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No Exit 128 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sen Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Shleifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by "House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
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175 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sen Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Shleifer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shleifer throws out a powerful jab.
Shleifer fails with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen shoots for a double leg takedown but Shleifer sprawls well. He's pushed Nguyen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shleifer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nguyen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shleifer throws a sloppy head kick and Nguyen moves out of range easily.
Nguyen lands a head shot.
Sen Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Shleifer moves out of range.
Shleifer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shleifer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sen Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shleifer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shleifer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen forces Shleifer back against the cage and clinches.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Shleifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Shleifer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shleifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nguyen's efforts to push away.
Shleifer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nguyen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer working Nguyen over with knees to the body.
Shleifer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen working hard to break the clinch.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shleifer obliges.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nguyen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shleifer crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shleifer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shleifer landing knees to the body.
Shleifer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen managing to block the knees to the body from Shleifer.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nguyen fails to pull guard.
Shleifer landing knees to the head.
Shleifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Shleifer lands a nice knee to the body.
Nguyen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shleifer up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
Nguyen tries to pull guard but Shleifer holds him up against the cage and eventually Nguyen drops back down to his feet.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nguyen stalling against the cage.
Shleifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nguyen breaks from the clinch.
Nguyen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shleifer sprawls well initially but Nguyen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shleifer pushes Nguyen off looking to stand but Nguyen dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Shleifer 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.
Shleifer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nguyen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nguyen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shleifer trying to strike off his back.
Nguyen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shleifer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shleifer being controlled here, momentarily.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shleifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sen Nguyen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shleifer throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shleifer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shleifer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nguyen's knee momentarily.
Nguyen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shleifer counters with a head kick. That will keep Nguyen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nguyen throws a low kick but Shleifer avoids it.
Nguyen avoids the head kick by Shleifer.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nguyen swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Nguyen.
A punch combination from Nguyen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Nguyen. Those never looked like landing.
Shleifer throws out a powerful jab.
Nguyen shoots in and bounces Shleifer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shleifer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage.
Shleifer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nguyen's face.
Shleifer tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Shleifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shleifer.
Shleifer thows a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shleifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nguyen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Shleifer trying to land knees to the body.
Shleifer working Nguyen over with knees to the body.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Andrei Shleifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shleifer stalling.
Nguyen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shleifer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer slowing the pace effectively.
Nguyen misses with some punches.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Shleifer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguyen avoids it.
Shleifer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nguyen managing to block the knees to the body from Shleifer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shleifer.
Shleifer trying to land knees to the body.
Nguyen managing to block the knees to the body from Shleifer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Shleifer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nguyen fails with a takedown attempt.
Shleifer slips under a jab from Nguyen.
Shleifer lands a high kick!
Shleifer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shleifer scores a nice knee to the body.
Shleifer lands a knee to the body.
Shleifer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Shleifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shleifer avoiding damage.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shleifer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shleifer with a knee to the head.
Shleifer connects with a knee to the head.
Shleifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Shleifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks with his arms.
Shleifer trying to land knees to the body.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen moves to clinch but Shleifer breaks away
and Shleifer counters with a head kick. That will keep Nguyen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shleifer clinches up with Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shleifer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nguyen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nguyen avoids it.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shleifer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nguyen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to break free but Shleifer has control.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shleifer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Nguyen dodges an elbow strike from Shleifer.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Nguyen missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen is trying to push Shleifer away but Shleifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shleifer taking a breather.
Shleifer looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Shleifer trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shleifer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nguyen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nguyen avoiding damage as Shleifer throws knees to the body.
Nguyen wants a takedown but no success here.
Shleifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Sen Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrei Shleifer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.
Shleifer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nguyen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nguyen has had enough of the clinch but Shleifer keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shleifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Shleifer tries to land a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Shleifer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shleifer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Shleifer!
A determined Andrei Shleifer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas Brow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Souza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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174 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Thomas Brow!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Souza slows the pace down in half guard.
Souza wants to pass to mount but Thomas Brow is defending the position.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Souza prevents Thomas Brow from improving his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Luiz Souza wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to control but Thomas Brow is keeping him busy.
Thomas Brow defending against the ground and pound.
Souza postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thomas Brow tries to improve position but can't.
Souza has control of an arm but Thomas Brow manages to advance to Souza's back!
Thomas Brow tries to get the hooks in deep but Souza pushed the leg off.
Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Souza tries to hold on but Thomas Brow pushes him away.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza holds of for dear life.
Souza wants to hold on but Thomas Brow pushes him away.
Souza doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Souza tries to hold on but Thomas Brow postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luiz Souza.
Thomas Brow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas Brow trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas Brow keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza stays in close to Thomas Brow's body and controls the position.
Souza pushing down on Thomas Brow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza trying to pass the guard but Thomas Brow defending well.
Thomas Brow wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas Brow wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas Brow is defending well.
