike thuds his right hand into Calculus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calculus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miike throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calculus.
Miike takes a swing at Calculus's ribcage but misses.
Miike thows a leg kick but Calculus checks it
and Miike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeshi Miike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calculus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calculus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miike throws a front kick aimed at Calculus's knee but Calculus avoids it well.
Miike closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miike lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Calculus wants to get back to his feet but Miike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Calculus keeping full guard, as Miike tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calculus keeping moving, preventing Miike from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike is looking to stand up but Calculus won't let him.
Miike works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calculus tries to kick Miike off but Miike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miike wants to pass the guard but Calculus is defending well.
Calculus tries to kick Miike off but Miike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calculus manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miike misses with an uppercut. Calculus saw that one coming.
Calculus needs to keep his hands up - Miike had a free shot at his head there.
Miike thuds a left hand into Calculus's body.
Miike throws a right hand that Calculus ducks under and follows up with a left that Calculus also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miike lands a jab.
Calculus staying out of range there.
Calculus misses the body punch
and Miike counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calculus slips a jab from Miike.
Kenny Calculus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calculus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miike.
Miike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calculus manages to avoid it.
Calculus throws a series of punches but Miike moves out of range.
Miike slips a jab from Calculus.
An inside leg kick lands from Miike.
Calculus blocks a head kick by Miike.
Miike will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miike closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Calculus is rocked!
Calculus takes a swing at Miike's ribcage but misses.
Calculus is still on wobbly legs! Can Miike finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miike lands a jab to Calculus's midsection.
Calculus looks winded!
Calculus is aggressively charging in as Miike backs up avoiding any damage. Miike tosses out a jab and Calculus runs right into it face first! Calculus is out cold! Miike dropped down on all fours and is barking in Calculus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Miike!
Takeshi Miike opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Charlie Manson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
18 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson scores with a spinning back kick!
Manson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manson takes a swing at Pelle's ribcage but misses.
Pelle lands a nice shot that snaps Manson's head back.
Pelle ducks under a wild hook from Manson.
Pelle misses with a low kick.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Manson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pelle.
Pelle throws an off balance right hand
and Manson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pelle throws a leg kick
and Manson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pelle thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelle misses with an uppercut
and Manson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rinta Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelle moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manson jabs Pelle right on the nose. Pelle blinks but takes it well.
Manson misses with a wild body shot.
Manson connects with a solid leg kick.
Pelle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pelle.
Pelle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pelle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pelle swivels and escapes.
Pelle misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelle.
Manson scores with a jab. Pelle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pelle misses with a low kick as Manson jumps back.
Pelle misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pelle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pelle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manson momentarily.
Manson throws a hook but Pelle blocks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manson.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Manson lands a jab to Pelle's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pelle crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manson - the referee stops the clock and Pelle gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manson. Pelle manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pelle looks winded!
Manson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Pelle down.
Manson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Manson.
Manson cracks Pelle on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pelle falls backwards against the cage. Manson follows up with more strikes that drop Pelle to his knees. Manson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pelle! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Manson!
A relieved looking Charlie Manson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabijos's choice of entrance music: IF I DIE TONIGHT. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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35
212 lbs
25 - 13 - 2 |
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30
213 lbs
27 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nabijos.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Nabijos.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kossu - that will leave a mark!
Nabijos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kossu eats them both and turns towards Nabijos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Litran Kossu has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nabijos feints and then cracks Kossu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kossu down.
Nabijos leaves Kossu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Nabijos jumps back.
Nabijos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Nabijos.
Nabijos wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
Nabijos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nabijos connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos looks for the body kick but Kossu saw that one coming.
Nabijos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Nabijos.
Nabijos is looking to land body kicks.
Nabijos lands a slapping body shot.
Nabijos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Nabijos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nabijos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
José Nabijos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nabijos misses with an uppercut
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nabijos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nabijos is just out of range.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nabijos at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nabijoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nabijos.
Kossu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Litran Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu throws a low kick but Nabijos avoids it.
Nabijos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Nabijos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nabijos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nabijos throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
Nabijos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Nabijos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nabijos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kossu.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Nabijos.
Nabijos swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos throws a nice looking combination but Kossu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kossu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nabijos is able to avoid easily.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nabijos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nabijos misses with a low kick.
Kossu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nabijos.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Nabijos's head but Nabijos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Kossu is looking to chop away at Nabijos's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kossu lands a jab to the head.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nabijos as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Nabijos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nabijos throws out a leg kick but Kossu moves out of range and Nabijos only half commits.
Nabijos throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nabijos throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Nabijos.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Nabijos misses.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabijos lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nabijos misses with a body kick.
Kossu slips a straight right by Nabijos.
Nabijos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nabijos throws the left hand but Kossu avoids the punch easily.
Nabijos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nabijos looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu misses with a body kick.
Kossu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nabijos connects with a jab.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Nabijos lands a front kick.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses.
Kossu throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nabijos thumps Kossu with a low kick.
Kossu slips a jab from Nabijos.
