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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between H Romeu Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Demetrio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for H Romeu Pinto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, H Romeu Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Demetrio!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demetrio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Demetrio throwing strikes from guard but Pinto blocks nicely.
Pinto wants to get back to his feet but Demetrio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demetrio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Demetrio drops back looking for a leg! Pinto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pinto manages to kick Demetrio off! Demetrio jumps back into Pinto's guard.
Pinto has his foot on Demetrio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demetrio works his way back into a safe position though.
Demetrio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demetrio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto is controlling Demetrio's posture.
Pinto is looking to stand up but Demetrio isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinto really is a fat lump.
Pinto misses with a kick to the body.
Demetrio avoids a kick to the body.
Pinto misses with a body kick.
Pinto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinto looks to land a combination but Demetrio avoids it well.
Pinto misses with a kick to the body.
Pinto misses with the combination.
Pinto misses with an uppercut.
Demetrio misses with a hook.
Demetrio moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Pinto throws the kick towards the body but Demetrio avoids it.
Demetrio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pinto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Demetrio.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Demetrio is just out of range.
Demetrio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Demetrio fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Demetrio throws a wild body kick that Pinto sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Pinto misses.
Pinto tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pinto.
Demetrio closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demetrio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demetrio avoids the body shot from Pinto.
H Romeu Pinto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demetrio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Pinto misses with a two punch combination.
Demetrio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pinto sprawls well initially but Demetrio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demetrio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demetrio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pinto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Demetrio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Offembach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Offembach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Offembach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oliveira closes the distance but Offembach moves to the side
and Offembach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira rushes Offembach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Offembach counters with a left and a right... And another left! Oliveira is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Offembach!
A victorious Jacques Offembach thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Pinksy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 99 Words for boobs. Drew Pinksy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Pinksy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinksy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boubeez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boubeez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boubeez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinksy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinksy with a jab.
Boubeez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinksy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boubeez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pinksy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Pinksy.
Pinksy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pinksy throws a sloppy head kick and Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Boubeez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pinksy throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boubeez's head.
Boubeez fails to land the takedown.
Pinksy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinksy throws an off balance right hand
and Boubeez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boubeez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinksy throws a body punch but Boubeez moves out of range.
Boubeez ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy.
Boubeez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinksy.
Pinksy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boubeez manages to avoid it.
Boubeez throws a right hand that Pinksy ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinksy also avoids with ease.
Boubeez takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinksy dips to his left and cracks Boubeez with an uppercut!
Pinksy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boubeez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubeez blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Boubeez avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Boubeez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinksy.
A big left from Pinksy misses.
Pinksy's corner calls for a 1-2. Pinksy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boubeez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boubeez was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinksy.
Boubeez throws a nice looking combination but Pinksy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinksy stuns Boubeez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with an open hand slap.
Pinksy 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.
Pinksy misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a hook but Boubeez avoids it easily.
Pinksy lands a head kick!
Pinksy scores with a head kick. Boubeez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Pinksy moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez swinging wildly here.
Pinksy catches Boubeez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boubeez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
Boubeez throws a right hand that Pinksy ducks under and follows up with a left that Pinksy also avoids with ease.
Pinksy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinksy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinksy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boubeez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pinksy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Pinksy moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinksy misses the body punch
and Boubeez counters by clinching up.
Boubeez prevents a body shot from Pinksy.
Boubeez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pinksy throws a sloppy head kick and Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Boubeez avoids the head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy thuds his right hand into Boubeez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinksy throws a series of punches but Boubeez avoids them all with ease.
Boubeez ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy.
Boubeez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinksy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boubeez.
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with a good jab.
Boubeez checks a low kick from Pinksy.
Boubeez misses with a few strikes there.
Pinksy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinksy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drew Pinksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinksy thuds a left hand into Boubeez's body.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Drew Pinksy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Boubeez clinches up with Pinksy and pushes him back against the cage.
Boubeez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boubeez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinksy backwards.
Boubeez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinksy cracks Boubeez with a good jab.
Boubeez takes one on the button.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinksy throws a hook but Boubeez blocks it.
Boubeez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boubeez there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Pinksy.
Pinksy defending well as Boubeez loads up on a big left hand.
Boubeez blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy looks to land a body kick but Boubeez moved away.
Boubeez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pinksy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pinksy throws a shot to the body.
Boubeez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pinksy finds it's way round the side to connect with Boubeez's head.
Pinksy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinksy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands the left hand.
Pinksy lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Pinksy misses.
Pinksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boubeez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pinksy misses the body punch
and Boubeez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boubeez lands a body shot.
