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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock You Like a Hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida misses with a looping left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Almeida.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Almeida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Americano Do Brasil is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Almeida scoring with punches from side control.
Almeida looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Americano Do Brasil is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Almeida's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Almeida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Almeida lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Americano Do Brasil taking a bit of punishment here - Almeida scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Almeida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Almeida connects with a decent elbow.
Almeida working the ground and pound.
Almeida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Almeida is putting a hurting on Americano Do Brasil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Almeida misses with the ground and pound.
Almeida working the head with strikes.
Almeida working the ground and pound.
Americano Do Brasil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Americano Do Brasil tries to get out of the position.
Americano Do Brasil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Almeida cracks Americano Do Brasil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Americano Do Brasil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
Americano Do Brasil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Almeida scoring with punches from side control.
Almeida throws an elbow but Americano Do Brasil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Americano Do Brasil tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position.
An elbow from Almeida crashes against the mat.
Almeida misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Almeida scores with a couple of short elbows.
Almeida in side control, throwing shots but Americano Do Brasil defends.
Almeida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Almeida cracks Americano Do Brasil with a big right hand but Americano Do Brasil just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Aquele Cara Americano Do Brasil has been cut.
Almeida working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano Do Brasil is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Almeida has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Almeida lands an elbow.
Americano Do Brasil is rocked!
Almeida working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Americano Do Brasil is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Americano Do Brasil looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Almeida turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Almeida!
A very excited looking Rodrigo Almeida 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rise Of The Warriors. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Donghae!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donghae is trying to defend but Doom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Doom trying to control the pace.
Doom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donghae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doom.
Donghae has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doom is working away from the top position though.
Donghae wants to get back to his feet.
Doom is thwarting Donghae's attempts to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lee Donghae wasn't active enough on the ground.
Doom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donghae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom scores with a hook.
Donghae shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doom looks to land a combination but Donghae avoids it well.
Donghae fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Doom feints and as Donghae raises his hands in defense, Doom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doom trying to control but Donghae is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Doom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Donghae is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doom tries to kick Donghae off but Donghae keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae wants to stand but Doom has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Doom pushes Donghae off looking to stand but Donghae dives back in and keeps control.
Donghae is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donghae is looking for a kimura here.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Doom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Donghae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacob Doom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Doom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donghae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doom throws a body punch but Donghae moves out of range.
Donghae slips a jab and a cross from Doom.
Donghae is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doom's half guard.
Donghae tries to stand and escape but Doom is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Donghae wants to work for an arm triangle but Doom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
Donghae stands up from half guard.
Doom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donghae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doom throws a right hand that Donghae ducks under and follows up with a left that Donghae also avoids with ease.
Doom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doom wants it to stay on the feet.
Donghae shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doom showed some decent athleticism there.
Doom wants to take a breather but Donghae is having none of it.
Doom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donghae makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donghae throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
Doom swings for the body but Donghae moves out of range.
Doom misses with a two punch combination.
Doom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Donghae backs up against the cage.
Donghae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
Donghae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donghae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Donghaes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doom misses with a double jab
and Donghae counters with a stiff right hand.
Doom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donghae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donghae tries to sprawl but Doom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacob Doom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donghae is trying to get back to full guard.
Donghae tries to kick Doom off but Doom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Donghae will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donghae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doom controlling the position.
Donghae tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doom in side control, throwing shots but Donghae defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae is trying to get back to his feet.
Doom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Doom working away.
Doom decides to stand back up. Doom steps back and let's Donghae get back to his feet.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donghae. That did some damage!
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donghae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donghae shoots in but no luck this time.
Doom scores with a nice body kick.
Donghae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doom counters by moving into the clinch.
Donghae can't break the clinch.
Doom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doom throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donghae.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Doom misses.
Doom falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Donghae to counter with a crisp jab.
Donghae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Donghae works the jab nicely.
Jacob Doom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donghae dodges the punch combination from Doom.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Doom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donghae.
Donghae throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Donghae changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donghae in side control, throwing shots but Doom defends.
Donghae wants to stand but Doom is controlling his arm.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Doom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Doom!