Nabijos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nabijos throws a leg kick that misses.
Nabijos delivers a nice body kick.
Nabijos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nabijos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabijos connects with a crisp jab.
Kossu avoids a kick to the body.
Nabijos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nabijos misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kossu slips a straight right by Nabijos.
Kossu connects with the punch.
José Nabijos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nabijos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Nabijos swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu misses the jab.
Nabijos throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Kossu misses with a combination
and Nabijos counters with a straight right hand.
Nabijos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nabijos throws a series of punches but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the liver by Kossu. Beautiful body shot.
Nabijos misses with a head kick.
Nabijos checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nabijos.
Nabijos misses with a looping left.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Nabijos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Nabijos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu looks to land a left hand but Nabijos moved out of range nicely.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
Nabijos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body kick.
Kossu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nabijos on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nabijos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kossu is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nabijos lands a lovely overhand right.
Nabijos throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Nabijos throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Nabijos does it's job there.
Kossu takes one to the side of the head.
Nabijos throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
Nabijos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kossu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nabijos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kossu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nabijos is just out of range.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Nabijos jumps back.
Nabijos checks a low kick from Kossu.
Nabijos throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nabijos misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Nabijos's ribs.
Nabijos checks a low kick from Kossu.
Nabijos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Nabijos misses with a head kick.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nabijos counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Nabijos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
Kossu slips a jab from Nabijos.
Kossu takes a swing at Nabijos's ribcage but misses.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Nabijos's head but Nabijos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kossu slips a jab from Nabijos.
The fighters circling - Nabijos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nabijos throws a leg kick but Kossu moved away.
Nabijos keeps Kossu at a distance using the push kick.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nabijos throws a front kick that sends Kossu stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Kossu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nabijos works Kossu's body with a nice hook.
Kossu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu takes a swing at Nabijos's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nabijos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nabijos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nabijos tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nabijos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nabijos throws a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Nabijos throws out a loose jab but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu with a hook.
Nabijos delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nabijos throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu misses with a takedown attempt - Nabijos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nabijos jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Nabijos. Beautiful body shot.
Nabijos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nabijos tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nabijos, right into the meat.
Nabijos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Nabijos moves out of range as Kossu throws a body kick.
A head kick by Kossu misses
and Nabijos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nabijos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nabijos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
Nabijos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nabijos moves away.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
Kossu slips a straight right by Nabijos.
Kossu swings for the body but Nabijos moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nabijos.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick there by Nabijos.
Nabijos misses with a head kick.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nabijos is out of range.
Nabijos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nabijos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nabijos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nabijos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kossu misses with a hook. Nabijos ducked under it nicely.
Kossu thows a leg kick but Nabijos checks it
and Nabijos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nabijos clobbers Kossu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a shot to the body
and Nabijos counters with a good low kick that Kossu was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nabijos. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nabijos throws a hook to the side of Kossu's head but Kossu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses
and Nabijos counters with a stiff right hand.
Kossu throws a lazy uppercut
and Nabijos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nabijos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nabijos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nabijos.
Kossu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kossu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nabijos - the referee stops the clock and Kossu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nabijos. Kossu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nabijos manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nabijos works Kossu's body with a nice hook.
Nabijos misses with a leg kick.
Nabijos misses with a wild body shot.
Nabijos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nabijos.
A shot to the liver by Kossu. Beautiful body shot.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Nabijos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Nabijos misses.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Nabijos ducks down to avoid it.
Nabijos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Nabijos ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick from Nabijos.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu tries for a takedown but Nabijos circles away easily
and Nabijos counters with a nice leg kick.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nabijos looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
José Nabijos dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Litran Kossu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nabijos misses with a body punch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nabijos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu tries to score with a low kick but Nabijos moves his leg out of the way.
Nabijos throws a right and a left that Kossu avoids nicely.
Kossu cracks Nabijos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kossu connects with a looping right hand.
Nabijos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
An inside leg kick from Nabijos misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nabijos.
Nabijos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nabijos takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Nabijos is just out of range.
Nabijos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Kossu.
Nabijos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Nabijos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nabijos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nabijos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nabijos ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nabijos pinned against the cage. Nabijos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kossu lands with a cross.
Nabijos lands a two punch combo.
Kossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kossu blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Nabijos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Nabijos off the cage and back into range.
Litran Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nabijos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nabijos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nabijos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabijos.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kossu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kossu misses with a left hand
and Nabijos counters with a leg kick.
Kossu throws a leg kick which misses Nabijos's front leg but catches the back leg as Nabijos tries to avoid it.
Nabijos lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a spinning back kick!
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nabijos.
Kossu checks a low kick from Nabijos.
Nabijos slips a jab from Kossu.
Nabijos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nabijos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nabijos.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Nabijos.
Nabijos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nabijos misses with a straight right.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Nabijos's ribs.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
Kossu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Kossu coming out on top.
Nabijos avoids the head kick by Kossu.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to José Nabijos.
Well Nabijos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:50
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... José Nabijos!
A victorious José Nabijos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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