Pinksy is trying to break the clinch but Boubeez has him pressed against the cage.
Pinksy slowing the pace effectively.
Pinksy is trying to break free.
Pinksy misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boubeez lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinksy backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez tightens his grip and picks Pinksy up, before dumping him to the ground. Pinksy manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boubeez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boubeez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinksy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Pinksy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pinksy throws a leg kick
and Boubeez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pinksy lands an overhand right.
Boubeez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Pinksy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boubeez doesn't seem phased though.
Pinksy throws a low kick, looking for Boubeez's leg but Boubeez calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Pinksy misses its intended target.
Pinksy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pinksy looks to throw the jab but Boubeez is out of range.
Boubeez dodges the punch combination from Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a nice looking combination but Boubeez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boubeez loads up on a big right hand but Pinksy slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez blocks a head kick by Pinksy.
Pinksy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boubeez backs up against the cage.
Pinksy with a jab.
Pinksy misses with an uppercut
and Boubeez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Drew Pinksy has been cut.
Boubeez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinksy.
Nice uppercut there from Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a sloppy head kick and Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Pinksy throws a looping overhand right but Boubeez ducks down to avoid it.
Boubeez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Pinksy catches Boubeez right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Pinksy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinksy slips a jab from Boubeez.
Boubeez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinksy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drew Pinksy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinksy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boubeez moves away from the strike by Pinksy.
Pinksy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boubeez counters with a one-two to the body.
Pinksy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boubeez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinksy swats away the attempt to clinch by Boubeez.
Nice uppercut there from Pinksy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boubeez.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Pinksy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pinksy scores with the left hand. Boubeez knows he should have avoided that one.
Pinksy misses with a head kick.
Jab by Pinksy.
Pinksy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Pinksy.
Drew Pinksy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boubeez ducks under a wild hook from Pinksy.
Pinksy misses with a body kick.
A combination from Boubeez does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pinksy throws out a loose jab but Boubeez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boubeez throws a lazy head kick
and Pinksy counters with a straight right hand.
Pinksy throws a push kick but Boubeez slaps the foot to one side.
Boubeez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinksy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boubeez tries to clinch but Pinksy is having none of it.
Pinksy throws a head kick that misses.
Iliek Boubeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinksy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinksy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boubeez tries to move into range but Pinksy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pinksy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boubeez manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Pinksy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pinksy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Pinksy!
A victorious Drew Pinksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story comes to the cage accompanied by Rey Mysterio jr jam. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. Paul Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Story's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Story scrambles back to his feet.
Story misses with the combination.
Story avoids a punch combination nicely.
Story displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Story. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Story is defended easily by Williams.
Williams jabs Story to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams scores with a spinning back kick!
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Story slips the punch.
Story closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Story getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Story with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Story scoring with some ground and pound.
Story is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Story is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Story is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Story wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams wants to control the pace but Story is squirming around nicely.
Williams prevents Story from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Story is trying to escape the mount.
Story has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Story tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Story tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
Will Williams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Williams controlling well, preventing Story from escaping the position.
Story just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Williams controlling well, preventing Story from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Story will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams swings for the body but Story moves out of range.
Story tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Story's hands.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams leaves Story with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams jabs Story to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Story on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Story is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Story hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Williams!
Paul Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
145 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
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27
146 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stefan Hentschel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hentschel throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Hentschel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hentschel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Hentschel.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hentschel sprawls well. Hentschel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Hentschel misses.
Hentschel scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
Hentschel lands with a hook. Bishop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Hentschel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hentschel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Hentschel. Those never looked like landing.
Hentschel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel misses the shot to the body.
Hentschel stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop drops his hands momentarily and Hentschel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Hentschel as Bishop shoots in.
Hentschel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hentschel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hentschel wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Hentschel takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Hentschel cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hentschel.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hentschel.
Bryan Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop fails with a takedown attempt.
Hentschel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hentschel connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Hentschel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop with a poor takedown
and Hentschel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hentschel.
Hentschel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
Hentschel cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop dives in and grabs Hentschel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hentschel pushes down on Bishop's head and hops out.
Bishop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hentschel's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hentschel keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Hentschel trying to control the position here.
Bishop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bryan Bishop has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Hentschel misses with a straight right.
Hentschel throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop shoots in but Hentschel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hentschel.
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hentschel avoids it really well and circles away.
Hentschel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hentschel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hentschel.
Bishop misses with a takedown attempt - Hentschel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Hentschel loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hentschel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Hentschel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hentschel stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Hentschel is just out of range.