Thomas Brow is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Thomas Brow tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza is keen to just control but Thomas Brow is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Souza 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.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas Brow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas Brow has a takedown stuffed.
Souza drives through and clinches with Thomas Brow against the cage.
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas Brow wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Thomas Brow is keeping the position.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thomas Brow controls Souza momentarily but Souza frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luiz Souza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas Brow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza stands up from half guard.
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas Brow wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow is looking to improve his position.
Souza wants to pass to mount but Thomas Brow is defending the position.
Thomas Brow is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza is working for a kimura but Thomas Brow is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas Brow is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Souza is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Souza fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas Brow tries to clinch there but Souza circles away.
Thomas Brow slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas Brow on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas Brow's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas Brow wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas Brow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas Brow trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Souza dominated that second round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Souza stuffs the takedown.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Thomas Brow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas Brow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas Brow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thomas Brow shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luiz Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thomas Brow.
Thomas Brow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas Brow has a takedown stuffed.
Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas Brow sprawls well initially but Souza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Still in half guard, Souza seems content to control.
Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Souza with good strikes from the mount here!
Souza punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas Brow to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas Brow shrugs it off.
Thomas Brow sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza is looking for a kimura but Thomas Brow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souza to get the leverage.
Souza is looking to pass Thomas Brow's guard but actually Thomas Brow recovers to full guard.
Thomas Brow working a defensive guard here.
Thomas Brow wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Thomas Brow wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas Brow working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Souza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Souza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Souza works his way into full mount!
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas Brow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas Brow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza moves to his opponent's back but Thomas Brow bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Souza.
Thomas Brow wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Souza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Souza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Shui Bai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into the arena with For Whom The Bell Tolls blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Lyoto Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
26 - 20 - 1 |
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217 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Shui Bai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a series of punches but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shui Bai tries a low kick but Machida avoids it.
Shui Bai thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Shui Bai.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shui Bai.
Shui Bai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shui Bai throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shui Bai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shui Bai has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shui Bai stalling the fight.
Shui Bai goes for a takedown attempt but Machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chen Shui Bai.
Machida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida throws a head kick but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shui Bai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Machida.
Shui Bai shoots in and drives through. Machida sprawls well.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shui Bai is looking to chop away at Machida's legs.
Shui Bai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Shui Bai looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Shui Bai tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Shui Bai back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chen Shui Bai has been cut.
Machida jabs at Shui Bai's body.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shui Bai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shui Bai is looking to land body kicks.
Shui Bai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shui Bai. Shui Bai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen Shui Bai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida throws a head kick but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Machida throws a head kick but Shui Bai moves out of range.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Shui Bai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shui Bai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Machida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shui Bai.
Shui Bai throws out a leg kick but Machida moves out of range and Shui Bai only half commits.
Shui Bai fails to land the takedown.
Machida avoids the head kick by Shui Bai.
Shui Bai fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida blocks a head kick by Shui Bai.
Shui Bai slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Shui Bai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick.
Shui Bai throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida stuffs the takedown.
A low kick from Shui Bai is predictable there
and Machida counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machida.
Machida cracks Shui Bai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chen Shui Bai'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.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Machida has cracked Shui Bai with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Machida lands another huge swinging hook and Shui Bai tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Shui Bai, before Machida can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lyoto Machida!
After the fight, Lyoto Machida was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Truman Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roosevelt's entrance music is Gravel Pit by Wu Tang Clan. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
156 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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24
149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Roosevelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roosevelt misses with a head kick.
Freeman misses with a double jab
and Roosevelt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman throws a front kick aimed at Roosevelt's knee but Roosevelt avoids it well.
Freeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Roosevelt shows good takedown defense.
Freeman takes a swing at Roosevelt's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roosevelt lands with a good body shot.
Roosevelt moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman thuds his right hand into Roosevelt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Freeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Roosevelt sprawls well.
Truman Roosevelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Freeman.
Roosevelt walks into a jab.
Truman Roosevelt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roosevelt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Freeman misses with a leg kick
and Roosevelt counters by moving into the clinch.
Roosevelt tries a knee to the head but Freeman blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roosevelt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Roosevelt trying to control the position but instead, Freeman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roosevelt into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Freeman.
Roosevelt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Roosevelt throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Freeman.
Roosevelt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
Roosevelt blocking some punches.
Freeman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Freeman lands a right hand.
Roosevelt has Freeman pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roosevelt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Freeman is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roosevelt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Roosevelt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freeman is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Freeman.
Roosevelt misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roosevelt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Freeman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Freeman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Roosevelt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Freeman avoiding damage.
Freeman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roosevelt backwards.
Freeman tries to work over Roosevelt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roosevelt throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Roosevelt.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Roosevelt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Freeman cracks Roosevelt with a good jab.
Freeman feints a jab promting Roosevelt to slip. Freeman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roosevelt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Freeman lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Freeman misses.
