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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares's entrance music is arrival to earth. A fine choice. Joabe Oliveira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rousimar Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually Palhares drops back down to his feet.
Palhares tries to pull guard but Oliveira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palhares moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Palhares defends it.
Palhares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira wants to control but Palhares is keeping him busy.
Palhares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Palhares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares looking for subs from the bottom but Oliveira mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Palhares shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Palhares's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rousimar Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palhares did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.
Palhares is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Oliveira has hold of Palhares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Palhares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palhares looks a forlorn figure.
Palhares is trying to escape the mount but Oliveira keeps good control and instead manages to take Palhares's back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira is working for a rear naked choke. Palhares is not defending it well and Oliveira has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Palhares refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Palhares's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joabe Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiss me where it smells has chosen Trae - asshole as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenos moves in looking to clinch but Kiss me where it smells pushes him off.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xenos at a distance.
Kiss me where it smells fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xenos on the side of the head.
Kiss me where it smells lands a jab to the nose.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells throws a nice looking combination but Xenos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiss me where it smells fails with the takedown.
Kiss me where it smells ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss me where it smells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiss me where it smells takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiss me where it smells. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xenos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiss me where it smells looks winded!
Xenos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiss me where it smells has time to react.
Kiss me where it smells shoots for a takedown but Xenos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiss me where it smells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xenos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiss me where it smells. That did some damage!
Xenos scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stelios Xenos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiss me where it smells takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xenos, right into the meat.
Kiss me where it smells on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Xenos tries a head kick but it misses.
Xenos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiss me where it smells avoids the head kick by Xenos.
Kiss me where it smells is trying desperately to land a takedown but Xenos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells shoots for a takedown but Xenos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xenos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xenos wants to control but Kiss me where it smells postures up.
Xenos tries to buck Kiss me where it smells off but Kiss me where it smells is having none of it.
Kiss me where it smells working away.
Xenos is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control but Xenos is keeping him busy.
Kiss me where it smells is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells stands up.
Kiss me where it smells scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiss me where it smells working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kiss me where it smells cracks Xenos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Xenos regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kiss me where it smells's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kiss me where it smells works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is looking to improve his position but Kiss me where it smells isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control but Xenos is having none of it.
Xenos is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiss me where it smells has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiss me where it smells landing strikes from the mount and Xenos is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenos holds on for dear life.
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 Stelios Xenos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kiss me where it smells wants to land a leg kick but Xenos is out of range.
Kiss me where it smells looks to land a combination but Xenos avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos throws a head kick that Kiss me where it smells semi-blocks.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in looking for a takedown. Xenos tries to sprawl out of it but Kiss me where it smells keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xenos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xenos stuns Kiss me where it smells with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells tests Xenos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiss me where it smells fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiss me where it smells fails with a takedown attempt.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells avoids a kick to the body.
Xenos keeps Kiss me where it smells at a distance using the push kick.
Kiss me where it smells is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xenos scores with a jab. Kiss me where it smells acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Xenos does it's job there.
Xenos blocks a head kick by Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos drops his hands momentarily and Kiss me where it smells takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
Xenos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Xenos.
Xenos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xenos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenos misses with a body kick.
Xenos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kiss me where it smells moves away from the strike by Xenos.
Xenos lands with a shot to the body.
Xenos wants to slow Kiss me where it smells down by chopping away at his legs.
Xenos misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos tries to clinch there but Kiss me where it smells circles away.
Kiss me where it smells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xenos tries to clinch up but Kiss me where it smells circles away and keeps his distance.
Xenos loads up on a big right hand but Kiss me where it smells slips the punch.
Kiss me where it smells uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenos.
Xenos works over Kiss me where it smells's head and body with a nice combination.
Xenos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiss me where it smells is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos misses with a leg kick.
Xenos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xenos swivels and escapes.
Kiss me where it smells checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiss me where it smells changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xenos tries to avoid it but Kiss me where it smells manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xenos to the ground. Xenos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiss me where it smells throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xenos.
Xenos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xenos as he jumps to the side.
Xenos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xenos slaps away a takedown attempt from Kiss me where it smells, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stelios Xenos is winning the standup battle so far.
Xenos misses with a head kick.
Xenos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kiss me where it smells checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xenos thows a body kick. Kiss me where it smells tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xenos lands a leg kick that knocks Kiss me where it smells off balance momentarily.
Kiss me where it smells has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xenos.
