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UVT 227: Equinox vs Campbell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Blitzkof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blitzkof's entrance music is In The End. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Blitzkof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Blitzkof misses
and Blitzkof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner throws a low kick but Blitzkof avoids it.
Blitzkof misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blitzkof to counter with a crisp jab.
Blitzkof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Blitzkof gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blitzkof on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blitzkof throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitzkof moves away from the strike by Turner.
Blitzkof tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ike Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blitzkof slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blitzkof.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blitzkof.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws a push kick but Blitzkof slaps the foot to one side.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner tries to work over Blitzkof's front leg with a kick but Blitzkof checks it.
Blitzkof takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzkof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitzkof's head.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Blitzkof.
Blitzkof checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blitzkof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Blitzkof is just out of range.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blitzkof manages to avoid it.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blitzkof counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Blitzkof counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ike Turner has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Blitzkof's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blitzkofs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blitzkof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Blitzkof misses with a body kick.
Turner looks for a takedown but Blitzkof sprawls well.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blitzkof sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner thows a leg kick but Blitzkof checks it
and Blitzkof counters with a head kick.
Blitzkof slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner tries a low kick but Blitzkof avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blitzkof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Nice cross by Blitzkof.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Blitzkof counters with a left to the body.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner throws a strike but Blitzkof avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blitzkof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Blitzkof's head.
Turner 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.
Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzkof holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blitzkof blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Blitzkof is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ike Turner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Jab from Turner.
Blitzkof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blitzkof looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Blitzkof saw it coming and moves away.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Blitzkof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitzkof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner looks for the body kick but Blitzkof saw that one coming.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Blitzkof takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blitzkof is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner throws a head kick but Blitzkof moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner wants to land a leg kick but Blitzkof is out of range.
Victor Blitzkof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blitzkof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blitzkof moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Blitzkof on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turner misses the jab.
Blitzkof misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blitzkof slips under a jab from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner swings for the body but Blitzkof moves out of range.
A big right from Blitzkof misses.
Blitzkof keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner gets a double leg takedown into Blitzkof's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Blitzkof blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blitzkof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ike Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blitzkof throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Ike Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blitzkof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blitzkof on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blitzkof checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Blitzkof backs away looking to recover.
Blitzkof is rocked!
Turner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Blitzkof - he's out on his feet here! Turner follows up with another monster hook that separates Blitzkof from consciousness! Blitzkof falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Turner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ike Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Ike Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jed Masilungan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aze Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masilungan comes to the cage accompanied by Return to Strength. Toro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hate me or Get DIE tryn' - 50cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Aze Toro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jed Masilungan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aze Toro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toro misses with a two punch combination.
Toro lands an overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masilungan.
Masilungan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toro misses with a straight left.
Masilungan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masilungan.
Toro misses with a hook.
Toro scores with a one two! Masilungan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Masilungan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Toro looks to land a combination. Masilungan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masilungan counters with a good, hard body kick but Toro shrugs it off.
Toro lands with a hook. Masilungan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Masilungan has time to react.
Toro cracks Masilungan with an open hand slap.
Masilungan is rocked!
Masilungan misses with a wild combination.
Toro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toro throws a combination that misses
and Masilungan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masilungan.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masilungan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masilungan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toro is keeping the position for now.
Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masilungan connects with a couple of short punches.
Masilungan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masilungan has managed to get both his arms back between Toro's legs - danger averted.
Masilungan slips nicely into half guard.
Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masilungan is working for a submission of some sort.
Masilungan prevents Toro from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Masilungan sits in half guard.
Masilungan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Masilungan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toro looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masilungan working the head and body with strikes.
Masilungan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toro.
Masilungan stopping the sweep attempt from Toro.
Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toro controls Masilungan momentarily but Masilungan frees himself.
Toro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Masilungan frees his head nicely. Oh but Toro has switched to an armbar! Masilungan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aze Toro!
A victorious Aze Toro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carolla has chosen Gotta Get It On from Taboo 2 as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
42 - 36 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Carolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carolla has closed the distance and engaged Spencer in a clinch.
Carolla turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carolla manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carolla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Carolla misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer throws a jab when Carolla was well out of range.
