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UVT 210: Rubber Matches PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oj Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. House Boulevard - Set Me Free kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vinicius Kruger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oj Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krugers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruger moves away from the strike by Simpson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinicius Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Simpson quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kruger trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Kruger throwing shots but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger 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.
Kruger is trying to control. Simpson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simpson is just riding it out for now. Kruger eventually gives up the hold.
Kruger trying to control from Simpson's half guard. Simpson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Simpson controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kruger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kruger hang on?
Kruger tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Kruger 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.
Simpson trying to control the action but Kruger is working from the bottom.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
Simpson is trying to control. Kruger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simpson is thwarting Kruger's attempts to control the position.
Simpson wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Simpson wants to free his trapped foot but Kruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Simpson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger looking for submissions off his back.
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinicius Kruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simpson swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kruger tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simpson is keeping busy.
Kruger is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Kruger tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruger.
Simpson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruger.
Kruger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Kruger's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simpson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Kruger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruger drops back down to his feet.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Kruger avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruger is trying to pull guard but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Oj Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Kruger.
Kruger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kruger wants to break free but Simpson has control.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Kruger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Kruger tries to pull guard but Simpson won't allow it.
Kruger is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Kruger jumps guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Kruger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kruger avoids it.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Kruger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruger is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson pushes Kruger against the cage. Simpson is working some dirty boxing. Simpson pushes off with a quick right hook! Kruger goes down! Kruger tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Simpson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oj Simpson!
In his post fight interview, Oj Simpson gave a big smile as he said 'I am fucking OJ Simpson.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dois Pra Um (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dois Pra Um!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Andre!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pra Um waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andre.
A head kick misses from Andre.
Pra Um shoots and misses
letting Andre counter with a right hand.
Pra Um misses with an uppercut
enabling Andre to counter with a crisp jab.
Andre throws a nice head kick!
Pra Um misses with a hook.
Pra Um throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pra Um misses with a takedown attempt
and Andre counters with a head kick that drops Pra Um to the mat! Pra Um scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pra Um is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pra Um throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Pra Um is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pra Um.
Andre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pra Um throws a shot to the body.
Dois Pra Um seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pra Um needs to keep his hands up - Andre had a free shot at his head there.
Pra Um tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BOOM! Andre lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pra Um. Pra Um tries to recover but Andre is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pra Um lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Andre!
An out of breath Paulo Andre 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a double jab.
White steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White with a jab.
Johnson darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
It looks like Walter White has been cut.
White avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails to pull guard.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
White has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
White avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
White tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Johnson passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable White to escape.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson gets to mount! White was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson trying to control from White's half guard. White has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter White'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.
Johnson wants to clinch
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from White.
Johnson is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Johnson prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from White.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
White is trying to stall.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Walter White's cut even more.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
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!
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and White unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - White screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minotauro.
Sloppy strikes from Minotauro. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Minotauro coming out on top.
Jensen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minotauro tries to avoid it but Jensen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minotauro to the ground. Minotauro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jensen dives in and grabs Minotauro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Minotauro pushes down on Jensen's head and hops out.
Minotauro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minotauro defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minotauro throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Minotauro. No joy for Jensen on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jensen.
Nice takedown defense from Minotauro. No joy for Jensen on that attempt.
Minotauro 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.
Jensen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minotauro quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jensen not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen stops Minotauro from getting back to his feet.
Jensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but Minotauro defending well.
Jensen controlling the pace.
Minotauro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Jensen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jensen blocks the body kick.
Jensen shoots for a takedown but Minotauro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Minotauro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jensen shoots for a takedown but Minotauro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. Minotauro tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minotauro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot lands for Minotauro.
Jensen shoots in and gets a takedown into Minotauro's 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!
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minotauro keeping full guard, as Jensen tries to pass.
Minotauro keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Minotauro is trying to keep Jensen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jensen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jensen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jensen is looking to advance position but Minotauro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen tries to hold on but Minotauro postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro controlling from the full mount.
Minotauro landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Peter Jensen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jensen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minotauro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jensen.
Minotauro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minotauro gets underhooks to prevent Jensen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Minotauro.
Minotauro wants to stall.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minotauro misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen blocks an uppercut.
Minotauro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jensen is trying to control. Minotauro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minotauro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minotauro is trying to maintain the position but Jensen is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jensen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jensen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minotauro is out of range.
Minotauro misses with a looping right.
Jensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minotauro defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but Jensen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Minotauro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minotauro is fending him off so far but Jensen persists. Nope, Minotauro circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minotauro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minotauro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minotauro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Minotauro is trying to control but can't.
Jensen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minotauro trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jensen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jensen trying to control the action but Minotauro is working from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minotauro wants to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Peter Jensen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minotauro avoids it really well and circles away.
Minotauro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Minotauro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Minotauro stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
It looks like Peter Jensen has been cut.
Jensen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jensen postures up.
Minotauro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Minotauro is trying to keep Jensen in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ze Minotauro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minotauro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minotauro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen taking a bit of punishment here - Minotauro scoring with strikes.
Peter Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jensen manages to get back to half guard.
Minotauro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jensen defending well though.
Jensen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jensen lands a decent punch to the body there.
Jensen trying to control the position.
Minotauro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minotauro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minotauro stands and throws Jensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Jensen dodges the ground and pound from Minotauro.
Jensen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Minotauro's best efforts.
Minotauro is pressing down on Jensen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jensen is holding on for now.
Minotauro not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minotauro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minotauro's back!
Jensen trying to control.
Minotauro trying to control the hands but Jensen breaks the grip.
Minotauro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jensen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jensen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minotauro for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minotauro needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Jensen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jensen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ze Minotauro.
I think Minotauro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Minotauro!
Ze Minotauro 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez's entrance music is 99 Words for boobs. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boubeez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pinksy.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boubeez moves in looking to clinch but Pinksy pushes him off.
Boubeez closes the distance and clinches.
Boubeez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
Pinksy has had enough of the clinch but Boubeez keeps him there for the moment.
Boubeez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pinksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boubeez drops his hands momentarily and Pinksy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pinksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boubeez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinksy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy slips a jab and a cross from Boubeez.
Pinksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinksy lands a jab to the nose.
Boubeez moves into the clinch.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinksy breaks the clinch.
Pinksy misses the shot to the body.
Boubeez avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Pinksy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinksy throws a head kick that Boubeez semi-blocks.
Boubeez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boubeez has Pinksy pressed against the cage, preventing Pinksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boubeez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boubeez is working for takedown but Pinksy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boubeez breaks the clinch.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Pinksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pinksy.
That's two 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!
Pinksy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Pinksy misses.
Pinksy slips under a jab.
Boubeez swinging wildly here.
Boubeez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinksy misses with a wild body shot.
Pinksy lands with a straight right. Boubeez didn't see that one coming.
Pinksy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pinksy thuds a left hand into Boubeez's body.
Nice body punch from Pinksy.
Boubeez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinksy throws out the jab.
Boubeez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boubeez there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy scores with a body shot.
Pinksy throws a front kick that sends Boubeez stumbling back into the cage.
Boubeez is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Pinksy finds it's target.
Boubeez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boubeez.
Pinksy throws a punch but it's blocked by Boubeez.
Boubeez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pinksy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliek Boubeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinksy tries a body shot but Boubeez blocks it.
Pinksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boubeez.
Pinksy tries to circle away but Boubeez has him pinned against the cage.
Pinksy wants to break free but Boubeez has control.
Boubeez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boubeez pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy can't break the clinch.
Boubeez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boubeez blocking some punches.
Pinksy throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pinksy after a bit of a struggle.
Boubeez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boubeez has Pinksy pressed against the cage, preventing Pinksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
Boubeez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinksy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boubeezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boubeez blocks a jab.
Pinksy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pinksy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Pinksy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinksy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pinksy scores with a head kick. Boubeez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pinksy lands with a kick to the temple. Boubeez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pinksy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Pinksy.
Nice jab there from Pinksy.
Boubeez moves out of range as Pinksy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Pinksy lands.
Boubeez throws the left hand but Pinksy avoids the punch easily.
Pinksy misses with a double jab.
Pinksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Pinksy - just one landing.
Pinksy misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a hook to the side of Boubeez's head but Boubeez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinksy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boubeez has time to react.
Boubeez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Pinksy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boubeez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinksy finds it's way round the side to connect with Boubeez's head.
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pinksy - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pinksy. Boubeez shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pinksy scores with a nice head shot.
Boubeez tries to move into range but Pinksy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boubeez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boubeez closes the distance and clinches.
Boubeez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinksy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Drew Pinksy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boubeez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boubeez throws a head punch that misses.
Boubeez prevents Pinksy from breaking the clinch.
Pinksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pinksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Boubeez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boubeez can't find room to land a body shot as Pinksy controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy tries to break the clinch but Boubeez is controlling the position.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
Pinksy is trying to break free.
Boubeez is leaning against Pinksy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boubeez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinksys head.
Boubeez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boubeez has Pinksy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pinksy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pinksy has had enough of the clinch but Boubeez keeps him there for the moment.
Pinksy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boubeez is trying to drag Pinksy to the mat but Pinksy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliek Boubeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boubeez jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boubeez is working an open guard so Pinksy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pinksy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boubeez will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinksy connects with the punch.
Boubeez swings for the body but Pinksy moves out of range.
Pinksy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boubeez under the eye.
Pinksy throws a shot to the body.
Pinksy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pinksy throws a sloppy head kick and Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Pinksy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinksy lunges at Boubeez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boubeez's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Pinksy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boubeez doesn't seem phased though.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinksy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinksy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy left from Pinksy finds it's target.
Pinksy throws a body punch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boubeez blocks a jab.
Pinksy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boubeez.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Pinksy.
Pinksy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pinksy scores with a hook to the body. Boubeez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinksy throws a series of punches but Boubeez moves out of range.
Boubeez blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Boubeez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinksy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boubeez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boubeez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinksy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pinksy lands with a cross.
Pinksy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinksy. Boubeez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinksy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boubeez on the side of the head.
Boubeez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Boubeez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy regains half guard.
Boubeez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boubeez is looking to take a break and control but Pinksy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinksy wants to control but Boubeez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinksy is trying to stand up here but Boubeez is controlling him well.
Pinksy trying to control but Boubeez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boubeez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boubeez's back!
Boubeez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pinksy.
Boubeez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Even with his hooks in, Pinksy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Boubeez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Drew Pinksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinksy trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boubeez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pinksy throwing sloppy strikes.
Boubeez finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Pinksy wants to control the pace but Boubeez is squirming around nicely.
Iliek Boubeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinksy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boubeez is looking to improve his position but Pinksy isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Pinksy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pinksy 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Pinksy!
A victorious Drew Pinksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghoul Ghotha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghoul Ghotha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Timothy Bourque's chin.
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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
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timothy Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bourque throws a low kick, looking for Ghotha's leg but Ghotha calmly moves out of range.
Ghotha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghotha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bourque swivels and escapes.
Ghotha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bourque did well to prevent Ghotha getting side control.
Bourque keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghotha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bourque is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ghotha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghotha is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourque tries to get to full guard but Ghotha has control of the leg.
Ghotha is looking to advance position but Bourque won't allow it.
Ghotha looks to land a strike but Bourque avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha postures up in Bourque's guard and throws a big left but Bourque blocks it.
Bourque has control of Ghotha's left arm, preventing Ghotha from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha 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.
Bourque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bourque pulls Ghotha in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Timothy Bourque just wasn't active enough.
Ghotha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bourque throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghotha on the side of the head.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bourque.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghotha.
Bourque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bourque moves out of range of the strikes.
Bourque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timothy Bourque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
Ghotha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bourque wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bourque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bourque throws a series of punches but Ghotha avoids them all with ease.
Ghotha scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bourque wants to control but Ghotha is keeping busy.
Ghotha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghotha working the head and body with strikes.
Bourque is looking for a sweep. Ghotha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghotha is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bourque reverses the position - he's now on top in Ghotha's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghotha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bourque wants to stand but Ghotha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Timothy Bourque will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bourque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ghotha misses with a straight right.
Ghoul Ghotha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bourque misses with a body punch
and Ghotha counters with a takedown into side control.
Ghotha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghotha wants to control but Bourque is keeping him busy.
Ghotha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ghotha gets to mount! Bourque was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bourque avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Ghotha throwing strikes here but Bourque is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghotha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ghotha unloads with some shots from mount but Bourque bucks and avoids them well.
Ghotha trying to control but Bourque is having none of it.
Bourque holds on to Ghotha around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ghotha landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghotha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oooh a big shot lands for Ghotha! Bourque is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ghoul Ghotha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ghoul Ghotha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Kharitonov (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov misses with a two punch combination.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kramer. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kharitonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Kramer. Kramer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kramer misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kharitonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like John Kramer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kharitonov lands a big uppercut and Kramer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kramer looks OK. Kharitonov waves Kramer back to his feet!