Roosevelt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Freeman misses the target.
Roosevelt moves in looking to clinch but Freeman pushes him off.
Freeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roosevelt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roosevelt pinned against the cage. Roosevelt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freeman misses with the combination.
Roosevelt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman scores with a jab.
Roosevelt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Freeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roosevelt counters with a head kick. That will keep Freeman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Freeman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roosevelt drops his hands momentarily and Freeman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Roosevelt.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Roosevelt's head but Roosevelt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roosevelt dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roosevelt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon Freeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Roosevelt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roosevelt throws a hook but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roosevelt tries to clinch up.
Roosevelt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freeman jabs Roosevelt right on the nose. Roosevelt blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Roosevelt as Freeman shoots in.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Roosevelt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Freeman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Freeman throws an off balance right hand
and Roosevelt counters by moving into the clinch.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman can't find room to land a body shot as Roosevelt controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roosevelt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roosevelt is trying to maintain a safe position but Freeman gets an underhook and turns Roosevelt into the cage.
Freeman is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roosevelt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Roosevelt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Freeman.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Roosevelt moved out of range.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
Gordon Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roosevelt counters with a head kick.
Freeman misses with a right hand
and Roosevelt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roosevelt blocks an uppercut.
Roosevelt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Freeman.
Freeman working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Roosevelt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.
Roosevelt is pushing Freeman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Roosevelt.
Freeman is pushing Roosevelt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roosevelt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman tries to break free but Roosevelt pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Freeman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Freeman breaks from the clinch.
Roosevelt ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Jab by Freeman.
Freeman throws a right hand that Roosevelt ducks under and follows up with a left that Roosevelt also avoids with ease.
Roosevelt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roosevelt moves away from the strike by Freeman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt slips a straight right by Freeman.
Freeman connects with a leg kick. Roosevelt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freeman throws a body punch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Freeman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roosevelt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Freeman misses with a straight right.
Freeman misses with a looping right.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Roosevelt counters with a big head kick but Freeman shrugs it off.
Roosevelt ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman misses the shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a nice head shot.
Roosevelt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roosevelt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Freeman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roosevelt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roosevelt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Truman Roosevelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roosevelt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roosevelt slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Freeman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Freeman 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Freeman!
Gordon Freeman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flaubert Canto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (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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33
165 lbs
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157 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flaubert Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto dodges the punch combination from Filcic.
Canto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filcic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canto is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Canto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filcic for as long as he can get away with.
Canto lands some shots froms side control.
Canto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Filcic tries to bench press Canto off him but Canto keeps the position.
Canto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Canto wants to control but Filcic is keeping him busy.
Canto working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filcic being controlled for a moment.
Filcic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Filcic is trying to control Canto's posture but Canto avoids it.
Filcic is looking to reverse the position.
Filcic is not content to let Canto control the position.
Canto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Canto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Filcic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Canto 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.
Filcic seems a little lost for a moment, as Canto dominates the positioning.
Canto trying to control the action but Filcic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Canto trying to control the action but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Canto in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Canto trying to control the action but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Canto is chipping away with strikes.
Filcic regains half guard.
Canto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Filcic has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is defending against the submission attempts here by Canto.
Filcic is not content to let Canto control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filcic is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canto lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canto lands a nice short elbow.
Canto passes to full mount!
Canto punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Filcic is desperately trying to improve his position but Canto has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canto unloading with bombs!
Filcic taking shots to the head.
Canto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Filcic is rocked!
Filcic regains half guard.
Filcic is still in real trouble! Can Canto finish him?
Filcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Filcic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Filcic tries to get to full guard but Canto has control of the leg.
Filcic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Canto jumps into side control!
Filcic seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Filcic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Filcic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canto misses with a body shot.
Filcic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canto scores with a jab to the head.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Filcic is just out of range.
Canto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canto darts in and clinches Filcic up against the cage.
Canto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filcic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Filcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canto avoids it.
Canto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filcic can do to turn this around?
Filcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filcic misses with a punch to the body.
Canto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Canto manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto scores with a couple of short elbows.
Canto is looking to take a break and control but Filcic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filcic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Canto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Canto moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Filcic manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Canto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Canto trying to control the action but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Canto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canto is pressing down on Filcic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filcic is holding on for now.
Filcic is controlling Canto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Canto wants to take a breather but Filcic is having none of it.
Filcic tries to get to full guard but Canto has control of the leg.
Canto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flaubert Canto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canto trying to mount his opponent but Filcic defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Filcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Canto tries to pass to full mount but Filcic defends it.
Canto content to control rather than advance.
Canto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Filcic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Filcic is trying to maintain the position but Canto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canto stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Filcic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canto slips a jab and a cross from Filcic.
Sandro Filcic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filcic was covering up waiting for the punch and Canto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filcic is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filcic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filcic is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flaubert Canto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filcic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Filcic misses.
Canto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filcic swivels and escapes.