Carolla throws a combination. Spencer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer misses with a double jab.
Carolla misses with a looping right.
Carolla throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Spencer throws a right hand that Carolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Carolla also avoids with ease.
Carolla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Carolla does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carolla misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carolla throws out the jab.
Spencer clobbers Carolla with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spencer tries to bum rush Carolla with a series of wild strikes but Carolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spencer throws a jab when Carolla was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Spencer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Carolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carolla misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Carolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Shawn Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Carolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Adam Carolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer throws a hook but Carolla avoids it easily.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Carolla is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Carolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Spencer.
Spencer works Carolla's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carolla lands a really nice looking cross but Spencer seems unphased.
Carolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carolla.
Spencer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carolla takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer defending well as Carolla loads up on a big left hand.
Carolla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spencer slips a jab from Carolla.
Spencer misses with a jab to the body
and Carolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Carolla tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carolla swinging wildly here.
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Spencer.
Nice jab there from Spencer.
Spencer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Carolla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carolla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Carolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carolla walks into a straight right hand from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Carolla's body. Carolla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carolla manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Carolla tries to bum rush Spencer with a series of wild strikes but Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Carolla.
Spencer lunges at Carolla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carolla's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carolla moves away.
Carolla cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
Carolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spencer thows a body shot but no joy.
Carolla ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Carolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Carolla.
Carolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carolla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spencer jabs Carolla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carolla.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Carolla avoids them all with ease.
Carolla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spencer on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Carolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Carolla digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Carolla lands a jab to the head.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Carolla throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carolla takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Carolla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carolla manages to avoid it.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Spencer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carolla is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Carolla tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Carolla misses with a body shot.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carolla walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carolla avoids the body shot from Spencer.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Carolla moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer 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.
Carolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carolla misses with the combination.
Carolla throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Carolla.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Carolla throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Carolla misses with a looping left.
Spencer throws a right hand that Carolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Carolla also avoids with ease.
Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carolla's hands.
Carolla throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer defending well as Carolla loads up on a big left hand.
Carolla misses with a looping right.
Carolla slips a jab from Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a jab when Carolla was well out of range.
Shawn Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer throws a body punch but Carolla moves out of range.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carolla throws a body kick that misses.
Carolla moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Carolla is just out of range.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carolla moves away.
Carolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer swings for the body but Carolla moves out of range.
Carolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Carolla moved out of range nicely.
Carolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Spencer jabs at Carolla's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carolla 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.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Carolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer throws a right hand that Carolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Carolla also avoids with ease.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Carolla moves out of range.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Carolla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carolla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carolla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spencer's hands.
Carolla throws the kick towards the body but Spencer avoids it.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Carolla.
Carolla cracks Spencer with a good jab.
Carolla moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carolla in his tracks.
That's four 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!
Spencer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Carolla.
Carolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carolla dodges the punch combination from Spencer.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer blocks a leg kick.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Carolla avoids nicely.
Spencer lands with a straight right. Carolla didn't see that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Carolla throws a series of strikes that have Spencer backpedaling.
Carolla digs a good hook to Spencer's body.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Spencer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Carolla.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Carolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spencer under the eye.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carolla.
Carolla throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Carolla slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Carolla moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spencer lands with an uppercut that bounces Carolla off the cage and back into range.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Carolla. That snapped Spencer's head back.
Spencer punishes Carolla's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Carolla as he connects with a hook.
Carolla tries to bum rush Spencer with a series of wild strikes but Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carolla moves away.
Carolla tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Carolla moves out of range.
Spencer takes a swing at Carolla's ribcage but misses.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carolla.
Carolla connects with the punch.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Carolla ducks down to avoid it.
Carolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Carolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carolla misses with a looping left.
Carolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carolla moves away.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carolla.
Carolla swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Shawn Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a right hand that misses
and Carolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carolla staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Carolla as he connects with a hook.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Carolla avoids nicely.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer throws the left hand but Carolla avoids the punch easily.
Carolla gets a clinch.
Carolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carolla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carolla misses with the combination.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Carolla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carolla tries to bum rush Spencer with a series of wild strikes but Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Carolla.
Carolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Carolla throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Spencer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spencer.
Carolla looks to land a combination but Spencer avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carolla. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carolla misses the shot to the body.
Carolla looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Carolla tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carolla lands a nice looking body kick.
Carolla throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Carolla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Carolla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Spencer.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Carolla moved out of range nicely.
Carolla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carolla throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer scores with a hook.
Carolla misses with a straight left.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Spencer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Spencer misses.
Carolla misses with a looping right.
Carolla jabs Spencer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carolla under the eye.
Carolla lands a really nice looking cross but Spencer seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Carolla there.
Adam Carolla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carolla.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Carolla.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Spencer!
A very excited looking Shawn Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjarno Lackenmeier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizushima Muroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muroi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Out - Circa Survive. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bjarno Lackenmeier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mizushima Muroi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Muroi misses.
Lackenmeier tries to clinch but Muroi moves away
and Muroi counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bjarno Lackenmeier has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lackenmeier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lackenmeier cracks the inside of Muroi's front leg.
Muroi throws the left hand but Lackenmeier avoids the punch easily.
Muroi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Muroi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lackenmeier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muroi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lackenmeier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muroi.
Muroi thuds his right hand into Lackenmeier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lackenmeier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muroi.
Lackenmeier wants to clinch but Muroi slips to the side
and Muroi counters with a nice right hand that sends Lackenmeier toppling to the canvas! Lackenmeier scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Muroi finish him?!
Lackenmeier is rocked!
Lackenmeier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oh Lackenmeier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lackenmeier bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Muroi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lackenmeier falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lackenmeier was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mizushima Muroi!
Mizushima Muroi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo comes to the cage accompanied by Numb. St Pierre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ca Fait Mal. Carlos Eduardo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
St Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eduardo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
St Pierre has Eduardo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eduardo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Pierre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eduardo uses from the top position.
St Pierre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Eduardo has his hands clasped together but St Pierre extends and breaks Eduardo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by St Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges St Pierre!
Our winner, Georges St Pierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the cage accompanied by Trik Turner - Friends and Family. On his way into the cage it seems that Freddy Alves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Freddy Alves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddy Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vegata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alves slips a jab from Vegata.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vegata.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vegata.
Alves gets caught flat footed, as Vegata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alves is pulling down on Vegata's head to control his posture.
Vegata won't allow Alves to get back to his feet.
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegata with a nice head shot there.
Alves controls Vegata momentarily but Vegata frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vegata postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
Vegata preventing the sweep.
Vegata postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Freddy Alves.
Vegata lands with a cross.
Vegata looking to score a takedown here. Alves is defending well but Vegata drives through and ends up in Alves's guard.
Vegata looking to sit in guard and control but Alves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vegata trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
Vegata looking to control but Alves passes into half guard.
Vegata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves prevents Vegata from improving his position.
Vegata is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vegata avoid being mounted?
Alves trying to control the action but Vegata is working from the bottom.
Alves throws a strike but Vegata avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vegata holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Vegata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vegata scoring with some ground and pound.
Vegata looking to pass the guard.
Vegata slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vegata won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Alves tries to strike from the bottom.
Vegata is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vegata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Vegata from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves looking to control but Vegata passes into half guard.
Vegata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vegata slows the pace down in half guard.
Vegata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vegata.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves is looking for a sweep. Vegata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vegata uses his free foot to push down on Alves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alves.
Vegata working for a guillotine from mount but Alves is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Vegata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alves throws the left hand but Vegata avoids the punch easily.
Vegata gets a double leg takedown into Alves's guard.
Antonio Vegata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vegata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vegata won't allow Alves to sweep him here.
Vegata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegata trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vegata dodges the punch combination from Alves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Vegata scores with a nice head shot.
Antonio Vegata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vegata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Vegata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vegata throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves throws a right hand that Vegata ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegata also avoids with ease.
Alves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegata circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alves misses with a hook. Vegata ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vegata misses its intended target.
Vegata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Alves misses with a double jab
letting Vegata counter with a right hand.
Alves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vegata circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves tries to move into range but Vegata moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Vegata persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vegata shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Freddy Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Vegata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vegata showed some decent athleticism there.