Xenos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiss me where it smells doesn't seem bothered though.
Xenos throws a sloppy head kick and Kiss me where it smells moves out of range easily.
Kiss me where it smells's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xenos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xenos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenos lands a head kick. Kiss me where it smells smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kiss me where it smells scores with a shot to the body.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws a head kick that Kiss me where it smells semi-blocks.
Xenos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xenos wants to land a leg kick but Kiss me where it smells is out of range.
Kiss me where it smells avoids a kick to the body.
Xenos tries to sprawl but Kiss me where it smells drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kiss me where it smells throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xenos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots but Xenos is blocking nicely.
Kiss me where it smells is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xenos sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenos makes his way to full guard, as Kiss me where it smells worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelios Xenos dominated that second round.
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!
Kiss me where it smells stuns Xenos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiss me where it smells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xenos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiss me where it smells somewhat.
Kiss me where it smells throws a sloppy head kick and Xenos moves out of range easily.
A jab from Xenos finds it's way through Kiss me where it smells's defenses.
Kiss me where it smells is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xenos rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiss me where it smells moves out of range of the strikes.
Xenos looks to throw the jab but Kiss me where it smells is out of range.
Xenos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xenos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xenos cracks the inside of Kiss me where it smells's front leg.
Kiss me where it smells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xenos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiss me where it smells misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in but Xenos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stelios Xenos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Xenos throws a head kick but Kiss me where it smells moves out of range.
Kiss me where it smells takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xenos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xenos has closed the distance and engaged Kiss me where it smells in a clinch.
Xenos stalling in the clinch but Kiss me where it smells improves position.
Xenos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xenos pushes Kiss me where it smells back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xenos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiss me where it smells jumps guard but Xenos stands there with Kiss me where it smells around his waist. Kiss me where it smells gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiss me where it smells blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Xenos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kiss me where it smells tries for a takedown but Xenos manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kiss me where it smells dodges an elbow strike from Xenos.
Kiss me where it smells successfully pulls guard.
Xenos won't allow Kiss me where it smells to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xenos postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos wants to pass the guard but Kiss me where it smells is keeping the position.
Xenos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stelios Xenos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in and drives through. Xenos sprawls well.
Xenos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xenos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xenos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kiss me where it smells loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Kiss me where it smells tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiss me where it smells accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stelios Xenos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xenos has his hands on Kiss me where it smells's head, controlling the position.
Kiss me where it smells has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xenos is looking to stand up but Kiss me where it smells isn't so interested in that idea.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stelios Xenos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xenos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelios Xenos!
After winning the bout, Stelios Xenos 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebaldo Louza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Neely 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Neely !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louza instigates a clinch.
Neely working aggressively here.
Neely controlling the action here for a moment.
Neely is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louza is defending well for now.
Neely lands a body punch in the clinch.
Louza tightens his grip and picks Neely up, before dumping him to the ground. Neely manages to land in guard.
Louza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neely is keeping the position for now.
Neely is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Louza is looking for a sweep. Neely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Louza wants to control but Neely is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely works his way into full mount!
Louza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Louza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Neely .
Louza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Louza is working to get back to half guard.
Louza wants to control but Neely is having none of it.
Louza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louza taking some punishment here, with Neely in his half guard.
Neely trying to control the action but Louza is working from the bottom.
Louza won't allow Neely to pass to mount.
Neely prevents Louza from improving his position.
Neely sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Louza defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louza is pressing down on Neely 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neely with a flurry of punches that miss.
Louza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Neely uses it to pass to side control.
Louza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Louza is looking for a sweep.
Neely 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neely landing a few strikes.
Louza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neely 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Louza manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neely !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neely sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Louza wants to free his trapped foot but Neely is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Louza is trying to control. Neely wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neely is looking to control Louza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neely avoid being mounted?
Louza prevents Neely from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Neely will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neely 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.
Neely drives through with a takedown into Louza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neely wants to control from the top but Louza keeps moving.
Louza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neely defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neely wants to control from the top but Louza keeps moving.
Neely tries to free his leg and advance position but Louza is retaining full guard.
Neely throwing strikes from guard but Louza blocks nicely.
Louza trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza is looking for a triangle but Neely pushes his legs off easily.
Neely trying to control the position from guard on top but Louza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Louza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neely !
Louza wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Neely tries to hold on but Louza pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely taking shots to the head.
Louza looking for a guillotine from mount but Neely is having none of it.