After winning the bout, Jacob Doom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Seeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca comes to the cage accompanied by 3rd world!. Seeberg has chosen Alice in chains - Check my brain as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
176 lbs
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176 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chew Bacca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anton Seeberg!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seeberg has Bacca up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seeberg.
Seeberg looking to stall.
Bacca wants to break free but Seeberg has control.
Seeberg taking a breather.
Bacca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seeberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Seeberg.
Seeberg misses with a body kick.
Bacca avoids the head kick by Seeberg.
Bacca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seeberg throws a right hand that misses
and Bacca counters with a nice uppercut.
Bacca punishes Seeberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Bacca moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca misses with a knee strike.
Seeberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seeberg lands a damaging elbow.
Seeberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bacca manages to break the clinch.
Seeberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Seeberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Seeberg lands an elbow just above Bacca 's eye.
Seeberg lands an elbow inside that Bacca shrugs off.
Bacca is looking to control Seeberg's arms but Seeberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bacca has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Seeberg.
Bacca dodges an elbow strike from Seeberg.
The referee calls for Seeberg to work.
Seeberg lands an elbow inside that Bacca shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeberg tries a knee to the head but Bacca blocks it.
Seeberg lands an elbow that stopped Bacca in his tracks for a moment.
Bacca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seeberg swings widly with a right hand
and Bacca counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Seeberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seeberg wants to clinch up but Bacca keeps it at a distance.
Seeberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Bacca misses with a head kick.
Seeberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seeberg throws a hook but Bacca avoids it easily.
Seeberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bacca closes the distance but Seeberg moves to the side
and Seeberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bacca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seeberg at a distance.
Seeberg is looking to chop away at Bacca's legs.
Seeberg tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacca connects with a body shot that sends Seeberg's belly button to the back.
Seeberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bacca.
Seeberg throws a head kick but Bacca moves out of range.
Seeberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seeberg 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 Bacca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bacca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Seeberg throws a body kick that misses
and Bacca counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bacca.
Bacca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seeberg.
Seeberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seeberg throws a wild body kick that Bacca sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seeberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Seeberg prevents a body shot from Bacca.
Bacca lands a knee to the body.
Seeberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bacca dodges an elbow strike from Seeberg.
Bacca is trying to break the clinch but Seeberg is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seeberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bacca up against the cage.
Bacca misses with a knee to the head.
Seeberg prevents Bacca from breaking the clinch.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch but Seeberg keeps him there for the moment.
Seeberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bacca tries for a takedown. No joy.
Seeberg lands an elbow inside that Bacca shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Seeberg.
Seeberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bacca wants a takedown.
Seeberg lands an elbow just above Bacca 's eye.
Seeberg is stalling here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bacca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seeberg avoiding damage as Bacca throws knees to the body.
Seeberg leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Seeberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Seeberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bacca is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Seeberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Seeberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seeberg avoids the body shot from Bacca.
Seeberg swings for the body but Bacca moves out of range.
Seeberg scores with a shot to the body.
Bacca avoids the head kick by Seeberg.
Seeberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seeberg wants to clinch up but Bacca keeps it at a distance.
Seeberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chew Bacca is winning the standup battle so far.
Seeberg throws a head kick that misses.
Bacca is looking to wear down Seeberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Seeberg misses with the body kick
and Bacca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seeberg moves forwards but Bacca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seeberg feints and then cracks Bacca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bacca down.
Seeberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeberg clinches up with Bacca and pushes him back against the cage.
Seeberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seeberg has Bacca pressed against the cage, preventing Bacca from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anton Seeberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Bacca.
With the fighters up against the cage, Seeberg throws an elbow but misses.
Bacca dodges an elbow strike from Seeberg.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bacca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seeberg taking a breather.
Seeberg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bacca has denied him.
Bacca blocks an elbow strike.
Bacca is trying to break the clinch but Seeberg is controlling him.
Seeberg avoiding damage as Bacca throws knees to the body.
Seeberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seeberg managing to block the knees to the body from Bacca.
Seeberg tries to land a knee to the head but Bacca blocks with his arms.
Bacca lands a nice knee to the body.
Seeberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seeberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Bacca gets an underhook and turns Seeberg into the cage.
Bacca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seeberg trying to control the position but instead, Bacca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seeberg into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seeberg seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Bacca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seeberg.
Seeberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bacca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seeberg avoids it.
Seeberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bacca wants to break free but Seeberg has control.
Bacca working hard to break the clinch.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bacca dodges an elbow strike from Seeberg.
Nice elbow from Bacca.
Seeberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacca is looking to control Seeberg's arms but Seeberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bacca has his back to the cage.
Bacca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seeberg is defending well for now.
Bacca tries to land knees in the clinch but Seeberg avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seeberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seeberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Seeberg - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seeberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anton Seeberg.
Bacca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bacca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacca pushes Seeberg away with a front kick.
Bacca slips a jab from Seeberg.
A head kick misses from Seeberg.
Bacca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seeberg.
Seeberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bacca lands a nice shot that snaps Seeberg's head back.
Seeberg throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bacca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacca blocks a head kick by Seeberg.
Seeberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bacca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Seeberg thinking.
Seeberg is breathing heavily.
Seeberg misses with a head kick.
Bacca connects with a body shot that sends Seeberg's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seeberg swings widly with a right hand
and Bacca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bacca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bacca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Chew Bacca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bacca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bacca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seeberg is looking to land body kicks.
Seeberg misses with the body kick
letting Bacca counter with a right hand.
Seeberg is rocked!
Bacca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seeberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Bacca finish him?
Bacca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bacca thows a body shot but no joy.
Seeberg misses with a head kick.
Bacca gets tackled into the cage by Seeberg. Seeberg maintains the clinch.
Seeberg seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Bacca.
Bacca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seeberg stalling.
Bacca takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seeberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacca is trying to pull guard but Seeberg has him pressed against the cage.
Bacca manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seeberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeberg tries to clinch there but Bacca circles away.
Seeberg walks into a jab.
Bacca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seeberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bacca ducks under a wild hook from Seeberg.
Seeberg throws a nice head kick!
Seeberg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bacca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seeberg misses with a wild body shot.
Seeberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bacca to score with a decent uppercut.
Bacca throws a head kick that misses.
Seeberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seeberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seeberg throws a sloppy head kick and Bacca moves out of range easily.
Seeberg rushes Bacca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacca working Seeberg over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seeberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Bacca counters with an inside leg kick.
Bacca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seeberg has time to react.
Seeberg is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bacca scores with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Bacca.
Seeberg is looking to clinch.
Seeberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Seeberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bacca.
Anton Seeberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Seeberg misses
and Bacca counters with a right hand to the body.
Bacca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bacca cracks Seeberg with a hook to the temple - Seeberg is on wobbly legs here! Bacca swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Seeberg falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bacca wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chew Bacca!
A victorious Chew Bacca 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cachacinha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sanders (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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198 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Cachacinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cachacinha shoots in and bounces Sanders off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cachacinha tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanders is retaining full guard.
Sanders looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cachacinha has picked Sanders up and slammed him! Sanders can't keep hold of the triangle and Cachacinha manages to pass to side control!
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cachacinha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cachacinha prevents Sanders from improving his position.
Sanders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cachacinha pulls his head out easily.
Cachacinha working over Sanders with some ground and pound. Sanders looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cachacinha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cachacinha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cachacinha trying to pass the guard but Sanders defending well.
Sanders tries to roll over but Cachacinha keeps him under control.
Cachacinha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jorge Cachacinha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cachacinha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is refusing to be controlled, as Cachacinha sits in half guard.
Sanders won't allow Cachacinha to pass to mount.
Cachacinha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Cachacinha is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders won't allow Cachacinha to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha moves nicely into side control.
Sanders tries to bench press Cachacinha off him but Cachacinha keeps the position.
Cachacinha working away.
Cachacinha wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cachacinha throws an elbow but Sanders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanders struggling a bit here.
Cachacinha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is letting Cachacinha control him for a moment.
Sanders is trying to improve his position.
Cachacinha decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sanders to his feet.
Sanders gets caught napping as Cachacinha dives in and scores a takedown. Sanders manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cachacinha wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Sanders looking to control.
Cachacinha passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cachacinha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cachacinha's guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Cachacinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cachacinha wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cachacinha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cachacinha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cachacinha controlling the position.
Sanders won't allow Cachacinha to sweep him here.
Jorge Cachacinha has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cachacinha drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is looking for a triangle here but Cachacinha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cachacinha is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cachacinha working the body and head with strikes.