Vegata controlling the action here.
Alves is trying to maintain the position but Vegata is very close to passing his half guard.
Alves is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vegata is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vegata.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alves holds on and takes a little breather.
Alves is trying to control the position but Vegata postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Freddy Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Vegata or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Vegata scores with a shot to the body.
Vegata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Vegata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vegata looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Vegata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alves misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegata shoots in and drives through. Alves sprawls well.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Vegata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vegata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vegata looking to score a takedown here. Alves is defending well but Vegata drives through and ends up in Alves's guard.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vegata!
Alves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Antonio Vegata has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegata regains half guard.
Vegata is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata wants to improve his position but Alves is controlling well.
Alves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vegata tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Vegata manages to get to full guard.
Alves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vegata works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves won't allow Vegata to sweep him here.
Vegata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vegata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vegata controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves throws a lazy right hand but Vegata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freddy Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves looks to land a right hand but Vegata moved out of range.
Alves throws a low kick but Vegata moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Vegata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Vegata trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vegata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegata is one step ahead there.
Vegata trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegata throws an elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vegata's guard. Nice move by Alves!
Alves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vegata controlling Alves's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vegata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vegata!
After the big win, Antonio Vegata made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Real Fighters Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Wednesday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clement comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voyage, Voyage kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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161 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alpo Wednesday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Clement!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wednesday under the eye.
Clement misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wednesday.
Clement throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wednesday.
Clement misses with a lunging right hand
and Wednesday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wednesday really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clement misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wednesday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clement is stalling here.
Wednesday prevents a body shot from Clement.
Clement misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wednesday.
Clement ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Clement no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clement trying to keep a closed guard but Wednesday is proving a slippery customer.
Wednesday won't allow Clement to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday wants to stand but Clement is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wednesday trying to control the position from guard on top but Clement is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clement has a closed guard, preventing Wednesday from standing up.
Clement is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clement has Wednesday pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alpo Wednesday wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wednesday swings for the body but Clement moves out of range.
Wednesday misses with a straight right.
Clement scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wednesday lands a lovely overhand right.
Clement jabs Wednesday right on the nose. Wednesday blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement shoots in looking for a takedown. Wednesday tries to sprawl out of it but Clement keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wednesday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wednesday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clement.
Wednesday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clement.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clement feints and then cracks Wednesday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wednesday down.
Clement blocks a jab.
Clement throws out a loose jab but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wednesday staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Clement.
Wednesday throws a right hand that Clement ducks under and follows up with a left that Clement also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement wants to clinch.
Wednesday throws a looping overhand right but Clement ducks down to avoid it.
Clement throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clement misses with a body shot.
Wednesday misses the shot to the body.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Clement moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wednesday misses the target.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Clement avoids them all with ease.
Clement scores with a head kick. Wednesday tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clement slips a jab from Wednesday.
Clement tries to bum rush Wednesday with a series of wild strikes but Wednesday uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday throws a right hand that misses
and Clement counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clement is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wednesday doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clement.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clement takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wednesday is trying to get back to full guard.
Clement is thwarting Wednesday's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Clement dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Clement throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wednesday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clement is in Wednesday's guard.
Wednesday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wednesday can't keep his opponent in guard - Clement advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wednesday moves into full guard.
Clement wants to control from the top but Wednesday keeps moving.
Wednesday is trying to keep Clement in close.
Clement trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wednesday manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clement trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wednesday stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clement throws a nice head kick!
Wednesday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clement.
Wednesday keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clement darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wednesday tries to roll over but Clement keeps him under control.
Wednesday slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wednesday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wednesday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement postures up.
Clement trying to control the position from guard on top but Wednesday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clement is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clement wants to pass the guard but Wednesday is keeping the position.
Wednesday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Alpo Wednesday wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clement thows a body shot but no joy.
Alpo Wednesday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clement lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clement slips under a jab.
Clement buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clement fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wednesday checks it well.
Clement cracks Wednesday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clement misses with a body shot.
Clement attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clement scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wednesday moves away from the strike by Clement.
Wednesday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clement fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wednesday is out of range.