Louza wants to control the pace but Neely is squirming around nicely.
Louza goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Neely turns into him and now he's in Louza's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely trying to control but Louza is working from the bottom.
Neely throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely distracts Louza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neely lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Louza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Neely has passed into side control.
Louza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neely throwing shots but Louza is blocking nicely.
Rebaldo Louza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neely missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Louza actively working from the bottom here.
Louza gets back to full guard.
Louza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neely won't allow Louza to sweep him here.
Neely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neely 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neely postures up in Louza's guard and throws a big left but Louza blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neely stands and throws Louza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Louza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rebaldo Louza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Louza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neely manages to avoid it.
Louza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Neely controls Louza momentarily but Louza frees himself.
Louza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Neely is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Louza, into his guard.
Louza trying to keep a closed guard but Neely is proving a slippery customer.
Neely tries to free his leg and advance position but Louza is retaining full guard.
Neely working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neely .
Neely throws a big elbow that misses.
Louza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neely is looking to work some ground and pound but Louza has wrist control.
Louza working a defensive guard but Neely manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Neely seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neely looks up at the clock and then as Louza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neely smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Louza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely looks up at the clock and then as Louza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Neely smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Louza is trying to work for a sweep but Neely has mounted him!
Neely with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Neely controlling the position easily from mount.
Louza blocking the ground and pound.
Louza tries to reverse the position but Neely maintains control.
Louza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Louza is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely working the ground and pound effectively.
Louza tries to hold on but Neely postures up.
Louza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neely has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neely breaks from Louza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Louza wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Neely .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louza stopping the sweep attempt from Neely .
Louza throwing strikes but missing.
Louza pushing down on Neely 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neely tries to get to full guard but Louza has control of the leg.
Louza trying to control the action but Neely is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Neely showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neely 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rebaldo Louza!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fok Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Gnay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fok Fok could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wayne Gnay's chin.
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18
160 lbs
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26
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fok Fok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Gnay!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gnay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fok defending well as Gnay loads up on a big left hand.
Gnay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gnay closes the distance but Fok moves to the side
and Fok counters with a two punch combo.
Gnay tries to clinch up
and Fok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gnay takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fok.
Fok avoiding damage as Gnay throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Gnay.
Gnay continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok takes an elbow to the temple.
Gnay gets through Fok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gnay looking to slow down the pace here.
Fok blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gnay.
Fok's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gnay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gnay lands an uppercut.
Gnay presses Fok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Fok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fok.
Gnay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gnay just leaning against Fok, taking a breather.
Gnay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fok blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gnay just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fok's brow.
Gnay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foks head.
Gnay taking a breather.
Gnay lands a shoulder strike.
Gnay lands an elbow inside that Fok shrugs off.
It looks like Fok Fok has been cut.
Gnay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gnay lands a damaging elbow.
Fok tries to break the clinch but Gnay is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnay throws an elbow but it misses.
Gnay lands with a short shot to the head.
Gnay looking to stall.
Gnay throws a head punch that misses.
Gnay throws a punch but it's blocked by Fok.
Gnay lands with a right to the head.
Fok dodges an elbow strike from Gnay.
Gnay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gnay struggles to land a body shot inside as Fok controls his hands.
Gnay digs a right hand into Fok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fok's gas tank.
Fok tries to break free but Gnay pushes him back against the cage.
Gnay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fok is defending well for now.
Gnay tries to land knees in the clinch but Fok avoids the damage to the body.
Gnay stalls.
Fok leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fok has had enough of the clinch but Gnay keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gnay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gnay tries a body shot but Fok blocks it.
Gnay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Gnay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fok Fok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gnay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fok moves away.
Gnay lands with a straight right. Fok didn't see that one coming.
Fok Fok's cut is getting worse.
Gnay tries to clinch there but Fok circles away.
Gnay clinches.
Fok managing to block the knees to the body from Gnay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gnay.
Gnay digs a right hand into Fok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fok's gas tank.
Gnay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fok wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fok looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gnay throws a punch but it's blocked by Fok.
Gnay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gnay lands a nice elbow.
Gnay is pushing Fok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fok.
Wayne Gnay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gnay pushes Fok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gnay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fok backwards.
Gnay keeps control of Fok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fok tries to break free but Gnay pushes him back against the cage.
Gnay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fok's efforts to push away.
Gnay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gnay lands an elbow inside.