Jorge Cachacinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cachacinha happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cachacinha trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Sanders tries to buck Cachacinha off but Cachacinha is having none of it.
Sanders keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanders struggling a bit here.
That's three 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.
Cachacinha is staying tight to Sanders's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We're going to have a standup here because Jorge Cachacinha wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cachacinha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cachacinha trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.
Cachacinha wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Cachacinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cachacinha trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cachacinha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cachacinha is aware though and is defending well.
Cachacinha looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders wants to control the position but Cachacinha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sanders is staying active underneath Cachacinha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders tries to get to full guard but Cachacinha has control of the leg.
Cachacinha moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Cachacinha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cachacinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cachacinha did well to prevent Sanders getting side control.
Sanders is working for a submission of some sort.
Cachacinha trying to control here.
Cachacinha pushes Sanders off and gets back to his feet.
Cachacinha darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cachacinha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cachacinha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Cachacinha distracts Sanders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cachacinha passes Sanders's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cachacinha is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sanders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanders tries to hold on but Cachacinha pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying desperately to improve position.
Cachacinha landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cachacinha.
Cachacinha looking to finish with strikes here!
Cachacinha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Cachacinha's attempts to control the action.
Sanders wants to control but Cachacinha is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cachacinha swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Cachacinha!
Jorge Cachacinha 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funke might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to never gonna stop. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okita circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Okita. Beautiful body shot.
Okita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funke.
Okita fails with a takedown attempt.
Okita connects with a right hand. Funke shakes it off.
Okita lands a nice shot that snaps Funke's head back.
Okita works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okita on the side of the head.
Donk. Funke catches Okita right on the button with a cross.
Funke closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Okita can't do much from the bottom here.
Funke is looking to take a break and control but Okita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okita looking for submissions off his back.
Funke working Okita over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funke is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funke.
Funke controlling from the top position.
Okita lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Funke!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okita scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funke tries to hold on but Okita postures up.
Okita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funke working to try and regain half guard.
Okita trying to control but Funke is having none of it.
Okita looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Okita lands a big elbow.
Okita is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Funke goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Okita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikio Okita!
Mikio Okita 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Surfer Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quizz Al Fazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dude comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Johnson - You And Your Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Surfer Dude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quizz Al Fazz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dude staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Fazz.
Fazz checks a low kick from Dude.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dude throws a looping overhand right but Fazz ducks down to avoid it.
Fazz throws a low kick but Dude moves out of range easily.
Fazz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dude misses with a hook. Fazz ducked under it nicely.
Dude connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fazz momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Dude. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dude.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dude missing with a left hand there. Fazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dude!
Dude throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fazz defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dude darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fazz connects with a looping right hand.
Dude tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fazz was well out of range. Poor timing from Dude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazz defending well as Dude loads up on a big left hand.
Dude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fazz misses with a series of wild punches.
Fazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dude.
Dude swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fazz.
Fazz throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
Fazz misses with a double jab
and Dude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dude checks the leg kick.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fazz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dude blocks a head kick by Fazz.
Fazz tries to score with a low kick but Dude moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Fazz lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dude scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dude.
Dude throws a sloppy body shot
and Fazz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fazz throws a head kick but Dude moves out of range.
Dude lands a slapping body shot.
Dude is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Dude cracks Fazz with an open hand slap.
Fazz moves away from the strike by Dude.
Fazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Fazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fazz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fazz throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz lands a nice looking body kick.
Fazz with a hook.
Dude throws a solid leg kick but Fazz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dude.
Dude keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fazz.
Good work by Fazz as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Dude tenderised Fazz's leg. Fazz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dude throws an overhand right that lands on Fazz's shoulder, as Fazz tries to avoid the shot.
Dude throws a hook but Fazz avoids it easily.
Dude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fazz manages to avoid it.
Fazz throws an overhand right that lands on Dude's shoulder, as Dude tries to avoid the shot.
Dude rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fazz counters with a low kick, right behind Dude 's knee.
Fazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dude.
Fazz throws a leg kick
letting Dude counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Fazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dude with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dude scores with a leg kick.
Dude moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fazz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dude's sensitive parts.
Fazz throws a lazy head kick
and Dude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dude missing with a left hand there. Fazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fazz.