Canto looks for a takedown but Filcic sprawls well.
Canto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flaubert Canto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canto misses the shot to the body.
Canto throws a leg kick that misses.
Filcic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filcic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filcic looks to land a combination but Canto avoids it well.
Canto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filcic as he jumps to the side.
Filcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Canto misses.
Filcic darts in and clinches Canto up against the cage.
Filcic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canto.
Canto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filcic is defending well.
Canto is looking for a takedown.
Filcic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Canto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filcic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Filcic fails to land.
Canto is trying to trip Filcic. He has hold of a leg but Filcic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Canto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Flaubert Canto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic trying to control the position.
Filcic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canto wants to pass the guard but Filcic is keeping the position.
Sandro Filcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canto stopping the sweep attempt from Filcic.
Canto is stalling in the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Filcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filcic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Canto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Filcic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Filcic is looking to regain half guard here but Canto keeps moving and retains side control.
Canto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Filcic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Filcic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Canto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Canto prefers to stall for the moment though.
Canto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Flaubert Canto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Canto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filcic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Canto is in Filcic's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canto stopping the sweep attempt from Filcic.
Filcic is trying to keep Canto in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flaubert Canto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canto, 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 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flaubert Canto!
Flaubert Canto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandy Wandeco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wandeco has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Rafael Narvaez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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200 lbs
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199 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 7 - 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wandy Wandeco!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandeco instigates a clinch.
Wandeco throws an elbow but it misses.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wandeco controls his hands.
Wandeco wants to break free but Narvaez has control.
Wandeco lands with a right to the head.
Narvaez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wandeco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narvaez is defending well for now.
Wandeco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wandeco scores with a three punch combo!
Rafael Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narvaez cracks Wandeco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wandeco scores with a shot to the body.
Narvaez misses with an uppercut.
Narvaez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a hook but Wandeco blocks it.
Narvaez swinging wildly here.
Wandeco closes the distance and clinches.
Narvaez is trying to break free.
Narvaez managing to block the knees to the body from Wandeco.
Wandeco throws a head punch that misses.
Wandeco struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez taking a breather.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wandeco controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Wandeco.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Wandeco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wandeco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wandeco pushes off an throws an elbow but Narvaez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Wandeco.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wandeco controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Narvaez.
Narvaez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wandeco has him pressed against the cage.
Wandeco wants to stall.
Narvaez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wandeco lands an elbow just above Narvaez 's eye.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wandeco backwards.
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez blocking some punches.
Wandeco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Wandeco misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wandeco works on Narvaez's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Narvaez.
Wandeco misses with a body punch.
Wandeco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Narvaez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wandeco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wandeco clinches.
Narvaez dodges an elbow strike from Wandeco.
Narvaez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wandeco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wandeco pushes Narvaez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Narvaez lands with a right hand.
Wandeco wants to clinch up but Narvaez keeps it at a distance.
Narvaez clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wandeco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wandeco prevents Narvaez from breaking the clinch.
Wandeco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wandeco.
Wandeco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Narvaezs head.
Wandeco is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Narvaez.
Wandeco lands a body punch.
Wandeco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Wandeco.
Wandeco lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Narvaez throws an elbow but misses.
Wandeco is trying to maintain a safe position but Narvaez gets an underhook and turns Wandeco into the cage.
Narvaez scores with a shoulder strike.
Wandeco can't break the clinch.
Wandeco tries to work over Narvaez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wandeco lands a nice elbow.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Wandeco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wandeco obliges.
Narvaez is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narvaez.
Wandeco lands an elbow inside that Narvaez shrugs off.
Narvaez managing to block the knees to the body from Wandeco.
Wandeco breaks from the clinch.
Narvaez pushes Wandeco up against the cage in a clinch.
Wandeco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wandeco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Narvaez is rocked!
Wandeco pushes Narvaez against the cage. Wandeco is working some dirty boxing. Wandeco pushes off with a quick right hook! Narvaez goes down! Narvaez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wandeco moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wandy Wandeco!
Wandy Wandeco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
157 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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32
152 lbs
25 - 16 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mohamed Adbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jemall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adbo.
Adbo misses with a straight left.
Adbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adbo swinging wildly here.
Jemall's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jemall duly obliges.
Jemall walks into a jab.
Adbo throws a shot from downtown. Jemall moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Adbo as he connects with a hook.
Jemall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jemall misses with a kick to the body.
Adbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Jemall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jemall's corner calls for a 1-2. Jemall obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Adbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adbo.
Jemall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Adbo catches Jemall right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Adbo.
Jemall scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adbo.
Mohamed Adbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jemall tries to clinch but Adbo moves out of range.
Adbo throws a jab when Jemall was well out of range.
Adbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jemall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jemall has managed to clinch.
Jemall tries a body shot but Adbo blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jemall.
Adbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jemall misses with a punch on the inside.
Adbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jemall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adbo controls his hands.