Hentschel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hentschel dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Hentschel.
Hentschel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Hentschel.
Hentschel swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop shoots in looking for a takedown but Hentschel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bishop's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bishop gets the takedown into side control.
Bishop happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel tries to improve position but can't.
Hentschel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bishop's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hentschel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel is trying to stand up here but Bishop is controlling him well.
Hentschel is holding on to half guard well.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hentschel keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Hentschel is defending well.
Hentschel trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stefan Hentschel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Hentschel avoids nicely.
Hentschel works the jab nicely.
Bishop closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hentschel's guard.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hentschel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hentschel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bishop controls the pace.
Bishop's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Hentschel keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bryan Bishop just wasn't active enough.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hentschel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Hentschel's guard.
Bryan Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Hentschel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Bishop dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hentschel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hentschel scores with a punch to the head.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hentschel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hentschel.
Bishop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hentschel.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Hentschel, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Hentschel against the cage but Hentschel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hentschel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hentschel leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hentschel misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop slips a jab from Hentschel.
Hentschel stuffs the takedown.
Bishop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hentschel.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
A big right from Hentschel misses.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hentschel.
Hentschel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bishop is not content to let Hentschel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hentschel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hentschel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Hentschel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Hentschel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hentschel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hentschel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hentschel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop has hold of Hentschel's hands but Hentschel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hentschel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop trying to control here.
Hentschel throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hentschel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hentschel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Hentschel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hentschel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Hentschel!
Stefan Hentschel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Minotauro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buckethead - jump man. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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37
253 lbs
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35
278 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro throws a hook to the side of Salcedo's head but Salcedo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minotauro checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salcedo, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
No luck for Salcedo with that takedown attempt.
Salcedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salcedo looks to land a combination but Minotauro avoids it well.
Minotauro moves into the clinch.
Minotauro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minotauro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minotauro slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Minotauro fails to land.
Minotauro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo has a couple of punches blocked by Minotauro.
Minotauro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Salcedo tries to bum rush Minotauro with a series of wild strikes but Minotauro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minotauro fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salcedo misses with the combination.
Salcedo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minotauro.
Salcedo throws an off balance right hand
and Minotauro counters with a good low kick that Salcedo was not able to check.
Minotauro misses with a wild body shot.
Minotauro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salcedo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salcedo slips under a jab from Minotauro.
Minotauro slips under a jab.
Salcedo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Minotauro loads up on a big right hand but Salcedo slips the punch.
Salcedo misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo misses with a straight left.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Salcedo misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Salcedo as he connects with a hook.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Minotauro jabs at Salcedo's body.
Salcedo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Minotauro takes one on the button.
Salcedo thows a body shot but no joy.
Jose Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salcedo.
Minotauro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Salcedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salcedo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salcedo scores with a leg kick.
Salcedo works Minotauro's body with a nice hook.
Salcedo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Salcedo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo connects with a leg kick. Minotauro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minotauro is breathing heavily.
Minotauro misses with an uppercut. Salcedo saw that one coming.
Minotauro throws a jab but it's blocked by Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Minotauro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo misses with a straight right.
Salcedo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minotauro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick and Minotauro moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo fails to land with a series of punches.
Minotauro throws a nice head kick!
Salcedo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Salcedo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Minotauro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Salcedo lands a really nice looking cross but Minotauro seems unphased.
Salcedo waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Minotauro. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Minotauro to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Minotauro is rocked!
Salcedo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Minotauro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo is looking to work some ground and pound but Minotauro has wrist control.
Minotauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Salcedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Salcedo.
Minotauro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcedo.
Salcedo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salcedo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Salcedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minotauro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Minotauro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo looks to land a left hand but Minotauro moved out of range nicely.
Minotauro wants to land a leg kick but Salcedo is out of range.
Salcedo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salcedo misses with an uppercut
and Minotauro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salcedo cracks Minotauro with an open hand slap.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but Minotauro checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Minotauro.
Minotauro takes one on the button.
Salcedo throws a sloppy body shot
and Minotauro counters with a three punch combo that has Salcedo backing up. Salcedo nods at Minotauro to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo motions for Minotauro to come forward. Salcedo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minotauro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salcedo.
Minotauro missing with a left hand there. Salcedo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salcedo misses with a series of wild punches.
Minotauro walks into a straight right hand from Salcedo.
Salcedo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minotauro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo lands with a straight right. Minotauro didn't see that one coming.
Minotauro tests Salcedo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salcedo lands with an uppercut that bounces Minotauro off the cage and back into range.