Dude looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazz is just out of range.
Dude misses with a kick to the body.
Dude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fazz.
Dude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Fazz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Fazz.
Fazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dude.
Fazz misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surfer Dude dominated that round.
That's time! Dude's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick from Fazz lands but Dude takes it in his stride.
Fazz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dude to score with a decent uppercut.
Fazz checks a low kick from Dude.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fazz fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Dude.
Dude connects with a right hand. Fazz shakes it off.
Fazz tries to land a front kick but Dude steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fazz misses with an uppercut. Dude saw that one coming.
Fazz looks for the body kick but Dude saw that one coming.
Dude scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dude loads up on a big right hand but Fazz slips the punch.
Fazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Dude is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick by Fazz misses
letting Dude counter with a right hand.
Fazz fails to land with a series of punches.
Surfer Dude is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
Fazz blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dude. Fazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fazz throws a series of punches but Dude avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Dude misses the target.
Fazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fazz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dude throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dude shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dude throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dude throws a looping overhand right but Fazz ducks down to avoid it.
Dude throws a hook but Fazz blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fazz - that will leave a mark!
Dude avoids the head kick by Fazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dude lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dude misses with a hook.
Fazz misses with a body punch
and Dude counters with a nice body shot.
Dude checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Dude.
Fazz throws a head kick that misses.
Fazz is breathing heavily.
Dude swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dude throws out the jab.
Fazz slips a straight right by Dude.
Fazz misses with a leg kick
letting Dude counter with a right hand.
Fazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fazz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fazz thumps Dude with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Fazz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazz throws a lazy head kick
and Fazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dude scores with the left hand. Fazz knows he should have avoided that one.
Dude misses the jab.
Fazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fazz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dude counters with a nice leg kick.
Dude cracks Fazz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dude fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dude misses with a looping right.
Dude keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dude drops Fazz with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fazz looks back up at him and smiles so Dude waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fazz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dude dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fazz. That did some damage!
Fazz is still on wobbly legs! Can Dude finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dude! Fazz is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Surfer Dude!
A relieved looking Surfer Dude thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont comes to the cage accompanied by Twisted Nerve. Nammer Da Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nammer Da Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont slips under a jab from Da Hammer.
Da Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Lamont shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamont wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamont scores with a takedown into Da Hammer's guard.
Da Hammer 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.
Lamont distracts Da Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamont throwing strikes but missing.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamont's guard.
Lamont tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamont has his hands on Da Hammer's head, controlling the position.
Da Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Hammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lamont dives on top into guard.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamont 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.
Lamont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lamont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Hammer looking for a guillotine here but Lamont defends easily.
Lamont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Hammer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
Lamont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
Lamont lands a couple of digs.
Da Hammer trying to control the position.
Lamont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamont distracts Da Hammer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Da Hammer.
Lamont wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
Lamont is in close to Da Hammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamont looking to pass the guard.
Lamont is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Hammer has wrist control.
Da Hammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Da Hammer keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamont.
Lamont working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamont trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Hammer 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamont throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Hammer's head.
Lamont cracks Da Hammer with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Lamont dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Lamont ducks down to avoid it.
Da Hammer slips a jab from Lamont.
Da Hammer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamont but Lamont pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Hammer looks for a takedown but Lamont sprawls well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lamont.
Lamont sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Da Hammer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Da Hammer is trying to improve his position.
Da Hammer is still trying to improve position.
Lamont tries for a kimura but Da Hammer is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont working the ground and pound.
Lamont trying to control the position but Da Hammer is working away.
You can see the frustration on Da Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Da Hammer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lamont missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Da Hammer trying to hold on to Lamont's head to control him but Lamont postures up.
Da Hammer is looking for a sweep. Lamont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont drops an elbow to the side of Da Hammer's head.
Lamont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lamont lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Hammer gets full guard.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Hammer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Hammer working a defensive guard here.
Lamont chips away with some ground and pound.
Da Hammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lamont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Da Hammer keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Hammer is retaining full guard.
Da Hammer is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lamont fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamont with a poor takedown
and Da Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Lamont shoots in for a double leg but Da Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nammer Da Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Hammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamont.
