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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ana Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Rocket (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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300 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Great elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ana Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Giovanni Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket throws a right and a left that Banana avoids nicely.
Rocket throws an off balance right hand
and Banana counters with a thumping low kick.
Rocket misses with a series of wild punches.
Rocket throws a shot from downtown. Banana moves away and avoids it.
Rocket cracks Banana with an open hand slap.
Rocket throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rocket is out of range and Banana settles back down.
Rocket misses with a hook
and Banana counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocket scores with a hook.
Banana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocket goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocket throws a sloppy head kick and Banana moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is looking to clinch but Rocket is avoiding it.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocket sizes up Banana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocket misses with a double jab
and Banana counters with an outside leg kick.
Rocket checks the leg kick.
Banana tries to clinch up but Rocket circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocket lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket drops Banana with a beautiful combination! Banana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rocket is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ana Banana has been cut.
Giovanni Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocket to score with a decent uppercut.
Banana is rocked!
Rocket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Banana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Rocket lands a beautiful left hook that drops Banana. Banana tries to recover but Rocket is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Banana lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Rocket!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Muyeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baldomir Zsofka Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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265 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Muyeira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Zsofka Jr. No joy for Muyeira on that attempt.
Muyeira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zsofka Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muyeira has his takedown stuffed
and Zsofka Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Muyeira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muyeira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zsofka Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldomir Zsofka Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Muyeira.
Muyeira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zsofka Jr.
It looks like Ronaldo Muyeira has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muyeira walks into a left hand.
Muyeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zsofka Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Zsofka Jr grinds an elbow into Muyeira's temple.
Zsofka Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muyeira keeps working.
Muyeira being controlled for a moment.
Zsofka Jr landing a few strikes.
Zsofka Jr controlling the position.
Zsofka Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr staying calm.
Zsofka Jr looks up at the clock and then as Muyeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zsofka Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Muyeira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muyeira taking a bit of punishment here - Zsofka Jr scoring with strikes.
Muyeira manages to get back to half guard.
Zsofka Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Muyeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zsofka Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zsofka Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muyeira is not content to let Zsofka Jr control the position.
Muyeira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr uses his free foot to push down on Muyeira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Muyeira.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muyeira is trying to escape the mount.
Zsofka Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Muyeira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zsofka Jr controlling from the full mount.
Muyeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zsofka Jr controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muyeira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsofka Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Zsofka Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Zsofka Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Zsofka Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
The cut above Ronaldo Muyeira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsofka Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronaldo Muyeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baldomir Zsofka Jr!
Baldomir Zsofka Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CRAZY COW Co. (Q158) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icaro Asas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mais não bate(Jiu-jitsu). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Icaro Asas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asas leaves Santana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Santana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asas was well out of range. Poor timing from Santana.
Asas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Asas counters with a single leg into guard. Santana didn't expect that.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asas is in close to Santana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asas is in close to Santana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asas throws a big elbow that misses.
Asas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Asas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santana's head.
Santana wants to sweep here but Asas controlling him for the moment.
Asas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santana is trying to keep Asas in close.
Santana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Asas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Asas stands up from Santana's guard - Asas perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asas pushes Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Asas pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Asas thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Asas there.
Santana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asas lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Asas.
Santana is rocked!
Santana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Santana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asas working over Santana with some ground and pound. Santana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana has hold of Asas's hands but Asas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Santana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Asas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Asas drops an elbow to the side of Santana's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Asas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Asas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asas working some strikes from top position.
Asas stands up from Santana's guard - Asas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santana fails with the takedown
and Asas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santana's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asas punching from the bottom.
Santana seems to have got his legs back now.
Asas landing a few short strikes.
Santana passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asas is avoiding damage well.
Asas throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Asas lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Asas wants to control but Santana postures up.
Asas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asas lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Asas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asas actively working from the bottom here.
Asas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Asas tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santana works his way into full mount!
Asas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asas and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Santana misses with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana trying to control the action but Asas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asas prevents Santana from moving into mount.
Asas wants to control but Santana postures up.
Asas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Santana controlling the position.
Asas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asas throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Icaro Asas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asas throws a good cross that connects.
Asas tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Diego Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asas slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asas moves into the clinch.
Santana has Asas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Asas.
Asas breaks from the clinch.
Santana shoots and misses
letting Asas counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santana has time to react.
Asas rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santana can't get the takedown.
Asas has clasped his hands together around Santana's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Asas cracks Santana with a big right hand but Santana just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Asas looks up at the clock and then as Santana takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Asas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Asas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Santana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Santana is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Asas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Icaro Asas!