Gnay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gnay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fok's efforts to push away.
Gnay avoiding damage.
Gnay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gnay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gnay lands with a left to the head.
Fok Fok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gnay is pushing Fok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Gnay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnay has Fok pressed against the cage, preventing Fok from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fok is trying to force a seperation but Gnay has the dominant position.
Gnay lands with a light punch inside.
Fok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gnay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gnay misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gnay.
A short body shot lands from Gnay as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gnay.
Fok wants to break free but Gnay has control.
Gnay lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Fok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gnay lands with a light punch inside.
Gnay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fok tries to break free but Gnay pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnay lands an elbow just above Fok 's eye.
A short right from Gnay.
Jeez, Fok Fok's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fok can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Gnay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fok Fok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gnay tries to clinch but Fok moves out of range.
Gnay has Fok up against the cage in a clinch.
Gnay tries to stall but Fok uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gnay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fok is defending well for now.
Gnay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fok wants to break free but Gnay has control.
Fok wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gnay.
Gnay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gnay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gnay keeps control of Fok as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gnay.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fok Fok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayne Gnay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lick Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard comes to the cage accompanied by Let Your Backbone Slide . Vengeance has chosen Melt-Banana - Shield For Your Eyes, A Beast in the Well on Your Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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39
260 lbs
17 - 15 - 1 |
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28
146 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lick Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mister Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard misses with a body shot.
Hard darts in and clinches Vengeance up against the cage.
Vengeance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vengeance has him pressed against the cage.
Hard blocks an elbow strike from Vengeance.
Hard looking to stall.
Hard manages to break the clinch.
Vengeance throws a right and a left that Hard avoids nicely.
Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hard has gone for a leg lock! Vengeance slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hard's guard.
Vengeance has gone for a leg lock! Hard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vengeance's guard.
Vengeance controls Hard momentarily but Hard frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard landing some decent shots from guard.
Hard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hard postures up in Vengeance's guard and throws a big left but Vengeance blocks it.
Vengeance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vengeance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hard defends it easily.
Vengeance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard trying to control but Vengeance is working from the bottom.
Hard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hard looking to sit in guard and control but Vengeance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vengeance has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard looking for a sweep but Vengeance has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vengeance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hard is looking to get to half guard.
Hard is working hard here to advance position.
Vengeance wants to take Hard's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance throws some wild stikes that Hard manages to avoid easily.
Hard is looking to improve his position but Vengeance isn't that keen on the idea.
Hard wants to hold on but Vengeance pushes him away.
Vengeance is working for a guillotine from mount but Hard frees his head quite easily.
Hard wants to control but Vengeance is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vengeance working for a guillotine from mount but Hard is in no mood to give up.
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 Lick Hard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vengeance throws an elbow that misses.
Vengeance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hard avoids a wild elbow strike from Vengeance.
Vengeance misses with a knee strike.
Hard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vengeance has him pressed against the cage.
Hard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Hard has knocked Vengeance down with a huge combo! Hard steps away and waves a wobbly Vengeance back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Mister Vengeance has been cut.
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!
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hard wants to break free but Vengeance has control.
Vengeance misses with a knee to the head.
Vengeance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vengeance lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vengeance misses with an elbow strike.
Hard avoids a wild elbow strike from Vengeance.
Hard takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Hard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vengeance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Hard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vengeance has him pressed against the cage.
Vengeance lands a knee to the body.
Vengeance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hard blocks it with crossed arms.
Vengeance tries to land a knee to the head but Hard blocks with his arms.
Hard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vengeance misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vengeance misses with an elbow over the top.
Hard dodges an elbow strike from Vengeance.
Hard tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengeance.
Hard lands with a left to the head.
Vengeance tries a knee to the head but Hard blocks it.
Hard dodges an elbow strike from Vengeance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vengeance has him pressed against the cage.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vengeance keeps control of Hard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hard is trying to break the clinch but Vengeance is controlling him.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard working aggressively here.
Hard avoiding damage.
Vengeance lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vengeance comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vengeance just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hard's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vengeance throws an elbow but misses.
Mister Vengeance seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vengeance preventing the sweep.
Hard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vengeance escapes and throws Hard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hard is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Vengeance are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hard is not content to let Vengeance control the position.
Vengeance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vengeance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vengeance is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lick Hard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mister Vengeance's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Vengeance moves out of range easily.
Hard takes the fight into the clinch.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vengeance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hard's efforts to push away.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Hard 's eye.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Hard 's eye.