Kharitonov blocks a head kick by Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kharitonov's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kharitonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer throws a strike but Kharitonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kharitonov being controlled here momentarily.
Kharitonov wanted to stand there but Kramer had control of the position.
Kharitonov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kharitonov drops Kramer with a beautiful combination! Kramer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kharitonov is looking for the KO!
That's two 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!
Kharitonov drops Kramer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kramer looks back up at him and smiles so Kharitonov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kramer is rocked!
John Kramer's cut is getting worse.
Kramer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kharitonov.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kharitonov as he avoids it easily.
Kramer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kramer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kramer drops an elbow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov is holding on to half guard well.
Kramer is thwarting Kharitonov's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying to control. Kharitonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Kharitonov is defending well.
Kramer 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.
Kramer is trying to control. Kharitonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because John Kramer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kharitonov lands a body shot.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Kharitonov scores with a nice right hand.
John Kramer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Kharitonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kharitonov lands a big head kick that sends Kramer to the canvas! Kharitonov follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Kharitonov!
A relieved looking Boris Kharitonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Heggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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263 lbs
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280 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luther Heggs!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich throws a front kick aimed at Heggs's knee but Heggs avoids it well.
Ivanovich throws out a leg kick but Heggs moves out of range and Ivanovich only half commits.
Ivanovich misses with a hook to the body
and Heggs counters with a head kick that drops Ivanovich to the mat! Ivanovich scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ivanovich is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heggs connects with a superb combination that knocks Ivanovich out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Heggs before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ivanovich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luther Heggs!
A relieved looking Luther Heggs 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Rugowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba Rugowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo 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.
Kongo misses with a straight left.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rugowski circles away.
Kongo lands with a kick to the temple. Rugowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kongo checks a leg kick.
Kongo has managed to clinch.
Rugowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rugowski has closed the distance and engaged Kongo in a clinch.
Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo working Rugowski over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rugowski - that landed with a thud.
Rugowski misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bubba Rugowski has been cut.
Rugowski lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo misses with the head strike.
Kongo tries to work over Rugowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rugowski tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Rugowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rugowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rugowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Rugowski gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
A short left from Rugowski.
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut.
Kongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rugowski as Kongo tries to tie him up.
Rugowski working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rugowski's elbow.
Kongo tries to stall but Rugowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kongo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rugowski has denied him.
Rugowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Rugowski pushes him off.
Kongo throws a hook but Rugowski avoids it easily.
Rugowski closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rugowski tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rugowski backwards.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo darts in and clinches Rugowski up against the cage.
Kongo lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongo.
Rugowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Kongo to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rugowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongo wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rugowski lands a nice uppercut.
Kongo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rugowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rugowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rugowski has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongo.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rugowski.
Kongo gets through Rugowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongo lands with a right to the head.
Rugowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rugowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rugowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rugowski misses with a body punch.
Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rugowski's elbow.
Kongo stalling in the clinch.
Rugowski is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Rugowski fails to land.
Rugowski throws a head punch that misses.
Rugowski gets through Kongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rugowski tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingo Kongo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kongo.
Rugowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kongo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rugowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kongo throws a head kick but Rugowski moves out of range.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rugowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Rugowski misses.
Rugowski misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rugowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kongo momentarily.
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!
Rugowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kongo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kongo misses with a straight left.
Rugowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Rugowski moves into the clinch.
Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Rugowski avoids it by throwing Kongo back against the cage.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Rugowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rugowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rugowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rugowski avoids it.
Kongo pushes Rugowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Rugowski is blocking nicely.
Rugowski breaks from the clinch.
Kongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rugowski.
Kongo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rugowski.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rugowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rugowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kongo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rugowski forces Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Rugowski pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Rugowski gets through Kongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rugowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rugowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubba Rugowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rugowski throws a head kick but Kongo moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rugowski.
Kongo is rocked!
That has opened up Kingo Kongo's cut even more.
Rugowski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rugowski is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rugowski shuts the power down on Kongo. Lights out, game over! Rugowski is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Rugowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Rugowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmundo Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edmundo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Passos gets caught napping as Jr dives in and scores a takedown. dos Passos manages to retain guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jr is in close to dos Passos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
dos Passos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jr controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
dos Passos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jr is one step ahead there.
Jr working some strikes from top position.
Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr content to stall in guard here.
dos Passos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jr defends well.
Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but dos Passos has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, dos Passos has tightened it up now! Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Helio dos Passos!
A pretty intense looking Helio dos Passos took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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