A relieved looking Icaro Asas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Di Punker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Power Ranger Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blink-182 - Heart's All Gone. Gold has chosen Step Up- Drowning Pool as his entrance music. Di Punker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Di Punker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Power Ranger Gold!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Punker pushes him off.
Punker has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Punker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Punker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punker shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Punker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gold's waist but Gold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punker off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Di Punker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold wants to clinch.
Gold moves in looking to clinch but Punker pushes him off.
Punker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gold lands a slapping body shot.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold lands the left hand.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold has managed to clinch.
Gold just leaning against Punker, taking a breather.
Punker tries for a takedown but Gold manages to get underhooks.
Punker managing to block the knees to the body from Gold.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gold misses with a knee strike.
Gold tries to land knees in the clinch but Punker avoids the damage to the body.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Punker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Punker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gold misses with a knee to the head.
Gold lands an elbow inside that Punker shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gold looking to throw knees to the head but Punker is blocking nicely.
Gold slows down the pace here.
Punker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punker is trying to break the clinch but Gold has him pressed against the cage.
Gold scores with a knee to the head.
Gold scores with a knee to the head.
Gold leaning against his opponent.
Punker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gold just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands an elbow inside.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gold.
Gold is pressed up against the cage. Punker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gold down to the mat. Gold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold tries to clinch up.
Punker keeps the fight on the outside.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Power Ranger Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold leaves Punker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punker has managed to clinch.
Gold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold tries a knee to the head but Punker blocks it.
Gold throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Punker jumps into guard, dragging Gold to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gold won't allow Punker to sweep him here.
Gold has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Punker is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Ranger Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gold prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gold just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punker's brow.
Gold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punker backwards.
Gold lands an elbow just above Punker 's eye.
Gold has Punker pressed against the cage, preventing Punker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Punker wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Di Punker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold pushes off an throws an elbow but Punker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punker blocks it with crossed arms.
Gold landing knees to the head.
Gold misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punker wants to take the fight to the mat but Gold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gold misses with a knee strike.
Gold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Punker letting Gold take a breather here.
Punker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Gold.
Gold manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Punker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gold.
Gold tries to land knees in the clinch but Punker avoids the damage to the body.
Punker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gold lands with a right to the head.
Punker can't get the takedown.
Gold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Punker avoids it.
Gold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gold lands a damaging elbow.
Punker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gold wants to stall.
Power Ranger Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gold tries to land knees in the clinch but Punker avoids the damage to the body.
Punker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gold after a bit of a struggle.
Punker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gold gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punker.
Punker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punker's defenses.
Gold has Punker pressed against the cage, preventing Punker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gold missing with knees to the body.
Gold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Punker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gold prevents it.
Gold tries a knee to the head but Punker blocks it.
Gold using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gold is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punker is defending well for now.
Gold gets underhooks to prevent Punker's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gold effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Power Ranger Gold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold tries to clinch there but Punker circles away.
Punker shoots in and gets a takedown into Gold's guard.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punker throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely.
Punker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Punker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Punker is controlling him.
Punker wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Punker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Gold. No joy for Punker on that attempt.
Punker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gold.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punker.
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punker keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold doesn't manage to clinch there - Punker circles away.
Punker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Gold catches Punker right on the button with a cross.
Punker keeps the fight on the outside.
Punker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Punker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gold but Gold pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Di Punker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold tries to clinch but Punker moves out of range.
Gold moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punker has a takedown stuffed.
Gold tries to clinch but Punker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Punker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gold gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punker avoids the elbow strike from Gold, against the cage.
Gold with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gold stalling in the clinch.
Gold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gold avoiding damage.
Gold throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gold lands a right hand.
Punker looking for a takedown.
Gold lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Gold.
Punker wants to break free but Gold has control.
Gold tries a knee to the head but Punker blocks it.
Punker goes for a takedown attempt but Gold pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gold clinches with his opponent.
Gold leaning against his opponent.
Di Punker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold missing with knees to the body.
Gold connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punker's face.
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!
Punker jumps guard but Gold stands there with Punker around his waist. Punker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gold with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gold comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Power Ranger Gold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gold 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Power Ranger Gold!
After the fight, Power Ranger Gold 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitagoras Euclides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dy Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rocky Balboa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pitagoras Euclides has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pitagoras Euclides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dy Alvez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Euclides avoids the head kick by Alvez.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses.
Euclides tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Euclides somewhat.