Vengeance misses with an elbow over the top.
Hard is trying to pull guard but Vengeance turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hard avoids the elbow strike from Vengeance, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vengeance fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lick Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hard throws a right hand that Vengeance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vengeance also avoids with ease.
Hard avoids the head kick by Vengeance.
Hard avoids the head kick by Vengeance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lick Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hard moves into the clinch.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vengeance misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hard.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Hard instigates a clinch.
Mister Vengeance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance tries a knee to the head but Hard blocks it.
Vengeance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard tries to stall but Vengeance uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hard is trying to push Vengeance away but Vengeance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hard blocks an elbow strike.
Vengeance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vengeance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vengeance lands an elbow that stopped Hard in his tracks for a moment.
Hard controlling the action here for a moment.
Hard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vengeance misses with an elbow over the top.
Hard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hard tries to break free but Vengeance pushes him back against the cage.
Vengeance misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance scores a nice knee to the body.
Vengeance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vengeance throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vengeance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vengeance just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vengeance keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hard's efforts to push away.
Hard manages to break the clinch.
Mister Vengeance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hard fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Vengeance blocks the leg kick.
Hard moves into range and clinches up with Vengeance.
Vengeance tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vengeance is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hard is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard dodges an elbow strike from Vengeance.
Hard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hard moves into the clinch successfully.
Hard managing to block the knees to the body from Vengeance.
Hard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vengeance tries to land knees in the clinch but Hard avoids the damage to the body.
Hard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vengeance moves out of range as Hard strikes.
Lick Hard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Hard dives in and grabs Vengeance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vengeance pushes down on Hard's head and hops out.
Hard avoids the head kick by Vengeance.
Vengeance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hard moves into the clinch successfully.
Vengeance creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vengeance lands an elbow just above Hard 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lick Hard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lick Hard!
Our winner, Lick Hard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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37
162 lbs
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168 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Six finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Six walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobral checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Six uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
Sobral throws an overhand right that lands on Six's shoulder, as Six tries to avoid the shot.
Six takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Six thows a body shot but no joy.
Six on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Six darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sobral is trying to maintain the position but Six is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Six.
Six not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six stalling.
Sobral moves into full guard.
Sobral trying to keep a closed guard but Six is proving a slippery customer.
Six is stalling in the full guard.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Six is one step ahead there.
Six might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sobral is pulling down on Six's head. It's preventing any offense from Six, at least for the moment.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Six gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.
Sobral looking to control.
Six trying to control but Sobral is working from the bottom.
Sobral is trying to keep Six in close.
Sobral keeping full guard, as Six tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Six misses with a hook
and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
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!
Six trying to keep a closed guard but Sobral is proving a slippery customer.
Six keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Sobral works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Six wants to get back to full guard.
Six blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
Sobral is trying to control. Six wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Six avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobral.
Sobral throwing shots but Six is blocking nicely.
Sobral trying to advance position but Six counters by regaining guard.
Six really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Sobral with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobral throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Six works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Six swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobral loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobral forces his way into half guard.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobral is keen to just control but Six is a slippery customer.
Six wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six tries to get to full guard but Sobral has control of the leg.
Sobral thows a huge punch but Six dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sobral lands a nice looking body shot.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt.
Six throws an off balance right hand
and Sobral counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Six!
Six can't do much from the bottom here.
Six looks to move to half guard but instead Sobral has passed into mount! Damn!
Sobral misses with a head shot.
Sobral is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Six is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sobral punching from mount but Six doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is trying desperately to improve position.
Sobral punching from mount but Six doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sobral goes for an armbar but Six turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Six.
Six wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Sobral looking to control.
Sobral 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.
Sobral can't keep his opponent in guard - Six advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobral is not content to let Six control the position.
Julio Sobral has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Six wants to control from the top but Sobral keeps moving.
Sobral lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Six!
Sobral working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Sobral connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Six tries to lock up and control but Sobral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sobral is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Six can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sobral in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Six blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobral.
Sobral stalling away here and it's allowed Six to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Six manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Six unloading with bombs!
Six looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sobral sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobral has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Six working the head and body with strikes.
Sobral actively working from the bottom here.
Sobral is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Six connects with a nice short shot to Sobral's temple.
Six is controlling the pace.
Sobral tries to roll over but Six keeps him under control.
Six stalling.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Six is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Six throws a shot from downtown. Sobral moves away and avoids it.