Adbo blocks a body shot from Jemall.
Adbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jemall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adbo.
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but Adbo is controlling him.
Adbo is looking to control Jemall's arms but Jemall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adbo has his back to the cage.
Jemall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jemall takes a swing at Adbo's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jemall has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Abdual Jemall has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adbo connects with a jab.
Jemall is rocked!
Adbo dips to his left and cracks Jemall with an uppercut!
Jemall is still on wobbly legs! Can Adbo finish him?
Jemall tries a head kick but it misses.
Adbo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adbo, as that shot connected.
Jemall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jemall seems to have recovered his senses.
Jemall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adbo avoids the body shot from Jemall.
Jemall misses with a head kick.
Adbo looks to land a left hand but Jemall moved out of range nicely.
Adbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jemall.
A left lands for Adbo.
Jemall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adbo misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Jemall off the cage and back into range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adbo.
Jemall lands a body shot.
Jemall scores with a jab to the body.
Jemall slips under a jab.
Jemall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Adbo!
Jemall is working for a guillotine from mount but Adbo frees his head quite easily.
Jemall is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adbo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adbo taking shots to the head.
Adbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall raining down shots from the mount!
Jemall looking to finish with strikes here!
Jemall working the ground and pound effectively.
Adbo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jemall lands a nice shot to the head.
Jemall misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adbo is trying to stand up.
Jemall looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdual Jemall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdual Jemall'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.
Adbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jemall slips a jab and a cross from Adbo.
Mohamed Adbo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jemall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adbo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jemall misses with a straight left.
Adbo misses with a series of wild punches.
Adbo looks to land a combination but Jemall avoids it well.
Jemall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adbo with a nice cross.
Jemall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Adbo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jemall.
Jemall instigates a clinch.
Adbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jemall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jemall scrambles back to his feet.
Adbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jemall.
Jemall walks into a left hand.
Jemall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adbo misses with a two punch combination.
Adbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jemall.
Nice takedown defense from Adbo. No joy for Jemall on that attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jemall or perhaps it was just good defense by Adbo which made him look bad.
Jemall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jemall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jemall throws a jab but it's blocked by Adbo.
Jemall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adbo to the ground. Jemall is now in Adbo's guard.
Adbo wants to stand but Jemall is controlling the position.
Jemall looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Jemall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jemall throwing strikes from guard but Adbo blocks nicely.
Jemall postures up in Adbo's guard and throws a big left but Adbo blocks it.
Jemall trying to control the position from guard on top but Adbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jemall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jemall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jemall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jemall is looking to work some ground and pound but Adbo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall trying to control but Adbo is working from the bottom.
Jemall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adbo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adbo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adbo!
Adbo tries to stand but Jemall is controlling his head.
Adbo stands up and beckons Jemall to his feet.
Adbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jemall.
Adbo looks to land a right hand but Jemall moved out of range.
Adbo lands with an overhand left.
Adbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jemall is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jemall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jemall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adbo dives on top into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jemall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adbo controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jemall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adbo has managed to get both his arms back between Jemall's legs - danger averted.
Abdual Jemall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jemall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdual Jemall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdual Jemall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adbo misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Jemall.
Adbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jemall doesn't seem bothered though.
Adbo throws out a powerful jab.
Adbo swings for the body but Jemall moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adbo.
Jemall slips a straight right by Adbo.
Jemall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adbo throws out the jab.
Adbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jemall backs up against the cage.
Jemall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adbo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jemall is in Adbo's guard.
Jemall 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.
Jemall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adbo's head.
Jemall connects with a couple of short punches.
Adbo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jemall.
Adbo keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Adbo wriggles free and stands up.
A nice combination there by Adbo.
Adbo misses with a body shot.
Adbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdual Jemall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jemall throws the kick towards the body but Adbo avoids it.
Jemall lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jemall is just out of range.
Mohamed Adbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Jemall misses with a low kick as Adbo jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adbo.
Jemall shoots in looking for a takedown but Adbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jemall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jemall misses the shot to the body.
Jemall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adbo tries to avoid it but Jemall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adbo to the ground. Adbo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jemall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Adbo.
Jemall doesn't manage to clinch there - Adbo circles away.
Adbo throws out a powerful jab.
Jemall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jemall scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jemall looks to land a body kick but Adbo moved away.
Jemall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adbo.
Jemall slips a jab and a cross from Adbo.
Adbo takes a swing at Jemall's ribcage but misses.
Adbo misses with a few strikes there.
Jemall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jemall frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jemall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adbo is trying desperately to improve position.
Jemall controlling the position easily from mount.
Adbo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jemall controlling the pace for now.
Mohamed Adbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adbo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdual Jemall.
I've got Jemall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdual Jemall!
Abdual Jemall took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Dillon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rinta Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillon comes to the cage accompanied by Pipes & Drums 1st Battalion Scots Guards. Rinta Pelle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kjell Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rinta Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dillon misses its intended target.