Da Hammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamont keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Hammer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamont to the ground. Da Hammer is now in Lamont's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaise Lamont dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lamont is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamont 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.
Lamont cracks Da Hammer with a solid left hand.
Blaise Lamont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamont looking to pass the guard.
Lamont throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamont with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hammer pulls Lamont in close to prevent any damage.
Lamont won't allow Da Hammer to sweep him here.
Da Hammer has momentary wrist control but Lamont slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont stopping the sweep attempt from Da Hammer.
Lamont is working Da Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lamont landing with the ground and pound.
Da Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamont stands up over Da Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Hammer has momentary wrist control but Lamont slips an elbow through the middle.
Da Hammer is rocked!
Lamont is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Hammer has wrist control.
Da Hammer is trying to control the position but Lamont postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Da Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Lamont finish him?
Da Hammer controls Lamont momentarily but Lamont frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamont scoring with some ground and pound.
Lamont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Hammer can do to turn this around?
Da Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Hammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lamont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Hammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamont is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Hammer has wrist control.
Lamont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamont is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Hammer has wrist control.
Blaise Lamont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer trying to control the position.
Lamont is stalling in the full guard.
Lamont preventing the sweep.
Nammer Da Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Hammer keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
Blaise Lamont has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lamont shoots in and drives through. Da Hammer sprawls well.
Da Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Hammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamont's waist but Lamont gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Hammer off to one side.
Lamont throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Hammer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamont is in Da Hammer's guard.
Lamont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont won't allow Da Hammer to sweep him here.
Da Hammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamont.
Da Hammer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lamont won't allow Da Hammer to sweep him here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamont wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamont has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaise Lamont!
Blaise Lamont thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washburn comes into the arena with Magic Carpet Ride blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rivaldi's choice of entrance music: Joker's Wild. Hoban Washburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hoban Washburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldi connects with a high kick.
It looks like Hoban Washburn has been cut.
Rivaldi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Washburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivaldi.
Washburn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Washburn is in Rivaldi's guard.
Washburn throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivaldi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Washburn 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.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivaldi trying to keep a closed guard but Washburn is proving a slippery customer.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washburn throwing strikes but missing.
Washburn won't allow Rivaldi to sweep him here.
Rivaldi is trying to keep Washburn in close.
Rivaldi wants to sweep here but Washburn controlling him for the moment.
Washburn advances position into side control!
An elbow from Washburn crashes against the mat.
Rivaldi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Washburn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rivaldi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A combination from Rivaldi does no damage.
A shot to the body from Rivaldi misses
and Washburn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washburn.
Washburn prevents a body shot from Rivaldi.
Washburn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rivaldi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Washburn trying to control momentarily.
Washburn throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is trying to get back to his feet but Washburn has full control of the position and if anything, Rivaldi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Washburn is not going to allow Rivaldi to sit and survive in this position.
Rivaldi controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Washburn gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rivaldi trying to control the hands but Washburn won't let him.
Washburn missing with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Washburn punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rivaldi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Washburn biding his time, controlling Rivaldi.
Rivaldi holding both Washburn 's hands and preventing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Washburn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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 Hoban Washburn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hoban Washburn's cut.
That's time! Washburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rivaldi misses with an uppercut
and Washburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Washburn tries for a takedown but Rivaldi circles away easily
and Rivaldi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Washburn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rivaldi leaves Washburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivaldi misses with a body kick.
Rivaldi slaps away a takedown attempt from Washburn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoban Washburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Washburn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washburn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rivaldi counters with an inside leg kick.
Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Washburn moved away.
Dominick Rivaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Washburn checks a low kick from Rivaldi.
Washburn shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Washburn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivaldi's guard.
Rivaldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivaldi keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
Washburn scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivaldi controls Washburn momentarily but Washburn frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn stopping the sweep attempt from Rivaldi.
Washburn looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn postures up.
Rivaldi pulls Washburn in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dominick Rivaldi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Washburn throws a front kick aimed at Rivaldi's knee but Rivaldi avoids it well.
Washburn misses with a takedown
and Rivaldi counters with a solid body kick.
Rivaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washburn misses with a takedown attempt - Rivaldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoban Washburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washburn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washburn instigates a clinch.