Jules Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wednesday throws the left hand but Clement avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wednesday.
Clement misses with a low kick.
Clement throws a head kick that misses.
Clement throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wednesday counters with a left to the body.
Clement takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clement scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wednesday doesn't seem bothered though.
Jules Clement seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wednesday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clement.
Clement throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wednesday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clement tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clement drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clement throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Clement showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clement throws out a loose jab but Wednesday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clement connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wednesday avoids a kick to the body.
Wednesday lands a lovely overhand right.
Clement throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clement blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Clement.
Wednesday slips a straight right by Clement.
Clement throws a push kick but Wednesday slaps the foot to one side.
Clement lands a head kick. Wednesday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick and Wednesday moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Clement.
Wednesday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement looks for a takedown but Wednesday sprawls well.
Clement throws a wild body kick that Wednesday sees coming a mile off.
Clement lands a leg kick that knocks Wednesday off balance momentarily.
Wednesday takes a swing at Clement's ribcage but misses.
Wednesday looks to throw the jab but Clement is out of range.
Clement lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wednesday will feel that in the morning.
Clement sizes up Wednesday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wednesday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wednesday moves out of range of the strikes.
Clement lands a head kick. Wednesday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wednesday just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wednesday circles away quickly and effectively.
Clement looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wednesday misses with a series of wild punches.
Clement throws a low kick but Wednesday moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clement.
Wednesday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alpo Wednesday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wednesday walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Clement.
Donk. Clement catches Wednesday right on the button with a cross.
Clement misses with a low kick.
Clement connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wednesday misses with a looping right.
Clement scores with a nice head shot.
Wednesday cracks Clement with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jules Clement has been cut.
Nice cross by Wednesday.
Wednesday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clement is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wednesday.
A punch lands to the side of Wednesday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wednesday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clement. That's going to slow Wednesday down.
Wednesday moves forwards but Clement connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wednesday loads up on a big right hand but Clement slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement scores with a leg kick.
Wednesday lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wednesday throws a series of punches but Clement avoids them all with ease.
Wednesday looks to land a combination but Clement avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Clement.
Jules Clement is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clement fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wednesday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Clement fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Clement.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wednesday scores with the left hand. Clement knows he should have avoided that one.
Clement ducks under a wild hook from Wednesday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Clement comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clement has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Clement!
Jules Clement was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Muerte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Muerte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
255 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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38
312 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Muerte!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muerte shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muerte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Muerte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva is keen to just control but Muerte is a slippery customer.
Muerte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva stays in close to Muerte's body and controls the position.
Muerte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control but Muerte is working from the bottom.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva postures up in Muerte's guard and throws a big left but Muerte blocks it.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muerte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muerte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Muerte's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muerte looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Muerte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Muerte.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muerte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva trying to control but Muerte is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robson Silva just wasn't active enough.
Muerte throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muerte to the mat! Muerte manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muerte keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva distracts Muerte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Muerte looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Muerte pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Muerte!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back in black. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Woleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woleman misses with a wild body shot.
Jorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorge tries to bum rush Woleman with a series of wild strikes but Woleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorge tries for a takedown but Woleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Jorge misses.
Jorge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woleman connects with a looping right hand.
Jorge misses with a combination
and Woleman counters with a straight right hand.
Woleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woleman.
Jorge connects with a body shot.
Woleman misses with a body kick.
Woleman cracks Jorge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Woleman blocks a jab.
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Woleman.
Woleman misses with an uppercut. Jorge saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorge.
Woleman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorge.
Woleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Woleman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jorge defends it nicely.
Jorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorge.
Horrible takedown by Jorge or perhaps it was just good defense by Woleman which made him look bad.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woleman as he jumps to the side.
Mark Woleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jorge.
Nice body punch from Woleman.
Jorge avoids the body shot from Woleman.
Jorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorge. Woleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorge is just out of range.
Woleman lands with a cross.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Woleman finds it's way through Jorge's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woleman.
Jorge misses with a wild body shot.
Woleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jorge on the side of the head.
Jorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Jorge finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Woleman.
Jorge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Woleman rather than just go for the knockout.