Salcedo punishes Minotauro's body with a nice straight punch.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo throws a combination that misses
and Minotauro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Minotauro moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salcedo.
Minotauro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo throws a lazy uppercut
and Minotauro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro tried to score with a low kick but Salcedo checks it.
Minotauro looks to throw the jab but Salcedo is out of range.
Minotauro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minotauro misses the jab.
Salcedo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salcedo steps into range and cracks Minotauro with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Minotauro flops backwards and Salcedo dives into his guard looking to finish!
Minotauro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.
Oh Minotauro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salcedo postures up.
Minotauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Salcedo is working Minotauro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salcedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salcedo is stalling in the full guard.
Salcedo works over Minotauro with some ground and pound from guard.
Salcedo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salcedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Salcedo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Salcedo misses its intended target.
Salcedo moves out of range of the leg kick from Minotauro.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from Minotauro.
Salcedo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Minotauro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minotauro misses with a straight left.
Minotauro scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Salcedo.
Minotauro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minotauro wants it to stay on the feet.
Salcedo jabs at Minotauro's body.
Salcedo misses with a body shot.
Salcedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo throws the left hand but Minotauro avoids the punch easily.
Salcedo lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minotauro walks into a stiff left hand from Salcedo.
Minotauro takes one on the button.
Salcedo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minotauro defending well as Salcedo loads up on a big left hand.
Salcedo throws a lazy right hand but Minotauro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jose Salcedo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salcedo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Salcedo.
Nice combo by Salcedo! Oh, that's hurt him - Minotauro falls to the canvas and Salcedo follows him into side control.
Minotauro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Salcedo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro tries to improve position but can't.
Minotauro taking a bit of punishment here - Salcedo scoring with strikes.
Salcedo cracks Minotauro with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salcedo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Minotauro is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salcedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Salcedo!
Jose Salcedo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm by Darude. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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147 lbs
31 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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TWGC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Simons III tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Simons III which made him look bad.
Aoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aoki misses with the combination.
Simons III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands with a kick to the temple. Simons III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Simons III misses with a two punch combination.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Simons III sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simons III is looking to improve his position.
Aoki is trying to control. Simons III wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki trying to control the pace.
Simons III is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki prevents Simons III from improving his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Masakazu Aoki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Simons III fails with the takedown.
Aoki throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simons III doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simons III is defended easily by Aoki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Aoki shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III staying out of range there.
Aoki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simons III.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Simons III has a takedown stuffed.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Simons III.
Simons III slips under a jab from Aoki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aoki. That's going to slow Simons III down.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl out of it but Simons III keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aoki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Masakazu Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Aoki throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Aoki tries to sprawl but Simons III drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simons III seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Simons III has control of the leg.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masakazu Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Simons III on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aoki. Aoki obviously looking to wear him down.
Aoki lands with a shot to the body.
Simons III drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simons III tries for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Simons III goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aoki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simons III's guard! Nice work there by Aoki!
Simons III can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aoki controls the pace.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III looking for a triangle here. Aoki is fighting it but it looks tight! Simons III pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Aoki is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Simons III!
John Simons III decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Macintosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bud Macintosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka misses with a wild body shot.
Velka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velka is looking to clinch but Macintosh is avoiding it.
Velka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velka stuffs the takedown.
A cross from Macintosh lands.
Velka misses with a hook.
Macintosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macintosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Velka moves out of range as Macintosh strikes.
Velka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velka.
Macintosh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka throws the left hand but Macintosh avoids the punch easily.
Macintosh throws a body punch but Velka moves out of range.
Macintosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Velka.
Macintosh misses the body punch
and Velka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab from Velka.
Macintosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Velka.
Velka looks to land a combination but Macintosh avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Velka.
Nice cross by Macintosh.
Velka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macintosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velka tries to score with a low kick but Macintosh moves his leg out of the way.
Macintosh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velka circles away.
Macintosh misses with a left hand
and Velka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macintosh's knee momentarily.
Velka misses with a low kick.
Velka throws a one two combo.
Macintosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macintosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macintosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velka.
Macintosh misses with a two punch combination.
Miklo Velka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Macintosh.
Velka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
Macintosh misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macintosh circles away quickly and effectively.
Macintosh throws out a loose jab but Velka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macintosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macintosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Velka sprawls well. He's pushed Macintosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velka tries to clinch up.
Macintosh misses with a straight left.
Velka throws a chopping leg kick but Macintosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velka slaps away a takedown attempt from Macintosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Velka lands a jab to the head.