Rivaldi tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
Washburn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivaldi is defending well.
Rivaldi tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
Rivaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivaldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivaldi working hard to break the clinch.
Washburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rivaldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rivaldi tries a body shot but Washburn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Washburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivaldi has had enough of the clinch but Washburn keeps him there for the moment.
Rivaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washburn.
Rivaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washburn.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Washburn controls his hands.
Washburn goes for a takedown attempt but Rivaldi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldi loads up on a big right hand but Washburn slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Rivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hoban Washburn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rivaldi motions for Washburn to come forward. Rivaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rivaldi throws a wild body kick that Washburn sees coming a mile off.
Washburn slips a jab from Rivaldi.
Washburn has Rivaldi up against the cage in a clinch.
Washburn is trying to drag Rivaldi to the mat but Rivaldi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivaldi manages to break the clinch.
Washburn with a poor takedown
and Rivaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivaldi looks to throw the jab but Washburn is out of range.
Rivaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivaldi throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Rivaldi misses
and Washburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivaldi keeping moving, preventing Washburn from controlling successfully.
Washburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivaldi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Washburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washburn pushes down on Rivaldi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rivaldi is pressing down on Washburn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivaldi has wrist control.
Washburn wants to control from the top but Rivaldi keeps moving.
Rivaldi looking to control.
Washburn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washburn won't allow Rivaldi to get back to his feet.
Washburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivaldi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Washburn dives into side control.
Washburn tries to score with some ground and pound. Rivaldi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Washburn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Washburn in side control, throwing shots but Rivaldi defends.
Rivaldi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoban Washburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Washburn is working Rivaldi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rivaldi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rivaldi tries to escape but Washburn is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washburn working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washburn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Washburn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rivaldi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Washburn slips a nice elbow through Rivaldi's hands, connecting with Rivaldi's forehead.
Washburn stalling away here and it's allowed Rivaldi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Washburn won't allow Rivaldi to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rivaldi keeping full guard, as Washburn tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoban Washburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washburn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Ave Maria. Joaozinho Gurgel told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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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
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lands with a cross.
Gurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Gurgel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Wilson digs a good hook to Gurgel's body.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Gurgel's defenses.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gurgel slips a straight right by Wilson.
Gurgel defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Gurgel throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Gurgel misses with a low kick as Wilson jumps back.
Gurgel misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gurgel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Gurgel.
Gurgel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gurgel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Gurgel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gurgel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gurgel doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Gurgel - just one landing.
Gurgel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Gurgel misses with a body kick.
Gurgel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gurgel tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gurgel on the side of the head.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gurgel throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Gurgel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gurgel circles away.
Gurgel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gurgel ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Gurgel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wilson is able to avoid easily.
Wilson digs a good hook to Gurgel's body.
Gurgel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilson under the eye.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gurgel misses with a straight left.
Wilson moves forwards but Gurgel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gurgel on the side of the head.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gurgel.
Joaozinho Gurgel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Gurgel moved out of range.
Gurgel throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gurgel.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gurgel sprawls well. Gurgel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gurgel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gurgel looks to land a body kick but Wilson moved away.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gurgel.
A big left from Gurgel misses.
Gurgel throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Gurgel only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaozinho Gurgel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Gurgel.
Wilson misses the jab.
Gurgel throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Gurgel throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gurgel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gurgel misses with a body kick.
Gurgel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gurgel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gurgel is looking to reverse the position.
Gurgel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wilson is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gurgel manages to get back to half guard.
Wilson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gurgel taking shots to the head.
It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gurgel's face.
Wilson trying to control but Gurgel is having none of it.
Wilson 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.
Wilson working for a submission but Gurgel is keeping him at bay.
Wilson looking to control but Gurgel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson breaks from Gurgel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilson is landing with some decent strikes but Gurgel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Joaozinho Gurgel's cut even more.
Gurgel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson dominating with strikes here.
Gurgel is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Gurgel is squirming around nicely.
Gurgel regains half guard.
Gurgel tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gurgel!
Wade Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gurgel is looking to escape.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gurgel's face.
The cut above Joaozinho Gurgel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson trying to control but Gurgel is having none of it.
Gurgel is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gurgel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Joaozinho Gurgel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joaozinho Gurgel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wade Wilson!