Pelle is looking to clinch but Dillon is avoiding it.
Pelle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
Pelle scores with a jab.
Dillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pelle avoids the body shot from Dillon.
Dillon shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelle tries to sprawl out of it but Dillon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Dillon.
Pelle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillon throws a series of punches but Pelle moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dillon misses the target.
Pelle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Kjell Dillon has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillon. That's going to slow Pelle down.
Pelle defending well as Dillon loads up on a big left hand.
Dillon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pelle circles away.
Dillon misses with a few strikes there.
Dillon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pelle throws a body punch but Dillon moves out of range.
Pelle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pelle throws out the jab.
Pelle avoids the body shot from Dillon.
Dillon lands a right hook to the body.
Pelle throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pelle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillon.
A left lands for Pelle.
Pelle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Pelle as he connects with a hook.
Pelle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelle lands a nice looking body shot.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelle lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Dillon misses.
Pelle misses with a straight left.
Dillon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillon circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dillon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pelle misses with a looping left.
Dillon connects with the punch.
Dillon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pelle.
Dillon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelle.
Pelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillon.
Dillon feints and then cracks Pelle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pelle down.
Pelle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pelle looks to land a right hand but Dillon moved out of range.
Dillon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pelle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dillon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pelle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pelle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dillon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pelle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle moves away from the strike by Dillon.
Pelle throws the left hand but Dillon avoids the punch easily.
Pelle throws a low kick, looking for Dillon's leg but Dillon calmly moves out of range.
Dillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Dillon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pelle tests Dillon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pelle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pelle scores with a hook.
Kjell Dillon's cut is getting worse.
Dillon catches Pelle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dillon misses with an uppercut. Pelle saw that one coming.
Dillon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pelle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dillon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rinta Pelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelle defending well as Dillon loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Dillon.
Dillon misses with a low kick.
Pelle wants to clinch up but Dillon keeps it at a distance.
Pelle's corner calls for a 1-2. Pelle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dillon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dillon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws a right and a left that Pelle avoids nicely.
Pelle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dillon.
Dillon moves away from the strike by Pelle.
Dillon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pelle.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelle misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Pelle misses the target.
Rinta Pelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pelle blocks a jab.
Pelle throws a leg kick but Dillon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillon tries to score with a low kick but Pelle moves his leg out of the way.
Pelle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pelle blocks a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pelle throws a hook to the side of Dillon's head but Dillon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillon misses with a straight left.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dillon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Dillon cracks Pelle with an open hand slap.
Pelle throws a hook but Dillon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rinta Pelle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pelle tests Dillon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pelle's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dillon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dillon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillon looking to sit in guard and control but Pelle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pelle wants to pass the guard but Dillon is keeping the position.
Pelle stays in close to Dillon's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle is looking to stand up but Dillon won't let him.
Pelle controlling from the top position.
Dillon wants to improve his position but instead Pelle has moved into half guard.
Pelle is pressing down on Dillon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dillon is holding on for now.
Dillon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon is trying to control but can't.
Dillon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kjell Dillon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dillon moves out of range as Pelle strikes.
Dillon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pelle tried to score with a low kick but Dillon checks it.
Dillon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pelle.
Pelle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dillon lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillon.
Pelle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
Rinta Pelle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pelle.
Dillon shoots in for a takedown but Pelle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Pelle misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dillon.
Dillon moves out of range as Pelle strikes.
Dillon fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pelle was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelle is looking to stand up but Dillon isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelle wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillon trying to control but Pelle is working from the bottom.
Pelle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Dillon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kjell Dillon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pelle misses with the combination.
Dillon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pelle is out of range and Dillon settles back down.
Pelle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillon moves away.
Pelle lands with a nice body punch.
Pelle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pelle throws a big shot that misses.
Pelle misses with a few strikes there.
Dillon throws a head kick that misses.
Pelle wants to clinch.
Dillon misses with a looping right.
Dillon walks into a left hand.
Dillon lands a leg kick that knocks Pelle off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Dillon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dillon lands a nice looking body kick.
Pelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelle scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pelle. That did some damage!
Dillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dillon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pelle.
Pelle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pelle lands a slapping body shot.
Dillon throws a front kick that sends Pelle stumbling back into the cage.
Dillon throws a big shot that misses.
Dillon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dillon works over Pelle's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dillon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pelle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pelle clobbers Dillon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dillon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dillon wants to pass the guard but Pelle is defending well.
Dillon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dillon working the head and body with strikes.
Dillon not doing much here.
Kjell Dillon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dillon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pelle!
Dillon tries to control but Pelle wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelle tries to hold on but Dillon pushes him away.
Dillon controlling from the full mount.
Dillon is landing with some decent strikes but Pelle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillon breaks from Pelle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dillon controlling the pace for now.
BOOM! Dillon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pelle wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pelle working to try and regain half guard.