Velka throws a big shot that misses.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown but Velka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macintosh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Macintosh misses with a looping left.
A cross from Velka lands.
Macintosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velka is looking to clinch.
Velka misses with a few strikes there.
Velka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka moves out of range as Macintosh strikes.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Velka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Velka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macintosh is looking to break free of the clinch but Velka has double underhooks.
Macintosh manages to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macintosh is trying to hold Velka in close to prevent damage but Velka has managed to pass into half guard.
Macintosh is pressing down on Velka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macintosh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velka tries to stand but Macintosh is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Velka stacks Macintosh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Velka!
Macintosh tries to buck Velka off but Velka is having none of it.
Velka stands up and beckons Macintosh to his feet.
Velka tries to clinch there but Macintosh circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macintosh blocks a leg kick.
Velka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Macintosh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Macintosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Macintosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Velka tries to sprawl out of it but Macintosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Velka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miklo Velka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macintosh walks into a left hand.
Velka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macintosh.
A jab lands there for Velka.
Macintosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Macintosh.
Velka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macintosh takes a step back to recover.
Macintosh lands with a straight right. Velka didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macintosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macintosh gets tackled into the cage by Velka. Velka maintains the clinch.
Velka misses with an elbow over the top.
Macintosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Velka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velka lands an elbow inside that Macintosh shrugs off.
It looks like Bud Macintosh has been cut.
Macintosh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macintosh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macintosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velka smiles and moves away.
Macintosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Velka sprawls well. He's pushed Macintosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macintosh has time to react.
Velka ducks under a wild hook from Macintosh.
Macintosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velka counters with a low kick, right behind Macintosh 's knee.
Velka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macintosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velka throws a leg kick but Macintosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Macintosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Velka.
Velka throws a chopping leg kick but Macintosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macintosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velka.
Macintosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Velka.
Macintosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Velka closes the distance but Macintosh moves to the side
and Macintosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macintosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velka on the side of the head.
Macintosh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Velka lands a slapping body shot.
Macintosh misses with an uppercut.
Velka doesn't manage to clinch there - Macintosh circles away.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Macintosh.
Velka wants to clinch up but Macintosh keeps it at a distance.
Velka swings widly with a right hand
and Macintosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Macintosh misses the shot to the body.
Macintosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Velka tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velka misses with a double jab
and Macintosh counters with a one-two to the body.
Velka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macintosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Velka moves away from the strike by Macintosh.
Macintosh throws a body punch but Velka moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Macintosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Velka which made him look bad.
Macintosh missing with a left hand there. Velka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velka slips under a jab.
Macintosh connects with a looping right hand.
Macintosh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Macintosh blocks a jab.
Macintosh tries for a takedown but Velka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Velka slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Velka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh misses with a straight left.
Velka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macintosh.
Macintosh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macintosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macintosh eats them both and turns towards Velka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Macintosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velka moves away.
Macintosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macintosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velka. Velka obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velka lands with a kick to the temple. Macintosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Velka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velka throws a head kick that Macintosh semi-blocks.
Velka closes the distance and clinches.
Velka trying to stall but Macintosh improves his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velka prevents the takedown attempt.
Macintosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macintosh tries for a takedown but Velka manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miklo Velka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bud Macintosh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Velka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macintosh.
Velka thumps Macintosh with a low kick.
Macintosh throws the left hand but Velka avoids the punch easily.
Velka throws an overhand right that lands on Macintosh's shoulder, as Macintosh tries to avoid the shot.
Velka throws a nice looking combination but Macintosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macintosh misses with a looping right.
Velka wants to slow Macintosh down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velka, right into the meat.
Velka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Velka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macintosh.
Velka scores with a sloppy right hand. Macintosh should have avoided that one.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macintosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macintosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Macintosh gets tackled into the cage by Velka. Velka maintains the clinch.
Macintosh takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macintosh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Macintosh trying to control from half guard but Velka is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Macintosh being controlled here momentarily.
Macintosh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Velka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Macintosh, into his guard.
Macintosh is trying to keep Velka in close.
Bud Macintosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velka wants to control from the top but Macintosh keeps moving.
Velka wants to get up but he can't break Macintosh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Velka advances position into side control!
Velka controls the position.
Velka wants to control but Macintosh is keeping him busy.
Macintosh is trying to control Velka's posture but Velka avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macintosh throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Macintosh is trying to work for a sweep but Velka has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macintosh is looking to escape.
Velka content just to control the position here.
Macintosh regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macintosh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macintosh is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Velka is taking a breather. Macintosh 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, due to lack of action by Miklo Velka.
Macintosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macintosh looks to land a right hand but Velka moved out of range.
Macintosh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macintosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Velka lands with a hook. Macintosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miklo Velka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macintosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macintosh thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miklo Velka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miklo Velka!
Miklo Velka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Yo homes....I dedicate this win to Magic....La Onda essa! Hey Red Rider shut your mouth...if you want to scrap meet me at El Pino!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Melekh David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Melekh David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from David.
David tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from David. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. David tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dog is in David's guard.
Dog wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David wants to sweep here but Dog controlling him for the moment.
David being controlled here, momentarily.
Dog pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
Dog trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David wants to sweep but no luck.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Crazy Dog hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
David doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
David throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melekh David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog blocks a jab.
David tries a low kick but Dog avoids it.
David needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Dog avoids the body shot from David.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
David ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a right hand that David ducks under and follows up with a left that David also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
David showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Dog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David misses with a body kick.
David misses with a leg kick.
Dog misses with a series of wild punches.
David goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but David moves away.
A punch combination from David misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
David throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David misses with a body kick.
Dog listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
David misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
David is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
David slips under a jab.
A jab from Dog finds it's way through David's defenses.
Dog blocks a low kick nicely.
David misses with a head kick.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by David. David obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
David throws a big shot that misses.
David throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a three punch combo that has David backing up. David nods at Dog to acknowledge the strikes.
Dog feints a jab promting David to slip. Dog then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. David slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
David is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Dog lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
Oh David is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dog defends it nicely.
Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
David is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dog controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
David 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.
Dog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog is looking to work some ground and pound but David has wrist control.
Dog forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dog is working for a submission of some sort.
Dog is working for a submission of some sort.
David wants to control but Dog is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Dog dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has David pinned against the cage. David gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dog is able to avoid easily.
David seems to have got his legs back now.
David lands with a slapping head kick.
David misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Melekh David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
David throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
David avoids the body shot from Dog.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
David throws the kick towards the body but Dog avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by David.
Dog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David misses with a body kick.
Dog clobbers David with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
David throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
David misses the shot to the body.
David explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
David throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
David is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
David is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog throws a right and a left that David avoids nicely.
Dog lands with a hook. David tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
David with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog connects with a nice looking jab.
Dog works David's body with a nice hook.
David feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog checks a low kick from David.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from David.
David has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from David there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dog scores with a crisp jab that stopped David in his tracks.
Dog 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.
David tries to land a front kick but Dog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog throws a jab when David was well out of range.
David tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from David.
Dog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for David!
Dog wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dog goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, David has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dog but great work by David.
David wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dog, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog is not content to let David control the position.
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 Melekh David will probably get the nod.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dog moves out of range of the leg kick from David.
Dog misses with the combination.
David chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Dog misses.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
David fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
David looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Melekh David is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog moves out of range as David throws a body kick.
David misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as David shoots in.
David finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from David.
David tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard.
David is trying to control the position but Dog postures up.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David working a defensive guard here.
Dog is stalling in the full guard.
Crazy Dog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
David looking for a sweep. Not yet David, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David lands a jab-cross combination.
Dog misses with a body shot.
David misses with a head kick.
David connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from David misses.
David slips under a jab.
David misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dog misses with a double jab.
David gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dog to score an easy takedown into full guard.
David keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is looking to sweep but instead, Dog has passed into half guard.
David won't allow Dog to pass to mount.
Dog seems to be looking for submissions.
Dog wants to work for an arm triangle but David is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
David has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dog is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog is working for a kimura but David is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is positioning himself well to prevent Dog advancing to mount.
Dog is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Dog!
Crazy Dog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ISIS - THE TOWER. The crowd seem to be enjoying Clanger's choice of entrance music: Youth Blood. Yonsil Clanger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yonsil Clanger!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger shoots for a takedown but Otaktay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Otaktay feints and then cracks Clanger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clanger down.
Clanger wants to slow Otaktay down by chopping away at his legs.
Clanger stuns Otaktay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Otaktay misses.
Clanger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clanger thows a leg kick but Otaktay checks it
and Otaktay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otaktay is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Otaktay circles away and we're back to standing.
Otaktay thows a body kick. Clanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clanger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otaktay is out of range.
Clanger checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Yonsil Clanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clanger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clanger is defended easily by Otaktay.
Ahiga Otaktay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clanger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Clanger.
Clanger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Otaktay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay tries to score with a low kick but Clanger moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Clanger.
Clanger misses with a kick to the body.