Six falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
Six is pulling down on Sobral's head to control his posture.
Sobral trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Sobral throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Six works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Six keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is controlling Sobral's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sobral postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Six looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobral trying to control the position from guard on top but Six is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Six takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six throws out the jab.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
Six misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Six avoids a punch combination nicely.
Six throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobral counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobral.
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!
Sobral trying to control but Six is working from the bottom.
Six has his hands on Sobral's head, controlling the position.
Sobral landing with the ground and pound.
Sobral postures up in Six's guard and throws a big left but Six blocks it.
Julio Sobral is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral stays in close to Six's body and controls the position.
Six working a defensive guard here.
Sobral looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Six does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six misses with an uppercut
and Sobral counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sobral sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Six is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobral pushes down on Six's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Six is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry Six has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Sobral comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobral has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Sobral!
Julio Sobral decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heikko Saarinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saarinen comes to the cage accompanied by I Walk Alone. Ippo Makunouchi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
154 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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32
160 lbs
14 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heikko Saarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saarinen.
Makunouchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saarinen scores with a head kick. Makunouchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi moves forwards but Saarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot
enabling Saarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saarinen is looking to clinch.
Makunouchi checks the leg kick.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saarinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikko Saarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saarinen.
Makunouchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makunouchi somewhat.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarinen but Saarinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi dives in and grabs Saarinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saarinen pushes down on Makunouchi's head and hops out.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Saarinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makunouchi if he has to take too many more of those.
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makunouchi.
Saarinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saarinen.
Saarinen has control of Makunouchi's left arm, preventing Makunouchi from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saarinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makunouchi is controlling him.
Saarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saarinen has control of Makunouchi's left arm, preventing Makunouchi from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Heikko Saarinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Saarinen with a jab.
Saarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi checks a low kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen is looking to clinch.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Saarinen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Saarinen.
Saarinen throws a leg kick which misses Makunouchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Makunouchi tries to avoid it.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Saarinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saarinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makunouchi won't allow Saarinen to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Saarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Saarinen, not yet.
Saarinen is pulling down on Makunouchi's head to control his posture.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saarinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saarinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Makunouchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikko Saarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Makunouchi throws a hook but Saarinen blocks it.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Makunouchi throws a looping overhand right but Saarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makunouchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makunouchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makunouchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saarinen counters with a solid body kick.
Saarinen looks to throw the jab but Makunouchi is out of range.
Saarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Saarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saarinen is trying to stand.
Makunouchi is thwarting Saarinen's attempts to control the position.
Makunouchi is looking to stall here but Saarinen recovers full guard.
Makunouchi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makunouchi pushing down on Saarinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saarinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Makunouchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makunouchi trying to advance position but Saarinen counters by regaining guard.
Makunouchi wants to control from the top but Saarinen keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makunouchi throwing strikes from guard but Saarinen blocks nicely.
Makunouchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Saarinen keeping moving, preventing Makunouchi from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saarinen content just to control the position here.
Makunouchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi regains half guard.
Saarinen is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Heikko Saarinen just wasn't active enough.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saarinen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Makunouchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Makunouchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saarinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makunouchi somewhat.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Saarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saarinen with a nice cross.
Saarinen avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saarinen.
Saarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Saarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makunouchi throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown by Makunouchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Saarinen which made him look bad.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarinen moves away.
Heikko Saarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makunouchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makunouchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makunouchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heikko Saarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Saarinen connects with a leg kick. Makunouchi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makunouchi misses with a right hand
and Saarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makunouchi thinking.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarinen counters with a body kick.
Makunouchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makunouchi.
Saarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saarinen lands a high kick!
Saarinen moves forwards but Makunouchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saarinen misses with a head kick.
Saarinen misses with a looping right.
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saarinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saarinen misses with a few strikes there.
A solid body kick from Saarinen.
Saarinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makunouchi blocks the body kick.
Makunouchi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makunouchi shoots in for a double leg but Saarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saarinen defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Saarinen as Makunouchi shoots in.
Saarinen misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Saarinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Saarinen.
Makunouchi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saarinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches up with Saarinen, looking for a takedown. Makunouchi pushes Saarinen against the cage but Saarinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Saarinen.
A big right from Saarinen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saarinen counters with a head kick. That will keep Makunouchi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makunouchi swings widly with a right hand
and Saarinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikko Saarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saarinen 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikko Saarinen!