Dillon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pelle tries to hold on but Dillon pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dillon working for a submission but Pelle is keeping him at bay.
Pelle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kjell Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kjell Dillon!
Kjell Dillon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlito Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pete Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perlito Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Calzada.
Calzada scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Calzada pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Calzada.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calzada.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calzada.
Calzada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzada throws a chopping leg kick but Patterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Patterson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patterson lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Patterson 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.
Calzada is pulling down on Patterson's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzada is keeping the position for now.
Patterson stands up over Calzada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calzada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Calzada is keeping the position.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patterson slips nicely into half guard.
Calzada is looking to improve his position.
Patterson seems to be looking for submissions.
Calzada looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzada is looking to improve his position.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calzada gets back to full guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Patterson passes Calzada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calzada won't allow Patterson to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzada trying to control from the bottom.
Patterson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Calzada is working away.
Calzada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patterson pulls his head out easily.
Patterson tries to pass to full mount but Calzada defends it.
Patterson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calzada defends it well.
Patterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calzada has one foot on Patterson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calzada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Calzada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patterson looks to land a right hand but Calzada moved out of range.
Calzada misses the shot to the body.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzada.
Calzada misses with a head kick.
Calzada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calzada lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perlito Calzada will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Patterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calzada cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Pete Patterson has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Calzada keeps the fight on the outside.
Calzada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Patterson misses.
Calzada misses with a left hand
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzada misses with a straight left.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Calzada.
Calzada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Calzada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calzada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calzada was well out of range. Poor timing from Patterson.
Patterson blocks a leg kick.
Perlito Calzada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calzada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perlito Calzada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calzada scores with a jab.
Calzada loads up on a big right hand but Patterson slips the punch.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calzada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson swings widly with a right hand
and Calzada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzada wants to land a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Calzada dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
Calzada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Calzada.
Calzada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson moves forwards but Calzada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patterson defending well as Calzada loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson misses with a wild combination.
Calzada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calzada.
Calzada moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Calzada scores with a jab to the body.
Calzada lands with a good body shot.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calzada as he avoids it easily.
Calzada moves out of range of the strikes.
Calzada throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzada catches Patterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calzada is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calzada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Calzada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Calzada swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calzada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calzada misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patterson avoids the head kick by Calzada.
Patterson cracks Calzada with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlito Calzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Patterson avoids the head kick by Calzada.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzada cracks the inside of Patterson's front leg.
Calzada digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Calzada works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Calzada misses with a straight left.
Calzada scores with a jab to the head.
Calzada throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calzada throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Calzada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzada misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson dives in and grabs Calzada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calzada pushes down on Patterson's head and hops out.
Calzada takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Calzada throws a jab when Patterson was well out of range.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Calzada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Calzada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Calzada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Calzada.
Calzada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Calzada.
Calzada throws an off balance right hand
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzada misses with a wild body shot.
Perlito Calzada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzada lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Patterson misses with a hook. Calzada ducked under it nicely.
Calzada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Patterson moves out of range as Calzada strikes.
Calzada misses with a body shot.
Calzada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson throws a low kick but Calzada avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calzada throws out the jab.
Nice body kick there by Calzada.
Calzada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Patterson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calzada defends it nicely.
Calzada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calzada throws a nice head kick!
Calzada throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calzada.
Calzada throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Good standup being displayed there by Calzada as he connects with a hook.
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.
Calzada misses with a few strikes there.
Calzada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Calzada moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlito Calzada really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calzada.
Patterson slips under a jab from Calzada.
Calzada throws a right hand that misses
and Patterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calzada's guard now.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pete Patterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calzada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzada is keeping the position for now.
Patterson is working hard here to advance position.
Patterson throwing strikes from guard but Calzada blocks nicely.
Calzada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzada is keeping the position for now.
Calzada wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calzada is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calzada is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson postures up in Calzada's guard and throws a big left but Calzada blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calzada is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzada managing to control the position.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calzada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calzada is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzada wants to sweep but no luck.
Calzada keeping moving, preventing Patterson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Calzada misses.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calzada can pounce on him.
Calzada misses with an uppercut.
Calzada motions for Patterson to come forward. Calzada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calzada leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calzada throws an overhand right that lands on Patterson's shoulder, as Patterson tries to avoid the shot.
Calzada throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Calzada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calzada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calzada moves out of range of the strikes.
Calzada connects with a right hand. Patterson shakes it off.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Calzada.
Patterson avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzada throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calzada misses with a straight left.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Calzada shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pete Patterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Patterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Patterson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Patterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patterson tries for a kimura but Calzada is defending well.
Calzada is trying to control Patterson's posture but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Calzada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calzada is not content to let Patterson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzada is trying to control Patterson's posture but Patterson avoids it.
Calzada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Calzada is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patterson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calzada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Calzada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Calzada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Calzada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calzada is retaining full guard.