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otaktay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otaktay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clanger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clanger throws a leg kick but Otaktay checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Clanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clanger tries to score with a low kick but Otaktay moves his leg out of the way.
Clanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otaktay scores with a jab to the body.
Clanger connects with an inside leg kick.
Clanger misses with an uppercut. Otaktay saw that one coming.
Clanger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clanger misses with a leg kick
letting Otaktay counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Otaktay.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clanger throws a leg kick
and Otaktay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clanger.
A leg kick checked by Otaktay.
Otaktay lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay moves out of range as Clanger strikes.
Clanger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otaktay slips a straight right by Clanger.
Clanger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Otaktay blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clanger.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That kick from Clanger tenderised Otaktay's leg. Otaktay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Otaktay connects with a solid leg kick.
Otaktay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Clanger.
Otaktay lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clanger throws a sloppy head kick and Otaktay moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws the left hand but Clanger avoids the punch easily.
Otaktay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clanger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otaktay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otaktay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clanger throws a nice head kick!
Otaktay lands with a straight right. Clanger didn't see that one coming.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clanger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clanger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Otaktay.
Clanger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clanger throws a leg kick
and Otaktay counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clanger's knee momentarily.
Clanger throws a push kick but Otaktay slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger misses with a body kick.
Clanger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahiga Otaktay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otaktay scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Otaktay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahiga Otaktay is winning the standup battle so far.
Clanger checks a leg kick nicely.
Otaktay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Otaktay misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Clanger throws a leg kick
and Otaktay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otaktay scores with a leg kick.
Clanger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Otaktay rather than just go for the knockout.
Clanger misses with a takedown attempt - Otaktay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clanger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Otaktay on his heels. He'll look to pass Otaktay's guard now, I'm sure.
Otaktay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clanger trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
Otaktay keeping full guard, as Clanger tries to pass.
Otaktay controlling Clanger's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger cracks Otaktay with a solid left hand.
Otaktay looking for a sweep. Not yet Otaktay, not yet.
Clanger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clanger landing some decent shots from guard.
Clanger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Otaktay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clanger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clanger trying to control but Otaktay is working from the bottom.
Otaktay pulls Clanger in close to his closed guard and prevents Clanger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Otaktay is trying to control the position but Clanger postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clanger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay trying to keep a closed guard but Clanger is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Otaktay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clanger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Otaktay's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clanger passes Otaktay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Otaktay is looking to control Clanger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Otaktay avoid being mounted?
Clanger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Otaktay sees it coming and defends easily.
Otaktay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Otaktay is trying to maintain the position but Clanger is very close to passing his half guard.
Clanger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Otaktay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clanger.
Clanger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Otaktay keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clanger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Clanger misses
enabling Otaktay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clanger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clanger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Clanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clanger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clanger throws a leg kick
and Otaktay counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clanger.
Clanger misses with a body shot
and Otaktay counters with a big head kick but Clanger shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otaktay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay loads up on a big right hand but Clanger slips the punch.
Otaktay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clanger doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Otaktay there.
Otaktay connects with a body shot that sends Clanger's belly button to the back.
Clanger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clanger throws the kick towards the body but Otaktay avoids it.
Clanger throws a push kick but Otaktay slaps the foot to one side.
Otaktay checks the leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clanger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clanger. That's going to slow Otaktay down.
Clanger misses with a low kick as Otaktay jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yonsil Clanger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Otaktay lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clanger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otaktay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick.
Otaktay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clanger throws a nice head kick!
Otaktay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clanger is looking to chop away at Otaktay's legs.
Clanger scores with a jab to the head.
Otaktay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otaktay throws a shot to the body.
Otaktay is looking to land body kicks.
Otaktay tries a low kick but Clanger avoids it.
Otaktay is looking to slow Clanger down with leg kicks.
Clanger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otaktay. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger lands with a good body shot.
Clanger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Otaktay defends it nicely.
Clanger throws a sloppy head kick and Otaktay moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Clanger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Otaktay moves out of range of the leg kick from Clanger.
Otaktay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Clanger tries a low kick but Otaktay avoids it.
Clanger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clanger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clanger showed some decent athleticism there.
Otaktay is pressing down on Clanger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clanger won't allow Otaktay to get back to his feet.
Clanger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Otaktay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clanger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clanger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clanger prevents Otaktay from getting back to his feet.
Otaktay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Otaktay.
Otaktay pulls Clanger in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Ahiga Otaktay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some bone on bone action there as Otaktay checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick from Clanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clanger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otaktay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otaktay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clanger.