Alvez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Euclides shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Euclides's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Euclides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pitagoras Euclides. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Euclides shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvez as he avoids it easily.
Alvez throws a head kick but Euclides moves out of range.
Alvez throws a head kick but Euclides moves out of range.
Euclides shoots in for a takedown but Alvez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Euclides gets a double leg takedown into Alvez's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Euclides trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Euclides drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Euclides jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Euclides drops back looking for a leg! Alvez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvez manages to kick Euclides off! Euclides jumps back into Alvez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Euclides trying to control but Alvez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Euclides has gone for a leg lock! Alvez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Euclides's guard.
Euclides might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvez controlling from the top position.
Alvez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvez wants to control from the top but Euclides keeps moving.
Euclides is trying to keep Alvez in close.
Euclides pulls Alvez in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pitagoras Euclides just wasn't active enough.
Alvez leaves Euclides with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvez tries a head kick but it misses.
Euclides misses the shot to the body.
Alvez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Euclides fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Euclides shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvez sprawls well. He's pushed Euclides's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvez!
Euclides is breathing heavily.
Alvez lands a brutal head kick. Euclides looks out on his feet and Alvez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dy Alvez!
Dy Alvez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Quero agradecer a organização desse grande evento por essa oportunidade e dizer estou pronto pra tudo e vou buscar esse CINTURÃO, pois treino bastante pra isso...Obrigado!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Decampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Carioca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
215 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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215 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raul Decampo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Carioca!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decampo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carioca is looking to clinch.
Carioca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decampo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carioca avoids it really well and circles away.
Decampo shoots in but Carioca avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carioca throws out a loose jab but Decampo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carioca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decampo moves away.
Carioca closes the distance and clinches.
Carioca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carioca is trying to break the clinch but Decampo is controlling him.
Carioca is trying to break the clinch but Decampo has him pressed against the cage.
Carioca manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carioca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carioca lands a head kick. Decampo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carioca stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Decampo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carioca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Decampo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decampo is trying for a kimura here. Carioca looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Decampo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raul Decampo!
Raul Decampo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (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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215 lbs
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215 lbs
20 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Chaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meridius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaney momentarily.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Meridius.
Chaney fails with the takedown.
OH! Chaney has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Meridius smells blood and charges in for the finish! Meridius unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Chaney sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Meridius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Sladkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Boldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boldin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Noisia - Machine gun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
240 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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30
275 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasa Sladkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Boldin!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boldin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boldin throws a body kick that misses
and Sladkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sladkov tries to bum rush Boldin with a series of wild strikes but Boldin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boldin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Sladkov misses its intended target.
Sladkov swings for the body but Boldin moves out of range.
Sladkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sladkov throws a leg kick
and Boldin counters with a series of strikes. Sladkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boldin ducks under a wild hook from Sladkov.
Nice straight punches there by Boldin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boldin.
Boldin tries a low kick but Sladkov avoids it.
Boldin moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov tries to circle away but Boldin has him pinned against the cage.
Boldin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boldin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boldin trying to land knees to the body.
Boldin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sladkov avoids it.
Boldin missing with knees to the body.
Boldin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sasa Sladkov has been cut.
Boldin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sladkov can't break the clinch.
Sladkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Boldin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boldin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sladkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sladkov has a couple of punches blocked by Boldin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boldin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boldin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sladkov's face.
Sladkov tries to circle away but Boldin has him pinned against the cage.
Boldin scores with a shot to the side of Sladkov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sladkov can't break the clinch.
Boldin looking to slow down the pace here.
Sladkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Boldin landing knees to the head.
Boldin landing knees to the head.
Sladkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boldin lands a nice knee to the body.
Sladkov misses with a punch to the body.
Sladkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boldin drops Sladkov with a big knee straight up the middle! Sladkov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sladkov is breathing heavily.
Sladkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boldin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boldin lands with a nice body kick.
Boldin rushes Sladkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boldin tries to stall but Sladkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sladkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sladkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Boldin can't find room to land a body shot as Sladkov controls the action.
Sladkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sladkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boldin.
Sladkov takes one to the side of the head.
Sladkov avoids the head kick by Boldin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boldin.
Boldin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sladkov.
Boldin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sladkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Boldin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boldin moves in looking to clinch but Sladkov pushes him off.
Boldin cracks Sladkov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sladkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Boldin.
Boldin lands with a nice body kick.
Boldin lands with a nice body kick.
Sladkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boldin clinches with his opponent.
Sladkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Boldin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sasa Sladkov's cut.