A very excited looking Wade Wilson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Vernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roth comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Michaels - Sexy Boy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vernon's choice of entrance music: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Roth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dai Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon leaves Roth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roth misses with a hook. Vernon ducked under it nicely.
Daniel Roth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roth looks to land a combination. Vernon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vernon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roth.
A big right from Roth misses.
Roth misses with a two punch combination.
Vernon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Vernon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth is trying to maintain a safe position but Vernon gets an underhook and turns Roth into the cage.
Roth looking for a takedown.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon tries to work over Roth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roth lands a knee to the head.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth has Vernon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vernon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Vernon scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth is looking to control Vernon's arms but Vernon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roth has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Vernon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roth tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Roth back against the cage.
Vernon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Roth looking to stall.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vernon is trying to maintain a safe position but Roth gets an underhook and turns Vernon into the cage.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon is struggling to control the position.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow.
Roth prevents a body shot from Vernon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon presses Roth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vernon smiles and moves away.
Vernon has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
Vernon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roth lands a body shot.
Roth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vernon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vernon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vernon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roth presses Vernon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roth has picked Vernon up - he's going for a ride! Roth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth 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.
Vernon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vernon wants to sweep here but Roth controlling him for the moment.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roth wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Roth throws a strike but Vernon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Daniel Roth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vernon defends it nicely.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Roth saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon pushes Roth up against the cage in a clinch.
Roth blocking some punches.
Roth is leaning against Vernon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Roth avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
Vernon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roth landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roth lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dai Vernon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roth pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth trying to control the position but instead, Vernon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roth into the cage.
Vernon digs a right hand into Roth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roth's gas tank.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Roth.
Roth misses with a punch on the inside.
Vernon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vernon lands a shoulder strike.
Vernon trying to stall but Roth improves his position.
Roth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vernon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vernon misses with some punches.
Vernon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.
Roth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vernon is leaning against Roth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roth lands a nice knee to the body.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roth leaning against his opponent.
Roth jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vernon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vernon is looking to work some ground and pound but Roth has wrist control.
Vernon distracts Roth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
Roth is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vernon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Vernon defends easily.
Vernon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniel Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard.
Vernon 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.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Roth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roth postures up in Vernon's guard and throws a big left but Vernon blocks it.
Roth postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vernon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Roth, into his guard.
Vernon passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Vernon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Vernon tenderised Roth's leg. Roth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vernon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roth misses with a kick to the body.
Vernon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vernon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
Roth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roth sees it coming and defends easily.
Roth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roth wants to get back to full guard but Vernon has mounted him!
Roth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vernon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roth tries to buck Vernon off but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vernon's best efforts.
Vernon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vernon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon being controlled here momentarily.
Roth looking to control.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Roth has his foot on Vernon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernon works his way back into a safe position though.
Vernon is in close to Roth's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vernon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vernon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vernon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Vernon cracks Roth with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Vernon really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vernon to the ground. Roth is now in Vernon's guard.
Vernon wants to control but Roth passes easily into half guard.
Roth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Vernon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vernon.
Vernon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Roth 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.
Vernon trying to control the position.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth forces his way into half guard.
Roth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roth trying to mount his opponent but Vernon defends it.
Roth thows a huge punch but Vernon dodges it nicely.
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Roth winds up and cracks Vernon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth prevents Vernon from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
Vernon is staying active underneath Roth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roth is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard.
Roth thows a huge punch but Vernon dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roth's back!
Roth staying busy and making it hard for Vernon to control.
Vernon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Roth has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vernon doesn't have the hooks in and Roth manages to turn into his guard.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Vernon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernon is looking for a triangle but Roth pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Roth had his way with Dai Vernon in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vernon throws the left hand but Roth avoids the punch easily.
Vernon tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Roth 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.
Vernon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense.
Vernon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Roth's head back.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Roth misses.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Vernon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roth's head.
Jab by Vernon.
Vernon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth prevents Vernon from moving into mount.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
Roth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vernon wants to get back to full guard.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Vernon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roth slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth lands with a punch from half guard.
Vernon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is in trouble now - Roth has advanced to mount!
Roth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vernon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vernon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vernon wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Roth celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Roth!
Daniel Roth retains his welterweight title!
Daniel Roth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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