Otaktay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clanger will feel that in the morning.
Clanger connects with a solid leg kick.
Clanger connects with a body shot.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otaktay throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Otaktay, right into the meat.
Otaktay tries to clinch but Clanger moves out of range.
Otaktay looks to land a body kick but Clanger moved away.
Clanger looks to land a body kick but Otaktay moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clanger.
Otaktay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clanger.
Clanger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a shot from downtown. Clanger moves away and avoids it.
Otaktay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clanger moves out of range as Otaktay strikes.
Clanger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws out a leg kick but Clanger moves out of range and Otaktay only half commits.
Clanger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Otaktay as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yonsil Clanger just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Otaktay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by Otaktay - just one landing.
Clanger misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Clanger is predictable there
and Otaktay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clanger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clanger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otaktay quickly recovers to half guard.
Otaktay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Otaktay.
Otaktay wants to sweep here but Clanger controlling him for the moment.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Otaktay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yonsil Clanger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Otaktay throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otaktay clinches up against the cage.
Clanger looking to slow down the pace here.
Otaktay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clanger throws a head punch that misses.
Otaktay lands a body punch.
Clanger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otaktay.
Clanger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Otaktay backwards.
Otaktay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otaktay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otaktay.
Clanger tried to score with a low kick but Otaktay checks it.
Otaktay looks to land a body kick but Clanger moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clanger.
Otaktay stuffs the takedown attempt from Clanger. Clanger gets slowly back to his feet.
Otaktay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clanger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clanger shoots in looking for a takedown. Otaktay tries to sprawl out of it but Clanger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otaktay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otaktay tries to land a leg kick but Clanger saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Good exchange - Otaktay coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Clanger blocks the low kick.
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otaktay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clanger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otaktay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Clanger checks a leg kick.
Otaktay throws a hook to the side of Clanger's head but Clanger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Clanger misses its intended target.
Clanger misses with a leg kick
and Otaktay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clanger lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Clanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clanger throws a solid leg kick but Otaktay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clanger.
Nice body kick from Clanger.
Clanger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otaktay counters with a one-two to the body.
Clanger swings widly with a right hand
and Otaktay counters with a good low kick that Clanger was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanger checks a leg kick nicely.
Otaktay throws a nice head kick!
Clanger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clanger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Otaktay slaps away a takedown attempt from Clanger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahiga Otaktay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yonsil Clanger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otaktay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clanger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clanger lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clanger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Clanger slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Otaktay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yonsil Clanger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clanger takes a swing at Otaktay's ribcage but misses.
Otaktay blocks a head kick by Clanger.
Otaktay tried to score with a low kick but Clanger checks it.
Otaktay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clanger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otaktay is fending him off so far but Clanger persists. Nope, Otaktay circles away and we're back to standing.
Clanger blocks a head kick by Otaktay.
Clanger thows a body kick. Otaktay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Otaktay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clanger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clanger connects with an inside leg kick.
Otaktay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clanger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otaktay is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Otaktay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Otaktay throws a big shot that misses.
Clanger connects with a nice looking jab.
Clanger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Otaktay as Clanger shoots in.
Clanger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otaktay thuds his shin into the meat of Clanger's side.
Otaktay cracks Clanger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clanger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otaktay.
Clanger avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay is looking to chop away at Clanger's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Clanger.
A leg kick checked by Otaktay.
Clanger throws a body kick that misses.
Otaktay checks the leg kick.
Ahiga Otaktay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Otaktay.
Clanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clanger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clanger lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Clanger.
Clanger feints and as Otaktay raises his hands in defense, Clanger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otaktay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Otaktay looking for a sweep. Not yet Otaktay, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clanger passes Otaktay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clanger prevents Otaktay from improving his position.
Yonsil Clanger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otaktay wants to control but Clanger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Otaktay wants to get back to his feet.
Clanger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Otaktay manages to get to full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Otaktay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clanger manages to get himself to full guard.
Otaktay drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clanger dives on top into guard.
Otaktay seems keen to control Clanger's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay keeping moving, preventing Clanger from controlling successfully.
Otaktay working a defensive guard here.
Clanger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clanger stands and throws Otaktay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Clanger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Otaktay can't do much from the bottom here.
Otaktay is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otaktay struggling a bit here.
Clanger wants to control but Otaktay is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger works to advance to full mount. Otaktay defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yonsil Clanger.
I think Clanger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 48:49
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonsil Clanger!
Yonsil Clanger is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Yonsil Clanger 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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