That's time! Sladkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boldin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sladkov swinging wildly here.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robert Boldin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boldin throws a head kick that misses.
Sladkov tries to keep at a distance but Boldin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boldin keeps control of Sladkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sladkov blocks a body shot from Boldin.
Boldin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sladkov manages to break the clinch.
Boldin needs to keep his hands up - Sladkov had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sladkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boldin moves in looking to clinch but Sladkov pushes him off.
Sladkov misses with a straight right.
Boldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sladkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Sladkov misses.
Boldin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boldin throws a head kick that half lands.
Sladkov misses with a looping right.
Sladkov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boldin misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boldin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sladkov takes a swing at Boldin's ribcage but misses.
Boldin defending well as Sladkov loads up on a big left hand.
Boldin lands a head kick!
Sladkov works Boldin's body with a nice hook.
Sladkov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boldin.
Sladkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boldin.
Sladkov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boldin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sladkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sladkov throws a right hand that misses
and Boldin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sladkov's knee momentarily.
Sladkov checks a low kick from Boldin.
Sladkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boldin sizes up Sladkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sladkov misses with an uppercut
and Boldin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sladkov misses with a right hand
and Boldin counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Boldin.
Sladkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boldin forces Sladkov back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boldin looking to slow down the pace here.
Sladkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Boldin has double underhooks.
Boldin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boldin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boldin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robert Boldin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boldin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sladkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boldin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boldin with a knee to the head.
Boldin drops Sladkov with a big knee straight up the middle! Sladkov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sladkov is rocked!
Boldin drops Sladkov with a huge uppercut! Sladkov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boldin is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Boldin!
Robert Boldin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SergiO Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ortiz's choice of entrance music: Hardwell - Tomorrowland Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, SergiO Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
Gurgel ducks right into an uppercut from Ortiz.
Gurgel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ortiz throws a hook but Gurgel blocks it.
Ortiz lands a body shot.
Gurgel connects with a leg kick. Ortiz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
SergiO Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ortiz misses with a left hand
and Gurgel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ortiz is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gurgel throws a leg kick that misses.
Gurgel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gurgel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ortiz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ortiz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gurgel. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
Ortiz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gurgel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gurgel checks a leg kick nicely.
Gurgel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gurgel avoids a kick to the body.
Ortiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurgel manages to avoid it.
Ortiz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gurgel swinging wildly here.
Joaozinho Gurgel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gurgel throws a wild body kick that Ortiz sees coming a mile off.
Ortiz misses with a hook.
Good work by Ortiz as he checks the leg kick.
Ortiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gurgel checks it well.
Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gurgel.
Gurgel throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Gurgel counters with an outside leg kick.
Ortiz takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gurgel throws a head kick that Ortiz semi-blocks.
A jab from Ortiz misses.
Gurgel moves forwards but Ortiz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gurgel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gurgel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ortiz looks to land a combination but Gurgel avoids it well.
Ortiz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ortiz misses the jab.
Ortiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gurgel moves out of range of the body kick.
Ortiz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel cracks the inside of Ortiz's front leg.
Ortiz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gurgel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but Gurgel moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ortiz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gurgel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gurgel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ortiz tries to move into range but Gurgel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gurgel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ortiz's sensitive parts.
Gurgel scores with a hook to the body. Ortiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortiz looks winded!
Gurgel connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurgel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Gurgel coming out on top.
Gurgel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gurgel lands a left and a right that send Ortiz crashing to the mat, dazed. Gurgel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz drops his hands momentarily and Gurgel needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Ortiz just on the top of the head. Ortiz drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Ortiz - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joaozinho Gurgel!
Joaozinho Gurgel retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Joaozinho Gurgel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Noriega's choice of entrance music: GO TO SLEEP. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ron Kane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orlando Noriega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Kane.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Kane feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Noriega is able to avoid easily.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kane throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane slips under a jab.
Kane tries to clinch but Noriega moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Noriega looks winded!
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane thumps Noriega with a low kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega lands a front kick.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Noriega blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane connects with an inside leg kick.
Kane with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noriega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Kane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ron Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Kane lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noriega's sensitive parts.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane.
Kane lands with a right hand.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Noriega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noriega's calf.
Noriega takes one to the chin there.
Kane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kane lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane lands a big head kick that sends Noriega tumbling to the mat! Kane takes a step backwards and waves Noriega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Noriega is rocked!
Kane seems to be stalking Noriega here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Noriega drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ron Kane!
Ron Kane retains his heavyweight title!
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