Heikko Saarinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdual Jemall (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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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Calzaghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdual Jemall!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calzaghe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jemall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdual Jemall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calzaghe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Calzaghe can't get the takedown.
Calzaghe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calzaghe avoids the elbow strike from Jemall, against the cage.
Calzaghe decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jemall throws a big elbow that misses.
Jemall connects with a couple of short punches.
Calzaghe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jemall defends it easily.
Calzaghe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calzaghe working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemall stopping the sweep attempt from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall looking to pass the guard.
Jemall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calzaghe has his foot on Jemall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jemall works his way back into a safe position though.
Jemall is pushing down on Calzaghe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Calzaghe is fighting to maintain full guard but Jemall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Calzaghe is refusing to be controlled, as Jemall sits in half guard.
Calzaghe has hold of Jemall's hands but Jemall slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jemall throwing shots but Calzaghe is blocking nicely.
Calzaghe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calzaghe.
Jemall throwing strikes but missing.
Jemall looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall won't allow Calzaghe to sweep him here.
Jemall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jemall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Calzaghe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jemall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jemall trying to control the position from guard on top but Calzaghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calzaghe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calzaghe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jemall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Calzaghe looking for a guillotine here but Jemall defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe keeping full guard, as Jemall tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jemall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jemall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jemall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jemall throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jemall wants to control from the top but Calzaghe keeps moving.
Jemall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe working for a triangle but Jemall defends it easily.
Jemall scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Calzaghe looking for a guillotine here but Jemall defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calzaghe keeping moving, preventing Jemall from controlling successfully.
Jemall throws a strike but Calzaghe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calzaghe throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jemall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jemall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jemall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Calzaghe.
Jemall misses with a kick to the body.
Jemall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Calzaghe goes for a double leg but Jemall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jemall continues to drive forward.
Jemall has had enough of the clinch but Calzaghe keeps him there for the moment.
Jemall working hard to break the clinch.
Jemall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Calzaghe gets underhooks to prevent Jemall's takedown attempt.
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but Calzaghe has him pressed against the cage.
Jemall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calzaghe misses with a double jab.
Calzaghe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jemall circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Calzaghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calzaghe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jemall tries to avoid it but Calzaghe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jemall to the ground. Jemall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Jemall dives in and grabs Calzaghe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calzaghe pushes down on Jemall's head and hops out.
Jemall has a takedown stuffed.
Calzaghe blocks a leg kick.
Calzaghe blocks a head kick by Jemall.
Jemall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jemall wants it to stay on the feet.
Jemall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Calzaghe gets a double leg takedown into Jemall's guard.
Jemall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joe Calzaghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jemall is breathing heavily.
Jemall keeping moving, preventing Calzaghe from controlling successfully.
Calzaghe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jemall's head.
Calzaghe tries to free his leg and advance position but Jemall is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jemall can't keep his opponent in guard - Calzaghe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jemall regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calzaghe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calzaghe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Calzaghe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calzaghe pushing down on Jemall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calzaghe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jemall has recovered full guard.
Jemall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calzaghe is aware though and is defending well.
Calzaghe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Calzaghe trying to control the position but Jemall is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Calzaghe off and has taken his back!
Jemall keeps control of the position as Calzaghe tries to break free.
Jemall working for the choke.
Calzaghe tries to roll but Jemall sticks to his back.
Calzaghe is working hard here to advance position.
Jemall is landing with strikes from the back.
Jemall throwing sloppy strikes.
Jemall has the hooks in. Calzaghe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jemall has Calzaghe flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jemall is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe holding both Jemall 's hands and preventing any damage.
Calzaghe breaks Jemall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calzaghe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calzaghe stopping the sweep attempt from Jemall.
Calzaghe passes Jemall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jemall is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calzaghe is looking for a kimura but Jemall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calzaghe to get the leverage.
Jemall gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abdual Jemall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jemall leaves Calzaghe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jemall moves in looking to clinch but Calzaghe pushes him off.
Calzaghe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown by Calzaghe or perhaps it was just good defense by Jemall which made him look bad.
Calzaghe shoots and misses
and Jemall counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Calzaghe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemall lands a body shot.
Calzaghe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jemall.
Calzaghe checks a leg kick nicely.
Calzaghe shoots in looking for a takedown but Jemall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calzaghe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jemall lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Calzaghe. No joy for Jemall on that attempt.