Woleman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Woleman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woleman clobbers Jorge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Woleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge throws a hook to the side of Woleman's head but Woleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woleman scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woleman. That's going to slow Jorge down.
Woleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Woleman lands with a right hand.
Woleman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Woleman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jorge.
Jorge misses with an uppercut. Woleman saw that one coming.
Jorge throws a shot from downtown. Woleman moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jorge!
Jorge throws a good cross that connects.
Jorge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Woleman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jorge!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jorge is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorge keeps working.
Jorge is looking for a sweep.
Woleman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woleman is putting a hurting on Jorge here, landing some big shots from side control.
Woleman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jorge some visible discomfort.
Woleman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jorge's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woleman cracks Jorge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Woleman misses its intended target.
Woleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jorge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Woleman.
Jorge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jorge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorge staying out of range there.
Woleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Woleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Woleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jorge is refusing to be controlled, as Woleman sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jorge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Woleman prevents Jorge from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Woleman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jorge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Woleman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woleman manages to avoid it.
Jorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorge throws a hook but Woleman blocks it.
Jorge moves out of range as Woleman strikes.
Woleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jorge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Woleman did well to prevent Jorge getting side control.
Jorge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Woleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Woleman wants to stand up but Jorge is controlling him.
Jorge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Woleman keeps moving.
Jorge wanted to stand there but Woleman had control of the position.
Woleman looking to control but Jorge passes into half guard.
Woleman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Woleman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorge.
Woleman has momentary wrist control but Jorge slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Woleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorge throwing strikes but missing.
Woleman working a defensive guard but Jorge passes into half guard.
Woleman has hold of Jorge's hands but Jorge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Woleman wants to control but Jorge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jorge is looking to advance position but Woleman won't allow it.
Jorge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Woleman is not content to let Jorge control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman tries to roll over but Jorge keeps him under control.
Jorge trying to mount his opponent but Woleman defends it.
Woleman trying to control but Jorge postures up.
Jorge trying to control from half guard but Woleman is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jorge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Woleman punishes Jorge's body with a nice straight punch.
Jorge misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woleman looks to throw the jab but Jorge is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jorge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jorge moves out of range of the body kick from Woleman.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Woleman.
Woleman shoots in and drives through. Jorge sprawls well.
Jorge misses with a looping right.
Jorge swinging wildly here.
Woleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorge lands with a shot to the body.
Woleman with a hook.
Jorge connects with a body shot that sends Woleman's belly button to the back.
Jorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woleman throws the left hand but Jorge avoids the punch easily.
Woleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman takes one to the chin there.
Woleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jorge to score with a decent uppercut.
Jorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woleman moves away from the strike by Jorge.
Jorge lands with a shot to the body.
Woleman digs a good body shot into Jorge's ribs.
Mark Woleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorge takes one to the chin there.
Jorge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorge throws a combination that misses
enabling Woleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Woleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Woleman with that takedown attempt.
Woleman looks to throw the jab but Jorge is out of range.
Woleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jorge did well to prevent Woleman getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woleman content to control rather than advance.
Jorge is trying to stand.
Jorge is staying active underneath Woleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Woleman working the head and body with strikes.
Jorge is trying to stand up here but Woleman is controlling him well.
Jorge tries to get to full guard but Woleman has control of the leg.
Jorge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Woleman.
Jorge is refusing to be controlled, as Woleman sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Woleman prevents Jorge from standing back up.
Jorge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Woleman.
Woleman is trying to control. Jorge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Woleman is taking a breather. Jorge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Woleman just wasn't active enough.
Jorge misses with a double jab.
Woleman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jorge tries to avoid it but Woleman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jorge to the ground. Jorge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Woleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woleman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woleman throws a big shot that misses.
Jorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Woleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jorge scrambles back to his feet.
Woleman lands a jab.
Jorge throws a series of punches but Woleman avoids them all with ease.
James Jorge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Woleman scores with a four punch combination!
Woleman misses with a kick to the body.
Woleman throws a leg kick but Jorge checks it.
Woleman throws a series of punches but Jorge moves out of range.
Jorge ducks under a wild hook from Woleman.
Jorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woleman misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woleman misses with a looping right.