Calzada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patterson throws a big elbow that misses.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calzada is retaining full guard.
Patterson stops Calzada from standing up.
Patterson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Calzada's head.
Patterson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calzada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patterson has managed to get both his arms back between Calzada's legs - danger averted.
Calzada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Calzada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Patterson pushes down on Calzada's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Patterson is nestled in close to Calzada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Patterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Calzada defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calzada is rocked!
Patterson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Calzada is still in real trouble! Can Patterson finish him?
Patterson is not going to allow Calzada to sit and survive in this position.
Calzada is trying to defend against the choke here but Patterson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Patterson Tightens the hold and Calzada taps out furiously! Patterson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pete Patterson!
Pete Patterson retains his middleweight title!
Pete Patterson gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litran Kossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Damon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kossu comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver - Dio. Damon has chosen Dies Irae as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Litran Kossu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Damon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Damon misses with a double jab.
Damon misses with a few strikes there.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kossu throws an elbow but Damon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kossu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kossu tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kossu lands a decent elbow from side control.
Damon dodges the ground and pound from Kossu.
Damon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kossu's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu wants to take a breather but Damon is having none of it.
Kossu is stalling here. Damon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kossu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Damon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kossu tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Damon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kossu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Damon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damon stalling.
Kossu wants to control but Damon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Damon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Damon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kossu tries to get to full guard but Damon has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Damon.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damon.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Damon's ribs.
Kossu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damon's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damon swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Damon tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu throws a hook but Damon avoids it easily.
Kossu misses with a looping left.
Damon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kossu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kossu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damon.
Damon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kossu moves in looking to clinch but Damon pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Damon. That's going to slow Kossu down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kossu, right into the meat.
Damon misses with a hook.
Kossu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kossu tests Damon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ron Damon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu throws a hook but Damon blocks it.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Damon misses with a wild body shot.
Damon lands with a straight right. Kossu didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Kossu. That snapped Damon's head back.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Damon.
Damon throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu misses with a head kick.
Damon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Damon throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Damon.
Kossu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Damon. Damon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu works Damon's body with a nice hook.
Damon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kossu's hands.
Kossu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kossu digs a good hook to Damon's body.
Damon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Damon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damon takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Kossu staying out of range 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 Litran Kossu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kossu scores with the left hand. Damon knows he should have avoided that one.
Damon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kossu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ron Damon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Kossu lands.
Some wild striking there from Damon.
Damon moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Damon counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee.
Damon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damon misses with a looping right.
Damon feints a jab promting Kossu to slip. Damon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kossu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kossu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damon swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu pushes Damon up against the cage in a clinch.
Damon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu misses with an elbow strike.
Damon is trying to break the clinch but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
Damon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Damon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kossu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kossu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damon slips a straight right by Kossu.
Kossu fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damon misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damon. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Damon.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damon.
Damon throws a jab when Kossu was well out of range.
Jab by Kossu.
Damon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kossu at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Damon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kossu back to the cage. Damon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Damon misses.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Damon.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Damon connects with a looping right hand.
Damon slips a jab from Kossu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damon blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Damon.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Damon.
Damon 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.
Damon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Kossu throws a jab when Damon was well out of range.
Good shot there by Damon.
Damon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Damon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kossu scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kossu.
Damon is breathing heavily.
Kossu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Damons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Damon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kossu circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Damon settles back down.
Kossu blocks a jab.
Kossu fails with the takedown.
Damon gets tackled into the cage by Kossu. Kossu maintains the clinch.
Damon can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
Damon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kossu lands a damaging elbow.
Kossu misses with a knee to the head.
Kossu tries a body shot but Damon blocks it.
Kossu tries to work over Damon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kossu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damon.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Litran Kossu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kossu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ron Damon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damon throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
Damon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Damon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Damon tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damon manages to avoid it.
Kossu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kossu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kossu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damon trying to hold on to Kossu's head to control him but Kossu postures up.
Kossu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Damon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kossu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kossu lands a heavy elbow.
Damon tries to hold on but Kossu postures up.
Damon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kossu lands a big shot there that rocks Damon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kossu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Litran Kossu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kossu raining down shots from the mount!
Kossu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Damon working to try and regain half guard.
Damon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kossu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kossu lands a heavy elbow.
Kossu tries to control but Damon wriggling away.
Kossu lands a big shot there that rocks Damon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kossu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kossu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Damon looks a forlorn figure.
Damon is rocked!
Damon is squirming around, avoiding Kossu's attempts to control the action.
Damon is still in real trouble! Can Kossu finish him?
Kossu avoids the attempt from Damon to control.
Damon seems to have recovered his senses.
Damon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kossu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Damon?
Kossu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Damon looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kossu landing strikes from the mount.
Damon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kossu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kossu softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Damon is out cold! Kossu jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Litran Kossu!
Litran Kossu retains his light heavyweight title!
Litran Kossu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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