Calzaghe has his takedown stuffed
and Jemall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jemall misses with an uppercut
and Calzaghe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jemall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Calzaghe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jemall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calzaghe wants to control from the top but Jemall keeps moving.
Jemall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calzaghe trying to control but Jemall is working from the bottom.
Calzaghe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jemall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Calzaghe has Jemall in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jemall stands up over Calzaghe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calzaghe working for a triangle but Jemall defends it easily.
Jemall throws a big elbow that misses.
Calzaghe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jemall.
Calzaghe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jemall is aware though and is defending well.
Calzaghe wants to stand but Jemall is controlling the position.
Calzaghe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Calzaghe is trying to keep Jemall in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzaghe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jemall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calzaghe is trying to keep Jemall in close.
Calzaghe is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jemall has his hands clasped together but Calzaghe extends and breaks Jemall's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calzaghe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Calzaghe!
Joe Calzaghe opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beasty Kanne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanne has chosen Don't Cry For Me Argentina as his entrance music. 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beasty Kanne!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanne scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Kanne is blocking nicely.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kanne controlling the position well.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Kanne desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne wants to get back to his feet.
Kanne is trying to control but can't.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kanne wants to get back to his feet.
Smith throwing shots but Kanne is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to advance position but Kanne won't allow it.
Kanne keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smith is looking to advance position but Kanne won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kanne is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kanne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith working the head with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kanne is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but Kanne manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith is trying to control Kanne's posture but Kanne avoids it.
Kanne takes a little break here. Smith wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to bench press Kanne off him but Kanne keeps the position.
Smith looking for a sweep but Kanne has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanne controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith wants to hold on but Kanne pushes him away.
Kanne looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kanne prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control but Kanne is having none of it.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kanne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kanne scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith tries to clinch but Kanne is having none of it.
Beasty Kanne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kanne scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanne circles away.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kanne.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Kanne has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanne blocking some punches.
Smith has Kanne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kanne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kanne is trying to stall.
Smith has Kanne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kanne tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Kanne's guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Kanne wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sean Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith stands up over Kanne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kanne keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up in Kanne's guard and throws a big left but Kanne blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kanne blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanne has wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith pushes down on Kanne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Kanne defends the submission attempt.
Kanne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanne wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Kanne keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kanne is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kanne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith looking to control but Kanne passes into half guard.
Kanne wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kanne lands a jab.
Kanne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanne looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kanne had a free shot at his head there.
Smith moves to clinch but Kanne breaks away
and Kanne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kanne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Beasty Kanne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanne lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kanne.
Kanne throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Kanne works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Kanne connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Kanne saw that one coming.
Kanne misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to clinch but Kanne is having none of it.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kanne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne misses with a wild body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Kanne is having none of it.
Kanne missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kanne clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanne.
Kanne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith tries to clinch
and Kanne counters with an outside leg kick.
Kanne throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kanne. Kanne obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Kanne.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Kanne.
Kanne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Kanne.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Kanne's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kanne keeps moving.
Kanne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kanne is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kanne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Kanne in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith 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.
Kanne wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kanne has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanne gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith looks to clinch
and Kanne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kanne lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kanne misses with a wild combination.
Kanne swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kanne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kanne.
Kanne moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A short left from Kanne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanne breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Kanne pushes him off.
Kanne closes the distance and clinches.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith prevents Kanne from breaking the clinch.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kanne misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanne.
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!
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kanne manages to get underhooks.
Kanne stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kanne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanne clinches up against the cage.
Kanne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kanne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanne scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Kanne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beasty Kanne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kanne.
Kanne darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Kanne is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kanne down to the mat. Kanne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kanne misses with a few strikes there.
Beasty Kanne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Kanne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kanne scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanne misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beasty Kanne dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kanne lands a right hook to the body.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Kanne tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kanne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kanne tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kanne to the ground. Kanne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanne circles away.
Kanne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanne closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanne lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanne after a bit of a struggle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kanne blocks an uppercut.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kanne avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Kanne stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kanne tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kanne back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kanne.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kanne stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kanne.
A body shot lands from Kanne.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kanne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Beasty Kanne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kanne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kanne throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kanne throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanne moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kanne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanne is defending well.
Kanne prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kanne controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanne prevents the takedown attempt.
Kanne pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beasty Kanne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kanne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Kanne!
A relieved looking Beasty Kanne 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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