Woleman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge swinging wildly here.
Woleman misses with the combination.
Jorge lands with a hook. Woleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Woleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Woleman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
Mark Woleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell has chosen Sun Poison and Skin Cancer as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Equinox's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to pass to mount.
Equinox is looking to improve his position.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Campbell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Equinox tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Equinox is working away.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Equinox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Campbell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Equinox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Equinox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Campbell.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Equinox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Equinox blocks nicely.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Campbell pushes down on Equinox's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Equinox wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Campbell throwing shots but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Campbell is just content to waste time from the top position. Equinox takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Equinox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell postures up in Equinox's guard and throws a big left but Equinox blocks it.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Equinox.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control.
Equinox wants to get up but he can't break Campbell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Equinox preventing the sweep.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Equinox postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Equinox tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Equinox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Equinox wants to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Equinox's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Equinox is on top in guard.
Equinox stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Ash Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Equinox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campbell is proving hard to escape from.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Equinox is looking to advance position but Campbell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Campbell thowing shots but they're missing.
Equinox is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Campbell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Equinox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Equinox and Campbell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Equinox taking a bit of punishment here - Campbell scoring with strikes.
Equinox regains half guard, as Campbell was trying to land strikes.
Equinox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Equinox is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Equinox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Equinox tries to stand but Campbell is controlling from the bottom.
Campbell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Equinox wanted to stand there but Campbell had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Equinox trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Equinox gets a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Equinox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell cracks Equinox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
and Equinox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Equinox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campbell struggles to land a body shot inside as Equinox controls his hands.
Campbell blocking some punches.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campbell blocks an uppercut.
Campbell letting Equinox take a breather here.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Equinox tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Equinox to the ground. Equinox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Campbell works Equinox's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Campbell.
Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Equinox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Equinox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Campbell throws a strike but Equinox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Equinox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
Campbell controls Equinox momentarily but Equinox frees himself.
Equinox is looking to stand up but Campbell won't let him.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Equinox wants to stand but Campbell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Equinox stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell feints and as Equinox raises his hands in defense, Campbell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Equinox keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Equinox has wrist control.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Equinox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Equinox!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Equinox stands and steps away. Campbell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Equinox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell slips a jab from Equinox.
Campbell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Equinox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Campbell is putting a hurting on Equinox here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Campbell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Campbell crashes against the mat.
Campbell throwing strikes but Equinox manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Equinox throws a strike aimed at the side of Campbell's head but Campbell avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Equinox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell wants to improve his position but Equinox is controlling well.
Campbell keeps trying to improve his position.
Equinox wants to stand up but Campbell manages to regain full guard.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Equinox is one step ahead there.
Campbell is trying to keep Equinox in close.
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Equinox wants to stand and escape but instead Campbell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Equinox is defending well.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Equinox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Campbell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell works to advance to full mount. Equinox defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Campbell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Equinox because Campbell loaded up on that one.
Campbell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Campbell looking to ground and pound but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Campbell looking to finish with strikes here!
Campbell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Campbell working the ground and pound effectively.
Campbell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Equinox?
Equinox is rocked!
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Equinox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Campbell misses with a head shot.
Equinox manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Campbell trying to advance position but Equinox counters by regaining guard.
Equinox seems to have got his legs back now.
Equinox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Equinox is trying to control the position but Campbell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Campbell dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Campbell throws a jab when Equinox was well out of range.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Equinox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Equinox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Equinox lands with a kick to the temple. Campbell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ash Campbell has been cut.
Equinox tries to clinch up.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Equinox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Equinox, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Equinox against the cage but Equinox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Equinox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Campbell.
Equinox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Campbell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Equinox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Equinox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell is looking to control Equinox's arms but Equinox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
John Equinox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Equinox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Equinox breaks the clinch.
Campbell misses with a right hand
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Equinox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Campbell somewhat.
Equinox closes the distance looking to clinch
and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Equinox pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Equinox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Campbell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell advances to half guard.
Campbell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a strike but Equinox avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Equinox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
Campbell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ash Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Equinox keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Equinox's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ash Campbell.
I've got Campbell 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Campbell!
Ash Campbell is the new featherweight champion!
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